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- 01 Dec 2020 11:37
- Forum: Urban Development
- Topic: Dallas Mockingbird Station
- Replies: 165
- Views: 130374
Re: Dallas Mockingbird Station
I'm also guilty, I completely forgot about this one. What a great problem to have, I wonder how many other towers will quickly rise up while still flying under the radar going forward.
- 30 Nov 2020 20:08
- Forum: Urban Development
- Topic: Downtown Dallas Retail
- Replies: 445
- Views: 394234
Re: Downtown Dallas Retail
I disagree. Pre-covid, there were certainly times when Main Street felt busy enough to feel like you're walking in any other major city and the Farmer's Market is teeming with people on the weekends (during the day). I really do think in five years time, the EMC corridor, the West End, and the East ...
- 30 Nov 2020 13:16
- Forum: Urban Development
- Topic: Uptown Dallas: Dream Hotel
- Replies: 148
- Views: 130317
Re: Uptown Dallas: Dream Hotel
It's funny to think this was one of my most anticipated projects back when it was announced. I'm pretty indifferent about this project right now, I just hate that we're now stuck with this ugly empty patch of land.
- 29 Nov 2020 21:35
- Forum: Urban Development
- Topic: Downtown Dallas Retail
- Replies: 445
- Views: 394234
Re: Downtown Dallas Retail
I did my usual walk through Downtown today for the first time in months and, despite the weather being pretty perfect, much of Downtown felt pretty dead to me. Victory Park was a ghost town, as was the West End, and Main Street also felt pretty dead as well. Fortunately the Discovery District was b...
- 28 Nov 2020 17:42
- Forum: Urban Development
- Topic: West End 1.0
- Replies: 249
- Views: 234632
Re: West End 1.0
This is the building right next to the upcoming West End Park. I'm not really sure what this project is, but it looks like some work is being done to it.
- 28 Nov 2020 17:41
- Forum: The Parks, Trails, + Miscellaneous Infrastructure
- Topic: DTD: West End Square
- Replies: 72
- Views: 57876
Re: DTD: West End Square
It's coming together really nicely!
- 28 Nov 2020 17:41
- Forum: Urban Development
- Topic: Victory Park 3.0
- Replies: 918
- Views: 784814
Re: Victory Park 3.0
I forgot the name of this development, and I'm not entirely sure if this area is still considered Victory Park. This is just north of Wooddall Rogers right across the street from where the Hard Rock Cafe used to be.
- 28 Nov 2020 17:38
- Forum: Urban Development
- Topic: Victory Park: The Victor (~453FT / 39ST)
- Replies: 177
- Views: 170720
- 27 Nov 2020 14:51
- Forum: Rail + Guided Transit
- Topic: Silver Line
- Replies: 402
- Views: 455187
Re: Silver Line
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sr_z6HfS2yE
According to this recent video, they said service will start in March of 2023. This may be old information, I haven't exactly been on top updates for the Silver Line, but I thought I'd share since this video was posted semi-recently.
According to this recent video, they said service will start in March of 2023. This may be old information, I haven't exactly been on top updates for the Silver Line, but I thought I'd share since this video was posted semi-recently.
- 24 Nov 2020 10:06
- Forum: Suburban + Exurban Issues/News
- Topic: Legacy West Retail
- Replies: 517
- Views: 504075
Re: Legacy West
Interesting news: JC Penney Has Quietly Moved Out of its (former) Plano Headquarters https://www.dallasnews.com/business/retail/2020/11/21/jc-penney-has-moved-out-of-its-plano-headquarters/ I saw this too! This is some prime real estate they are currently sitting on, I wonder if it could be put to ...
- 22 Nov 2020 11:54
- Forum: Rail + Guided Transit
- Topic: DART D2 Subway
- Replies: 508
- Views: 424405
Re: DART D2 Subway
tamtagon wrote:The tunnels ought to have access to the subway station, that does not bypass the fare gates.
100% agreed
- 22 Nov 2020 11:44
- Forum: The Parks, Trails, + Miscellaneous Infrastructure
- Topic: Trinity River Park
- Replies: 468
- Views: 469320
Re: Trinity River Park
https://i.imgur.com/nwcyKEW.jpg https://i.imgur.com/pDH9Re8.jpg https://i.imgur.com/RDDbbm9.jpg I also took some other pictures from the Trammel Crow Park while I was there. It's crazy to me that this park isn't really that well known given how wonderful the views are from here!
