Charles Grand

New Owner To Update Ardan West Village in Uptown

By Charles Grand / April 7, 2026 /

An Uptown mixed-use property is in for a renovation following its acquisition by the Dallas-based multifamily investment and management firm Knightvest Capital. Situated in the West Village shopping and dining district at 2975 Blackburn St., Ardan West Village was built by Cityplace Company and Forest City Realty Trust. The L-shaped building with its 23-story residential…

Tolbert Lays Out Game Plan for City Hall Repair, Relocation Efforts

By Charles Grand / April 6, 2026 /

Staff is laying the groundwork for what’s sure to be another contentious Dallas City Council meeting in late May when officials will get an update on City Hall repair, relocation, and redevelopment options. Debates and speculation over the process that led to council members voting to explore disposition scenarios last month remain as dynamic as…

Dallas Leaders Are Divided Over Whether the City Has a Housing Crisis — and What to Do About It

By Charles Grand / April 5, 2026 /

City leaders are divided over whether Dallas is really facing a housing affordability crisis — and if so, what should officials be doing about it? That question surfaced Wednesday as council members were briefed on the state of housing in Dallas and a new strategic plan aimed at making housing more attainable across the city.…

City-Backed CRE Projects Earn Some Recognition

By Charles Grand / April 5, 2026 /

Sometimes developers need a little help to deliver high-value projects, and the City of Dallas has been more than willing to offer its support. While officials can (and often do) disagree on the merits of each economic development incentive agreement that comes before them, it’s hard to argue that incentives are a critical tool in…

Neighborhood Group Claims 1,800 Signatures Opposing Preston-Royal Tower Project

By Charles Grand / April 3, 2026 /

Critics of a controversial development in Preston Hollow said they collected almost 1,800 signatures in opposition to the proposed $650-million mixed-use project that would see a 28-story hotel and 24-story apartment tower proposed for a small shopping center at the intersection of Preston Road and Royal Lane. Preserve Preston Hollow, a non-profit neighborhood group seeking…