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R1070 wrote:Is this in the previous space for RH that was next to Apple?

The address is on Knox, so I’m thinking it’s the former Garrett Leight optical shop space. The story said it’s only 1500 sq ft. Probably mostly to view their options for office furniture. .

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Next to the Apple store?

Just when I get used to saying “Knox District” we need to start calling it Furniture Row. Hahaha

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Main St is between the two Richardson DART stations. I remember a rendering showing that they made a linear park/green space along the tracks to connect Main St to the stations.

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I hope this does see the wrecking ball. This standalone restaurant structure (and its parking lot) could easily be replaced with something taller and/or more dense. There is a LOT of space that needs to be absorbed around here (temp RH stores, former z-gallerie, empty space next to forthcoming Natu...

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https://www.dallasnews.com/food/restaurant-news/2021/07/28/6-recent-restaurant-closures-in-dallas-fort-worth-jaspers-macs-berry-street-mi-cocina/ “Jasper’s in Uptown Dallas is closed temporarily as of July 26, 2021. A note on the website says customers can go to Jasper’s in Richardson, which remains...

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There is progress on the area vacated by the knocked down 7/11! It is… a fresh concrete slab that has already been striped for parking! Sick! That was totally foreseeable. It will take a year or two to get plans finalized, zoning reviewed and permits approved. More valet parking for the restaurants...

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The white building to the right is the existing Mashburn’s, everything else is new. That tower in the background would be near the former Harry’s/Sur la Table—fronting on Travis. This would be a view looking south from Taverna/Toulouse. The pedestrian area you see in this rendering is now the alley ...

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JPMorgan Chase is apparently leaving Chase Tower for a smaller space at 1900 N Akard. https://www.bizjournals.com/dallas/news/2021/07/21/jpmorgan-chase-leaves-chase-tower.html?cx_testId=7&cx_testVariant=cx_2&cx_artPos=0#cxrecs_s They only have about one floor in that building (Chase Tower) ...

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The transformation of Fitzhugh Ave continues. From today’s DMN, this is the new plan for the former gay bar Zippers. https://www.dallasnews.com/food/restaurant-news/2021/07/13/dallas-fitzhugh-avenue-will-get-more-social-with-clifton-club-former-zippers-bar-near-beverleys/ “A neighborhood lounge name...

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Blu Dot will be coming to that strip soon enough. Sooner than you think….Knox Street Pub and the little building next to it disappeared over the weekend. They were both empty for the last couple of years (SW corner McKinney & Armstrong). Knox District just keeps chugging along. CEB17D6A-643B-46...

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I don’t know the answer to your question about the height, but this was supposed to start right after Nove at Knox (same developer). I’m sure covid and construction material issues put the brakes on. Glad to hear it wasn’t a long delay.

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I noticed today that they have put rebar in the hole created by the removal of the Knox St 7-11. Sounds like expanded valet parking for Toulouse and Taverna to me. From what I know about getting your permits, drawings, specs and other ducks in a row…any MCD development is probably 2-3 years out anyw...

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The good thing is we will have Class A brand new space and current tenants looking at Dallas want new space but they don't want to wait for it to be built. Uber will still be a good endorsement of the building and tenant that other tenants will like to be near. I was thinking the same thing…availab...

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…Hillwood doesn't appear to be capable in marketing the location. They chose one of the weakest designs for the tower IMO. I just don't think it will ever be built. Perhaps never getting built by Hillwood is the best option for this site. I think if they get a shot at it, Hillwoods best chance is o...

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Wild About Harry’s is closing on July 4th. Demo is said to start “pretty soon”. Another old HP favorite from Knox Street, Froggies 5 & 10 is relocating to HillsideVillage (Mockingbird & Abrams). Hillside Village is having a nice little comeback with Dream Cafe, Manny’s, Olivellas and Chop S...