- 22 Nov 2020 11:35
- Forum: Urban Development
- Topic: Deep Ellum: The Stack - 2700 Commerce
- Replies: 173
- Views: 130459
Re: Deep Ellum: The Stack - 2700 Commerce
This is looking very nice! I'm looking forward to this one being completed, The Epic, and Good E, I think this area will be bustling when all of these projects are completed.
- 20 Nov 2020 15:26
- Forum: The Parks, Trails, + Miscellaneous Infrastructure
- Topic: Trinity River Park
- Replies: 468
- Views: 469320
Re: Trinity River Park
https://i.imgur.com/QL3CHQ3.jpg (I was standing about here when I took the picture: https://www.google.com/maps/@32.7904213,-96.8353719,56m/data=!3m1!1e3) I took a quick trip to the park to see it for myself, and the trail is looking great! Since the sign was there, I didn't want to actually walk o...
- 20 Nov 2020 10:44
- Forum: The Parks, Trails, + Miscellaneous Infrastructure
- Topic: DTD: West End Square
- Replies: 72
- Views: 57876
Re: DTD: West End Square
By year-end 2022, we intend to bring four parks to Downtown Dallas to ensure all residents have access to beautiful outdoor spaces. https://www.facebook.com/ParksForDowntownDallas/posts/2784571815092624 Also, it looks like the goal is to have all four parks completed by the end of 2022. I'm honestl...
- 20 Nov 2020 10:24
- Forum: The Parks, Trails, + Miscellaneous Infrastructure
- Topic: Trinity River Park
- Replies: 468
- Views: 469320
Re: Trinity River Park
I noticed what seems to be a major trail expansion on the Trinity river bed on the East Side of the river. The new trail is fully paved and stretches from the Hampton Ave bridge to the Sylvan Ave bridge. Currently it still appears closed but contains what appears to be at least three small weathere...
- 20 Nov 2020 10:21
- Forum: The Parks, Trails, + Miscellaneous Infrastructure
- Topic: DTD: West End Square
- Replies: 72
- Views: 57876
Re: DTD: West End Square
The park is currently under construction in the heart of the district, with a proposed opening in January of 2021.
https://www.facebook.com/dallaswestend/ ... 9236209670
We're getting close to the opening date of this park!
- 19 Nov 2020 10:39
- Forum: Urban Development
- Topic: Uptown Dallas: Parkside Uptown (Miyama) (~424 FT | ~30 ST)
- Replies: 242
- Views: 114456
Re: KDC & Miyama Project - 30 ST
This project has totally gone off radar & has been overshadowed by the most recent announcements in Victory Park & Uptown. Should be interesting if this one ever gets going. Haha, you're absolutely right. I had completely forgotten about this, but that's a good sign that we have so many goo...
- 19 Nov 2020 09:37
- Forum: City Issues/News
- Topic: Corporate Relocations/Expansions
- Replies: 767
- Views: 556321
Re: Corporate Relocations/Expansions
As the economy starts to really get back on track in 2021, I have a feeling we'll be seeing a lot more relocations to Texas and the DFW area.
- 17 Nov 2020 22:18
- Forum: Urban Development
- Topic: Oak Lawn: 4001 Cedar Springs Road.
- Replies: 7
- Views: 6076
Re: Oak Lawn: 4001 Cedar Springs Road.
Thanks for sharing! I live very close to this development, so this is something I would have liked to attend, but I won't be able to tomorrow.
It looks like there is no virtual option here?
It looks like there is no virtual option here?
- 16 Nov 2020 16:10
- Forum: Rail + Guided Transit
- Topic: DART D2 Subway
- Replies: 508
- Views: 424405
Re: DART D2 Subway
I'm also mixed on this. Personally, I think with the way Dallas is designed, we should be going 'all in' with our bus system and focus on how we can get people around urban Dallas quickly/efficiently using buses. But I suppose I do realize that no matter how good we improve the bus system, if people...
