DALLAS FORT WORTH | Urban + Suburban P & C

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Mosaic residential renovation by Crescentboi
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Gulf State Bldg renovation, Mayfair Building and new Third Rail Lofts construction by Crescentboi

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more shots by jsoto3

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Jagee brings ‘neighborhood feel’ back to Cultural District
Aleshia Howe - April 17, 2006
Visit: http://www.fwbusinesspress.com/display.php?id=4780

Developers of the highly anticipated Museum Place recently unveiled renderings of their project to the Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce’s Economic Development Committee, officially placing the $150 million mixed-use giant on the books.

Museum Place is an 11-acre urban village just west of downtown Fort Worth, slated to begin construction by the end of the year.

Garvey said his vision is to add connectivity to the Cultural District that does not exist currently. Plans call for the re-opening of Sixth Street as a thoroughfare for area visitors.

The 11 acres will be developed in four phases. Pettigrew said Jagee has yet to begin working with local real estate professionals to lease the development’s space, but he expects to begin doing just that within the next few months.

Of the massive collection of residential development in Museum Place, Pettigrew said 95 percent will be rental, leaving only 5 percent for sale as condos and town homes.

Every building in the development will have ground floor retail with residential and office space in higher floors. Garvey said the mixed-use buildings will lend variety to the project and also provide for a steady flow of retail on every street. Some of the buildings will feature upper floors that are set back away from the streets to give the area an open feel. Sidewalks will also be wider than average to facilitate more activity, Garvey added.

The two main parking structures in the development will be surrounded by retail, residential and office space, essentially hiding the parking garages from street view. Pettigrew said the structures are hidden to further promote active streets in Museum Place.

“You can see it on streets in downtown where there are parking garages, there is no life there. There is nothing to do on a street that is lined with a parking garage, so we are solving that problem by not having a garage face the street at all,” Pettigrew said.

The project will also be designed to accommodate a light rail system, which Garvey said would benefit the city in the future.

“The light rail system is a project that would have to be driven primarily by the city, but if they should decide to install such a system, we will be ready to accommodate it,” he said.

A hotel that will house at least 180 rooms is also included in Museum Place plans, though Garvey said like the rest of the office and residential space, the specific hotel vendor has yet to be determined.

With at least one construction start by the end of this year, Garvey said he plans to have the project completed by 2010. Once online, Garvey said his company estimates $1 million per year in added sales taxes for the city in addition to an uncalculated amount in added property taxes. Garvey added that at completion, Museum Place will add about 2,500 jobs to the area.

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Azure from webcam

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[CTroyMathis]

Just a note:

First post has updated listing, updated individual building thread links (to stand-alone threads in the Highrises section) or ones for anyone to perhaps look at starting up soon, and also updated Google Earth *.kmz file for DFW development (courtesy of Mephis Gooseberry.)

[CTroyMathis]

Regardless of if this project has much of a chance to be built, here is a visual
(can't remember if it was ever posted here) of 'The Ruins at Peach Street' in
Downtown Fort Worth:

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[CTroyMathis]

Another set of visuals of 2500 McKinney. (Showing possibilities with standard zoning and possibilities with a 69' height variance.)

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[CTroyMathis]

A couple more alternate visuals at what they will look like after reno./conv. :

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[eburress]

Another set of visuals of 2500 McKinney. (Showing possibilities with standard zoning and possibilities with a 69' height variance.)

Is anyone opposed to Scheme 2, and if so, who? It seems vastly superior on all fronts.

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Is anyone opposed to Scheme 2, and if so, who? It seems vastly superior on all fronts.

A zoning change is required for #2, but some of the area residents don't want the taller version.

Almost all of Uptown is zoned for 240'.

[msutton]

#2 is certainly more aestheticall pleasing and probably better for the neighborhood in general. It's a great area for a park.

[CTroyMathis]

Saint Ann Court rendering at night:

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[ATLs Finest]

New Condos Coming in Uptown.....

Post Properties Breaks Ground on Mercer Square Condominiums in Uptown; Boutique Offering Features 85 Sleek Units in Uptown's Best Location

ATLANTA & DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 28, 2006--Seeking to build on the success of its previous for-sale effort in Dallas, Post Properties, Inc. (NYSE: PPS) today announced that it has begun construction on Mercer Square, a new condominium community on McKinney Avenue in the heart of Uptown.

Mercer Square will feature 85 homes ranging from approximately 840 to 2,290 square feet in a 4-story mid-rise building. The average unit size will be approximately 1,100 square feet. Interiors will reflect a sleek, contemporary design, and the exterior features will include expansive glass and balconies with masonry and stucco details and construction. Prices will start in the low $200s.

"Mercer Square will offer a desirable location and an outstanding mix of livable units for the residents who continue to flock to Uptown," said David Ward, Post Properties' executive vice president and regional investment director for Southwest markets. "Based on the success of our 588(TM)conversion, we believe there is still a desire for well-designed, modern living options in Uptown."

Uptown is located just north of the city's downtown district, and features a mix of entertainment destinations, restaurants, retail, offices, and high-end multifamily homes. Post owns 2,078 apartment homes in Uptown, and is 95 percent sold out of 588(TM), a conversion project it launched in Uptown in February 2005.

Mercer Square will be the third community marketed by Post Preferred Homes in Texas. Post Preferred Homes is the company's marketing and sales arm for its for-sale homes, including conversions of existing Post(R) apartment communities and new construction. To date, Post Preferred Homes has converted and actively marketed 588(TM) in Dallas and RISE(TM) in Houston, as well as four other communities across the U.S.

Mercer Square will feature a pool and deck for residents on its second floor, controlled-access entry, exposed spiral ductwork, granite countertops, hardwood and stained concrete floors, stainless steel appliances, and luxurious spa baths. The architect of record is BGO Architects of Dallas.

The community will contain approximately 95,000 square feet of residential space. Post broke ground on the development in April and expects to deliver the first homes in the summer of 2007. The project's estimated cost of construction is approximately $17 million, and Post Preferred Homes has enlisted Al Coker & Associates to manage the sales and marketing process.

"The modernist, curvilinear feel of the building combined with what is one of Uptown's best remaining development sites should make this building a big success," says Coker, who has been consulting and selling real estate in Uptown for a number of years. "We expect units to move quickly."

Those interested in more information or in being added to a preferred buyers list can call Al Coker & Associates at 214-443-9300, or e-mail al@alcoker.com.

Post Properties, founded more than 30 years ago, is one of the largest developers and operators of upscale multifamily communities in the United States. The Company's mission is delivering superior satisfaction and value to its residents, associates, and investors, with a vision of being the first choice in quality multifamily living. Operating as a real estate investment trust (REIT), the Company focuses on developing and managing Post(R) branded resort-style garden and high density urban apartments. In addition, the Company develops high-quality condominiums and converts existing apartments to for-sale multifamily communities. Post Properties is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, and has operations in 10 markets across the country.

