Downtown Dallas

Investor Plans to Sell Former Dallas Morning News Headquarters to Data Center Firm

By Charles Grand / February 10, 2025 /

Poor communication on the part of the City of Dallas allegedly cost downtown a new entertainment district. Now, a data center could be built in its stead. Local CRE investor Ray Washburne recently told The Dallas Morning News that he plans to sell the news outlet’s old headquarters on Young Street to an unidentified data…

Sycamore Strategies Developing Affordable Housing, Hotel Lodging in Downtown’s Magnolia

By April Towery / January 8, 2025 /

Hold up now; this is big. Sycamore Strategies, on the heels of a huge groundbreaking at the Cabana Hotel, confirmed last week via public documents that it plans to gut and redevelop the interior of the 29-story Magnolia Dallas and use half the space for affordable housing and the other half for hotel lodging.  The…

Craig and Kathryn Walt Hall to Receive Downtown Dallas Inc.’s Groundbreaker Award

By April Towery / December 27, 2024 /

The power couple behind HALL Arts Residences will be honored in February with Downtown Dallas Inc.’s prestigious Groundbreaker Award, which recognizes individuals or companies that have made a significant impact on the growth and vibrancy of Downtown Dallas while promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in the community. CandysDirt.com has long followed the distinguished careers of…

Forget Your Troubles at Downtown Dallas’ Ski Lodge-Themed Tower Club

By Charles Grand / December 22, 2024 /

For those who don’t have the time or budget to hit the slopes and bask in the afterglow at a genuine ski lodge, Tower Club Dallas has the latter experience on tap downtown this season. The upscale business and social club on the 48th floor of Santander Tower has been decking its halls to resemble…

City Hall Roundup: 711 S. St. Paul to be Demolished in Early January 

By April Towery / December 22, 2024 /

After determining that a one-story former homeless shelter is not the highest and best use for a prime spot in downtown Dallas, city officials are proceeding with the demolition of 711 S. St. Paul in early January.  The property was auctioned in October and the winning bidder agreed to take ownership of the site post-demolition.…