- 16 Nov 2020 14:31
- Forum: Urban Development
- Topic: DTD: The National/Thompson Hotel (1401 Elm)
- Replies: 681
- Views: 616748
Re: DTD: The National/Thompson Hotel (1401 Elm)
The hotel’s restaurants are Nine, a breakfast and lunch spot on the ninth floor, and Catbird, a sexy restaurant and lounge on the 10th floor. Nine is expected to open Nov. 16, with Catbird to follow on Nov. 27. https://www.dallasnews.com/food/restaurant-news/2020/11/12/look-inside-2-restaurants-nin...
- 13 Nov 2020 15:26
- Forum: Urban Development
- Topic: DTD: The National/Thompson Hotel (1401 Elm)
- Replies: 681
- Views: 616748
Re: DD: 1401 Elm and Thompson Hotel
https://scontent-dfw5-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/124986738_3152073981565542_3552214937378969411_n.jpg?_nc_cat=104&ccb=2&_nc_sid=b9115d&_nc_ohc=MTC4-7X-DaMAX8KQNK6&_nc_ht=scontent-dfw5-2.xx&oh=289c73573a3dda29a70280743777f1ec&oe=5FD2E656 https://scontent-dfw5-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1...
- 12 Nov 2020 17:25
- Forum: The Parks, Trails, + Miscellaneous Infrastructure
- Topic: DTD: West End Square
- Replies: 72
- Views: 57876
Re: DTD: West End Square
https://scontent-dfw5-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/124267466_3751184481567479_6645706015410923560_o.jpg?_nc_cat=105&ccb=2&_nc_sid=8bfeb9&_nc_ohc=ExQ5jaDHEaUAX_jbv-8&_nc_ht=scontent-dfw5-1.xx&oh=d2850bec982fb76147e03f7c9cc4629e&oe=5FD3EF84 https://scontent-dfw5-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1...
- 11 Nov 2020 13:52
- Forum: Urban Development
- Topic: Oak Lawn
- Replies: 810
- Views: 1403482
Re: Oak Lawn
Sorry for double posting this development, I ended up finding some additional renderings and I felt like it warranted its own thread:
viewtopic.php?f=2&t=925
viewtopic.php?f=2&t=925
- 11 Nov 2020 13:51
- Forum: Urban Development
- Topic: Oak Lawn: 4001 Cedar Springs Road.
- Replies: 7
- Views: 6076
Oak Lawn: 4001 Cedar Springs Road.
https://dallasvoice.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Header.jpg https://dallasvoice.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/1.jpg https://dallasvoice.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/2.jpg https://dallasvoice.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/3.jpg https://dallasvoice.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Untitled-4.jpg ...
- 11 Nov 2020 13:29
- Forum: Urban Development
- Topic: Oak Lawn
- Replies: 810
- Views: 1403482
Re: Oak Lawn
I think the biggest piece of news here is that Caven Enterprises actually sold some of their land. My understanding is that they have been a big part of why this area hasn't seen much developmeng lately and they have been very anti-development. The impending wave of development washing over Oak Lawn...
- 11 Nov 2020 10:35
- Forum: Urban Development
- Topic: Oak Lawn
- Replies: 810
- Views: 1403482
Re: Oak Lawn
Seeing as how they are right off the heart of the strip, I really hope they do a good job of mixing in with the existing tenants. “We plan to have a 70-foot waterfall coming down the side of the building.” I wonder if it would be possible to add some lighting to make this rainbow colored, that would...
- 11 Nov 2020 10:32
- Forum: Urban Development
- Topic: Oak Lawn
- Replies: 810
- Views: 1403482
Re: Oak Lawn
https://dmn-dallas-news-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/u2BfCqM2x2NGE2vH1CV1Eg33dxY=/1660x934/smart/filters:no_upscale()/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/dmn/FRP7KOADHJBSLFRWKVRUMA77U4.jpg https://dmn-dallas-news-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/6lwVKsICj_6bgy0Mgu2icYFe1t0=/1660x0...
- 10 Nov 2020 12:23
- Forum: Urban Development
- Topic: Deep Ellum 1.0
- Replies: 1025
- Views: 803918
Re: Deep Ellum 1.0
Deep ellum really starting to get its momentum back i feel like with the new tom thumb, places like whiskey hachet, thunderbird, cheba hut, gus chicken, basic taco, elm & good, and expanded serious pizza all reopening this month... plus patagonia, warstic and harpers in the pittman building are...
