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A Closer Look at Irving
Tuesday, May 17th, 2011Irving new Construction and Redevelopment Projects Continue at a Steady Pace
Wednesday, May 19th, 2010
Las Colinas new homes are plentiful, thanks to the strong Irving industry and economy. With regards to master planned developments, Las Colinas is exceptional, and some of the reasons why the economy in this Fort Worth suburb has continued to flourish is because of its constant quest for the latest and the greatest.
As one landmark falls (Texas Stadium), it seems another immediately rises (Convention Center).
Here are some changes taking place throughout Irving, and the impact that these changes will certainly have on Las Colinas new homes.
Texas Stadium
Sure, the Texas Stadium has had its last hurrah, but the development that takes its place will likely be worthy of Irving and its prime real estate.
At this point, Irving city leads have plans to develop this prime piece of property as a mixed-use development. Make no doubt, though, that the final plans will be just a memorable as the Texas Stadium was over the years. The redevelopment venture of the Texas Stadium is up in the air, as Irving officials note that this outstanding parcel of land will wait for only the most sensational development.
Once completed, officials expect the land to fetch at least $10 a square foot, given the fact that the land is located at the gateway to Irving and that Irving enjoys a prime proximity to four, major highways. At $10 a square foot, the land is expected to go for about $34.2 million.
Convention Center
The $130 million Irving Convention Center, which will be located in the famed Las Colinas area, will surely buoy along the economy, as well as the growth of Las Colinas new homes.
The building, once completed, is expected to become an iconic architectural landmark; particularly because the stadium will be gone. Another project planned in conjunction with the Convention Center will be a $255 million entertainment center, which will include a concert hall, strategic event programming and a number of bars and restaurants.
Officials expect that the entertainment center, along with the Convention Center, will spur tourism to Irving, which will increase business for a number of hotels, restaurants and bars.
New Home Communities in Las Colinas
Monday, January 11th, 2010Las Colinas is Irving’s pride and joy. This massive master-planned development is home to a myriad of commercial, residential and environmental developments, and boasts more than 2,000 companies, including 40 Fortune 500 companies.
Real estate in Las Colinas is prime and highly sought after, from residential to commercial. There always seems to be a flurry of activity going on in Las Colinas at any given time, and that includes new home communities like La Villita:
La Villita of Las Colinas
Traditional Spanish architecture abounds throughout the master-planned community of La Villita. This community is focused on a high quality of life and a superb community life. Beautiful surroundings are the hallmark of La Villita, including miles of walkways and greenbelts, all of which wind through the community’s lakes and canals.
Beautiful bridges offer lovely views of the lakes and surrounding beauty, and the many parks and plazas through La Villita provide a serene resting place for the residents. In addition, La Villita provides a gateway to Champion Trails, an extensive system of hiking and biking trails that extend along the Elm Fork of the Trinity River.
This 200-acre residential development boasts old-world style Spanish and Mediterranean architecture and design and a variety of residences, including apartments, townhouses and single-family homes. All of the homes of La Villita are located along the lake, the canals, the trails, the greenbelt or the pocket parks, thereby providing maximum natural beauty.
Some of the design elements of La Villita include: tile roofs, stucco exteriors and wrought iron and cedar detailing.
La Villita is located just south of Interstate 635 and the Bush Turnpike, on the northeast corner of Royal Lane and Riverside. La Villita includes 1,375 apartments, 260 townhomes which are priced from the low $200,000s and 300 single-family homes which are priced from the $320,000s to the $600,000s.
The development of La Villita has continued to thrive even as the North Texas real estate market struggled, likely because of its exceptional location and its superb quality of life.
Irving
Tuesday, October 27th, 2009The quality of life in Irving has often been regarded as unsurpassed, or second to none. In addition to its prime location and its great array of real estate options, the park systems have lured residents into this vibrant community, thereby providing a great service to residents and increasing home values.
Irving has therefore taken steps to further enhance its park system with the addition of three, new neighborhood parks.
Currently, Irving is home to more than 43 parks and more than 2,000 acres of green space. All Irving parks are maintained by the Parks and Recreation Department.
Northgate Park
Northgate Park, which is located on the southeast corner of Rochelle Road and Northgate Drive, boasts 5.4 acres. The city, along with the Las Colinas Association, worked on the first phase development of this new neighborhood park.
Some of the newest features of Northgate Park include an eight-foot-wide, concrete walking trail and a barrier safety fence along the railroad tracks. Beautification efforts include more than 100 trees, which will be fully irrigated.
Northgate Park is already open to the public during these improvements, and the public has full access to the playground and the trail. Irving Parks and Building Maintenance expect further improvements to include a picnic pavilion and additional parking. All park maintenance will be a joint effort between the city and the Las Colinas Association.
Oak Meadows Park and Lanotte Park
Oak Meadows Park, located near the Graff Farm housing development, and Lanotte Park, located on Irving Heights Drive, are set to be developed and maintained by the city. However, both development projects are slated for a later date.
An additional park, called the Tim Markwood Park, was recently opened. This park, which is located along MacArthur Boulevard, boasts a walking trail, pavilions and a playground.