Post Properties owns 22,057 apartment homes in 61 communities, including 545 apartment homes in two communities held in unconsolidated entities and 512 apartment units in two communities currently under construction. The Company is also developing 230 for-sale condominium homes and is converting 597 apartment units in four communities (including 121 units in one community held in an unconsolidated entity) into for-sale condominium homes through a taxable REIT subsidiary.


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Mosaic office to residential conversion by jsoto3

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One Victory Tower groundwork by jsoto3

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Cirque, Victory Plaza and W-Hotel by jsoto3

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W-Dallas Hotel and Residences by jsoto3

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Victory Plaza by jsoto3

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[kazpmk]

Saint Ann Court rendering at night:

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What's the hope up on this project? I thought it was supposed to break ground in late 2005, but it still hasn't broken ground.

[kazpmk]

One Victory Tower groundwork by jsoto3

Is that prepwork for One Victory Residential Tower or is it One Victory Office Tower?

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What's the hope up on this project? I thought it was supposed to break ground in late 2005, but it still hasn't broken ground.

It still looks like a go. These guys already own many office buildings in Uptown, as well as the Azure residential tower.

http://www.harwoodinc.com/

Is that prepwork for One Victory Residential Tower or is it One Victory Office Tower?

It is just called "Victory Tower". It will have residential, office and hotel.

One Victory Park and Two Victory Park are just office buildings.

http://www.victorypark.com Go to Vision-->Master Plan

[CTroyMathis]

Entrance view of 1900 McKinney (309 FT. / 26 ST.) pulled from the hanoverco.com site by forumer staplesla:

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W by BigD5349

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Post takes aim at homebuyers
Uptown condos project will be one of the first for apartment firm



11:04 PM CDT on Friday, April 28, 2006
By STEVE BROWN / The Dallas Morning News


One of Uptown's biggest apartment landlords is hunting some homebuyers.

Post Properties has decided to take advantage of the demand for condominiums and construct a building on McKinney Avenue.

The $17 million Mercer Square project will be one of the first condominium projects built by the Atlanta-based apartment company.

The four-story building will have 85 units priced from more than $200,000. BGO Architects of Dallas designed the modern building with a second-floor pool and deck.


Post Properties
The $17 million Mercer Square building will have 85 units priced from more than $200,000. It will also have a second-floor pool and deck. The first units will be ready for occupancy next summer.

Al Coker & Associates is marketing the building, which is located at Oak Grove Avenue next to the historic Greenwood Cemetery.

"It's a great location in the heart of Uptown," said David Ward, Post Properties' executive vice president. "We think there is real broad appeal in Uptown for young professionals."

Mercer Square is Post's second condo deal in Uptown.

In early 2005, the company announced that it was converting its 127-unit Post Block 588 apartment building on Thomas Avenue into condos. That project is more than 95 percent sold, according to Post.

Even with the two condo deals, Post is a major player in the Uptown rental market.

The real estate investment trust owns 2,078 apartment homes in Uptown.

Mr. Ward said Post may decide to turn more of its apartments in Uptown into condos. But currently the demand for rental units is too high to make the switch.

"With the improvement in the rentals, the margins haven't been there to convert the next wave to condos," he said. "Today the math says rent."

E-mail stevebrown@dallasnews.com

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[Owlhorn]

Azure webcam

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[Dale]

Anyone know the official height for the 45-story (Victory Tower ?) ?

I've seen from 600' to 634'.

[Owlhorn]

1900 McKinney renders

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One Arts Plaza by Tnekster

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Azure close-ups by Tnekster

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Hunt Tower by Tnekster

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Mercantile renovation by Tnekster. What you are seeing is some of the 'skin' later put over the original skin being taken off.

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[TTU Arch]

It's NorthPark's big day
High-end mall becomes Texas' largest with unveiling of $225 million expansion

10:31 AM CDT on Friday, May 5, 2006
By MARIA HALKIAS / The Dallas Morning News
http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/dn/latestnews/stories/050506dnbusnorthpark.d077d73.html

NorthPark Center takes its place among the nation's exclusive malls Friday, unveiling a $225 million expansion that has been in the works for more than a decade.

The 41-year-old Dallas shopping center joins a handful of U.S. malls with anticipated annual sales of at least $1 billion. At 2.35 million square feet, it's now the largest mall in Texas and one of the five largest in the U.S., according to the International Council of Shopping Centers.

It's where new stores such as American Eagle Outfitters' Martin + Osa and J. Crew spinoffs Crewcuts and Madewell will open first. And it's a beachhead for the European invasion of hot specialty stores that include Intermix and Mango – names known by the most clued-in of fashionistas.


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With the 1.4-acre Center Park in the middle, NorthPark becomes the only mall in the nation with a sizeable outdoor area for eating, playing or relaxing. "NorthPark's positioned itself nationally to be in the group of the best of the best luxury centers with South Coast Plaza in California and Bal Harbor in Miami," said Laura Pomerantz, principal of New York's prestigious PBS Realty Advisors, which negotiated leases for David Yurman, Ted Baker London and Stuart Weitzman at NorthPark. "It's a very hands-on and knowledgeable management."

Friday, NorthPark officially opens its fourth side, completing a square that forms the perimeter of an interior park. Many of the new stores, several restaurants and a movie theater will also officially open.

The addition of 1.1 million square feet has redefined the mall, which maintained its position as a favorite shopping destination even as the world around it changed.

NorthPark has been criticized over the years for having no theater, a limited number of eateries and a store mix with few choices for young people. More recently, it and other traditional malls have lost appeal as shoppers have veered toward hip lifestyle centers that offer easy access and an alfresco atmosphere.

Husband and wife owners David Haemisegger and Nancy Nasher have answered the criticisms – down to street-side shopping. NorthPark is the nation's only mall with a sizable park – 1.4 acres – in its belly.

"We've got seating inside and out so people can eat in a grove of trees or let their children run and sit and snack before or after a movie," Ms. Nasher said. "We've known what categories we needed, and we've tried to select the best of the best in each case."

Mr. Haemisegger said that until now, the center wasn't large enough to accommodate the number of stores or the depth of store selection.

"Everyone in Dallas has a piece of the pie, and no one was making the quintessential retail statement," he said. "We always thought we could do it if we had the space."

From November – when the initial Nordstrom wing opened – through the end of this year – when Barneys opens – NorthPark will add 90 stores for a total of 235. Also new is the 15-screen AMC Theater.

Stores are clustered by interest and incomes so that shoppers with a purpose can get in and out fast. Designer brands, for example, will share a corridor with fashion leaders Neiman Marcus, Barneys New York and Nordstrom.

Entrances have been added for more direct access – considered a lifestyle center advantage. This fall, with the completion of Barneys and Robb & Stucky, eight new entrances will be added to the mall's west side.

