Commercial Real Estate

Opposition Holds as Preston-Royal Tower Project Faces Continued Pushback

By Charles Grand / April 30, 2026 /

A proposed development at Preston Road and Royal Lane with towers far taller than current zoning allows is drawing organized opposition from Preston Hollow homeowners, and early concessions by the developer have done little to ease concerns. More than 100 residents braved the threat of severe weather Tuesday to attend a Preserve Preston Hollow meeting…

Who’s Testing Dallas Voters on Hotel Taxes for a New Mavericks Arena?

By Charles Grand / April 24, 2026 /

It’s been quiet at 1500 Marilla St. in recent weeks, at least on the surface. But behind the scenes the conversation appears to be percolating — focused less on whether a new Dallas Mavericks arena should be built and more on where it would go and how it would be funded. That shift comes as…

Sector Lines Blur as E-Commerce Reshapes Retail Real Estate

By Charles Grand / April 20, 2026 /

Long considered to be distinct market sectors with their own unique dynamics, retail and industrial are increasingly converging as e-commerce and delivery options continue to reshape consumer behavior and real estate. Online sales, whether for pickup or delivery, have been blurring the lines between retail and industrial space, with storefronts increasingly functioning as fulfillment nodes,…

Mayor Johnson, Tolbert Take ‘Y’all Street’ Pitch to Wall Street Firms

By Charles Grand / April 14, 2026 /

Mayor Eric Johnson and City Manager Kimberly Tolbert are in New York City for a two-day corporate recruitment effort, leading a business delegation to sell the Dallas Y’all Street brand in the financial capital of the world. On Monday, Johnson rang the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange to mark the occasion, signaling…

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…