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by Redblock
28 Apr 2021 11:28
Forum: Rail + Guided Transit
Topic: Silver Line
Replies: 401
Views: 423436

Re: Silver Line

Plano City Council OKs permits to allow DART transit stations along 12th Street https://communityimpact.com/dallas-fort-worth/plano/transportation/2021/04/26/plano-city-council-oks-permits-to-allow-dart-transit-stations-along-12th-street/ So, the 12th Street light rail station will be Dart's first ...
by Redblock
28 Apr 2021 10:55
Forum: Rail + Guided Transit
Topic: Dallas Area Rapid Transit
Replies: 519
Views: 425919

Re: Dallas Area Rapid Transit

DART has a new President and CEO, she will take over on July 12.

https://www.railwayage.com/passenger/da ... new-chief/
by Redblock
20 Apr 2021 13:02
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Downtown Dallas Retail
Replies: 445
Views: 379484

Re: Downtown Dallas Retail

A feel-good story about a downtown restaurant.

https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local ... 2409b6efbf
by Redblock
14 Apr 2021 09:27
Forum: Rail + Guided Transit
Topic: Dallas Area Rapid Transit
Replies: 519
Views: 425919

Re: Dallas Area Rapid Transit

Here is the Progressive Railroading report on the opening of DART's Hidden Valley station.

https://www.progressiverailroading.com/ ... ine--63196
by Redblock
20 Mar 2021 11:55
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Uptown Dallas: The Quadrangle
Replies: 76
Views: 52454

Re: Uptown Dallas: The Quadrangle

The Dream Cafe will be moving from the Quadrangle to the former Christie's space on McKinney this summer.

https://dallas.culturemap.com/news/rest ... es-uptown/
by Redblock
13 Mar 2021 13:45
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Arts District: 1900 Pearl (362 FT | 25 ST)
Replies: 203
Views: 189810

Re: Arts District: 1900 Pearl (362 FT | 25 ST)

Well, Dallas has a new steakhouse in this building. I have not been yet, I am waiting for my stimulus check.

https://www.dallasobserver.com/restaura ... e-11992898
by Redblock
11 Mar 2021 22:57
Forum: Rail + Guided Transit
Topic: DART D2 Subway
Replies: 508
Views: 404713

Re: DART D2 Subway

The ongoing cage match over DART's D2 route through Downtown may be in its final round. If a final agreement is not reached by March 31 (city council vote on March 24) the feds may give the prize money to other cities. The shoving match is over how to have a depressed Highway 345 and a subway emergi...
by Redblock
08 Feb 2021 10:39
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Uptown Dallas: Central Market at McKinney and Lemmon
Replies: 417
Views: 418164

Re: Uptown Dallas: Central Market at McKinney and Lemmon

This Central Market project has a new zoning change request sign posted. It is case number Z201-178.

Maybe it will show some new renderings or plans.
by Redblock
16 Jan 2021 10:48
Forum: Rail + Guided Transit
Topic: Dallas Love Field People Mover
Replies: 63
Views: 68257

Re: Dallas Love Field People Mover

This just popped up on my FB video feed. An 8 minute report from 1966 about a BBC employee using his feet and public transit to take a flight from London to Manchester. I guess it would be called a Vlog today. It is full of dry British humor. In most large cities today it would be the same challenge...
by Redblock
24 Dec 2020 20:28
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Uptown: AC & Moxy Hotel Project / Oak Grove & Hall
Replies: 87
Views: 52091

Re: Uptown: Dual Brand Hilton Tower / Oak Grove & Hall

Well, there is a For Sale sign on this lot.
by Redblock
16 Dec 2020 17:38
Forum: Rail + Guided Transit
Topic: Silver Line
Replies: 401
Views: 423436

Re: Silver Line

The first concrete pour today, under the Prestom Road overpass.

https://www.dart.org/news/news.asp?ID=1556
by Redblock
25 Nov 2020 15:02
Forum: Rail + Guided Transit
Topic: Dallas Area Rapid Transit
Replies: 519
Views: 425919

Re: Dallas Area Rapid Transit

I caught DART LRV 135 today. Its LED display provided a sensory disconnect. It showed RED LINE in red letters when the train was a actually running as an Orange Line train turning back at LBJ/Central station. Operator or system problem, I guess. Tap the link and then the photo for a short video. htt...
by Redblock
24 Nov 2020 23:43
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Arts District: Flora & Olive Tower (~441 FT / ~39 ST)
Replies: 543
Views: 485399

Re: Arts District: Flora & Olive Tower (~441 FT / ~39 ST)

Well, it appears that the leasing office is open. Along Flora Street there are some "Future Resident Parking" signs, the FloraLofts sign is lit and the lobby is well decorated.


https://photos.app.goo.gl/rK1ZX7rR1iKw1py58
by Redblock
09 Nov 2020 12:06
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Downtown Dallas: 2000 Ross Project
Replies: 654
Views: 533544

Re: Downtown Dallas: 2000 Ross Project

A zoning change request sign has sprouted on the planned apartment tower area along the Olive Street side.The number is Z167-360.