Youthful appearances
Making it a younger mall was a major goal. NorthPark now has the chains – from Hollister and Delia's to Club Libby Lu and Build-A-Bear – that have sent young people and families to suburban shopping centers.

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"They run one of the most productive malls in the U.S. They wanted us, but there was no appropriate space," said Maxine Clark, chairman and chief executive of Build-A-Bear Workshop.

Now with "the broadened kids' mix and the food court, they're able to really expand its reach to more retail beyond high fashion," Ms. Clark said. "The Nashers put a huge amount of planning time, effort and money into making it an even more superior shopping venue. We like to say, 'It's pawsome.' "

The mall's marketing director, Christine Szalay, also scored a coup by snatching away the Kim Dawson Model Search competition from the Galleria.

The new NorthPark is also a date place, according to its owners.

The theaterand many of the mall's new food court tenants and other restaurants will stay open for late-night moviegoers.

Stores will have after-hours lighting for strolling window shoppers, and the valet parking doesn't close until one hour after the last movie is finished or the final call at a restaurant, "whichever is later," Ms. Nasher said.

"We'll almost be a 24/7 operation on the weekends, staying open until 2 a.m. and opening back up at 6 a.m. for the mall walkers," Mr. Haemisegger said.

Shoppers who got a sneak peek this week were enthusiastic about the changes.

"It's now the perfect mall," said Toni Brown, who drives up from Corsicana at least twice a month to shop at NorthPark and the Galleria. "I've traveled and seen many malls, but Dallas has the best options now with NorthPark, and the Galleria keeps getting better."

In the last two years, the Galleria's interior was remodeled, and it added the Grand Lux Café and a Pottery Barn. Two other additions – Grill on the Alley restaurant and a yet-to-be-named store – are also under construction.

Jeffrey C. Paisner, executive managing director of New York-based commercial real estate firm Lansco Corp., which leases many of Manhattan's robust shopping haunts, said he believes the market remains fragmented but points to NorthPark and the Galleria as the two dominant malls the Dallas area.


Luxury 'bell cow'

NorthPark gains an advantage with luxury retailer Barneys, which Mr. Paisner calls "a bell cow because a lot of retailers want to be around Barneys."

"Right now, in other places you can be around Nordstrom, Neiman Marcus, Saks and Bloomingdale's, but Barney's is a lot rarer."

Big and small retailers consider the mall important enough to launch new businesses.

Martin + Osa, targeting men and women ages 25 to 40, will open first at NorthPark and three other U.S. malls.

Dallas was chosen because it's one of the top retail markets, and NorthPark was chosen because of its expansion, said chief operating officer Chuck Chupein.

"We chose to be very selective about our initial store locations," he said.

J. Crew chief executive Millard Drexler, who headed Gap Inc. when it expanded with new concepts, said this week that NorthPark is getting the first Madewell. The store will be more casual than J. Crew, with items priced 20 percent to 30 percent lower.

Men's apparel designer Billy Reid is across from Barney's and next to the Apple store and Boss Hugo Boss. That kind of elbow rubbing is going to make a difference for his upscale men's apparel, he said.

"We wanted to be in special places," Mr. Reid said. "Executives from almost every major fashion company in luxury are walking this center right now."

Dallas residents Kelly Pruitt and Sheryl Duncan said they couldn't open their Sheke Boutique in any other mall in the market.

"It's a West Coast concept with contemporary jeans and swimwear – it wouldn't work in the suburbs," Ms. Duncan said. "We like where we are, categorized with other contemporary stores."

NorthPark's expansion is an example for how enclosed malls don't have to be dinosaurs, or second rate to street-level lifestyle centers. In great locations, they don't have to die, analysts said.

"We don't think the mall is dead," said Ms. Pomerantz of PBS Realty Advisors. "There's a place for both the street locations and the shopping centers. Neither can rest on their laurels and have to re-tenant their mix and figure out what's the next hot concept."

Galleria general manager Peggy Weaver said new retail centers from the Shops at Legacy in Plano to the Victory project downtown, together with "what we've done and now NorthPark's expansion, this all reinforces that Dallas is a shopping mecca of the Southwest.

"The competition is making us all better for the shopper, and it allows us to keep pulling in the best new retailers to this market," she said.

E-mail mhalkias@dallasnews.com

NORTHPARK GROWTH CHART

New stores and structures have been opening in phases at NorthPark Center since November. By year's end, the Dallas mall will have 235 stores, including 35 restaurants.

NOVEMBER KICKOFF
Early entrants: It started with new anchor Nordstrom and a new wing for the first round of new stores: Bare Escentuals, Bose, Boss Hugo Boss, Charles David, Chico's, Coldwater Creek, Cole Haan, Custo Barcelona, Elisabeth, J. Jill, Juicy Couture, Lancôme, Puma, Sigrid Olsen, Steve Madden, Ted Baker London, Vilebrequin and White House Black Market.

GRAND OPENING
Who put the Park back in NorthPark? Today, NorthPark unveils its fourth side, completing a square that forms the perimeter of an interior park. Overlooking Center Park is a 15-screen AMC Theater. Six restaurants on two levels will open to the park (including a super Starbucks), all with alfresco seating.

Among new stores now open: Aldo, Apple Computer, babystyle, Bakers, Build-A-Bear Workshop, Clarks, Club Libby Lu, Crewcuts, Delia's, Diesel, Everything But Water, Fossil, Hanna Andersson, H Hilfiger, Hollister, Janie and Jack, Journeys, Lids, Lush Fresh Handmade Cosmetics, Metropark, Occhiali da Sole, Porsche Design, Sheke, Swatch, Skechers, Teavana, Urban Outfitters and XXI Forever.

COMING SOON
More stores this summer: Miss Sixty/Energie, Oakley, Original Penguin, Michael Kors, Lanciani, Klinger Advanced Aesthetics, The Original Soup Man (of Seinfeld fame), Martin + Osa, Calvin Klein Underwear, Fila, Lily Pulitzer, Na Hoku, Paiva and Puzzle Zoo.

FALL ARRIVALS
Barneys is returning: Barneys New York will fill two stories in the former Lord & Taylor space and will complete a transformation of Level Two. Carolina Herrera, Movado, Salvadore Ferragamo, Intermix, Robb & Stucky furniture, Madewell and Play @ Planet Funk join in time for holiday shopping.

NEW ON THE MENU
Food aplenty: Full-service restaurants are Kona Grill, Luna de Noche Tex-Mex Grill, Nordstrom Bristro N and La Duni Latin Café. There are more – but it's still a secret. The food court includes Chick-fil-A, Famous Famiglia, Doc Green's, Hibachi-San, Moe's Southwest Grill, Panda Express, Sonic and Which Wich. Several snack stops around the mall include Jamba Juice, Paciugo Italian Gelato and Mrs. Field's Cookies.

