Why funky concepts find fertile ground in the land of chain restaurants

Consider these concepts: Princi Italia and eatZi’s.  Both made their mark with an urban location. Princi Italia has thrilled Italian food lovers in close-in Dallas for years. Food market and bakery eatZi’s has offered quality food and more at its Oak Lawn location for years.

If you want to taste  crafted food born in an urban setting,  you can’t do any better than these urban pioneers, or other unique concepts like famed Mexican restaurant Mi Dia From Scratch, New American Kona Grill with its high-profile location at NorthPark Center.

Used to be, you had to drive miles to dine at specialty restaurants like these. But no longer. These urban-style pioneers are now in the suburbs.

The mix of local, one-or-two-location concepts going into these mixed-use projects perfectly illustrates the trend I want to talk about – the Suburban-Urban Evolution.

People today want an urban environment and experience, even when they live in the suburbs.  Developers are responding with new-vintage multi-family blended with restaurant and service space. These projects fits the bill with what we call the burgeoning Suburban-Urban Marketplace.

We all think of urban Uptown Dallas as the epicenter of mixed-use construction. But on a strict dollar and square footage basis, suburban Collin County is dominating this category. Why would Collin County be seeing this type of urban-style development on such a large scale?

A big reason is demographics. This market is getting denser. Take West Plano Village for example. Within a 3-mile radius, there are nearly 100,000 people, and the daytime population is nearly 120,000.  Go out to a 5-mile radius, and you’re looking at around 310,000 people.

Now let’s look at the same type of demos in Oak Lawn, one of our densest urban neighborhoods. Within a 5-mile radius of Oak Lawn and Avondale, right in the heart of the district, there are 355,000 people. That’s not that much higher than those Plano demographics.

These markets are going to continue to become denser, and residents are showing that they like the trend. Even in the suburbs, people want the urban experience. They love the whole live-work-play environment.

That’s not to say that the single-family home is going anywhere soon. That type of residence dominates our suburban markets and will continue to do so.

But as our markets get denser, there is a place for all types of projects to succeed. And one of the most successful types will be those that provide the Suburban-Urban Experience.

-Bob Young, Executive Managing Director at Weitzman

West Plano Village is offered by Weitzman. Weitzman is one of the leading commercial real estate companies in North Texas. Weitzman offers a full range of Commercial Real Estate services including Project Representation, Tenant Representation and Investment Sales and, is also a leading Asset Management and Development Services Commercial Real Estate firm.

Why funky concepts find fertile ground in the land of chain restaurants

Consider these concepts: Princi Italia and eatZi’s.  Both made their mark with an urban location. Princi Italia has thrilled Italian food lovers in close-in Dallas for years. Food market and bakery eatZi’s has offered quality food and more at its Oak Lawn location for years.

If you want to taste  crafted food born in an urban setting,  you can’t do any better than these urban pioneers, or other unique concepts like famed Mexican restaurant Mi Dia From Scratch, New American Kona Grill with its high-profile location at NorthPark Center.

Used to be, you had to drive miles to dine at specialty restaurants like these. But no longer. These urban-style pioneers are now in the suburbs.

The mix of local, one-or-two-location concepts going into these mixed-use projects perfectly illustrates the trend I want to talk about – the Suburban-Urban Evolution.

People today want an urban environment and experience, even when they live in the suburbs.  Developers are responding with new-vintage multi-family blended with restaurant and service space. These projects fits the bill with what we call the burgeoning Suburban-Urban Marketplace.

We all think of urban Uptown Dallas as the epicenter of mixed-use construction. But on a strict dollar and square footage basis, suburban Collin County is dominating this category. Why would Collin County be seeing this type of urban-style development on such a large scale?

A big reason is demographics. This market is getting denser. Take West Plano Village for example. Within a 3-mile radius, there are nearly 100,000 people, and the daytime population is nearly 120,000.  Go out to a 5-mile radius, and you’re looking at around 310,000 people.

Now let’s look at the same type of demos in Oak Lawn, one of our densest urban neighborhoods. Within a 5-mile radius of Oak Lawn and Avondale, right in the heart of the district, there are 355,000 people. That’s not that much higher than those Plano demographics.

These markets are going to continue to become denser, and residents are showing that they like the trend. Even in the suburbs, people want the urban experience. They love the whole live-work-play environment.

That’s not to say that the single-family home is going anywhere soon. That type of residence dominates our suburban markets and will continue to do so.

But as our markets get denser, there is a place for all types of projects to succeed. And one of the most successful types will be those that provide the Suburban-Urban Experience.

-Bob Young, Executive Managing Director at Weitzman

West Plano Village is offered by Weitzman. Weitzman is one of the leading commercial real estate companies in North Texas. Weitzman offers a full range of Commercial Real Estate services including Project Representation, Tenant Representation and Investment Sales and, is also a leading Asset Management and Development Services Commercial Real Estate firm.

What Makes AMLI West Plano a Great Place to Live?

Experience luxury in its finest form at AMLI West Plano. With apartment features and amenities fit for a King and high-profile dining, shops, and entertainment in your own backyard, it is safe to say AMLI West Plano is unrivaled. We explore what makes AMLI West Plano a great place to live:

Apartment Features

AMLI has 264 luxury apartments, all equipped with everything you could ever ask for including:

-Masterwood plank flooring
-Kitchens are fully-equipped with stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, espresso cabinets, and designer lighting
-Bathrooms include an oversized garden tub (perfect for pampering)
-Spacious patios and balconies
-USB outlets in master bedrooms

West Plano Village

Living at the luxurious AMLI West Plano means that you are just a short walk away from West Plano Village. With 11 high-profile restaurants and shops, West Plano Village provides an urban-style feel in the heart of Plano. West Plano Village also provides seamless access to Cinemark which just screams ‘dinner and movie date night.’ You can shop, dine, and be entertained all in one location! What more could you ask for in your own backyard?!

