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Bishop Arts (Exxir/Nazerian) project looks to have started for real this time. Assume this is a first phase, like the Melba Mercado depicted in renderings, that isn't dependent on the hotel being approved. https://scontent-dft4-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t31.0-8/15896042_549461458596325_6077751983446711497_o....

Built In The 1990s, Already Obsolete: Gables Residential Has Bigger Plans http://dallas.towers.net/2016/12/16/built-in-the-1990s-already-obsolete-gables-residential-has-bigger-plans/ http://dallas.towers.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2016/12/Gables-at-Lemmon-topper.jpg “The big picture is that we...

Very odd that they face the deadest part of the site, and ignore the plaza and Houston St where the action is. I bet whoever designed this did not even bother to visit the location. I don't hate that it faces Record, which is much more pedestrian friendly than Houston, but the surface parking along...

Very odd that they face the deadest part of the site, and ignore the plaza and Houston St where the action is. I bet whoever designed this did not even bother to visit the location. I don't hate that it faces Record, which is much more pedestrian friendly than Houston, but the surface parking along...

I'm shocked that GNC and Gamestop can still afford space at NorthPark. They must be grandfathered on that level somehow.

Wow, that is certainly different especially standing next to La Quinta/Lawrence. Kinda disappointed by the lack of interaction with Ferris Plaza, but I had low expectations anyway. If any mods are able to combine this thread with the existing one labeled "Site of Jefferson Hotel" please do.

^It sure looks like a cross between the Gables building and One Uptown. This is also slightly smaller than the Gold's Gym parcel, so I'm a little dumbfounded by how that building isn't on the chopping block for the next high-rise.

^What's with the annoying mailbox labeled "Not for U.S. Mail" taking up half of a very narrow sidewalk? Is there anyway to move that thing somewhere more appropriate?

Starting to show the two-tone masonry.

If it's Park & Rec (City of Dallas) property, doesn't it need to go through council just to even put it on the market?

Wow, if Little Mexico were to be developed in to several 10-15 story mixed-income towers that would be huge. Dallas is in desperate need of more centrally located affordable housing. I think you can comfortably fit another Camden Victory and Katy tower inside the Little Mexico footprint and still h...

I work for an Omnicom agency in this building and that article is the first time I've heard that we're threatening to leave if the garage isn't built. I know our employees are spread out over several garages but a lot of us take DART as well. Fortis is probably exaggerating in order to get approval,...

Gotta wonder what this would look like with some paint and lighting.

I noticed The Case all the way from Dealey Plaza today and thought how drastic this change was, but also agree with Tamtagon that The Marquis is the true offender in DE. Actually, there is so much crap in DE now like the storage building on Swiss that Case is really nothing in comparison.

Forgot to mention... I saw last week that the former Ellen's spot in West End had construction workers building a new patio. Anyone know what's goin on here. It's a little behind schedule, but last I checked it was going to be Grezza (Italian) http://dallas.culturemap.com/news/restaurants-bars/03-1...

Not sure how long it's been there, but The Metropolitan has a TABC application for "Trompo Tacos Downtown" on the Commerce St side. Maybe the same Trompo made famous by Bon Appetit? http://www.bonappetit.com/city-guides/venue/trompo

When the uptown store was closing, an employee there told me that HEB had also purchased the 2 buildings behind the grocery store - the Manny's and Pancake House buildings. It's not showing up on DCAD, but sometimes they are a little slow. Has anyone else heard this? If so, that would obviously ind...

Trader Joe's is popular and trendy, and about the right size. I still do not understand why Eatzi's is kept in the deep freeze - are they just scared to try another expansion?!?! I'm mean, like, the mistake was opening a bunch of stores in a bunch of place unfamiliar with the brand. The Drever woul...

Tnexster wrote:Did they tear anything out? There was a gate of some kind on the east side.

They were tearing out the parking lot today. This is definitely moving forward.

Drove past this site around 11am today and noticed heavy equipment and construction fence. Thought it was related to 400 Record at first, but then started wondering if it quietly broke ground. Any idea?

This is where Sonic used to be. Hard to tell from the photo, but they've already gotten a good start on the underground garage.

Long John Silver / Bee Enchilada / Zoli building demolished today.

1519 is the red brick building next door to the (now closed) B&B hair salon. I only recently noticed this hair salon was closed. Has anyone heard rumors of potential replacements? Seems like a great location for another boutique. Something like a Kendra Scott would be impressive (still upscale ...

John, I think part of the appeal is going to be this mixed-use middle-of-the-city (Elm and Akard) lifestyle that you can't even get in Uptown. Having lived in the Kirby, I can see how people want that gritty urban feel, especially when there's a hotel and retail component attached. Not saying it'll...

dd_dweller wrote:Anybody else read that a Bang & Olufsen is opening on Main Street at 1519 main? Main Street is becoming a high end destination with all these stores opening.

I was surprised to read that....great news! Is 1519 the hair salon or the one next door with the brick facade?

A building permit was granted in September for 312 W. Davis, between Calvario and Stock & Barrel restaurant. The permit for a new restaurant, pulled by Benge General Contracting LLC in August, states that the project would have a value of $1.2 million. http://oakcliff.advocatemag.com/wp-content...

Just noticed that all of the video screens at AT&T Plaza, including the ones in the tower, have been removed. Anyone know if they're being upgraded/replaced or taken down altogether?