ALSO ON THE AGENDA
Keep the paint can handy: Next year, the original mall space will get some sprucing up to the tune of $10 million. Painting, new skylights and other improvements will be done at night.

IN THE FUTURE
Book a room on Park Lane: Northpark Management is already talking Phase IV. Some time in late 2007 or early 2008, expect to hear hotel plans. Offices and additional free-standing retail may also be part of the mix on 14 acres available along the north side of the parking lot facing Park Lane.

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The House by Starck by Maconahey

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[Owlhorn]

Awesome Victory Park shots by Maconahey

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[Owlhorn]

West Village expansion by BigD5349 and crescentboi

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[CTroyMathis]

Another, larger this time, Omni Fort Worth Hotel (Conv. Ctr.) 499 ft. / 38 st. rendering:

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[Mopacs]

Another, larger this time, Omni Fort Worth Hotel (Conv. Ctr.) 499 ft. / 38 st. rendering:

http://forum.dallasmetropolis.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=9967

Wow, very nice rendering...I am impressed. I love the glass. Should add significantly to the skyline.

[CTroyMathis]

Here's a string of stuff. . .

Victory Tower/Mandarin Oriental Int'l Hotel & Residences:
~600 ft. / ~43 stories
Website finally active for the Mandarin: http://www.mandarindallas.com/ or http://www.mandarinorientaldallas.com/

Victory Park website updated w/some of the same info.

Further official (detailed) announcement should be soon. . .




Turtle Creek Block 1021
Proposal for 2 res. towers (~25 st.) and other uses. I don't know further details.

Block info from Dallas CPC in Oct '05:
http://www.dallascityhall.com/pdf/cpc/CPC_mins_102705.pdf

Here's a couple of visuals (latter pulled from dallascad.org) :

http://img231.imageshack.us/img231/7746/turtlecreekblock10210014fw.jpg

http://img385.imageshack.us/img385/1961/turtlecreekblock10210022bj.jpg

WDG-Habib, Trammell Crow Res.




The Eleven
Proposal for 10-unit 11 st. res. tower. I don't know further details.

Visual:

http://img431.imageshack.us/img431/3558/theelevendal0013lf.jpg

WDG-Habib & . . .




Also, up in Addison is Fairfield's 7 st. res. project that now has a rendering avail. at link: http://img231.imageshack.us/img231/3352/addisonfairfield0018qi.jpg

[CTroyMathis]

Victory Tower site work as of 09 May 06 (photo by Maconahey) :

http://img255.imageshack.us/img255/324/img6154a2af.jpg

http://img378.imageshack.us/img378/4015/img6156a3oh.jpg

[CTroyMathis]

Victory Plaza progress as of 09 May 06, photo by same as above:

(Installation of moving screens.)


http://img64.imageshack.us/img64/4058/img6151edit3hw.jpg

http://img521.imageshack.us/img521/4774/img6152sdgf7mz.jpg

http://img521.imageshack.us/img521/9575/img6153dgf3pq.jpg

[Owlhorn]

http://www.victorymedianetwork.com/

I had no idea the screens could link up and form bigger screens like that. Pretty darned cool. I hope advertisers will want to put up some unique signage there.

[TexasBoi]

hmm. it doesnt work on my computer. is it because of that scheduled May 11th thing it says on the site?:koko:

[CTroyMathis]

Mandarin Oriental Announces New Luxury Hotel And Residences In Dallas, USA
http://www.mandarinoriental.com/hotel/520001161.asp

Hong Kong, 10 May 2006 - Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has today announced that it will manage a new 120-room luxury hotel and 90 branded residences which are planned to open in Dallas, Texas in 2009. The project provides Mandarin Oriental with a further opportunity to extend its prestigious brand into another key US destination.

Mandarin Oriental, Dallas will open in the city’s dynamic new Victory Park development, a USD 3 billion, 75-acre, mixed-use project located in the heart of Dallas. The hotel will occupy the first eleven floors of the new 43-storey, 650-foot Victory Tower, the architectural centerpiece of Victory Park and one of the tallest residential structures in the state of Texas. In addition to the hotel and luxury residences, Victory Tower will also house 75,000 square feet of internationally-recognised luxury retail shopping and 275,000 square feet of premier commercial office space.

Mandarin Oriental, Dallas will be a showcase of elegant, contemporary design with a strong sense of place, while taking inspiration from the Group’s oriental heritage. With average room sizes of over 750 square feet, the 120 guestrooms will be amongst the largest in the city. All guestrooms will offer state-of-the-art entertainment and customer-centric technology systems, a hallmark of Mandarin Oriental hotels worldwide.

Six dining and cocktail venues, including a signature restaurant and an all-day dining facility, will feature the exciting culinary creations for which Mandarin Oriental is renowned. An elegant Lobby Lounge will offer light refreshments, while a stylish and chic Bar will provide the perfect venue for evening cocktails. A dedicated Spa café will feature healthy, alternative fare, and an outdoor pool bar will be a popular choice for relaxation.

The Spa at Mandarin Oriental, Dallas will offer holistic rejuvenation and relaxation in a tranquil, meditative setting. Incorporating the most comprehensive range of wellness, beauty and massage treatments in the region, the spa will feature life-enhancing signature programmes created exclusively by Mandarin Oriental. As with all Mandarin Oriental spas, the 30,000 square foot space will include private treatment rooms as well as significant water and heat therapies. The spacious Spa area will include a lap pool, private Spa cabanas and a Spa café. European-inspired beauty salons for men and women will also be featured. The fully-equipped fitness facilities will be complemented by dedicated Pilates and yoga studios, as well as a large outdoor swimming pool.

Business travellers will find the latest technology in all guestrooms as well as a full-service business centre. With over 9,000 square feet of meeting space, including a ballroom, four private meeting rooms and two boardrooms, Mandarin Oriental, Dallas will be ideally suited for upscale meetings and functions.

The Residences at Mandarin Oriental, Dallas will be located above the hotel, on floors 22-43, offering spectacular views of the city. As with all Residences at Mandarin Oriental, owners will be treated as permanent guests of the hotel and will enjoy privileged access to the services and amenities provided on property.

The project is being developed by Hillwood, a Ross Perot, Jr. company, which is the developer of Victory Park. The world-renowned architectural firm Kohn Pederson Fox has been commissioned for the design of Victory Tower.

“We look forward to bringing Mandarin Oriental’s renowned levels of hospitality to the city of Dallas and specifically to the vibrant new Victory Park development,” said Edouard Ettedgui, Group Chief Executive of Mandarin Oriental. “This project presents an ideal opportunity for Mandarin Oriental to extend our luxury brand in another important business and leisure destination in the United States."

“This announcement marks a major milestone for Victory Park in our endeavour to create Dallas’ premier neighbourhood,” said Ross Perot, Jr., chairman and the founder of Hillwood. “The entry of Mandarin Oriental, best known for its unsurpassed properties in cities like Hong Kong, London and New York City, will raise the bar for hospitality and luxury living in this region.”