Las Colinas
Thursday, May 28th, 2009Conveniently and strategically located in the heart of the Dallas-Forth Worth Metroplex, Las Colinas is a masterpiece in the making.
Just some of the features of Las Colinas include:
- Central location within the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex
- Home to more than 2,000 companies
- Close to Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport
- More than 20 hotels and 3,845 rooms
- More than 12,000 acres of land (2,000 acres for available for development)
- Retail space of 1.3 million square feet
- Office space of 22.3 million square feet
- Light industrial space of 8.5 million square feet
- More than 3,400 single-family homes
- Hundreds of new, single-family homes under construction
The Luxury Subdivisions of Las Colinas
The home communities of Las Colinas are superb and upscale, and feature high-end construction, beautiful architecture and fine amenities.
Cottonwood Valley
One of the popular communities in Las Colinas is Cottonwood Valley, where a luxury lifestyle awaits. The large, stately homes are situated among the gently rolling hills of Las Colinas, thus providing a truly beautiful backdrop to this affluent community.
Cottonwood Valley is a popular choice for Dallas professionals, and offers some of the finest amenities and services. This resort and country club community boasts custom homes overlooking the fairways of the Four Seasons Resort and Club.
Residents of Cottonwood Valley enjoy the use to two, championship golf courses, tennis, squash and racquetball courts, fitness centers, an indoor swimming pool and an indoor jogging track.
Positano
Positano is a Tuscan-inspired community of upscale flats, lofts and villas, all of which feature open floor plans and high-end amenities.
Some of the amenities of the homes of Positano include ten-foot ceilings, private terraces and gas fireplaces, just to name a few.
Other communities in Las Colinas include Mandalay Place, Hackberry Creek, University Hills, Windsor Ridge Village, University Park Estates, Fairway Vista, and Country Club Place.
Positano: Tuscan-Inspired Living in Irving
Monday, March 30th, 2009Rich, Tuscan-inspired architecture, along with a beautiful and scenic Las Colinas backdrop, set the scene for the luxurious, master planned community of Positano.
Residents of Positano enjoy a prime, central location in Irving’s Las Colinas, thus making a trip to one of the area’s best restaurants, shops and entertainment venues an effortless one. Positano is also conveniently located near the Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport.
Positano features 112 flats, eight lofts and 50 villas, all of which boast spacious, open floor plans and high-end amenities. Young professionals, families and empty-nesters will all find a Positano floor plan to meet their needs and budgets.
Fabulous Residence Features
Several features of these high-end residences include three, designer-inspired color schemes, 10-foot ceilings with wood beam accents, private and expansive terraces, porcelain tile floors, custom light fixtures, recessed lighting and gas fireplaces with raised hearths. The villas of Positano also boast private verandas.
Positano redefines multi-family living, as the spacious, beautifully designed floor plans extend far beyond standard condominium residences and instead reflect fine, luxury homes.
Community Amenities and Features
The mid-rise buildings of Positano are surrounded by 15 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds, all of which are gated and secured. Some of the architectural details of the buildings of Positano include concrete tiled roofs, stucco, brick and stone accents and beautiful detailing.
This pedestrian-friendly community features lush landscaping and beautiful, ornamental lighting.
Some of the amenities afforded to the residents of Positano include a cabana and community lounge, a state-of-the-art fitness center, a swimming pool and spa, a large sundeck, sand volleyball courts, barbecue grills and an expansive event lawn.
Flats in the Positano community start in the $260,000s; loft prices start in the $300,000s; and villa prices start in the $370,000s.
Exploring the Redevelopment of South Irving and Heritage Crossing
Friday, February 27th, 2009Irving’s historic downtown area is experiencing a superb redevelopment and restoration plan, thanks in part to the Irving Downtown Association and the Irving Heritage Society.
Soda fountains, hamburger shops and Heritage Crossing, with its parks, plazas, vintage shops and historic homes, are part of the small-town framework that has made South Irving so charming.
If beautiful, historic neighborhoods are what you crave, then look no further than South Irving. This area is brimming with spacious yards, meticulous landscaping and towering shade trees, all of which beautifully frame the historic homes in this neighborhood.
Parks within South Irving include Delaware Creek Park, Founders Park, Heritage Park, Millennium Park and Heritage Senior Center. South Irving maintains its commitment to growth through city incentives for businesses that are starting up or relocating south of Northgate Drive.
In addition, the city of Irving is supporting its local businesses in Heritage Crossing by overseeing the development of a new development program which will feature offices, homes, shops, restaurants, and parks surrounding the Trinity Railway Express Station.
The development is expected to increase property tax revenue through property acquisitions. To date, there have been more than 50 properties purchased, including five, substandard apartment complexes. Also included in the development is the removal of dilapidated, multi-family properties and demolition of the lumber yard. Redevelopment plans are to include a new bank and new McDonald’s restaurant.
Heritage Crossing is an integral part of the redevelopment and revitalization of South Irving, which is outlined in the Irving Boulevard study entitled “Designs on the Boulevard.”
In addition, a Heritage Crossing Advisory Committee was recently appointed by the City Council to oversee the draft design guidelines. The guidelines will also be used to establish a framework for all future development in the area.
