Dallas Fort Worth Urban Forum

jrd1964

This is pretty much the interim configuration until more funds are available (around Neveruary 2050) to: - fully rehab the 35W/121/377/Spur 347 interchange *Definitely* needs it!! Awful mess. - add frontage roads along the entire length of project Needed, but I don't know how they're going to swing...

jrd1964

Lakegirl wrote:Whiskey Cake's food leaves a lot to be desired in my opinion.

I guess they care more about the "whiskey" than the "cake"?

jrd1964

Something that combined jazz, ZZ Top, barbecue, Mexican food, chicken fried steak, tacos, corny dogs, art, football, cheerleaders, margaritas, beer, whiskey and parades would be good. Wow, that's quite a list in the same mixing bowl. I don't know of any one event here, besides the State Fair, where...

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The expansion at the Gaylord is done. Additions include 303 guest rooms (new total, 1814 rooms (now 2nd in size locally behind the DTD Sheraton hotel)) and 86,000 square feet of meeting room area (new total, 490,000 square feet). The expanded meeting area includes a 30,000 square foot ballroom (the ...

jrd1964

More on the Statler's sprinkler pipe issue:

https://www.dmagazine.com/commercial-re ... ys-safety/

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The Fine Arts theater in downtown Denton has been acquired by a group that includes those that head up Dallas' Texas Theater. It will be programmed similar to how the Texas has been. Live events including music concerts and comedy are also planned. The renovation will include 35mm & 70mm project...

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Coney Island Hot Weiner Shop, a Tulsa-based chain, is coming to Rockwall in August as well as Allen this year after the Rockwall location opens. https://www.guidelive.com/food-and-drink/2018/05/30/coney-island-hot-weiner-shop-open-rockwall-allen-dallas#_ga=2.262752708.9120891.1527699936-1432607781.1...

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Sunday night, a man vandalized the lobby area and smashed windows at the 1505 Elm building. He was arrested and believed to be homeless.

http://www.fox4news.com/news/man-arrest ... e-building

jrd1964

After the "LBJ East" project, there are $24 billion worth of other local projects (all in TxDOT's Dallas District): * I-30 downtown canyon * I-30 between I-45 and Lake Ray Hubbard * I-30 between Lake Ray Hubbard and Rockwall-Hunt Co. line * I-35E between I-635 and US 380 (2nd phase) * I-35...

jrd1964

Now that the phase is pretty much done north of Northside Drive, drivers are realizing that, other than the tolled express lane additions, the free lane capacity is pretty much the same.

http://www.star-telegram.com/news/busin ... 85724.html

jrd1964

D has this about what will locate at the replacement ballpark. A food hall with local restaurants and a bar that will be speakeasy-style will be included there.

https://www.dmagazine.com/business-econ ... s/?ref=mpw

jrd1964

Sprinkler system issues now at the Statler.... this could be one reason for the dampness or window condensation?

https://www.dallasnews.com/news/investi ... sts-warned

jrd1964

According to a study, it looks like the online grocery tug-of-war between Amazon & Walmart is going Walmart's way for now.

https://www.dallasnews.com/business/ret ... fort-worth

jrd1964

There are many lakes in the area, and another is on the way. Originally the Lower Bois d'Arc Creek Reservoir, North Texas Municipal Lake recently had a groundbreaking. The lake will be in Fannin County northeast of Bonham, and is due to be complete in 5 years. https://www.ntmwd.com/projects/north-te...

jrd1964

You'd think they'd take their website and Facebook page down if the business didn't end up proceeding.

jrd1964

That's funny, the hotel sites I found say May. Whenever they do, hopefully things will go well.

https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/ ... -downtown/
https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/ ... -downtown/

jrd1964

That does look similar to an upper floor I've been on there. If it's ready to open, it has to be in an existing building. Otherwise, downtown land prices would probably be too much for a small-format hostel. Good idea, but I would have thought Deep Ellum or maybe the Cedars before putting it in DTD.

jrd1964

The squabbles and hand-wringing look to be over on this one. Construction contract will be awarded next year, with completion in 2024. Yes, commuters, 5 years of fun and detours..... https://www.dallasnews.com/news/transportation/2018/05/24/txdot-gets-long-awaited-go-ahead-move-forward-lbj-east-proj...

jrd1964

Will they be doing any landscaping along the new streets? That and decent lighting would be awesome for that side of downtown. I would guess so, there's enough middle median (similar to what already exists on Cesar Chavez south of Commerce) for plants and lighting. Surely after this long of a wait,...

jrd1964

Well, I knew it had to be somebody's railway path. Thanks for the update.

jrd1964

I guess we have a little history going on right now... the excavation/redo of the previous Cesar Chavez northbound lanes is exposing something probably not seen in many decades. There are rails and wood crossties among the dirt and debris--very likely from when the Houston & Texas Central RR occ...

jrd1964

Good based on what I hear things have been getting out of hand with these clubs again. This time though you open and if you can not manage problems then you get shut down when your SUP comes up for renewal. I just hope there are a few more discouragements to clubs like this. I have been to Bottled ...

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Here's the Star-T version. Fort Worth is now bigger than Indianapolis, and is now behind Columbus, OH, but not by much.

http://www.star-telegram.com/news/local ... 40579.html

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Six Flags is acquiring 5 water/theme parks: * Darien Lake, Buffalo, NY * Frontier City, Oklahoma City * Wet 'n Wild Phoenix, Phoenix * Wet 'n Wild Splashtown, Houston * White Water Bay, Oklahoma City This will be Six Flags' first park exposure to Houston since its Astroworld park closed in 2005. htt...