As part of Victory Park, Mandarin Oriental, Dallas will be ideally located in one of the country's most innovative master-planned urban districts, with myriad attractions, including shopping, sports, fine dining and entertainment for both leisure and business travellers. The property is a short walk from the USD 420 million American Airlines Center, a prominent component of Victory Park and the region’s premier sports and entertainment complex. After completion, Victory Park will feature over 4,000 high-end residences, four million square feet of office and retail space and recreational facilities.


Dallas is the number one visitor destination in Texas and one of the US Southwest's most metropolitan and cosmopolitan cities. It is the region’s leading business and financial centre, boasting the largest wholesale market in the world and is a top US convention destination. Mandarin Oriental, Dallas will be connected to downtown Dallas by the Area Rapid Transit (DART) light railway. The property is within 15 minutes from the Dallas Love Field Airport and is approximately 30 minutes from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, one of the most accessible airports in the world.

Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group is the award-winning owner and operator of some of the world’s most prestigious hotels and resorts, currently operating 21 luxury hotels with a further 10 under development in Prague, Hainan Island, China and Riviera Maya, Mexico (2006), Barcelona and Boston (2007), Grand Cayman (2008), Dallas, Chicago, Las Vegas and Macau (2009). In total, Mandarin Oriental now operates, or has under development, over 8,500 rooms in 16 countries with 14 hotels in Asia, 12 in The Americas and five in Europe.

[Mopacs]

http://www.victorymedianetwork.com/

I had no idea the screens could link up and form bigger screens like that. Pretty darned cool. I hope advertisers will want to put up some unique signage there.

Wow, its turning into a mini-Times Square. What a unique development.

[TexasBoi]

With the announcement of the Mandarin Hotel in Dallas. I guess this officially means that they will really being construction on the Victory One tower very soon.

[CTroyMathis]

Oh yeah, here's some reminder looks of the Victory Tower/Mandarin Oriental Hotel & Residences dealio:

http://dallasmetropolis.com/skylinegruve2005/victorytower010.jpg

http://img75.imageshack.us/img75/7263/onevictorypic9dr.jpg

http://forum.dallasmetropolis.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=10048

[Owlhorn]

Victory Plaza by TexasStar

http://texasstar.smugmug.com/photos/69180058-L.jpg

and by Ninjatune

http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g288/protestmarch/IMG_7830copy.jpg
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[Owlhorn]

Here's the story:

Abandoned building near City Hall slated for condominiums, retail
Board approves $15 million in public subsidies

http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcon...1.22bd7346.html (http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/bus/stories/DN-500ervay_12bus.ART.State.Edition1.22bd7346.html)

09:26 AM CDT on Friday, May 12, 2006
By DAVE LEVINTHAL / The Dallas Morning News


One of downtown Dallas' oldest buildings is primed for renovation from abandoned hulk into condominiums and retail space, now that a City Hall board has approved $15 million in public subsidies for it.

Built in 1910, the structure at 500 S. Ervay St. will be converted to 321 residential units and 45,000 square feet of retail, according to Bisno Development Co., which owns the property.

The building, vacant for most of the decade, sits across Ervay from City Hall.

The Downtown Connection Tax Increment Financing District board approved the $15 million in subsidies, subject to several caveats.

One is a report from the developer about how it will fulfill affordable housing requirements.

The Dallas City Council must approve the deal, which probably will come before it next month, city officials said.

"I don't believe the project can go forward without the subsidy," said Robert Bisno, chairman and chief executive of Bisno.

"But it's a great project."

E-mail dlevinthal@dallasnews.com

currently

http://www.watermelon-kid.com/dallas-sights/images/photos/downtown/misc/downtown9.jpg

original

http://www.watermelon-kid.com/dallas-sights/images/pcards/butler_bros-640.jpg

[micropundit]

Victory Plark is beginning to shape up as one of the great urban developments in the country,congratulations.

[micropundit]

Victory Park is beginning to shape up as one of the great urban developments in the country,congratulations.

[Owlhorn]

Hunt Tower by Texas Star

http://texasstar.smugmug.com/photos/69180052-L.jpg

[Owlhorn]

W residences and hotel by Ninjatune

http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g288/protestmarch/IMG_7781copy.jpg
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[Owlhorn]

Ritz-Carlton by TexasStar

http://texasstar.smugmug.com/photos/69180054-L.jpg

[Owlhorn]

Triannon(formerly ZOM Uptown I) by crescentboi:

http://forum.dallasmetropolis.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=10050
http://forum.dallasmetropolis.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=10049

[CTroyMathis]

First post listing updated.


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Here's another recent close-up of the cantilevered wing and other features (photo by BigD5349) :

http://forum.dallasmetropolis.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=10061

[Owlhorn]

Nice look at Victory Tower

http://forum.dallasmetropolis.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=10072

[Owlhorn]

another Trianon pick by BigD5349

http://forum.dallasmetropolis.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=10074

[eburress]

Nice look at Victory Tower

http://forum.dallasmetropolis.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=10072
I saw that over at DallasMetropolis. That is one VERY impressive tower! With it being so much taller than the W, it almost seems like the two buildings should switch spots so they would step up in height from the freeway.

Oh well...beggers can't be choosers. :)

[TTU Arch]

Farmers Market projects crop up
New housing stirs interest in area long dormant

http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dw...t.2203c43d.html

08:00 AM CDT on Friday, May 19, 2006
By STEVE BROWN / The Dallas Morning News


"On the northwest corner of downtown, construction cranes jostle for room at the booming Victory complex and along Woodall Rodgers Freeway.

But on the opposite side of the central business district, the excitement is about this spring's tomato crop and weekend shopping at the flower sellers'.

Dallas' Farmers Market district is a sleepy pocket of downtown that seems remote from the nearby skyscrapers and condo projects. Produce sheds, industrial buildings and vacant lots have dominated this part of Dallas for decades. "


REX C. CURRY / Special Contributor
"A high-rise condo building will sprout soon at Central Expressway and Canton, near the Farmers Market. Now developers are hoping that the addition of hundreds of residential units will turn the Farmers Market into central Dallas' next hot neighborhood."

".....Along with the recent completion of 284 apartments, two developers are preparing to start work on about 200 townhouses just north of the Farmers Market....At the same time, the city of Dallas is studying plans for a $5 million upgrade of the produce market and other improvements in the district...."

"..."Any residential development will support the Farmers Market."..."

"Builders' plans in the 1980s were bold – proposing everything from a $100 million festival shopping complex to sports facilities and even an office park.....But it wasn't until 1998 that a Houston developer – Camden Property Trust – took the plunge, announcing a $125 million apartment complex adjacent to the Farmers Market. Camden started with 620 apartments and a row of townhomes on Canton Street.....Camden just completed a second, 284-unit phase in its development along Central Expressway. The developer is also selling vacant land it owns to townhouse builders...."

