Las Colinas/North Irving Development

[TXGunLover]

Blaze Brazilian Steakhouse in the TMF area closed.

[Kelley USA]

Blaze Brazilian Steakhouse in the TMF area closed.

Wonder if this was a sudden decision, or the new owners pushing them out. It's a very tough corner, as there's no parking. With that being said, I'm not really a fan of Brazilian Steakhouses nor do I see the appeal. I haven't been to one in probably 10 years. Be curious to see who ends up taking that space and how long it might take to lease. I do think a Neighborhood Services type restaurant would be cool. But my goodness, the TMF is changing & quickly!

I also noticed something on the TABC website, that a restaurant called ChinoLatino is applying for a License in what appears to be either the Green Gator spot or Mercy Wine Bar. Address goes back to the same company that just opened Sanjh at Water Street.

[TXGunLover]

City council members publicly confirmed HEB is the store that is going into the Fry's area. The vote we talked about a few weeks ago is in fact for their in-store BBQ restaurant's liquor license.

[Kelley USA]

City council members publicly confirmed HEB is the store that is going into the Fry's area. The vote we talked about a few weeks ago is in fact for their in-store BBQ restaurant's liquor license.

Very Cool! I wonder if they'll sit on it for awhile, or how long until we may see some movement. They also own some land in Euless off 121 in Glade Park, and I have seen some survey crews and trucks on that site as well the past month.

[anpatel00]

This would be great if they can get it moving. Reminder how LC almost fumbled the Whole Foods deal off MacArthur .It's insanely wild that Dallas county does not have one single HEB. I know Frisco and Plano are their flagship locations but it would be great if they could make this one a flagship considering the location and space.

[TXGunLover]

This would be great if they can get it moving. Reminder how LC almost fumbled the Whole Foods deal off MacArthur .It's insanely wild that Dallas county does not have one single HEB. I know Frisco and Plano are their flagship locations but it would be great if they could make this one a flagship considering the location and space.

The diagrams submitted show slightly larger than the HEB's in Collin county.

[Addison]

City council members publicly confirmed HEB is the store that is going into the Fry's area. The vote we talked about a few weeks ago is in fact for their in-store BBQ restaurant's liquor license.

When you say "publicly confirmed," did they do so in a press release or a City Council meeting?

[TXGunLover]

City council members publicly confirmed HEB is the store that is going into the Fry's area. The vote we talked about a few weeks ago is in fact for their in-store BBQ restaurant's liquor license.

When you say "publicly confirmed," did they do so in a press release or a City Council meeting?

The ordinances and the TX DOT plans were published. The vote was in the Jan 25 council meeting for the liquor license. They spoke in a HOA meeting this past week confirming who it was, but it's been general public knowledge since December 2022.

[anpatel00]

Former Mattitos off 635/Mac finally found a lessee - being converted to "Simply South Pure Indian Vegeterian".

[TXGunLover]

Wild Fork store replacing gas station on north west corner of MacArthur and 161.

[itsjrd1964]

The only gas station I know of there was a Chevron on the NE corner. I think the NW corner has apartments on it.

[tamtagon]

Isn't it about time another fortune 500 company relocates to Las colinas?

[TXGunLover]

The only gas station I know of there was a Chevron on the NE corner. I think the NW corner has apartments on it.

The Chevron on the NW corner was demolished several months ago. The apartments are on the southwest corner.

[OrangeMike]

The only gas station I know of there was a Chevron on the NE corner. I think the NW corner has apartments on it.

The Chevron on the NW corner was demolished several months ago. The apartments are on the southwest corner.

If you look at a map, itsjrd1964 is correct. You may be visualizing everything at that intersection in terms of the northeast-to-southwest direction of 161 as you travel down it as if that went north-south, but the old gas station is definitely on the east side of MacArthur and the north side of 161, with apartments on the northwest corner across MacArthur.

[TXGunLover]

The only gas station I know of there was a Chevron on the NE corner. I think the NW corner has apartments on it.

The Chevron on the NW corner was demolished several months ago. The apartments are on the southwest corner.

If you look at a map, itsjrd1964 is correct. You may be visualizing everything at that intersection in terms of the northeast-to-southwest direction of 161 as you travel down it as if that went north-south, but the old gas station is definitely on the east side of MacArthur and the north side of 161, with apartments on the northwest corner across MacArthur.

You're both absolutely correct- I have lived here 30 years within 1 mile of that intersection and always align it based on 161's travel direction.

[Kelley USA]

Saw some soil samples being taken today on the site of the proposed HEB. So, some sort of movement there, which is cool.

