Beck Ventures

Breaking from Beck Ventures: ‘Dallas Midtown Officially Underway’

By Charles Grand / April 1, 2026 /

After more than a decade of starts, stops, and big plans for the former Valley View Center site, it appears construction has officially begun on the first building in the long-planned Dallas Midtown development. Beck Ventures announced today that dirt is moving for The Premier at Dallas Midtown, a six-story mixed-use apartment building that will…

From My Lips to God’s Ear: Valley View-Midtown May Finally Get Developed

By Candy Evans / March 7, 2025 /

The news came from the man who has written even more than I have on this topic: the demise of the former Valley View Mall renamed Midtown and promised, promised, promised to be delivered for at least 12 years. Twelve long years. That man is Robert Wilonsky, who recently returned to the Dallas Morning News,…

After 11 Years of Delays, Scott Beck’s $80M Mixed-Use Project at Former Valley View Site Could Break Ground This Year  

By April Towery / February 19, 2024 /

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…

Anthem Development Breaks Ground on Lofts iThirty Luxury Apartments in Garland

By April Towery / September 13, 2023 /

Anthem Development broke ground this week on Lofts iThirty, a 340-unit luxury apartment complex at 6302 Greenbelt Parkway in Garland.  The $64 million transit-oriented development will feature four-story buildings, resort-style pools, outdoor dining areas, a pet spa, and a dog park.  Officials with Anthem Development, a Beck Ventures company, met with stakeholders and supporters Tuesday…

Dallas Midtown Partners Announce Plans For 275 Luxury Condos, $80M Mixed-Use Development on Former Valley View Site

By April Towery / May 23, 2023 /

The final pieces of what used to be Valley View Mall sat in a pile of rubble Tuesday morning as developers with Beck Ventures announced future plans for Dallas Midtown on the site near Preston Road and Dilbeck Lane.  Longtime Beck partner Anthem Development expects to secure permits by the fall for the anchor project,…