"..."We are probably 90 percent leased on the new phase," said Bill Sengelmann, vice president of Camden. "We're happy with the project, but we can't build everything down here...."

"Camden has sold about four blocks to builders Jim Moore's Urban Innovations and Perry Homes, which have started work on two townhouse projects. "

"..."Our selling point isn't just the Farmers Market, but that you can live downtown," Mr. Moore said. "Normally, you can't buy homes like this in downtown Dallas."..."

[Great_Hizzy]

Triannon(formerly ZOM Uptown I) by crescentboi:

http://forum.dallasmetropolis.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=10050
http://forum.dallasmetropolis.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=10049

Hey, I like this project!!

[TTU Arch]

RED's Inroad: $250M Twin-Tower Project

http://www.globest.com/news/564_564/dallas/146060-1.html

"...."DALLAS-RED Development LLC, with a junior partner at its side, has gotten control of a full city block for a plan to build twin towers with retail, office and hospitality space. The $250-million development is penciled for a spring 2007 groundbreaking."..."

"RED Development, marking its first project in the city, plans to raise a pair of 27-story towers with 95,000 sf to 150,000 sf of upper-upscale retail space, 400 condos and a to-be-determined number of hotel rooms.......which will sit on a block bordered by Ashland and Field streets, within walking distance of American Airlines Center and in the shadow of Hillwood's mixed-use Victory...."

[Dale]

The Mavs sure gagged last night.

On the plus side, I'm really impressed with the way Triannon turned out.

[eburress]

The Mavs sure gagged last night.

On the plus side, I'm really impressed with the way Triannon turned out.
The Mavs were screwed up the arse by the refs last night. The two calls against Harris and the non-calls on Griffin and Stackhouse. Raped.

[Dale]

The Mavs were screwed up the arse by the refs last night. The two calls against Harris and the non-calls on Griffin and Stackhouse. Raped.

That too, but I thought that they still folded.

[Red Griffin]

It sure is quiet on the Dallas thread, what happened? I also noticed that dallasmetropolis.com has exceeded bandwidth and has been shutdown for several days. Does anyone know when they'll be back online? I miss all the updates from both sites.

[eburress]

I don't know if anyone noticed, but one of the returns during the TNT Mavs broadcast showed an AMAZING aerial view of Uptown/Downtown. It was a sea of cranes. You could really get a sense of how many major projects are flying up right now.

I wonder if someone could grab a screenshot.

[TexasBoi]

I don't know if anyone noticed, but one of the returns during the TNT Mavs broadcast showed an AMAZING aerial view of Uptown/Downtown. It was a sea of cranes. You could really get a sense of how many major projects are flying up right now.

I wonder if someone could grab a screenshot.
Yeah I seen it tonight. They FINALLY showed a current picture of the area with the plaza and W Hotel.

[TALLTOWER]

All these new building make me proud to be a citizan of DFW.

[kazpmk]

Has construction begun on the Mandarin Victory yet? (foundation work)

[TTU Arch]

Has construction begun on the Mandarin Victory yet? (foundation work)

They are still excavating. Looks like they are about to pull ahead with "the House". They have been putting up new construction fences. Also (I get these confused) but looks like Lincoln's complex on McKinney Ave is about to start with their new construction fence, as well as, Harwoods new development ( they have been taking soil samples on site and a proposal for rezoning is on the site).

[Owlhorn]

Ritz-Carlton condo tower planned

10:33 AM CDT on Tuesday, June 20, 2006
By STEVE BROWN / The Dallas Morning News



Uptown's luxury condo boom is getting its second wind.

Another tower will soon be going up in the Ritz-Carlton project under construction on Pearl Street - and it will be even larger than the first phase.


Crescent Real Estate Equities Co.
The 21-story Ritz-Carlton hotel and 70 condos will open in fall 2007, with a second phase opening a year later. The 23-story story Tower Residences at The Ritz-Carlton will have 96 condominiums priced from $700,000 to $8 million.

The curved building designed by architect Robert A.M. Stern will be constructed on the north side of the Residences at the Ritz-Carlton and the Ritz-Carlton Hotel Dallas, which is being built at McKinney Avenue and Pearl.

The 21-story Ritz-Carlton hotel and 70 condos will open in fall 2007.

The new building announced Tuesday will be finished a year later in the fall of 2008, according to developer Crescent Real Estate Equities Co.

The second phase will be connected to the hotel and first building with a second-floor glass walkway.

"We are pleased to bring The Ritz-Carlton lifestyle to the Dallas market and are thrilled with the response to the development and the tremendous sales in phase I," John C. Goff, Crescent's vice chairman and chief executive officer, said in a statement.

The first condominium tower in the project - located across the street from the landmark Crescent complex - has sold ahead of schedule at prices ranging from $800,000 to $6 million.

But with a handful of other high-rise condo developments planned for the neighborhood, Fort Worth-based Crescent needed to move ahead with the next building to capture more buyers.

"They had 135 reservations when they started" the first phase, said Mike Puls, a Dallas real estate market consultant. "They had good momentum.

"The high end part of the market doesn't go away where as the more price sensitive market is driven by financing and momentum."

Along with the condominiums, the project will include four "Regency Row" townhomes that will face on Olive Street.

"Our demand is outstanding and I expect phase two to be a huge success," said Crescent president Denny Alberts.

Fort Worth-based Crescent also owns the vacant block across the street between Olive and St. Paul streets where it has plans to build a Canyon Ranch spa and condominium towers. No timetable for that project has been set.

With the plans for the Ritz II project, almost a dozen luxury condominium developments are under construction or announced in the Uptown area.


E-mail stevebrown@dallasnews.com

http://www.jedidefender.com/news/images/3-06/ritz3.jpg

http://forum.dallasmetropolis.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=10838

[eburress]

http://www.jedidefender.com/news/images/3-06/ritz3.jpg

http://forum.dallasmetropolis.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=10838

WOW...I am speechless. That is absolutely the BEST looking building (residential or otherwise) I've seen yet - anywhere. Period. Dallas is really on a role.

WOW

:worship:

[TALLTOWER]

bobbo

[TALLTOWER]

wow whats that building callad dude

[TexasStar]

Complex May Be Uptown's Missing Link
Big McKinney Avenue project envisioned as connection to downtown

12:00 AM CDT on Friday, June 23, 2006
By STEVE BROWN / The Dallas Morning News

A vacant block that developers hope will provide a link between Uptown and downtown Dallas will soon be sprouting a mixed-use complex.

Developers plan to build an office tower, retail space and condominiums on the 2.9 acres overlooking Woodall Rodgers Freeway and McKinney Avenue.

Lincoln Property Co. is about four months away from a groundbreaking for the complex it will construct in partnership with Dallas' Corrigan Properties.

The modern tower at 2000 McKinney Ave. will house the headquarters of Texas Capital Bank, which is already located in Uptown.