[NdoorTX]

Here are some updates of the Wells Fargo complex. It’s an impressive construction site with three cranes:

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[Kelley USA]

Yea, this seems to be turning out better than I thought. And it's more imposing on the skyline than I had anticipated for only 10 floors. Curious to see what comes of the rest of the property. Whatever happened to the apartment complex with retail that was approved next door?? Appreciate the pics!

[IcedCowboyCoffee]

Yea, this seems to be turning out better than I thought. And it's more imposing on the skyline than I had anticipated for only 10 floors.

Same here. It's more noticeable from further distances than I expected.
While it's not poking out above the LC skyline it's definitely filling it in. Makes the entire place look more concentrated.

[TXGunLover]

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[TXGunLover]

https://www.dontdrivedirty.com/ is opening in the old car wash next to Dave's Hot Chicken on the 635 access road.

[Kelley USA]

Noticed in the P&Z that KOA Partners is bringing a project forward for a mixed-use development including an up to 20 story Ritz Carlton Residences. It would be on a plot of land right next to the Ritz. It's currently the large parking lot that sits right behind the shopping center with Tom Thumb. There would be restaurants, possibly a high-end rooftop restaurant in Phase 1, and could include apartments & possibly another hotel in a Phase 2. Stay tuned!

[TXGunLover]

Obviously Alamo Drafthouse is closed. Sony bought the parent company, but all the Alamo's in DFW were owned by a franchisee and not by Alamo. They were not included in the Sony purchase. Alamo has stated they're trying to re-enter the Dallas market.

[LongonBigD]

Obviously Alamo Drafthouse is closed. Sony bought the parent company, but all the Alamo's in DFW were owned by a franchisee and not by Alamo. They were not included in the Sony purchase. Alamo has stated they're trying to re-enter the Dallas market.

I was hoping DFW locations would just reopen. Apparently not. Thanks for this information.

[Addison]

Obviously Alamo Drafthouse is closed. Sony bought the parent company, but all the Alamo's in DFW were owned by a franchisee and not by Alamo. They were not included in the Sony purchase. Alamo has stated they're trying to re-enter the Dallas market.

I imagine the terms of the Sony purchase had been worked out before the unexpected closure of the DFW locations.

I wouldn't hold my breath, but we'll see how it all plays out from here. Do note, even if Alamo were to re-enter DFW, Houston only has 1 location despite being a similar size.

[Shirley U. Guest]

TRAFFIC WILL BE A NIGHTMARE! City council votes 7 pm on June 27 to finalize zoning that will make this possible. If 20% object, they cannot do this.

[TXGunLover]

TRAFFIC WILL BE A NIGHTMARE! City council votes 7 pm on June 27 to finalize zoning that will make this possible. If 20% object, they cannot do this.

Make what possible?

[DaveAg77]

TRAFFIC WILL BE A NIGHTMARE! City council votes 7 pm on June 27 to finalize zoning that will make this possible. If 20% object, they cannot do this.

Yesterday, a man came to my door and he was bringing a petition to be signed about this very thing. It has to do with the Ritz Carlton wanting to expand with some high rise apartments at the corner of Leland and Byron Nelson Way (replacing their employee fenced in parking lot). 7-20 story living space. Also shops, etc. It is the block of land from Byron Nelson Way up to Northgate. It would require adding a light to that intersection and would be a significant traffic increase. Supposed to be addressed at a meeting tonight.

[TXGunLover]

Hopefully it passes. Would be a great place to retire.

[vman]

Hopefully it passes. Would be a great place to retire.

The city seems excited about this. I'll be shocked if it doesn't happen.

[DBadger]

Did it pass?

[vman]

KDFW/Fox4 is moving its studios to Irving/Las Colinas
https://www.fox4news.com/news/fox-4-bui ... dio-irving

KDFW-TV and KDFI-TV, Dallas-Fort Worth’s FOX-owned and operated duopoly and North Texas’ most watched local television station, will construct a new television studio and state-of-the-art content creation center in Irving-Las Colinas.

The new studio located at 2203 Royal Lane represents FOX Television’s significant reinvestment into the North Texas region.

[Kelley USA]

Did it pass?

Yes! Both measures passed unanimously. Glad to see it!

[Kelley USA]

KDFW/Fox4 is moving its studios to Irving/Las Colinas
https://www.fox4news.com/news/fox-4-bui ... dio-irving

KDFW-TV and KDFI-TV, Dallas-Fort Worth’s FOX-owned and operated duopoly and North Texas’ most watched local television station, will construct a new television studio and state-of-the-art content creation center in Irving-Las Colinas.

The new studio located at 2203 Royal Lane represents FOX Television’s significant reinvestment into the North Texas region.

That's pretty cool! Great use for that property as well.

