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vman

Ross Ave. would drastically change if they built a landscaped median from downtown to lower greenville. It is great to see all these projects, but such a median, in my opinion, is what will truly change how Ross feels. I agree. I love the townhouse developments shown above, but why would you want a...

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Tivo_Kenevil wrote:Tuff crowd in comment section of the article

They do have a point about the street grid around there...it's a mess.

vman

I agree 100% with you Lakewoodhobo. I have had many many conversations with neighborhood owners and the like and that's when I figured out what a lot of gays tend to do is blame Caven cause its the easiest target. The reality is Caven doesn't appear to have a vision for the future but neither does ...

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cowboyeagle05 wrote:Yeah cause I know a number of people that still wish the building was torn down cause they don't get mid-century architecture.

You're right. I've heard people refer to the building as "ugly" for years, while I've always found it to be beautiful and a wonderful piece of architecture.

vman

They kind of all run together, but that's a Sleep Experts up on 635. Sleep Number tends to be a tad more upscale. There is one at Grapevine Mills, Shops of Southlake, Park Lane in Dallas... Might be a good fit for this development. I was never actually a fan of having a fast food drive-thru there. ...

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They kind of all run together, but that's a Sleep Experts up on 635. Sleep Number tends to be a tad more upscale. There is one at Grapevine Mills, Shops of Southlake, Park Lane in Dallas... Might be a good fit for this development. I was never actually a fan of having a fast food drive-thru there. ...

vman

The bare concrete portions of the main building look really bad. I was hoping/expecting some kind of surface treatment to improve the appearance, but with the first residents already in that's looking less and less likely. I agree and it's such a shame because it's a good looking building otherwise...

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I've been working in Victory Park since August and I'm very impressed with the way things are turning out down here. I hope these places all open and STAY open. Granted, mistakes have been made, but the potential is definitely here for Victory Park to become a wonderful part of town.

vman

Personally, I thought this location is perfect for a purchasable townhome/condo community. I agree that this area is super retail heavy. Some residential would have been a much better use of this space.

vman

BofA has one and so does Renaissance Tower and those work because they such a large captive audience who just wants a cheap sub sandwich. I went walking through the tunnels a few weeks ago and the Renaissance Tower food court is still thriving. I still eat there sometimes. I had not been to the BOA...

vman

At first glance, that Motopia sign looks like the BMW logo. And although so much better than what was there before, this development is a major disappointment design-wise.

vman

I drove past this development last week and first of all, that hotel is horribly unattractive imo. But more importantly, are we sure work is still being done on this project? The site was horribly overgrown and looked as if no activity has gone on there in a while.

vman

^^ Yes, so far they have signed India 101 and Liberty Burger. Also, Taco Bell is getting underway right next to Slim Chickens. I haven't made it to Pinstack yet, but drove by about 12:30 last night and it was packed! Of course....My partner and I joke all the time that since moving to Irving, we wo...

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It seems that Whiskey Cake on Regent is a go (permits have been granted). Anyone know any of the new retailers coming into the strip on 635 east of Cowboy Chicken? The new Pinstack seems to be a roaring success so far. Also, I noticed a new Dairy Queen is going up off 183 and Story Road.

vman

I'm not blown away by it, but I'm reserving final judgment until the parking garage is covered in glass panels (it is going to be covered..right?) and the base is completed.

vman

Anyone recall the tenant list? I know it 's been years, but I seem to recall a Denny's and In & Out Burger.

vman

Surprising to me. I feel like I always saw folks in and out of the shop whenever I passed by. Well I went once when it was supposed to be open and it was closed for no reason posted. The location near North Park seems to do very well. I always thought being tucked away in that apartment tower, turn...

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and a great location!!! Location played a major part in the failing of Urban Market.

vman

So a friend of mind lives off Douglas Street East of Lemmon Ave. I met him and some of his neighbors for brunch sunday. I overheard one of his neighbors tell a woman he just met that he lived in SoHP (pronounced so hip ). I asked my buddy what he was talking about and he said SoHP is what some peopl...

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A couple of notes from P&Z last night... The development at 161 & Las Colinas Blvd was approved. The housing developers will be Darling and David Weekly. It was also confirmed that Market Street is the lead tenant for the retail portion. Market Street will be building an upgraded store unli...

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https://www.dmagazine.com/business-economy/2017/03/is-neiman-marcus-real-problem-not-keeping-up-with-the-times/?ref=mpw Also FTA: Besides pumping more money back into the company, Questrom advised eliminating some of its (more than 40) stores that “aren’t in the right location”—or at least shrinkin...

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Tivo_Kenevil wrote:Why do all the apartment buildings look so cheap in this neighborhood.

It pains me to say that I agree, the apartments do look cheap in Cedars. There's a development to the east of Lamar that honestly looks like subsidized housing.

vman

I don't get how the customers could enjoy all this shuffling though. I mean, north east stores luxury pedigree is based on being in a location for a long time. Northpark is destroying that concept. I agree. After Northpark's major renovation years ago, I thought it was great the shopping center bro...