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Wait, what??? Two applications? 350’ tall Travis Knox Residences and 300’ tall Travis Knox Hotel? That would be 30-32 stories. I get that these apps are usually for more than what’s needed, but even if only one of these comes to be (even at 20 stories) it will lift the Knox District area to yet anot...

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It appears to be the “lightweight metal” framing they have used in CA. I think they are just starting to use it around here. I want to say the 15 story building up at the far north end of McKinney Ave was the first announced (Mill Creek/Modera Katy Trail).

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Here’s another rendering from Dallas Culture Map article.
https://dallas.culturemap.com/news/real ... ce-uptown/

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Not entirely. Sign in the window says Jonathan Adler store is moving to West Village. Last day in Knox District is June 20. Opening in WV Summer 2021.

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Nice find Re: YETI. They appear to be taking the Jonathan Adler space and not one of the temp RH spaces. This new location has a different property owner, so not sure if any implications to the future of On the Border building. Time will tell. A couple of stories late last year added the hint of a h...

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It is so nice to see that the old structure appears to remain and to be added onto. It gives it a more eclectic look and honors the history of this plots’ past. Nice nod to the old and to the newish condo tower next door. Well done.

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Hey, “eventually going to be knocked down” just happened. Goodbye sad 7-11 shell. I can’t imagine MSD Capital is ready to start anything here. Although, a developer with long-term vision could build the northernmost buildings along Knox of some master-planned development in order to provide new spac...

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I can’t help but think that the stretch of Henderson between Glencoe and McMillan is finally going to move forward. Warby Parker moved down the street and today I saw trees coming down in the open spaces on the north side. Here’s hoping!

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I’m very excited to see the asbestos abatement crew at the old Knox 7-11store between Boulangerie/Village Baking Company and Mashburn. This has been an eyesore for as long as I can remember. Here’s my question: Would they do this prior to demo or is this a sign of a pending tenant, perhaps temporari...

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Glad to see more density added to Old East Dallas. However; I recently made a mental note that the transformation of Ross Ave is beginning to look like what locals would have seen in 1950-60’s Gaston Ave “improvement.” While it seems like a good idea in the short term, an oversupply and lack of prod...

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RH Gallery locks in Knox Street as the furniture shopping district of North Texas. RH, C&B, cb2, Pottery Barn, Weirs, Bassett, MGBW, Serena & Lily, Room & Board—don’t get me started on the mattress retailers. But in case you’re not convinced, this is the recently remodeled center on McKi...

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Final thoughts on RH. Went to see it today. It’s very nice, almost overwhelming. Happy to see the trees, grass, wide sidewalks in the hood. This will be a draw for the entire region. Here’s hoping it is widely successful. My one little gripe would be the non-public parking garage. Didn’t realize the...

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Not to say that Kleinman is some dynamic change agent, but the (former) councilman who owns and sat on that commercial property on Lower Greenville is Mitchell Rasansky. https://www.dallasnews.com/opinion/commentary/2018/04/11/why-lower-greenville-may-not-fill-in-that-giant-blank-space-left-by-walm...

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My point is that he is no catalyst for change, which is probably why he got elected and re-elected.

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From the CandysDirt article: “And if you have always wanted to know why the Midtown development at the former Valley View Mall has looked like a wasteland during the last eight years of outgoing District 11 Councilman Lee Kleiman’s tenure at City Hall, now you can ask.” The same Lee Kleinman who own...

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They torn down the old Pegasus bar across Buena Vista from this (NE corner of Fitzhugh and BV, west of 7-11) this week. I assume to clear a space for construction site office trailers. I am curious as to the future of this lot. It will be very small to develop afterwards. I don’t think there is room...

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WFAA just reported the story and said construction starts next month with completion in 2024.

Can’t see behind the snoozes paywall. Is this new info?

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All those private balconies with zero view. The design of the building blocks the balcony views toward the park and toward Marge. Your only option is to stare at VP and the Perot Museum. Oh, now I get it! Hahaha.

38 stories, well it’s not 20, right?