Positano at Las Colina Communities Take Off
Wednesday, February 25th, 2009Positano at Las Colinas is Irving’s new gem!
The final phase is nearing completion on this $60 million project, which is located at Las Colinas Boulevard and Tuscan Drive. Once finished, Positano at Las Colinas will feature 120 flats and lofts and 50 villas. Prices will range from $255,000 to $400,000.
Positano boasts stunning, Tuscan-inspired architecture which is set among 15 acres in this gated community. The residences of this community feature large, open floor plans and amenity-rich interiors.
Positano’s variety of home choices makes this community ideal for everyone from first-time homeowners, to small families and empty nesters.
Riverside Village
Located at Riverside Drive and La Villita Boulevard, Riverside Village will boast fine, single-family dwellings with fantastic amenities and floor plans.
The site development is underway for the $232 million Riverside Village project. Once completed, Riverside Village will include 390 single-family, detached homes which will range in price from $350,000 to $800,000.
Homes in this community will feature one or two-story living, and have 2,153 to 3,997 square feet of living space. The 55-foot lots will have a two-and-a-half car garage, and the 65-foot lots will have a three-car garage.
Riverside Village is conveniently located near major highways, including Interstates 635 and 35E, as well as the George Bush Turnpike. The prime, Las Colinas location means that residents will have access to its four, championship golf courses, its three country clubs, hotels, a four-star restaurant and loads of retail centers.
Other amenities within the community will include a playground and a hike and bike trail.
Other Developments
Two other residential developments slated for construction in Irving’s Las Colinas includes Vela and the Fram Senior Village.
Vela, which is slated for construction in 2009, is located in the Las Colinas Urban Center. It will consist of two, high-rise condominium buildings totaling 280 units and 20 luxury villas.
The Fram Senior Village, which is now in the planning stages, will be located in the North Urban Center of Las Colinas and will consist of a four-story building with 200 units and guest bungalows.
New Communities in Irving
Tuesday, February 17th, 2009Townhome living has never looked so fine!
Irving’s newest townhome community, Avalon Square, is all about comfort and affordability. Located in the heart of Irving, near the North MacArthur Boulevard retail district, this community features three-story townhomes that are conveniently located near four major highways and the Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport, making commuting in and out of the city a breeze.
This community is comfortably situated in beautiful, historic Irving, where immaculate parks, quality schools and great shopping and entertainment are all at your fingertips.
Homes in Avalon Square range in price from $290,000 to $400,000. Three, front-entry townhome designs with multiple options are available, as are award-winning designs, fantastic curb appeal and beautiful interior finishes.
Amenities Found Throughout Avalon Square
- Tankless water heaters
- Cost-effective natural gas heating and cooking
- Amana Air Conditioning Systems
- Honeywell programmable thermostats
- Solid mahogany front doors
- Cedar garage doors
- Fully sodded yards
- Automatic Sprinkler Systems
- Professionally landscaped yards
- Pest control systems
- Custom crown molding
- Double-Step crown molding
- Wood or ceramic tile foyer floors
- Designer ceramic tile floors in kitchen, bathrooms and laundry rooms
- Designer staircases with oak hand rail and wrought iron spindles
- Full security systems
- Ceiling fans
- Recessed can lighting
- Customer-selected designer fixtures
- Master bathroom Jacuzzi tubs
- Moen bathroom fixtures
- Master bathroom
Valley Ranch
Wednesday, January 21st, 2009The lush, master planned community of Valley Ranch in Dallas’ premier city of Irving is one more reason to call Irving home.
While it is probably best known as the headquarters of the Dallas Cowboys, there are certainly many more reasons to fall in love with Valley Ranch! Set on 2,500 acres of beautiful greenbelts, canals parks and walking trails, Valley Ranch provides residents with the perfect setting for an active, community-oriented lifestyle.
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Valley Ranch’s Surroundings
Valley Ranch boasts 30,000 residents who live in 30, separate neighborhoods of single-family homes and 21 apartment communities. Shopping centers, restaurants, 138 businesses and eight neighborhood centers within the community provide the residents of Valley Ranch with superb amenities, services and conveniences. The neighborhood even boasts doctor and dentists offices and veterinary clinics!
There are also over 15 acres of commercial land still available for development in Valley Ranch. In fact, Valley Ranch’s sheer size makes it larger than some cities in Dallas.
Amenities and Services offered in Valley Ranch
The residents of Valley Ranch are served by the CFB ISD, which includes Tom Landry Elementary, Bernice Chatman Freeman Elementary, Barbara Bush Middle School and Ranchview High School.
Valley Ranch, which is located near Las Colinas’ and the Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport, enjoys a close proximity to major freeways which allows residents here to travel effortlessly in and out of North Dallas and northern suburbs.
An active lifestyle is easily achieved at Valley Ranch, as residents enjoy use of three association parks, an aquatic center, five miles of canal walkways, a full-service health club and the Dr. Pepper Star Center, which offers hockey lessons and leagues.
The property values of Valley Ranch are maintained and protected, thanks to various deed restrictions and architectural standards. Three, active associations ensure that the integrity of Valley Ranch is maintained.