downtown Dallas

Renovated Ross Tower Tests Investor Demand for Downtown Dallas Offices

By Charles Grand / July 3, 2026 /

Ross Tower, a 45-story office building just outside the Dallas Arts District, officially hit the market Thursday following a $14 million renovation. It’s the latest major downtown office property to hit the market as investors continue to weigh opportunities in older but renovated office buildings. Cushman & Wakefield is marketing the 500 N Akard St.…

Dallas City Council Sides With Convention Center Timeline Over Oak Cliff Concerns

By Charles Grand / June 25, 2026 /

The Dallas City Council voted Wednesday to keep the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center redevelopment on its current path Wednesday, rejecting calls to redesign the project to preserve existing vehicular traffic between Oak Cliff and downtown on the viaducts. Council members also voted to bring on an independent transportation consultant to support delivery of all…

Dallas Looks To Seal the Deal on Downtown, Uptown Morgan Stanley Project

By Charles Grand / June 23, 2026 /

Dallas could soon land another major piece of the Y’all Street movement. On Wednesday, the Dallas City Council will consider an incentive package worth up to $18.5 million to attract Morgan Stanley to Dallas. If approved and accepted by the company, the deal could bring approximately $800 million in investment and as many as 3,800…

Repair or Relocate Dallas City Hall Debate To Be Decided Wednesday

By Charles Grand / June 7, 2026 /

It appears the fate of Dallas City Hall will be decided on Wednesday, June 10, at a special called meeting of the city council, with four voting items on the agenda determining whether taxpayers will foot the bill to repair 1500 Marilla St. or relocate municipal operations. Two proposals on the table would authorize preliminary…

Neiman Marcus Downtown’s Future Is Finally Decided: Doors Set to Close Sept. 30

By Charles Grand / June 5, 2026 /

The siren of opportunity north of Dallas’ downtown area is commanding business leaders’ attention. Given the choice between having a presence in the central business district or Uptown, Preston Hollow, or a northern suburb, they seem to prefer alternatives to the city center, and that’s made for a rough week for downtown boosters. And sandwiched…