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http://www.star-telegram.com/news/business/article133714204.html Looks like Walmart is trying again with another small format store offering. This time, it's more a convenience store size than that of a small neighborhood market, as before. A Walmart convenience store is open for a tryout in Crowle...

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I had breakfast at Market Diner on Harry Hines this weekend and when I left I cut through the mostly low-income, hispanic neighborhood immediately to the east (area between Harry Hines and Maple. I know there were a few townhomes built in this area around the recession, but I noticed several new mod...

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Looks like Kabuki Japanese has been removed from the site plan for the Irving Music Factory. They were one of the first tenants to sign on. I'm actually okay with this, opens up a nice spot for another quality tenant. No problem for me either. Irving has absolutely no shortage of Asian or Indian re...

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What retail is coming to these developments? Not only has the bar/restaurant scene in Irving been pretty lousy, so is the retail scene. With the death (an yes, it is a dead mall) of Irving mall, there seems to be very few major retailers with locations in Irving. With so many things going for Irving...

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Tnexster wrote:Looks very 60's to me so I love it. Also just the fact that it's on the southern side of downtown and an obvious sign of confidence in downtown, some retail space to boot. Hope it works out.

I like it to and am surprised by all the hate. I think it looks great.

vman

I have never had the impression that the very expensive retailers in downtown Dallas were intended to be marketed to/shopped by office workers or local residents even. I always assumed they were there for the tourists (both international and from both East and West Texas) who fill up the hotel room...

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A couple other comments... For those talking about how busy the neighborhood is doing right now: Yes, it's doing much better. But it's still not nearly as busy as it was in the early 2000's. Not even close. I frequented Deep Ellum in the early 2000's and the area was booming...at night. During the ...

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First complaint I've heard about Elm. I see lots of new businesses in the neighborhood --and not just clubs, but a variety of retail--new residential, and new investments in rehabbing the old buildings. With all of that, I see many more people who come to the neighborhood to walk around and do stuf...

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Am I wrong, that as a new(ish) Irving resident I care nothing about this radio show moving to IMF? I honestly didn't think anyone listened to radio shows very much anymore and isn't terrestrial radio a dying medium?

vman

I wouldn't pin it on 'apartments' in general, but more the quality of apartments, and ensuring their use suits the area. I know 'garden' apartments were all the rage when Irving was expanding and as such that's what we have to live with. They've aged horribly for the most part. Putting more focus o...

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None of those retailers would be a big loss, plus that garage and that retail looks awful.

vman

R1070 wrote:Yumilicious Frozen Yogurt next to Sperry on Level 2 is now gone!

I'm not surprised. It never seemed to do a great business there and that location was a little off.

vman

Macys will soon close, leaving only Sears, JC Penny, and Amazing Jakes as the anchors. That really puts this place on life support. Can't believe Macy's is closing this store and keeping the store in Irving Mall open. I used to imagine a redevelopment of both of these malls could be a pedestrian fr...

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I noticed this last week. Any news on what's coming here?

vman

So there will be now retail components here at all? I'm not too upset if there isn't as I'm just so glad to see this building come to life again.

vman

Well our highrise/midrise condo development may be lagging, but Dallas' embrace of the urban townhome should be acknowledged. Townhomes have totally transformed some of Dallas' neighborhoods and they seem to be selling as quickly as they're built. I was in east Dallas a few weeks ago, around the Fit...

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I went to Southlake this weekend and noticed a sign advertising Blue Ciel off 114 near the airport. It said something like "stop commuting". I wonder if a ad like that will help the building attract buyers.

vman

I've never seen a Courtyard Marrriot look like this. They're usually pretty understated (and I might add, one of my favorite hotel chains) This is just ugly. Hopefully it will be altered by the time it's completed.

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Okay muncien, I have an answer for you. I emailed the leasing agent for the Las Colinas Village shopping center to see if he had an idea. He was kind enough to reply back right away. He said a hotel will be going up on that site. I wonder what brand it will be. A hotel seems like an odd choice here...

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Modern Market is very good. Pollo is terrible. I did try Pollo, I wouldn't call it terrible, but it definitely did not blow me away and I have no desire to go back. How much space is left in this shopping center? Modern Market and Zoe's Kitchen are good additions, but the rest of the tenant lineup ...

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Kelley USA wrote:I'm back!!!! Yes, permits have been pulled for Whole Foods. It's a go which is nice to see. That shopping center is dead on weekends and in the evening so it'll be nice to have some activity when WF opens.

Right now, it seems like Modern Market is doing very well. Haven't tried it yet.

vman

Hey, what condos are are being torn down for this? I can't picture them.

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Looks like work may have finally started again at the Whole Foods Store. A construction trailer and several of those big metal containers have been parked next to the store. And the parking lot in front of the store has been fenced off.

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