"We were looking for a significant building," said Jody Grant, chairman and CEO of Texas Capital Bank.

The bank will take about 100,000 square feet of the 445,000-square-foot building.

The 20-story tower will be the biggest office building constructed in Uptown in more than a decade.

Lincoln Property will also move its home office from downtown to the new building when it opens in 2008.

Corrigan Properties will also locate in the building.

It's the first center city office tower Lincoln has built since 1984.

"We've been working on this site for the better part of two years," said David Pettle, executive vice president of Lincoln Property.

In the meantime, construction has boomed in Uptown.

And plans have progressed to construct a park that would bridge Woodall Rodgers Freeway between Lincoln's building site and downtown.


"We wanted this project to have a presence on McKinney Avenue and the south end fronting the park toward downtown," said Lincoln's senior vice president Elliott Prieur. "The project will look like it will have two front doors."

About 20,000 square feet of retail space – including a Texas Capital Bank outlet – will be on the lower floor of the building.

And facing downtown, Lincoln will construct between 18 and 30 condominiums.

Architects HKS Inc. designed the building, which will be surfaced in limestone, concrete and glass.

Bob Mohr with Mohr Partners Inc. negotiated the lease with Texas Capital Bank.

The bank has been located next door in the 2100 McKinney tower for six years and has four more years on its lease.

"With the activity going on across the street with the Ritz-Carlton, we started looking at potential sites," Mr. Grant said. "As good as our space is in our current building, the new space will be much more efficient for us."

Mr. Grant said the bank wanted a location that provided "a striking space for our clients and employees."

While Uptown is seeing a boom in condominium and retail construction, very little office space has been built in the last few years.

But along with Lincoln, several developers are looking at office projects in the area north of downtown. Developer Hillwood also has office space in the works for its Victory development on the northwest corner of downtown.

E-mail stevebrown@dallasnews.com

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[TALLTOWER]

Any facts about trumptower in Dallas

[CTroyMathis]

Listings in first post updated again, finally.

[CTroyMathis]

One Arts Plaza u/c photo by Rob on 26 Jun 06:

http://www.jedidefender.com/news/images/3-06/One_Arts_062606.jpg




The Azure u/c photo by Maconahey on 21 Jun 06:

http://img459.imageshack.us/img459/83/img73561gn.jpg




Cirque u/c photo by Maconahey on 22 Jun 06:

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W Victory Dallas Hotel & Residences by Interested Observer on 22 Jun 06:

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[CTroyMathis]

More of the W Victory Dallas Hotel & Residences, done up recently by ninjatune:

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[colemonkee]

Those shots of the pool at the top of the W Hotel are awesome. Is that going to be a club, or is it part of the residences?

[TALLTOWER]

I think It is a pool but it could be an X-tra large patio.

[leaf]

Bar on the top floor of the W:

http://www.guidelive.com/portal/page?_pageid=33,97320&_dad=portal&_schema=PORTAL&item_id=46233

[colemonkee]

^ Thanks! I'm definitely checking that out next time I'm in Dallas.

[TALLTOWER]

Well I ll take a look at it in a few minutes

[CHAPINM1]

W Hotels is coming to Minneapolis too! As of June 14th, I just heard the Foshay Tower in downtown Minneapolis which was the tallest in Minneapolis from 1929-1971 was bought by W Hotels and will be completely converted into W Hotel and residences!!! Even though this is not about Dallas, the W spread is going on big time and I have been seeing your updates of the one there in Dallas. I thought that was very ecxiting news and now you guys know where our W Hotel will be, hehehehe. It will be cool to actually be able to say at the Foshay once it's the W Hotel! :D

[TALLTOWER]

Champ how tall will it be

[TALLTOWER]

Does anyone know how the One Arts plaza will look like complete.

[CHAPINM1]

Champ how tall will it be

Here's a picture of the Foshay Tower which was built in 1928. ;)

It's 32 floors including an observation deck on the top floor and is 449 feet up to the roof and is 607 feet to the top of the antennia, it was the tallest in Minneapolis until 1971 when surpassed by the IDS Tower.

This buildings is soon to be converted into W Hotels and Residences. :D

http://shows.airamericaradio.com/alfrankenshow/files/alfrankenshow/images/FoshayTower.preview.jpeg

[TALLTOWER]

Thx dude

[leaf]

Does anyone know how the One Arts plaza will look like complete.

http://www.1artsplaza.com/

[CTroyMathis]

-2500 McKinney (http://www.2500mckinney.com/) received approval to be built at 285'

http://www.2500mckinney.com/sitebuilder/images/mansEYEMcKinneyLG-600x540.jpg

Source: http://www.2500mckinney.com/sitebuilder/images/mansEYEMcKinneyLG-600x540.jpg




EDIT:
-First post updated w/revised Google Earth development map link and several updates in the suburban/ex-urban listings as well as a couple of additions/corrections in the municipal Dallas listings.

[CTroyMathis]

Victory Park digital fly-through (from their website (http://www.victorypark.com/)) screenshots by Rob:

http://www.jedidefender.com/news/images/3-06/Victory_Screengrabs.jpg




The fly-through video, direct link:

http://www.victorypark.com/video_wmv.html




Further video or news links re: the latest at Victory Park:

http://cbs11tv.com/video/?id=10968@ktvt.dayport.com

http://www.dfw.com/mld/dfw/14937907.htm

[TTU Arch]

DART rail now $700M richer
Federal officials sign agency's largest grant, green-lighting growth

http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/dn/latestnews/stories/070406dnccodartmoney.1a45280.html

11:46 PM CDT on Monday, July 3, 2006
By TONY HARTZEL / The Dallas Morning News


Federal officials came to Dallas Area Rapid Transit on Monday, and this time they brought their checkbook.

In a morning full of pomp and ceremony, DART and the Federal Transit Administration signed a long-awaited, $700 million grant agreement.

The amount is the largest DART has ever received, and it represents the second-largest federal grant of its kind to any transit agency in the nation.

"Congratulations, Dallas!" said Sandy Bushue, deputy administrator for the Federal Transit Administration. "It's going to ensure more mobility for the citizens of Dallas. It's also going to ensure economic vitality, and it's going to build and strengthen the entire metropolitan area."

The federal funds will pay for almost half of the cost to build 21 miles of light rail from Farmers Branch to Buckner Boulevard in Pleasant Grove. Those 21 miles will help launch DART's planned 45-mile, $2.5 billion expansion that is expected to be completed by the end of 2013.

For about eight years, DART and the local congressional delegation have lobbied extensively for the grant.

The transit administration announced in February that it would give DART the money, but the award was then subject to reviews and congressional approval.

"This is a great day for Dallas," said U.S. Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison of Texas, who fought for the DART funds on Capitol Hill.

