Dallas

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Canyons at Oak Cliff | Huge 211 Acre Mixed-Use project along I-30 | Proposed(about to break ground)





Possible second Ikea is being looked at for here as well.

Here is an interactive map on their website: The Canyon In Oak Cliff

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Alexan West | 340 Units | Under-Construction



- Construction kicks off on two West Dallas apartment communities | Dallas Morning News

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Alexan Skyline Apartments | 10 Stories | 365 Luxury Apartments | Under-Construction

Some renderings:










A couple of construction updates thanks to Kingpin (http://forum.dallasmetropolis.com/me...107497-Kingpin)





- Dallas building designs are in the eye of the beholder | Dallas Morning News

- Trammell Crow Residential starts work on Goat Hill apartments near downtown Dallas | Dallas Morning News

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Butler Brothers Building Renovations

Owners of a historic downtown Dallas building have begun demolition to prepare for renovation of the property.

The 104-year-old Butler Brothers Building at 500 S. Ervay is one of the last large vacant commercial buildings downtown.

Owner Alterra International has announced plans to spend more than $85 million turning the 8-story former warehouse building into a mixed-use project with retail, apartments and hotel rooms.

- read more here: Demo starts to rehab downtown Dallas historic building | Dallas Morning News

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Gables McKinney Ave | Uptown | 8 Stories | 239 Units w/ Whole Foods at the bottom | Under-Construction

Gables Residential has broken ground on its newest Dallas development located in the prominent Uptown district at the intersection of McKinney Avenue and Routh Street. Anchored by Whole Foods Market®, Gables Residential plans on opening the mixed-use community in early 2015. On approximately three acres, the community is located on McKinney Avenue, one block from The Crescent, two blocks from the Ritz Carlton and surrounded by restaurants and retailers. In addition, the community is a quarter mile from Downtown Dallas, Klyde Warren Park and the Arts District.

Sue Ansel, CEO of Gables stated, “Gables is pleased to begin construction on our exciting new development which is designed to complement the neighborhood. We believe our community, with the addition of the Whole Foods Market, will enhance the amenity offering in the Uptown area. We are excited Whole Foods Market chose Gables to showcase their next store within the Dallas city limits.”

The community will be comprised of 222 apartment homes and 17 townhomes totaling 239 residences. The eight story high-rise and three story townhome style apartments will feature Whole Foods Market as the sole retail tenant occupying 39,500 sf on the main floor of the building. The eight story concrete high-rise will offer top quality finishes and amenities along with garage parking incorporating separate garages for Whole Foods Market and residents. The design is a contemporary warehouse aesthetic to complement the townhome portion of the community, which is located in the State-Thomas Historic District. The three-story townhomes will have internal garages and are designed to be historically contextual brownstones in the Queen Anne Victorian architectural style.

The community design is focused on the pedestrian experience, including patio seating along McKinney Avenue, and the Whole Foods Market entry adjacent to the McKinney Avenue Trolley. The garage will provide easy access for Whole Foods Market’s customers to enter the store for ease of shopping. Gables will be adding historic markers for the State-Thomas Historic District, open space for neighbors to enjoy green space, brick crosswalks and other enhancements for the neighborhood. In addition, Gables donated $85,000 of mature trees to the nearby Griggs Park renovation.

- Gables Residential Breaks Ground on New McKinney Routh Mixed-Use Development

Coming Summer 2015. This brand new community will offer a superior living option in the Dallas Uptown neighborhood. Amenities will include an Infiniti edge pool, pet park with a rooftop view, 2 level fitness facility with on-demand fitness and 24 hour concierge service, to name a few. All this with the added convenience of having a brand new Whole Foods store right on the ground level. Be sure to share your contact information so that we can share more exciting details with you and ensure you are one of the first to receive updates. Pre-leasing will begin in early May 2015. We look forward to introducing you to all that Gables McKinney Ave will have to offer!

- Gables McKinney Ave Apartments: Photos, Floorplans, Availability and Pricing. Address: 2500 McKinney Avenue, Dallas, TX. Luxury Gables Apartments for Rent.

Update from their website

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Dallas is considering giving up the city hall to a private developer.

http://cityhallblog.dallasnews.com/2...eveloper.html/

[Eddie1]

Pretty amazing how much that city is growing

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Dallas is waiting and watching on Love Field gate spat | Dallas Morning News

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Philip Kingston Says Trinity Toll Road Is Built on a "Pack of Lies" | Dallas Observer

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Plans for the Houston St. Viaduct

oakcliffblog.dallasnews.com/2013/03/some-closer-looks-at-the-traffic-plan-for-the-oak-cliff-downtown-bridge-detour.html/

Jefferson bridge: A look at changes coming now and perhaps down the road | Dallas Morning News

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Toyota Relocation Update

Hundreds of outside contractors will make the massive move to Toyota’s new headquarters in Plano, joining the 4,000 regular employees asked to relocate.

A company spokesman said Monday that Toyota has not determined how many additional people — or jobs — will be part of the move.

“It’s just a finger in the wind at this point, but I think ultimately we will hire several hundred people and up to 1,000 for these jobs,” spokesman Scott Vazin said.