- 10 Nov 2020 09:30
- Forum: The Parks, Trails, + Miscellaneous Infrastructure
- Topic: DTD: West End Square
- Replies: 72
- Views: 57876
Re: DTD: West End Square
https://scontent-dfw5-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/123652744_2064727880328703_7429333577257793459_o.jpg?_nc_cat=108&ccb=2&_nc_sid=825194&_nc_ohc=Z8u_qteYd6QAX_antey&_nc_ht=scontent-dfw5-2.xx&oh=35f2329726ce3693601d233573674316&oe=5FCEEC20 Posted on Nov 7th in the Downtown Dallas ...
- 09 Nov 2020 09:24
- Forum: Urban Development
- Topic: Downtown Dallas: Newpark Dallas/Smart District
- Replies: 410
- Views: 256675
Re: Downtown Dallas: Newpark Dallas/Smart District
tamtagon wrote:You could just as easily day uptown is simply the most recent expansion of downtown. That's the way I see it.
Agreed. Isn't that the case in other cities where their 'Uptowns' and 'Deep Ellums' and 'Victory Parks' are all just considered a part of (or an exapansion) of Downtown?
- 06 Nov 2020 10:32
- Forum: Texas Urban/Suburban/Exurban Development
- Topic: Austin's proposed tallest (in 4 yrs)
- Replies: 191
- Views: 212270
Re: Austin's proposed tallest (in 4 yrs)
Tivo_Kenevil wrote:Nah, we definitely not on same team lol Ppl hate Dallas, facts!
I'm aware of the inferiority complex (Not that I view Dallas as superior, but it does feel like other people do seem to have some sort of complex with Dallas).
- 06 Nov 2020 08:57
- Forum: Texas Urban/Suburban/Exurban Development
- Topic: Austin's proposed tallest (in 4 yrs)
- Replies: 191
- Views: 212270
Re: Austin's proposed tallest (in 4 yrs)
That's great news for them!
I still don't agree about Austin 'out shinning Houston/Dallas' though..haha, but we're all on the same team, and Texas, as a whole, is doing tremendously well!
I still don't agree about Austin 'out shinning Houston/Dallas' though..haha, but we're all on the same team, and Texas, as a whole, is doing tremendously well!
- 05 Nov 2020 09:24
- Forum: Texas Transportation + Infrastructure
- Topic: Austin Metro Proposes Massive Transit System
- Replies: 11
- Views: 16030
Re: Austin Metro Proposes Massive Transit System
saxman wrote:It looks like the measure passed to expand Austin's Metro system. I'll definitely be a user of the train to the airport.
Wonderful! This will be great for whenever we finally get HSR to Austin (I know I'm getting WAY ahead of myself )
- 04 Nov 2020 08:49
- Forum: Urban Development
- Topic: West Dallas: Trinity Groves
- Replies: 137
- Views: 107674
Re: West Dallas: Trinity Groves
I'm telling you, when the masks come off, this town is going to explode with growth like we've never seen before. I'm inclined to agree with you - perhaps out of sheer optimism - but what in particular makes you say this? I also agree with texasstar and because: * The reasons that were bringing peo...
- 02 Nov 2020 13:57
- Forum: Urban Development
- Topic: Downtown Dallas Retail
- Replies: 445
- Views: 394234
Re: Downtown Dallas Retail
I'm glad to hear that my experience isn't the norm. Perhaps I just happened to be walking during a random 'off' time (I was out walking at around 3ish on Sunday)? I know it's reasonable to expect some decrease in activity, but it just seemed a lot more dead than I expected. Perhaps I'll do another w...
- 01 Nov 2020 20:37
- Forum: Urban Development
- Topic: Downtown Dallas Retail
- Replies: 445
- Views: 394234
Re: Downtown Dallas Retail
I did my usual walk through Downtown today for the first time in months and, despite the weather being pretty perfect, much of Downtown felt pretty dead to me. Victory Park was a ghost town, as was the West End, and Main Street also felt pretty dead as well. Fortunately the Discovery District was bu...
- 01 Nov 2020 20:24
- Forum: Urban Development
- Topic: AT&T Discovery District
- Replies: 451
- Views: 392967
Re: AT&T Discovery District
I stopped by this afternoon for a couple drinks. I'd say it was decently busy, considering they are still in their 'soft opening' phase. The service was great, the interior looked fantastic, but I felt like their patio needed a bit of work. I think I may have overheard one of the employees saying it...