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D looks at a Pew research study about economic and other gaps in urban and rural areas. The article headline says that "older" and "more diverse" now characterize Dallas County. (charts for surrounding counties also included) https://www.dmagazine.com/frontburner/2018/05/dallas-c...

jrd1964

More about Alamo:

https://www.guidelive.com/movies/2018/0 ... eo-rentals

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D is reporting that Vinty has been denied a renewal of their SUP permit. They have few good words to say about the place, either.

https://www.dmagazine.com/frontburner/2 ... s-no-more/

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D Magazine's latest take on the latest I-30 plan is that the widening isn't as necessary as recommended, because in their view, I-30's traffic count hasn't really increased enough for adding more lanes.

https://www.dmagazine.com/frontburner/2 ... expansion/

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Warren Buffett's empire is growing here, this time Berkshire Hathaway's HomeServices of America is buying Ebby Halliday's realty (which also includes Dave Perry-Miller and Williams Trew), mortgage, and related services businesses, but no terms were disclosed. All the current names and identities wil...

jrd1964

More of Ch.5's report about the project:

https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/ATT-R ... 60851.html

jrd1964

I hope I'm not adding more cold water.... The last several times I've been by there on the bus, I've seen no construction activity in or out of the access gates; the one facing Elm is chained and locked. And the times getting on the train at Akard, no construction sounds. None. There are some lights...

jrd1964

I've meant to post about this but keep forgetting....

Does anyone know what's going on at the old Hart Furniture building? Workers going in/out, and the front door is propped open.

jrd1964

Apparently a mixed reaction to this year's Byron Nelson and the course, with the writer of this article in the Star-Telegram, well, just not feeling it...

http://www.star-telegram.com/sports/spt ... 47054.html

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Concern arising in north Fort Worth as a proposed Ikea store at I-35W/N. Tarrant Pkwy. north of the US 287 split has not yet broken ground. Apparently there are access and driveway issues, as well as a request by Ikea for city tax incentives. http://www.star-telegram.com/news/business/growth/article...

jrd1964

As far as the new black mast-arm lights, only the ones facing eastbound Commerce/Pearl are on. All the other mast-arms are dormant, even though they have the blue street signs on them. IMO, they shouldn't have any of the new mast-arms up at all until they are ready to be used. The temporary span-wir...

jrd1964

I'm not sure when they did it, but the old Cesar Chavez lanes between Pacific and Commerce have been blocked off (to finally work on them, I guess), and now all of that traffic has been moved to the (finally ready) new lanes. *Much* smoother! Now how many coffee/donut breaks will it be till the orig...

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Trademark Property has been hired by UBS to manage the complex; the 2 firms will jointly determine what next steps to take with the property's management and further development. No specifics were included in the article. https://www.bizjournals.com/dallas/news/2018/05/15/fort-worth-real-estate-agen...

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More about the convention center hotel: It will have 301 rooms, fitness center, bar, Stampede 66 restaurant (by Stephan Pyles), event lawn, courtyard, pool, and fire pit. Slideshow included at the linkie. https://www.bizjournals.com/dallas/news/2018/05/16/see-the-new-edge-being-designed-into-allens....

jrd1964

Having managed, leased and owned a number of properties in Garland, my experience has been that the city fathers expect the 635 corridor to develop like the DNT through Frisco. They've been expecting this since LBJ opened, and needless to say have been disappointed over and over. So plan on this pr...

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OMG. Stay Alfred also deals with the residences at the LTV Tower and the Mayflower. I have heard that firm has instances of one-hand-doesn't-know-what-the-other-hand-is-doing when it comes to reservations and arrangements. I don't understand.... *if* the non-hotel part of the Statler is supposed to ...

jrd1964

I wondered what the holdup was.

jrd1964

Could it be that the other 6 are occupied with leases that don't expire yet? Or maybe D Mag (or Todd) miscounted?

Yes, please! The fewer cheesy names, the better. We've had more than enough of those around here.

jrd1964

Several restaurants are already being mentioned for this project:
* Blue Fish Sushi
* ChopShop
* Hopdoddy
* Lazy Dog
* Lupe Tortilla
* Whiskey Cake

https://www.dallasnews.com/business/rea ... estaurants

jrd1964

I still have the store map they gave out somewhere in my stuff. The sections of the store were color-coded. There really were employees on roller skates. The first place I ever saw a full grocery selection, clothing, appliances, pharmacy, food court, plus a nice compliment of storefront services--al...

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Demolition work has started this week on the building. Still no takers, but the City of Garland is optimistic. Sad to see a piece of retail history going, but maybe there will be a good use for the land. https://www.dallasnews.com/business/retail/2018/05/15/hypermart-demolition-marks-long-awaited-st...

jrd1964

Does anyone know what the plan is for the old Dallas county records building in front of Dealy plaza? I always see it being worked on According to the linkies, there is still ~3 years of work left to do in the Records Building renovation. They're trying to make 1 whole building from 3 separate ones...

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I meant to post this sooner, but as I passed by the complex the other day, I noticed that just to the right of the DMN entrance, new TX historical markers have been set up for the DMN and A.H. Belo Corp. I wondered about this, since there were historical markers in front of the previous Young St. co...

jrd1964

Wow, T_K, glad to see you took the plunge. So the ceilings and doorways aren't too short in height?

jrd1964

The Dallas CVB has posted a list of things going on at Trinity Forest during the tournament besides golf.

https://www.visitdallas.com/things-to-d ... elson.html?

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Robert Wilonsky looks at the surrounding neighborhood angle, with some residents actually thinking positive about the effects of the golf course and tournament.

https://www.dallasnews.com/opinion/comm ... ern-dallas

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