Dallas Fort Worth Urban Forum

R1070 wrote:The old bank structure on the site is now gone.

Construction has started on what will be the tallest office building in Dallas’ Uptown district.

The 30-story high-rise called Parkside Uptown is being built overlooking Klyde Warren Park and will house Bank of America’s Dallas offices when it opens in 2027.

“This will give us the opportunity to take many of our teammates under one roof, which will better serve our clients,” Chandler said. “Just look at where we are — the walkability, the culture, the excitement of Klyde Warren Park is right outside our doorstep.”

Bank of America occupies about a half million square feet of offices in the Bank of America Plaza — Dallas’ tallest skyscraper at 901 Main St.

The new tower is the second major office to break ground in the last month in the area just north of downtown. Goldman Sachs is building an almost $500 million Uptown office campus on Field Street just north of Woodall Rodgers.

DFW wrote:I don’t understand how this development was able to persuade a major tenant like BOA. Although way before and plenty of time, it wasn’t so for Perots’ Field Street Tower project.They can’t get a major tenant, yet it was near the same location in fact the former BOA drive through bank. Anyway, hopefully this will be an indication that will start attracting tenants around the central business district area instead of the suburbs.

DFW wrote:I don’t understand how this development was able to persuade a major tenant like BOA. Although way before and plenty of time, it wasn’t so for Perots’ Field Street Tower project.They can’t get a major tenant, yet it was near the same location in fact the former BOA drive through bank. Anyway, hopefully this will be an indication that will start attracting tenants around the central business district area instead of the suburbs.

rickbansal wrote:The Perots should stick to developing cargo airports and warehouses. They don't have a clue on how to market and/or build Class A projects!

rono3849 wrote:

rickbansal wrote:The Perots should stick to developing cargo airports and warehouses. They don't have a clue on how to market and/or build Class A projects!

That is so true. They have had a modest success with low rise buildings, but they just don't have depth of experience to pull off a big Downtown tower. The Perot company's original 80+ story tower proposal was just a pipedream. Frankly, they should sell off the Field Street property to another developer.

I do believe that Goldman-Sachs' presence in the area will stimulate the immediate area for additional building to house those businesses associated with G-S and the financial industry. I think we might see high rise residential and hotels as well.

eburress wrote:It's so interesting to see the last of these lots filled. I wonder what that 1999 McKinney guy who used to complain about every new building built around his building feels about this. lol

eburress wrote:hahahaha I had forgotten how far reaching his expertise was. Good times indeed!

IcedCowboyCoffee wrote:I just can't believe such a prime spot is being wasted on a building that will be completely lifeless on the weekends.
Living next to Klyde Warren is such a bigger perk than working next to Klyde Warren. This building should have been a mix.