- 01 Nov 2020 14:22
- Forum: Urban Development
- Topic: AT&T Discovery District
- Replies: 451
- Views: 392967
Re: AT&T Discovery District
Pegasus City Brewery - Downtown!
We are now open at our second location at 1508 Commerce Street, in the historic Dallas Power & Light Building!
https://www.facebook.com/PegasusCityBre ... 5320831937
It's open!!
- 30 Oct 2020 19:24
- Forum: Urban Development
- Topic: Houseman Building; 400 N. Akard
- Replies: 20
- Views: 12719
Re: Houseman Building; 400 N. Akard
R1070 wrote:The taller option would have been nice, but I’m glad we are still getting a remodel of this building and maybe that will allow another lot to be developed.
Definitely agreed. The current building is fine as is, and will be even better once it is re-developed.
- 29 Oct 2020 21:48
- Forum: Urban Development
- Topic: Deep Ellum 1.0
- Replies: 1025
- Views: 803918
Re: Deep Ellum 1.0
Never heard of her, but I have heard of Laguna beach. Looks like she has 4.1 million followers on Instagram, and about 40 of my friends are following her too.
Happy to see Deep Ellum getting some good publicity yet again!
Happy to see Deep Ellum getting some good publicity yet again!
- 29 Oct 2020 21:35
- Forum: Urban Development
- Topic: Houseman Building; 400 N. Akard
- Replies: 20
- Views: 12719
Re: Houseman Building; 400 N. Akard
Great news, I like it! I actually remember seeing this building for sale for a while on loopnet.
- 28 Oct 2020 16:35
- Forum: City Issues/News
- Topic: DFW Economy
- Replies: 462
- Views: 441221
Re: DFW Economy
Thanks! I should have mentioned that I don't have access to the full article, so it was likely that my question was answered in the body of the article itself.
That particular part of Uptown seems to be very hot these days, so I could totally see this happening!
That particular part of Uptown seems to be very hot these days, so I could totally see this happening!
- 28 Oct 2020 16:33
- Forum: Urban Development
- Topic: West Dallas Developments
- Replies: 185
- Views: 145865
Re: West Dallas Developments
^^^ I agree, this area is to new in its development track for anyone to expect any superior project to pop up just yet. True the future for this area looks bright but its still in its early stages and we should expect to see more of these basic stick apartments which flooded all other successful ne...
- 28 Oct 2020 14:18
- Forum: City Issues/News
- Topic: DFW Economy
- Replies: 462
- Views: 441221
Re: DFW Economy
Great news! The title says 'Dallas', but the text says 'North Texas' so I wonder exactly where they will end up.
- 28 Oct 2020 14:15
- Forum: Urban Development
- Topic: West End 1.0
- Replies: 249
- Views: 234632
Re: West End 1.0
Thanks for the pictures! This one is moving extremely quickly, it's looking great!
- 28 Oct 2020 08:28
- Forum: Urban Development
- Topic: Downtown Dallas: Newpark Dallas/Smart District
- Replies: 410
- Views: 256675
Re: Dallas Smart District
The potential of the location is finally paying off. ATT's destination is an easy walk, too. The convention center is finally getting the adjacent destinations it needs, becoming more competitive. And the HSR station, also walking distance.... watch this side of town surge for a generation. Yep. Th...
- 28 Oct 2020 08:22
- Forum: Urban Development
- Topic: East Quarter: ~24 Building Redevelopment
- Replies: 563
- Views: 557881
Re: East Quarter: ~24 Building Redevelopment
Start Date:
11/2/2020
Completion Date:
6/15/2021
Thanks for sharing! I was also wondering when we'd start seeing some new restaurants in this area, and it looks like this one will be opening mid next year. Sounds like great timing to me!
- 27 Oct 2020 11:18
- Forum: Urban Development
- Topic: Downtown Dallas: Newpark Dallas/Smart District
- Replies: 410
- Views: 256675
Re: Dallas Smart District
In general, I agree that a lot of these new developments lack originality. With that said, I'm okay with this particular building simply because of the location. All other surrounding buildings are quite a bit older, so this creates a nice contrast in the area, and I certianly wouldn't mind a few mo...