Dallas City Council

Welcome to Ultraground. You hear about projects ahead of the groundbreaking ceremony here.

September 27

District: 1

• 48-Unit Mixed-use | Approved

District: 6

• 160-Unit TIF Mixed-income | Approved

District: 7

• 15-Unit Multifamily | Approved

District: 13

• 1,740-Unit Mixed-use | Approved

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DISTRICT: 13

The Hill 8041 Walnut Hill Ln

Vickery Meadow | 19.23 Acres | 1,740 Units | Approved

Read the extensive negotiation this project went through at its Plan Commission appearance here.

An outdated office park turned into a vibrant mixed-use community. That's the exciting vision Asana Partners has for The Hill shopping center. This prime property at Walnut Hill and US-75 is poised for a walkable makeover.

The project earned glowing praise from city leaders, especially those representing nearby districts. Council Member Willis called it a ‘triumph’ for her district and is excited about how this will ‘transform this corner.’ Council Member Schultz sees big potential too, hoping The Hill will inspire other defunct Dallas office parks.

Asana Partners will capitalize on this transit-friendly spot, introducing residential density to complement the retail.

Residential Details:

• Residential density to an existing retail development adjacent to a DART station and major employer in order to create an ‘18 hour destination.’

• It will maintain the existing retail as a ‘town hall’ while allowing for additional density around it.

• It will have a mix of market rate and affordable units, with over 50% affordable at 50% AMI or higher.

• The affordable units will remain affordable for 45 years.

The developer is teaming up with Mill Creek Residential for phase one.

Developer: Asana Partners, Welch Liles LinkedIn

Mill Creek Residential, Michael Blackwell LinkedIn Email: [email protected]

Attorney: Winstead, Tommy Mann

Case Report: Z212-307(RM)

DISTRICT: 6

Cabana Sycamore 899 N Stemmons Fwy

Design District | 3.27 Acres | 160 Units | Approved

Rehabbing a hotel into affordable housing…at $725,000 per unit.

That number raised eyebrows when developer Zach Krochtengel/Sycamore Strategies proposed redeveloping the historic Cabana Hotel in Dallas' Design District.

The estimated $116 million project budget would deliver 160 residential units ($725,000 per door).

The Design District TIF Board voted 3-1 to not recommend the TIF funding and project to the City Council. TIF Board member Ed Oakley spoke against the funding amount at the council meeting.

However, the project did receive praise from Council Member Omar Narvaez whose district includes the site.

Zach Krochtengel highlighted that 40% of the units will be affordable at workforce rates, including 30% AMI units. The affordable units will have 45-year deed restrictions.

The project passed 12-3 after additional discussion on process issues related to alignment with the city's bike plan.

Developer: Sycamore Strategies, Zachary Krochtengel LinkedIn

Resolution and Plans

Other mixed-income projects delivered with Tax Increment Financing.

DISTRICT: 7

1800 J B Jackson Jr Blvd

South Dallas | 0.47 Acres | 15 Units | Approved

The developer, Fair Park Central, requested to rezone a South Dallas property from CC Commercial to MF-2(A) Multifamily. Their representative, Johnny Sudbury, volunteered a deed restriction to cap dwelling units at 15 to ease neighborhood concerns.

The result? Unanimous approval. No neighborhood pushback. No council opposition.

Developer: Fair Park Central, Peyman Horri LinkedIn

Case Report: Z223-182(LG)

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