AMLI West Plano Amenities

AMLI West Plano offers amenity perfection that is unrivaled for their lucky residents. Amenities include:

-Resort-style swimming pool
-Landscaped courtyards
-An outdoor cabana complete with a kitchen (Perfect for those summer grilling nights)
-Business center and conference room
-On-site clothes care facility (once a month dry cleaning, am I right?!)
-Paw Wash
-24 hour fitness studio

AMLI West Plano is also LEED Gold Certified (environmentally friendly.) It really is the perfect place to live. If you would like to know more about AMLI West Plano, please visit their website, Facebook page, or call (855) 255-7139.

West Plano Village is offered by Weitzman. Weitzman is one of the leading commercial real estate companies in North Texas. Weitzman offers a full range of Commercial Real Estate services including Project Representation, Tenant Representation and Investment Sales and, is also a leading Asset Management and Development Services Commercial Real Estate firm.

What Makes AMLI West Plano a Great Place to Live?

Experience luxury in its finest form at AMLI West Plano. With apartment features and amenities fit for a King and high-profile dining, shops, and entertainment in your own backyard, it is safe to say AMLI West Plano is unrivaled. We explore what makes AMLI West Plano a great place to live:

Apartment Features

AMLI has 264 luxury apartments, all equipped with everything you could ever ask for including:

-Masterwood plank flooring
-Kitchens are fully-equipped with stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, espresso cabinets, and designer lighting
-Bathrooms include an oversized garden tub (perfect for pampering)
-Spacious patios and balconies
-USB outlets in master bedrooms

West Plano Village

Living at the luxurious AMLI West Plano means that you are just a short walk away from West Plano Village. With 11 high-profile restaurants and shops, West Plano Village provides an urban-style feel in the heart of Plano. West Plano Village also provides seamless access to Cinemark which just screams ‘dinner and movie date night.’ You can shop, dine, and be entertained all in one location! What more could you ask for in your own backyard?!

AMLI West Plano Amenities

AMLI West Plano offers amenity perfection that is unrivaled for their lucky residents. Amenities include:

-Resort-style swimming pool
-Landscaped courtyards
-An outdoor cabana complete with a kitchen (Perfect for those summer grilling nights)
-Business center and conference room
-On-site clothes care facility (once a month dry cleaning, am I right?!)
-Paw Wash
-24 hour fitness studio

AMLI West Plano is also LEED Gold Certified (environmentally friendly.) It really is the perfect place to live. If you would like to know more about AMLI West Plano, please visit their website, Facebook page, or call (855) 255-7139.

West Plano Village is offered by Weitzman. Weitzman is one of the leading commercial real estate companies in North Texas. Weitzman offers a full range of Commercial Real Estate services including Project Representation, Tenant Representation and Investment Sales and, is also a leading Asset Management and Development Services Commercial Real Estate firm.

West Plano Village

West Plano Village is your new favorite place in Plano, Texas. Located on the northeast corner of Dallas North Tollway and Parker Road, West Plano Village is home to 11 high-profile, premium restaurants and shops. Nestled in between luxurious residential apartments and office space, West Plano Village is designed to offer an urban-style work-live-play environment that provides an experience unlike any other in Plano.

West Plano Village boasts well-known, and new dining concepts, shops, luxury residential, and offices spread over 620,000 square feet and offers seamless access to Cinemark. Customers can shop, dine, and be entertained all in one destination.

West Plano is home to tenants such as AT&T, Eatzi’s, Charles Schwab, Kona Grill, and many other celebrated brands. For a full list of tenants, please visit our Directory here.

Located on Dallas North Tollway, West Plano Village provides Plano and surrounding communities with an unparalleled shopping experience. Stay up to date with every West Plano Village has to offer by visiting our website, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter pages. We look forward to welcoming you and your family and friends to West Plano Village – your new favorite place in Plano, Texas.

West Plano Village is offered by Weitzman. Weitzman is one of the leading commercial real estate companies in North Texas. Weitzman offers a full range of Commercial Real Estate services including Project Representation, Tenant Representation and Investment Sales and, is also a leading Asset Management and Development Services Commercial Real Estate firm.

West Plano Village

West Plano Village is your new favorite place in Plano, Texas. Located on the northeast corner of Dallas North Tollway and Parker Road, West Plano Village is home to 11 high-profile, premium restaurants and shops. Nestled in between luxurious residential apartments and office space, West Plano Village is designed to offer an urban-style work-live-play environment that provides an experience unlike any other in Plano.

West Plano Village boasts well-known, and new dining concepts, shops, luxury residential, and offices spread over 620,000 square feet and offers seamless access to Cinemark. Customers can shop, dine, and be entertained all in one destination.

West Plano is home to tenants such as AT&T, Eatzi’s, Charles Schwab, Kona Grill, and many other celebrated brands. For a full list of tenants, please visit our Directory here.

Located on Dallas North Tollway, West Plano Village provides Plano and surrounding communities with an unparalleled shopping experience. Stay up to date with every West Plano Village has to offer by visiting our website, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter pages. We look forward to welcoming you and your family and friends to West Plano Village – your new favorite place in Plano, Texas.

West Plano Village is offered by Weitzman. Weitzman is one of the leading commercial real estate companies in North Texas. Weitzman offers a full range of Commercial Real Estate services including Project Representation, Tenant Representation and Investment Sales and, is also a leading Asset Management and Development Services Commercial Real Estate firm.