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Downtown Dallas’ First Baptist Church Dallas could create largest church building program in modern history

The pastor calls it a "hodge podge" of buildings. The new design would update deteriorating buildings and be completed in 2013.

Monday, Nov. 2, 2009

Nightclub and restaurant to open in downtown Dallas Crowne Plaza Hotel in September

Thrive, a Las Vegas-style nightclub, and Ten15 Elm restaurant, will open in the hotel's new 20,000-square-foot addition.

Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2009

Urban Cafe in downtown Dallas’ Urbanmarket now under eye of restaurateur Mehdi Pezeshki

He owns home-cooking place Purple Onion, but previously owned Sinbad's Palace and Shishkabob's.

Thursday, Aug. 27, 2009

Downtown Dallas association holding contest to pretty up facade of vacant Grand Hotel

Only archy-tects need apply. Hrrumph.

Saturday, July 18, 2009

Urbanmarket in downtown Dallas shrinking, having troubles

Everyone always says that downtown "needs" a grocery store, but the downtown community seems reluctant to actually support one.

Sunday, June 7, 2009

Jean Michel’s, new restaurant going into Mercantile Place on Main, gets hero’s welcome from Dallas bigs

Boy oh boy, if you want the Mayor to kiss your butt, then open a restaurant in downtown Dallas NOW.

Friday, April 17, 2009

Swirll Winery in downtown Dallas to re-open in April with new owners

They'll still offer the create-your-own-wine feature for which Swirll was known, but they're also installing a wine bar in front where you can stop in and have a glass.

Wednesday, March 11, 2009

Renovation of Sheraton Dallas Hotel begins

The $90-million re-do will be finished in the summer of 2009.

Sunday, Dec. 21, 2008

Dallas plans to create first fully sustainable, urban square block in the U.S.

The block -- currently a parking lot adjacent to City Hall -- is slated to become an off-the-Grid, self-sustaining residential community.

Thursday, Dec. 11, 2008

UPDATED: Swirll Winery in downtown Dallas closing on December 20

They blame the economy.

Saturday, Dec. 6, 2008

Reunion Arena could start coming down in March ‘09

But the asbestos in Reunion Arena will meet its maker as early as October.

Sunday, Aug. 17, 2008

UPDATED: Dallas city leaders torn over how to handle Reunion “money pit” Arena

Why would anyone even think of tearing down such a beautiful building?

Monday, June 2, 2008

Photo gallery: Renewing physical urban environments

A big part of community development and, in my view, "urban ministry" always includes renewing the physical environments.

Sunday, Sept. 16, 2007

Dallas Grand Hotel to re-open

Dallas' largest empty hotel is on its way back.

Saturday, Sept. 1, 2007

Commentary: Make homeless mission a Robert Johnson museum

Shouldn't 508 Park Avenue be a museum?

Monday, June 25, 2007

Dallas Council approves downtown condominium project, Tower Petroleum Building renovation

Part of the approved $15 million will go toward renovating Elm Street's Tower Petroleum Building.

Wednesday, June 13, 2007

Makeover OK’d for landmark post office building downtown

Lucky residents won't have to go far to buy stamps.

Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2007

Dallas West End looks for a booster shot from Victory Park

DMN says businesses hope for a "spillover effect" from the $3 billion development down the road. That may be true, but don't expect to see fancy pants Hollywood celebrities hanging out at Hooter's.

Sunday, Dec. 24, 2006

Larry James responds to criticism of CityWalk project

Critics have a way of keeping your focused!

Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2006

Central Dallas CDC Closes on CityWalk @ Akard

Will create 200 low-income studio apartments in downtown Dallas

The project will provide high-quality homes for 200 low-income citizens as well as 50 who are currently homeless.

Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2006


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