[Addison]

KDFW/Fox4 is moving its studios to Irving/Las Colinas
https://www.fox4news.com/news/fox-4-bui ... dio-irving

KDFW-TV and KDFI-TV, Dallas-Fort Worth’s FOX-owned and operated duopoly and North Texas’ most watched local television station, will construct a new television studio and state-of-the-art content creation center in Irving-Las Colinas.

The new studio located at 2203 Royal Lane represents FOX Television’s significant reinvestment into the North Texas region.

That's pretty cool! Great use for that property as well.

Though it's *NOT* pretty cool that they're leaving the city (and specifically downtown).

[DBadger]

Did it pass?

Yes! Both measures passed unanimously. Glad to see it!

Good news

[IcedCowboyCoffee]

KDFW/Fox4 is moving its studios to Irving/Las Colinas
https://www.fox4news.com/news/fox-4-bui ... dio-irving

KDFW-TV and KDFI-TV, Dallas-Fort Worth’s FOX-owned and operated duopoly and North Texas’ most watched local television station, will construct a new television studio and state-of-the-art content creation center in Irving-Las Colinas.

The new studio located at 2203 Royal Lane represents FOX Television’s significant reinvestment into the North Texas region.

That's pretty cool! Great use for that property as well.

Though it's *NOT* pretty cool that they're leaving the city (and specifically downtown).

Yeah, this is a bummer.
So, if I have this right, this makes WFAA8, KERA, and Univision the only local broadcasters in Dallas, with CBS11, NBCDFW, and Telemundo in Fort Worth, and now FOX4 in Irving.

[Tnexster]

Aren't they located in that same general area where the city has planned a major rework of streets and a new residential tower? I assume all of that would come down including the broadcast tower.

[TXGunLover]

Aren't they located in that same general area where the city has planned a major rework of streets and a new residential tower? I assume all of that would come down including the broadcast tower.

No. Not close. Also, the article say there will be no broadcast tower.

[vman]

Aren't they located in that same general area where the city has planned a major rework of streets and a new residential tower? I assume all of that would come down including the broadcast tower.

I always thought that broadcast tower was an eyesore and the Fox4 building downtown is pretty old and looks a little rundown.

[Kelley USA]

Honestly surprised it took the DMN to pickup on this project...

https://www.dallasnews.com/business/rea ... ndo-tower/

[Addison]

Honestly surprised it took the DMN to pickup on this project...

https://www.dallasnews.com/business/rea ... ndo-tower/

Isn't there already a Ritz-Carlton in Irving (the former Four Seasons)?

[IcedCowboyCoffee]

89 units means this would have essentially zero impact on traffic. That is nothing.

Honestly surprised it took the DMN to pickup on this project...

https://www.dallasnews.com/business/rea ... ndo-tower/

Isn't there already a Ritz-Carlton in Irving (the former Four Seasons)?

Yes, this is going on the Ritz-Carlton's parking lot I think. This will be a Ritz-Carlton branded condo tower next to the Ritz-Carlton hotel.

[CTroyMathis]

There's also a separate thread for the RCD Las Colinas condo project.

[anpatel00]

Some more information regarding the potential HEB

https://coppellchronicle.substack.com/p ... ol-4-no-27

[TXGunLover]

HEB confirmed what we've known since Dec 2022.... Finally.

[IcedCowboyCoffee]

From HEB's press release:

The Irving H-E-B store will be built at Interstate 635 and Olympus Boulevard in front of the former Fry’s electronics store. It’s expected to open in late 2026.

I'm sorry, late 2026? What?!
Seems baffling that this one would take more than two years when the others seemed to spring up from the ground overnight.

[TXGunLover]

From HEB's press release:

The Irving H-E-B store will be built at Interstate 635 and Olympus Boulevard in front of the former Fry’s electronics store. It’s expected to open in late 2026.

I'm sorry, late 2026? What?!
Seems baffling that this one would take more than two years when the others seemed to spring up from the ground overnight.

4 years almost from when it was announced in Dec 22.

[Addison]

From HEB's press release:

The Irving H-E-B store will be built at Interstate 635 and Olympus Boulevard in front of the former Fry’s electronics store. It’s expected to open in late 2026.

I'm sorry, late 2026? What?!
Seems baffling that this one would take more than two years when the others seemed to spring up from the ground overnight.

Overnight is a bit of an exaggeration.

The other locations thus far took 1 to 1.5 years from the start of construction to open.

And in all fairness, this one in Irving is going to be a bit more complex since it's not a greenfield / brownfield (blank slate) like the other sites.

[Kelley USA]

I'm seeing that YOLK is now open at Star Park... Also, looks like Moxie's is finally under construction at the Sandman Signature Hotel. I've never seen a hotel take longer to build than this one. It's already been 3 years of construction and they're not even close to being finished. I mean, it's a 6 story hotel.