Maybe someone can find some new details.
by Redblock
09 Nov 2020 11:34
Forum: Rail + Guided Transit
Topic: DCTA (Denton Co. Transportation Authority)
Replies: 24
Views: 27232

Re: DCTA (Denton Co. Transportation Authority)

The DCTA train operating contract has been transferred from First Transit to Rio Grande Pacific. The vehicle maintenance contract has been transferred to Stadler, which built the vehicles. https://dentonrc.com/news/fort-worth-company-takes-control-of-dctas-a-train-commuter-line/article_edef1308-5b03...
by Redblock
02 Nov 2020 11:59
Forum: Rail + Guided Transit
Topic: Dallas Area Rapid Transit
Replies: 519
Views: 425919

Re: Dallas Area Rapid Transit

DART President Gary Thomas to retire.

https://www.progressiverailroading.com/ ... ire--61981
by Redblock
29 Oct 2020 09:15
Forum: City Issues/News
Topic: Corporate Relocations/Expansions
Replies: 766
Views: 533026

Re: Corporate Relocations/Expansions

CBRE is moving its headquarters from Los Angeles to Dallas.

https://www.wfaa.com/article/money/busi ... ea9399704c
by Redblock
29 Oct 2020 09:07
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Uptown Dallas: 2401 McKinney (406 FT / 29 ST)
Replies: 132
Views: 67485

Re: Uptown Dallas: 2401 McKinney (~415 FT / ~27 ST)

CBRE is locating their headquarters from Los Angeles to Dallas. This development is mentioned as a possible site if they eventually consolidate their local offices to one building. https://www.wfaa.com/article/money/business/cbre-relocating-headquarters-to-dallas-from-los-angeles-sources-say/287-9ea...
by Redblock
23 Oct 2020 09:48
Forum: City Issues/News
Topic: Uptown Dallas: Business Openings and Closings
Replies: 636
Views: 629129

Re: Uptown Dallas: Business Openings and Closings

The Nickel and Rye space is now reopened as Turkey DAM, a sports bar with a Cajun themed menu including turkey legs.

https://dallas.culturemap.com/news/rest ... ickel-rye/
by Redblock
10 Oct 2020 15:06
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: DTD: The National/Thompson Hotel (1401 Elm)
Replies: 681
Views: 590488

Re: DD: 1401 Elm and Thompson Hotel

An article in the October issue of D Magazine. So far I have only seen white lights. I assume are LEDs and can be many different colors.

https://www.dmagazine.com/publications/ ... lights-up/
by Redblock
08 Sep 2020 19:04
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Uptown Dallas: 2401 McKinney (406 FT / 29 ST)
Replies: 132
Views: 67485

Re: Uptown Dallas:Trammell Crow Tower

They have recently posted zoning change request signs. The case number is Z190-305. Maybe someone can find some drawings.
by Redblock
25 Aug 2020 22:47
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Downtown Dallas: 2000 Ross Project
Replies: 654
Views: 533544

Re: Downtown Dallas: 2000 Ross Project

A mural has been added to a white panel on the Ross/Olive corner of the garage/restaurant building.

https://www.fox4news.com/news/18-year-o ... own-dallas

Here is the finished project.

https://photos.app.goo.gl/HN93zRjp3LX3mV597
by Redblock
19 Aug 2020 13:13
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Dallas Covid-19 Business Casualties
Replies: 60
Views: 40977

Re: Dallas Covid-19 Business Casualties

Looks like Savor in Klyde Warren Park is serving it's last meal Sunday evening and closing down for good. Which should also include the Relish outlet facing SWA Porch. This makes the closure official, and Relish will be closing also. https://www.fox4news.com/news/klyde-warren-park-restaurant-savor-...
by Redblock
14 Aug 2020 10:48
Forum: Rail + Guided Transit
Topic: Silver Line
Replies: 401
Views: 423436

Re: Silver Line

A second shipment of new rail has been received. It appears that it was unloaded at the same spot as the first shipment, between Marsh and Surveyor. This link describes other progress on the project.

https://www.dart.org/news/news.asp?ID=1524
by Redblock
29 Jul 2020 15:47
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Uptown Dallas: (PWC) Park District Tower (316 FT | 20 ST) + Residences at Park District (385 FT | 32 ST)
Replies: 184
Views: 189177

Re: Uptown Dallas: (PWC) Park District Tower (316 FT | 20 ST) + Residences at Park District (385 FT | 32 ST)

Perry's moved to their new space in mid-July. They are having their annual July special (4 courses for $44) until Friday. Here is the Dallas Observer review.

https://www.dallasobserver.com/restaura ... y-11929000
by Redblock
17 Jul 2020 09:28
Forum: Urban Photography + Videography
Topic: Old Footage of Dallas
Replies: 47
Views: 50775

Re: Old Footage of Dallas

This 16 minute film about traffic conditions and planning in 1955 Dallas popped up on my YouTube feed.

