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DFW International Airport to install 'intelligent' windows

DFW International Airport plans to spend over $25 million to install specialized glass that will control heat and glare. By using dynamic glass technology, temperatures could be decreased by as much as 20 degrees compared to regular windows. Dallas Morning News - June 11, 2018
Freestanding ER and urgent care center opens at DFW International Airport

Code 3 Emergency Partners has opened a freestanding emergency room and 24-hour urgent care center at DFW International Airport. The 8,125-square-foot facility is the country's first fully functioning, licensed ER located on airport property. Dallas Innovates - June 6, 2018
DFW International Airport adding new hotel

DFW International Airport has announced it will add a new extended-stay hotel in Southgate Plaza. The hotel will be part of the Hyatt chain and have approximately 125 rooms. Construction should start in early 2019 with the hotel opening in 2020. Dallas Morning News - June 7, 2018
UT Southwestern Medical Center geneticist wins prestigious science award

Geneticist Dr. Helen Hobbs, of UT Southwestern Medical Center, is one of three winners of the Grand Prize in Science from the Lefoulon-Delalande Foundation in France. Dr. Hobbs won for her role in pinpointing a gene mutation impacting cholesterol levels. Dallas Morning News - June 12, 2018
Retails Skills Training Bootcamp launched by Dallas Workforce Solutions

Dallas Workforce Solutions is launching a technology-driven solution to provide training to job-seekers in the local retail industry. The training platform is called Retail Skills Digital Academy and will be accessible via mobile phone. Dallas Business Journal - June 15, 2018
The Free Ride has arrived in Dallas

New micro-transit service The Free Ride is now available in select areas of Dallas, providing short-distance rides on six-person electric shuttles. Companies pay to advertise on the cars, so the service is free to those using it. Dallas Business Journal - June 14, 2018
Disabilities-accessible park is coming to Lake Highlands

This month the City of Dallas breaks ground on a new disabilities-accessible playground in the Lake Highlands neighborhood. The new park will be located at Flag Pole Hill and will contain all-inclusive features to both accommodate children and adults. WFAA - June 19, 2018
UT Southwestern professor wins major prize for breakthrough discovery

Dr. Helen H. Hobbs, a UT Southwestern Medical Center professor, has been awarded the 2018 Lefoulon-Delalande Grand Prize for her part in the discovery of a genetic mutation that promotes low cholesterol levels. She shares the award with two others. Dallas Morning News - June 1, 2018
Southwest Airlines expands Dallas Love Field service to NYC and DC

Southwest Airlines is adding flights from its Dallas Love Field base to New York City and Washington, D.C., using gates it recently acquired from Alaska Airlines. Each city will get an additional flight, beginning November 4th. Dallas Morning News - May 31, 2018
Dallas neighborhood to serve as 1st Smart City/Complete Street test site

A 1.5 mile stretch of Southern Dallas' S.M. Wright Highway is being pitched as a testing site for smart city technology. The City of Dallas, working with multiple agencies, has applied for federal grant funds that would cover these testing costs. Dallas Innovates - June 1, 2018
Paul Quinn College partners with instructional design firm iDesign

Paul Quinn College is expanding its urban college model by partnering with iDesign, an instructional design firm. The two will work together, using emerging technologies to create courses and degrees that provide enhanced learning opportunities. Launch DFW - June 1, 2018
Dallas area ranked one of country's best travel destinations

WalletHub has ranked the Dallas area one of the summer's best travel destinations, according to 40 key indicators around budget- and fun-friendliness. From world-class dining, arts, and natural attractions, it's why 49 million people visit us each year. CultureMap Dallas - May 28, 2018
American Airlines is adding more routes at DFW Airport

American Airlines has announced it will offer several new routes out of DFW Airport. Those routes include Buffalo, New York; Sarasota, Florida; Wilmington, North Carolina; and Del Rio, Texas. Service will start later this year. Dallas Business Journal - May 31, 2018
Hotel Crescent Court's $30 million renovation now complete

Uptown's Hotel Crescent Court has completed its $30 million renovation. The luxury hotel has a totally redesigned lobby and new bar, while each hotel room now includes a 55-inch HD television, bespoke carpet and motion-activated floor lights. Dallas Morning News - June 19, 2018
New apartments coming to Galleria Dallas neighborhood

Builder Mill Creek Residential Trust has broken ground on a 5-story, 344-unit residential project near the Galleria Dallas called The Modera Dallas Midtown. Located on Noel Road, the rental complex will have a lobby coffee bar and ride share lounge. Dallas Morning News - June 19, 2018
Second phase of project has broken ground near Dallas Love Field

JPI has broken ground on the second phase of a their West Love development project located near Dallas Love Field Airport. 354 apartments will be built as part of of the 37-acre West Love development, which includes two hotels, retail and office space. Dallas Morning News - June 12, 2018
New hotel coming to Deep Ellum

A 165-room luxury hotel that is being built as part of The Epic mixed-use project will be operated by Kimpton Hotels and Restaurants. The project includes restoration of the historic Pythias building, originally built for an African-American fraternity. Dallas Morning News - June 20, 2018
Ross Avenue is getting a major makeover

Several new projects are in progress along Ross Avenue including the 28-story tower HALL Arts II, the Atelier/Flora Lofts, which will include affordable lofts for artists, and The Academic, located on the site of the former DISD administration building. Dallas Innovates - June 8, 2018
Dallas Medical District to get LEED-certified hotel

The Element by Westin will soon open in the Dallas Medical District, housed in a renovated structure originally built in 1964. The 151-room hotel will have basic LEED certification and will incorporate eco-friendly practices wherever possible. Green Source DFW - June 12, 2018
North Oak Cliff development update

North Oak Cliff has approximately 20 large-scale residential and commercial projects currently under construction, along with related infrastructure improvements being made to accommodate the area's population growth. Candy's Dirt - June 1, 2018
Local coffee shop is opening new location in Preston Hollow

Local coffee company White Rock Coffee has announced it is opening a new shop in the Preston Hollow neighborhood. The new shop, the company's fourth, will be located at 5930 Royal Lane. Opening is planned for late summer. Preston Hollow Advocate - June 15, 2018
New Zealand menswear brand Rodd & Gunn to open 1st Dallas store

Rodd & Gunn, a New Zealand menswear brand, will open its first Texas store on August 1st at NorthPark Center in Dallas. The 2,000 sq. ft. location will carry the entire Rodd & Gunn clothing line as well as footwear and bespoke leather luggage. CultureMap Dallas - June 7, 2018
Three new eateries open in West Dallas

Three new eateries have opened at apartment complex Cypress at Trinity Groves on Singleton Boulevard. They include dessert cafe BingBox Snow Cream, artisan coffee shop Dulcet Cafe, and Steam Theory Brewing Co., a restaurant, tasting room and brewery. Dallas Morning News - June 11, 2018
How independent grocery stores are thriving in Dallas

Independent and specialty grocery stores are thriving in Dallas. How? By providing top-notch customer service and high-quality niche products. One example is Old East Dallas stalwart Jimmy's Food Store, which has been doing that for over fifty years. Dallas Observer - June 21, 2018
BingBox Snow Cream Co. has opened in Dallas

West Dallas is now home to NYC's BingBox Snow Cream Co., which has opened in restaurant incubator Trinity Groves. BingBox specializes in Korean shaved ice, or "bingsu," but also seres milkshakes and fruit smoothies. Eater Dallas - June 1, 2018

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