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So, there was a story a while back that the majority commercial property ownership around Knox Street was hiring the current management/leasing company for Highland Park Village. The story said that companies looking at HPV may be better fits for Knox area. DMN reports in the last couple of days tha...

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This example and other similar ones suggest perhaps it is time to review the PD for Oaklawn (and the rest of the city). How old are those guidances and do they reflect the city we are today and the city we are becoming? Is it even feasible to expect to build no more than 30’ high in Oaklawn/Uptown/K...

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I am afraid that the Andres brothers figured out that the NIMBY neighbors were never going to let up. They sold to the new group who are slowly figuring it out too.

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Edit: well yeah, I do understand infrastructure was improved... But i don't see much else.

Ironically, the improvements to Henderson stop abruptly on both ends of this site. It’s kind of an insult. Or else somebody thinks it will be addressed after the development is completed.

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I’m hoping this one goes up. It seems like the neighbors seem to think this will be built (and isn’t there another tower proposed directly across McKinney?) and kill most of their views. There are currently almost 20 units for sale between LaTour and Mercer Square (just north of this proposed tower).

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Crane coming down this weekend. I’ll say it again, you have the best view of all the excitement! RH almost ready to reopen. The second floor outdoor space at Weirs will be great people watching restaurant space. Lovesac (blue awning) coming along. Verizon store (former Foggies) gutted. The old 2-st...

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I can’t believe these apartments are still standing. A friend of mine lived there more than 30 years ago and they weren’t too great even back then. I can't believe Plano would not want them replaced with something which would bring in more tax revenue. What could they argue? It’s already occupied wi...

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Intersting to note that the Manny's Uptown plot is still not part of this development. Also notice that there is no vehicular entrance or exit on McKinney Ave (similar to Whole Foods down the road).

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Knox Street is part of Dallas Complete Streets project by the City of Dallas. However; nothing has been updated since 2016. Who knows for sure, but that WAS the plan. You can see the original discussion/presentation at Dallas City Hall website for complete streets. Knox St is near the very end. Ther...

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LPG wrote:Anyone have any insight into what they may have pre-sold?

According to their website, 5 units and the penthouse are sold. Website says 18 luxury units plus shops, food and office space. Arriving 2023. Pricing now starts at $3MM.

https://www.theterminalatkatytrail.com/

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Somebody was busy last week. The two-story, olive green building here was scraped. 41C3C149-2938-435B-BC8C-A310A3D43D73.jpeg Interestingly I also noticed the information sign on the vacant lot directly across Fitzhugh from this site is the same developer. Is this stretch of wretchedness turning soon...

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Has anybody else noticed that a lane has been removed from Knox Ave in front of the new Restoration Hardware? I wonder if this is the eventual plan for the rest of Knox. I thought Knox St from McKinney Ave to Travis was going to reduce to 3 lanes (one each direction and a middle turn lane). This wo...

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This is starting. Everything is fenced off and Buena Vista has been made a one-way street at this block. They have recently completed the Katy Trail improvements at this intersection (new pedestrian bridge over Fitzhugh and rubber trail added next to existing concrete trail). Trouble is, I can’t ent...

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dbent wrote:Think this is it
https://www.dmagazine.com/commercial-re ... high-rise/

I like this too, even better than GoodE or whatever. Thanks for posting dbent.

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I won’t miss them. Every time I see a palm tree, I wonder....why. They look out of place. I don’t want my hometown to look like Los Angeles or Miami. I live in Dallas.

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This week, they have been testing multicolored lighting effects at the top. It’s been bright white for a few months, but I’ve seen red, purple and green so far. Not a fan of any of those. I think blue might work. In the first shot, you see a tiny bit of the white lighting at top. Second shot is pool...

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Bricks up to 4th floor now. Sign on Travis side says Weirs Furniture Store to open Fall 2021. This neighborhood is growing “up” fast these last 5 years or so. The green awning on Knox will be Verizon store and a bean bag chair (?) store. The two-story building is empty but 12-15 people went in while...

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