Big news for everyone who’s been keeping an eye on that spot where the ‘Leaning Tower of Dallas‘ used to be – it’s getting a major makeover. De La Vega Capital Development is turning this spot into The Central, a new spot that’s looking to give Uptown a run for its money. And y’all, it’s right in the heart of East Village, which is about to get a whole lot livelier.
So, where’s all this happening? Right off Haskell Avenue and U.S. Highway 75. They’re planning to spread this out over 27 acres, just north of where you’d pop into Cityplace Tower or hit up Target store. It’s pretty close to Uptown and West Village, where there’s always something going on. But with this new project, East Village is set to be the next big thing in Dallas.
They’re planning a four-acre park right in the middle of it all, which they’re hoping will become a new hangout spot with shops, restaurants, and apartments. “We’re not just building a place to live and shop. We’re creating a community vibe that you’d typically see in places like New York City, where every neighborhood has something cool to offer,” said Artemio De La Vega, the CEO, at a talk he gave recently.
Remember that half-torn down building that became a selfie hotspot overnight? That’s where all this is going down. After it finally came down, they’ve been plotting to turn the area into something special. And it sounds like they’re really thinking about what makes a place great to hang out – not just for the locals but for everyone in Dallas.
The plans are pretty ambitious. They’ve got everything from apartments and offices to shops and a hotel in the pipeline. Groundbreaking kicked off last fall, and they’re hoping to start opening parts of it by next summer.
Annmarie De La Vega, who’s helping run the show, said, “We’re really excited to see how this whole area along Haskell and East Village is going to come alive. It’s going to be a game-changer for sure.”
So, keep your eyes peeled, Dallas. The Central might just be your new favorite spot to chill, shop, and live.