Interesting views of mid-50s Dallas and the thinking of the era.

https://youtu.be/leAKXcaLDd4
by Redblock
16 Jul 2020 00:12
Forum: Rail + Guided Transit
Topic: Silver Line
Replies: 401
Views: 423436

Re: Silver Line

DART has received the first shipment rails for the new Silver Line route.

https://www.dart.org/news/news.asp?ID=1 ... 6TkbHCtskk
by Redblock
02 Jul 2020 12:03
Forum: Rail + Guided Transit
Topic: Dallas Area Rapid Transit
Replies: 519
Views: 425919

Re: Dallas Area Rapid Transit

The platform is being extending northward. This requires the removal of a cement block wall. One of the tracks needs to be completely closed while this is done.
by Redblock
25 Jun 2020 09:54
Forum: The Parks, Trails, + Miscellaneous Infrastructure
Topic: Downtown: Carpenter Park
Replies: 57
Views: 41421

Re: Downtown: Carpenter Park

Here is the D Magazine article about the latest construction vote. It appears that Carpenter Park is part of Gateway Park. If you look at the rendering in the body of the article you will see how The Portal artwork will be placed. https://www.dmagazine.com/commercial-real-estate/2020/06/dallas-is-mo...
by Redblock
24 Jun 2020 23:30
Forum: Rail + Guided Transit
Topic: DART D2 Subway
Replies: 508
Views: 404713

Re: DART D2 Subway

Whatever plan DART settles on for D2, they have some grant money to plan TODs.

https://www.rtands.com/passenger/fta-fu ... -stations/
by Redblock
13 May 2020 19:44
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Dallas Covid-19 Business Casualties
Replies: 60
Views: 40977

Re: Uptown Covid-19 Business Casualties

Cbdallas wrote:Hopefully a new tower will someday rise on that site.



There was a coring truck doing its thing in the parking lot behind the Gold's Gym today. Maybe you will get your wish.
by Redblock
12 May 2020 10:32
Forum: City Issues/News
Topic: Jim Schutze Out At Dallas Observer
Replies: 0
Views: 5044

Jim Schutze Out At Dallas Observer

The Dallas Observer and Jim Schutze have parted ways.

https://www.centraltrack.com/longtime-c ... -observer/
by Redblock
12 May 2020 10:03
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Dallas Covid-19 Business Casualties
Replies: 60
Views: 40977

Re: Dallas Covid-19 Business Casualties

Highland Park Cafeteria will not be reopening.

https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/coronavirus ... n/2367859/
by Redblock
09 May 2020 20:37
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Dallas Covid-19 Business Casualties
Replies: 60
Views: 40977

Re: Dallas Covid-19 Business Casualties

The Lizard Lounge is permanently closed due to Covid-19.

https://dfw.cbslocal.com/2020/05/09/dal ... ronavirus/
by Redblock
02 May 2020 10:15
Forum: Rail + Guided Transit
Topic: Dallas Area Rapid Transit
Replies: 519
Views: 425919

Re: Dallas Area Rapid Transit

Covid-19 to delay DART rail projects? Here is a report with a DART letter and Budger and Finance Committee presentation.

https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/coronavirus ... s/2361863/
by Redblock
01 May 2020 09:46
Forum: The Parks, Trails, + Miscellaneous Infrastructure
Topic: Downtown - Pacific Plaza Park
Replies: 208
Views: 197520

Re: Downtown - Pacific Plaza Park

Here is a timelapsed video of the construction of the park that was posted seven months ago.


https://youtu.be/zSkUNiY7qL4
by Redblock
27 Apr 2020 08:31
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Dallas Covid-19 Business Casualties
Replies: 60
Views: 40977

Dallas Covid-19 Business Casualties

This thread is to document any Dallas businesses which permanently close due to the Covid-19 lockdown. I hope it will be a short list but we now have our first victim. The Gold's Gym on McKinney has announced on their FB page that they are one of the 30 company owned locations that have been permane...
by Redblock
07 Mar 2020 05:25
Forum: Texas Transportation + Infrastructure
Topic: Austin Metro Proposes Massive Transit System
Replies: 11
Views: 15138