- Toyota to bring nearly 1,000 contract workers in Plano move | Dallas Morning News

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Las Colina's Update | 309 Units | 4 Stories | Under-Construction

Construction is kicking off in Las Colinas on a major new apartment community.

Trammell Crow Residential has started the project in the Las Colinas Urban Center near Northwest Highway and Riverside Drive.

The 309-unit rental community is located near DART’s light rail line and is close to the Irving Convention Center and the new entertainment district that’s under construction.

Crow Residential’s Steve Bancroft said the project will be finished in mid 2016.

Crow is one of the busiest apartment builders in North Texas, with projects underway in Dallas’ Uptown district, in West Dallas and near the Design District.

- Crow Residential starts Las Colinas apartment community | Dallas Morning News

Las Colina's

"It’s more than a place. We’re a thriving community! Nestled in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, just minutes from the DFW International Airport, Las Colinas attracts thousands of people each day. A booming business community, Las Colinas also offers eclectic shopping, vibrant restaurants and a fast-growing nightlife. With safe neighborhoods featuring lush landscaping and distinctive architecture, “The Hills” invite you to settle down, not for just a day, but for life!"

- THE HILLS ARE ALIVE!

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Old Texas Stadium Site Redevelopment

The former Texas Stadium site took center stage at Thursday's Irving State of the City Address, with a three-dimensional model showcasing the possible redesign of the high-profile acreage.

A San Diego firm, OliverMcMillan, has been working on a redevelopment plan of the 78-acre former Texas Stadium site for the past year, hoping to turn the acreage into a corporate magnet and high-end retail destination for Irving residents.

The tract could hold millions of square feet of corporate office space and house thousands of corporate employees, fueling speculation that Fort Worth-based American Airlines Inc. could be wooed to the property.

Mayor Beth Van Duyne wouldn't comment on American Airlines Inc., but said the property could attract a major corporation. She also said details of the project on the former Texas Stadium site are still being developed.

In the past, she's said she can't comment, citing a non-disclosure agreement with a real estate broker representing an undisclosed company. Previously, Troy Barron of Weston Commercial Realty has represented American Airlines in its real estate deals.

"I can confirm there's a lot of interest and a lot of negotiating, but it's too soon to speculate on who the future tenant will be," Van Duyne has said.

Texas Stadium hasn't existed since it was imploded in 2010. The land is being used to hold highway construction materials for the expansion of State Highway 183.







read more here: Former Texas Stadium site gets makeover as city hopes to land big tenant - Dallas Business Journal

[turnpup]

PluPan, you have Dallas on the brain today!

Thanks for all the information. They sure are doing a bunch of stuff down there. It's mind-boggling.

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Haha always! I love Dallas. Haven't posted any good updates in awhile. There is still tons more to post.

[Laramie]

Dr. Plutonic Panda

Thanks for a wonderful doctoral dissertation written about Dallas.

[zookeeper]

I've always been one to feel lucky we live just three hours from one of the biggest metropolitan areas in the country. I don't see any kind of comparison with OKC as you can't compare a metro area that has a population of...what...seven of ours? Many parts of Dallas I like a lot, but to me Ft. Worth is one of the most underestimated, overlooked cities in the nation.

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I am actually flying into Love on Tuesday as well.

This project isn't urban or anything, but the scale is insane.

Nebraska Furniture Mart of Texas, said to be the largest furniture store in America

$400 Million
560,000 SF showroom
1,300,000 SF warehouse
2200 garage parking stalls/2000 surface lot stalls





It is projected to do over a billion in sales annually and has 6 miles worth of racking in the warehouse.

Didn't realize it, but this is being built around it.









O'Brien Architects

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Rawlings: Highway officials cleared Trinity Parkway | Dallas Morning News

[Geographer]

I went to Nebraska Furniture Mart last weekend.....it's like IKEA on steroids, size wise. It's incredibly large and we didn't even make it through the entire store...after 2.5 HOURS.

If you're ever in DFW and looking for some cool neighborhoods or districts to check out, I highly recommend Near Southside Fort Worth along Magnolia, Bishop Arts in Oak Cliff, downtown Grapevine, and the TCU/Berry area.

[JoninATX]

Liberty Mutual confirms it’s bringing 5,000 jobs to new Plano campus

The 2-tower, more than 900,000-square-foot Liberty Mutual campus is being designed by Dallas-based architect Omniplan.

Final designs for the project have not been disclosed.

“There are still several critical steps we must complete before we provide definitive plans for the project,” Cusolito said.

Liberty Mutual confirms it?s bringing 5,000 jobs to new Plano campus | | Dallas Morning News

[progressiveboy]

Another corporate exodus from CA to DFW. DFW is becoming quite the economic powerhouse!






Kubota Tractor Corp. relocating U.S. headquarters to Grapevine from California - Dallas Business Journal

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I just for the life of me don't understand why they'd want to locate in a sprawled out, cookie cutter, highway infested, un walkable, city like Dallas where the traffic is so bad people like adaniel can't even go out.

[Urbanized]

If you can figure that out maybe you could also tell us why the line is always so long for the McDonalds drive-thru.

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If you can figure that out maybe you could also tell us why the line is always so long for the McDonalds drive-thru.

I'm not a big fan of McDonalds but my chocolate chip cookies ain't gonna cook themselves