Although San Antonio and Houston created transit agencies before Dallas, "DART has made up for lost time," Mrs. Hutchison said. "DART has surpassed Houston and San Antonio with its commitment to rail early on. It wasn't easy, but this is going to benefit our area for years to come."
DART's system is recognized nationally for its successful 10-year operating history and its impact on the region, Ms. Bushue said. In addition, DART helps its standing with federal officials because it can pledge more of its sales tax revenue to projects than many other transit agencies, she said.

Smiles abounded Monday on the faces of DART officials, who celebrated at Victory station. Now, the transit agency must focus on construction. Minor work has started on the northwest and southeast lines, and workers could start laying the first tracks early next year.

The first section of the new line is scheduled to open to Fair Park in September 2009. The rest of the federally funded section between Farmers Branch and Pleasant Grove is planned to open in late 2010. DART-funded extensions to Carrollton, Irving, Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport and Rowlett are expected to open between 2010 and 2013.

To some leaders, the rail line represents more than just rapid transit. DART's new rail lines will connect Fair Park, Deep Ellum, Baylor University Medical Center at Dallas, the hospital district, Dallas Love Field, D/FW Airport and northwest Dallas County suburbs.

"This will be an affordable, rapid way for workers who live south of the city to get to work," said U.S. Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson, D-Dallas, a longtime DART supporter. "It will stabilize neighborhoods and stabilize schools, because people won't have to move around as much to get closer to their jobs."

Other leaders recognize the potential for easier commutes and increased economic development that the rail line could bring.

"There is a lot in this for everybody," said U.S. Rep. Pete Sessions, R-Dallas, who said rail lines not only help those who ride trains but also reduce the number of cars on highways. "Wherever people live in the metro area, they will have easy access to DART – and DART works."

E-mail thartzel@dallasnews.com

[Dallas Snob]

It seems that Dallas Thread has become somewhate "stale" even though I can't imagine WHY! There is so much going on it is almost overwelming.

I am having trouble undertsanidng how to post images. So, if some one out there could, It would be great to see updates on the Hunt Oil Tower which is progressing very fast. I also saw a great rendering of it the other day. (Can't recall where). Also, the Ritz is almost toppped out as well as One Arts. Has anyone noticed the new towers going up on South Lamar Street? There's also a four-story loft condo project just off South Lamar that is framed. And the list goes on, and on, and on. I hate to say it, but I have seen all the pictures i can stand of the "W". With so much else going on . . .

WHERE ARE THE PICS!?

[CTroyMathis]

From various forumers at http://forum.dallasmetropolis.com

Under residential conversion, the u/c Mosaic:

http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g288/protestmarch/MOSfinalcopy.jpg


Joule Urban Resort update:

Clickorate. . .

http://img87.imageshack.us/img87/7982/720057pu3.th.jpg (http://img87.imageshack.us/my.php?image=720057pu3.jpg)


Dallas Roof Gardens conversion update:

Clickorama. . .

http://img87.imageshack.us/img87/4858/720043wz8.th.jpg (http://img87.imageshack.us/my.php?image=720043wz8.jpg)


Under res. conversion, the u/c Metropolitan:

http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g288/protestmarch/1200finalcopy.jpg


Res. conversion action at Gulf States/Third Rail Lofts/1414 Elm:

http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g288/protestmarch/GSfinalcopy.jpg


Res. conversion of the Mercantile Complex - photo update and more at this link:

http://forum.dallasmetropolis.com/showpost.php?p=192729&postcount=846


Res. conversion at The Continental Bldg.:

Supersize by click. . .

http://img80.imageshack.us/img80/1236/720025to5.th.jpg (http://img80.imageshack.us/my.php?image=720025to5.jpg)

http://img101.imageshack.us/img101/8909/720029kz1.th.jpg (http://img101.imageshack.us/my.php?image=720029kz1.jpg)


Res. conversion fun at the Republic Bank Center:

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d96/moopinator/RepublicGables.jpg


More looky-loos at The Beat at Southside Station:

http://img243.imageshack.us/img243/6109/thebeatsouthsidesta0012fx.jpg

http://img155.imageshack.us/img155/861/thebeatsouthsidesta0026bn.jpg

http://img478.imageshack.us/img478/7434/thebeatsouthsidesta0032lc.jpg


Another visual of the Maple Terrace Tower Condominiums:

http://img375.imageshack.us/img375/9685/mapleterrace0013pl.jpg


Fort Worth Trinity Uptown videos:

http://www.uptownfortworth.com/virtualtour.htm


RED development's Uptown twin 27 story tower project currently known as West End Dallas (the site plan in the middle) :

http://www.reddevelopment.com/post/prjimgs/WED_Aerial_sm(1).jpg


Cirque is apparently at the fifth floor. No photos. When crane isn't needed, expect it to go down the street to the same company's 1900 McKinney tower.


UNT-Dallas master plan (massive *.pdf file) :

http://www.unt.edu/unt-dallas/plan/Documents/Final_Master_Plan.pdf


Stoneleigh Court & Residential Tower is apparently starting construction next month. No photos.


Lookorama at Park Lane Place project, starting soon:

Click to make big or something. . .

http://img280.imageshack.us/img280/2366/parklaneplaceresidentialtowers.th.jpg (http://img280.imageshack.us/my.php?image=parklaneplaceresidentialtowers.jpg)

Linkorama. . .

http://www.parklanedallas.com/images/upload/ViewFromSE041205.pdf
http://www.parklanedallas.com/Index.cfm?FuseAction=Page&PageID=1000084
http://www.harvestpartners.net/index.cfm?FuseAction=Page&PageID=1000039


Hunt Headquarters Tower u/c:


http://TexasStar.smugmug.com/photos/81129591-L.jpg

http://TexasStar.smugmug.com/photos/81129589-L.jpg

http://TexasStar.smugmug.com/photos/81129592-L.jpg


Ritz Carlton II:

http://img143.imageshack.us/img143/5839/ritziitq8.jpg


Mandarin Oriental Int'l:

http://img96.imageshack.us/img96/4868/victorytowerspeceditionvu3.jpg


New UNT football stadium:

http://img62.imageshack.us/img62/6499/untdentonstadiumez2.jpg


The Azure:

http://img145.imageshack.us/img145/1766/azureimage08jul068to.jpg


And, a One Arts Plaza looky:

http://texasstar.smugmug.com/photos/81666605-L.jpg

[OfCourse]

ugh, that mandarin oriental int'l is so rad! at least to me. ha ha.

[Ninjatune]

ugh, that mandarin oriental int'l is so rad! at least to me. ha ha.

totally

[Dale]

Are we sure Mandarin Oriental is 650' ? Doen't look it in comparison to the 439' W.

[kazpmk]

Thanks for the updates CTroyMathis.

BTW does anyone know if any progress has been made at the Mandarin Oriental Victory yet? Has any foundation work began yet?

[Ninjatune]

yeah... i think they're pushing some dirt around..