Dallas Midtown
Dallas developer Scott Beck was 39 years old when he bought 30 acres at Preston Road and Dilbeck Lane. He’s fought “obstructionist” elected officials. He’s refused to build affordable housing without a profitable incentive package. He’s watched his property — the former Valley View Mall — become a homeless hangout and “habitual criminal property.” And…
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A hot, sweaty Friday groundbreaking seemed the perfect bookend to Dallas Midtown’s four years of sweating through politics and planning. It’s not that the city didn’t want it — heck, the renderings and plans are a wonderful and productive reimagining of what had become another tumbledown mall unable to compete in today’s retail environment. Given…
Read MoreSometimes, there really IS more to a home than photos. There are sounds. I have often advised people to drive to a neighborhood they are interested in, park the car, roll down the windows and LISTEN to the neighborhood. Of course, this being the Dallas urban suburban clone we have become, you will hear traffic, sirens, ambulances,…
Read MoreBig thinkers and dreamers have shaped North Texas development since John Neely Bryan wandered into the area in 1839. Last week, more than 700 gathered at an gala and soirée to celebrate vibrant, innovative projects that have a positive impact on the built environment in North Texas. This was the Urban Land Institute of North Texas‘ second annual Impact Awards,…
Read MoreValley View Shopping Center is shaping up on paper like a Victoria’s Secret glossy ad, but one thing’s for sure: it may never again look like the Valley View Mall many of us grew up with! I will never forget the opening of Bloomingdales over there, how cool was that? Alas, now Valley View is…
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