Austin Metro Proposes Massive Transit System

Austin Metro has released a nearly $10 billion transit plan to include new Rapidbus routes and a subway through downtown. It is likely to be put to a vote in November. https://www.statesman.com/news/20200306/cap-metro-recommends-downtown-subway-system-in-multibillion-dollar-light-rail-system?utm_sou...
by Redblock
26 Feb 2020 23:34
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Cityplace East: ACS/Xerox redevelopment (The Central)
Replies: 476
Views: 1201686

Re: Cityplace East: ACS/Xerox redevelopment

The light display on the tower tonight was:

I ♡
DALLAS
by Redblock
26 Feb 2020 10:36
Forum: The Bus + Roads/Highways/Bridges
Topic: DART: Bus system
Replies: 105
Views: 115378

Re: DART: Bus system

Here is a Texas Tribune article on redrawing Carr's bus map. It will be 2 more years before it is completed.


https://www.texastribune.org/2020/02/25 ... utes-2020/
by Redblock
21 Feb 2020 14:43
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Downtown Dallas: AMLI Fountain Place (562 FT / 46 ST)
Replies: 789
Views: 804280

Re: Downtown Dallas: AMLI Fountain Place (562 FT / 46 ST)

Tnexster wrote:The crane is coming down today, or at least the journey down has begun.



Yes, the tower crane is de-constructing itself.

This photo was taken 2/21 at about 2:30. Someone with a good camera and some time could put together a slideshow of the process.


https://photos.app.goo.gl/kJ8kTrLjpRYUuE3D9
by Redblock
20 Feb 2020 00:34
Forum: Rail + Guided Transit
Topic: DALLAS to HOUSTON High Speed Rail
Replies: 556
Views: 457607

Re: DALLAS to HOUSTON High Speed Rail

First Look at the interior layout of the Texas High-Speed Train https://www.texascentral.com/posts/milestone-first-look-at-the-interior-layout-of-the-texas-high-speed-train First-Class comfort, with even more space: •WIDE aisles: 32” (wider than a regional jet) •Ample space: 32” of legroom and 41” ...
by Redblock
16 Feb 2020 08:07
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Cityplace East: ACS/Xerox redevelopment (The Central)
Replies: 476
Views: 1201686

Re: Cityplace East: ACS/Xerox redevelopment

Well, Dallas has lost a building....and gained a landmark, The Leanibg Tower of Dallas.


Most of the building went down as planned. The elevator bank said NAW!

It is leaning to the east.

Here is a public shot video from next to Cityplace.

https://youtu.be/YdXyI-B_ZHY
by Redblock
14 Feb 2020 11:35
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Uptown Dallas: McKinney/Boll Tower - 2614 McKinney Ave - (18 ST)
Replies: 227
Views: 176780

Re: Uptown Dallas: McKinney/Boll Tower - 2614 McKinney Ave - (18 ST)

https://candysdirt.com/2019/11/12/oak-lawn-committee-sees-dream-hotel-spark-another-hotel/ 2702 McKinney Avenue: McKinney and Boll 2702 McKinney Avenue: McKinney and Boll Last seen in September, this reworking of the HKS-designed McKinney and Boll building was worth it. There’s one big change that ...
by Redblock
14 Feb 2020 11:20
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Cityplace East: ACS/Xerox redevelopment (The Central)
Replies: 476
Views: 1201686

Re: Cityplace East: ACS/Xerox redevelopment

High-rise north of downtown Dallas will be imploded https://www.dallasnews.com/business/real-estate/2020/01/22/boom-high-rise-north-of-downtown-dallas-will-be-imploded/ The former Affiliated Computer Services building at North Central Expressway and Haskell Avenue will be imploded next month by own...
by Redblock
14 Feb 2020 10:35
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Re: Uptown Dallas: William B. Travis School - DISD
Replies: 3
Views: 6945

Re: Re: Uptown Dallas: William B. Travis School - DISD

The William B. Travis school is now also a construction site. No actual work yet but the Cole Ave. side parking lot and part of the playground have been assigned to the contractor. A tracked backhoe is parked in the teacher's parking lot.
by Redblock
05 Feb 2020 07:28
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: AT&T Discovery District
Replies: 451
Views: 382778

Re: AT&T Discovery District

Here is a WBAP news report about Downtown Dallas's plans. It says Discovery District will open in May.


https://www.wbap.com/2020/02/04/downtow ... ment-plan/
by Redblock
04 Feb 2020 09:13
Forum: Rail + Guided Transit
Topic: Dallas Area Rapid Transit
Replies: 519
Views: 425919

Re: Dallas Area Rapid Transit

Coming soon to rail stations near you.


https://www.railwayage.com/news/dart-wi ... ick-maker/