Deep Ellum High-Rise

Deep Ellum enters new era of density with 17-story high-rise

This 17-story high-rise will be the first of its kind in Deep Ellum.

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Deep Ellum enters a new era of development with the announcement of a high-rise residential building, plotted for an empty lot at the corner of Hall and Main streets.

Called the Case Building, it's a 17-story project that will be the first high-rise multifamily development in Deep Ellum, with 337 units ranging from 500 to 1,300 square feet, from Westdale and StreetLights Residential.

StreetLights CEO Doug Chesnut says in a release that the building will meet the needs of the neighborhood.

"The ability for residents to walk or bike to local galleries, music venues, restaurants, and shops fits well with Streetlights' vision of a neighborhood-friendly urban development," he says. "The population in this area continues to grow, and StreetLights is excited to provide a building inspired by the architecture and style of Deep Ellum for this expanding community."

The units' design will have an industrial feel with 10-foot concrete ceilings, brick walls, and open metal shelving in the kitchens. Units will range from studio, one-, and two-bedroom options. Parking will be provided in a private, secure garage.

The building will feature an "open office experience" with a business lounge, conference space, and studio offices. Local art will be incorporated in the space.

Additional amenities include a club room with coffee bar, full-service bar, and pool table; private dining room; dog wash station; and bike storage room with bike repair equipment.

A fitness center will overlook an outdoor pool/courtyard area with Technogym cardio equipment and strength training machines. A fitness center will feature MyRide indoor cycling, yoga mats, and a ballet barre.

Project lease-up is expected to begin in early 2017, with the first units expected to deliver in spring 2017.

Founded in 2011, StreetLights Residential specializes in high-end, new urbanist apartment homes and mixed-use developments. They have properties in Dallas, Austin, Houston, San Diego, and Nashville, with an office opening in Phoenix.

Other StreetLights projects include The McKenzie, a 22-story high-rise residential development with 183 units, at the corner of Harvard Avenue and Tracy Street in Dallas; The Jordan, a 23-story high-rise residential development with 212 units, off McKinney Avenue at the Maple/Routh connection and Thomas Avenue in the Uptown area of Dallas; The Kelton at Clearfork, a four-story residential community with 392 units in Fort Worth; and, The Kathryn - The Canals at Grand Park, the first phase of a three-phase masterplan in Frisco.

Westdale is a national real estate investment and management company headquartered in Dallas that owns many properties in Deep Ellum.

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Viral food critic Keith Lee has moved from Las Vegas to Dallas

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TikTok food critic Keith Lee is now a Texas resident.

Social media sensation and local restaurant reviewer Keith Lee has packed his bags and made the big move from Las Vegas to Texas.

The famous food critic "let the cat out of the bag" officially in a recent post on the social media platform TikTok, where he posts all of his restaurant reviews. But he'd already previously revealed that he and his wife, Ronnie, became homeowners in a different video posted in mid-October.

"Not only have those food reviews played a pivotal role in changing me and my family's life, over 150 families' lives across the nation in less than a year's time," Lee said in the video. "And on top of that, I just became the first person in an entire generation to own a house."

Though Lee didn't share which Texas city he and his family moved to, posts on X (formerly known as Twitter) tipped it off that he'd moved to Dallas, while at the same time urging fans to give the guy some privacy.

"If you’ve met Keith Lee in Dallas recently don’t be weird and post what area," one X user wrote. "He’s still human & he’s new here. Let’s not ruin it."

Lee is no stranger to Dallas, after having spent a week in Dallas-Fort Worth in February 2024. He visited local restaurants like Brunchaholics, Thunderbird Pies, Halal Fuzionz, and more.

He also made a special visit to Taste Project in Fort Worth to donate $4,000 to support the nonprofit's mission to fight food insecurity.

In June, Lee swing back through Dallas to partner with Microsoft in a project called "The Reheat," to show how the tech company's AI products can help three Black-owned restaurants deal with business surges.

Most recently, Lee returned to Dallas to review the classic and buzzy food offerings at the Texas State Fair, such as a steak kabob, cotton candied bacon, turkey leg tacos, and much more. Maybe the State Fair is what cinched the win over Houston, which he visited in November 2023.

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