Who Lives Downtown?
Downtown Bryan was well into its revitalization when we first had the idea to build lofts. Cute shops were popping up and the number of eateries was growing. The renaissance, however, wasn’t unique to our hometown. There was an energy happening on small town Main Streets across the country, drawing more and more people in. […]
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A Dash of Beauty and a Sprinkle of Charm…
Today, we continue our journey of taking The Dechiro from a dream to a reality. We received a rendering of the building from the architect, so it seems logical to start with how we came up with the design and style. One of the biggest challenges in the recipe of creating a place where people […]
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Dare to Dream
As someone who dreams big, I am limited by my own vision. I admire those who can see and communicate the future with great clarity. It just so happens that is not my gift. It sounds a little ironic to be in the business of renovating and designing houses and dreaming up developments but admit […]
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Downtown Took a Tough Hit Last Week
Downtown took a tough hit last week when the closing of Market 1023 was announced. For the past three years we have had a wonderful downtown retail shop in Market 1023. Gabe & Robby are the owners and have a vision that embraces the vibrancy of a thriving downtown. They sought out and curated unique […]
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Don’t Be One Dimensional
Where Did The Magic Go? We spent the weekend in Downtown Dallas for my daughter’s volleyball tournament. When we travel, I try to stay in the heart of the downtown. Admittedly, my preferred experience, is one of a smaller town with a population that can support a vibrate downtown and provide some variety, but the […]
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The Future of Our Storied Past
My earliest childhood memories are of growing up on a farm in Smetana, a small community near Bryan. We didn’t go to town much, so it was sheer excitement to be able to tag along with Daddy to get feed at Kimble’s, or hardware from Central Texas Hardware or Parker Astin, or getting to pass […]
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Nothing Unique Here…
Have you ever noticed that a typical teenager wants to be perceived as unique and authentic, while fitting in and finding comfort with a sense of belonging. Can both co-exist? Across the country there is a migration of people back to the city centers. The popularity is resulting in a renaissance for small to […]
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Palace Life
Whether it be Jazzy blues, a talented local band or beautifully performed score by a youth choir, the feel-good sound of music cascading off the buildings on Main Street creates an ambiance that is hard to match. As an open air theater, the Palace creates a stage in the heart of downtown with an opportunity […]
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Do You Hate The Parking Downtown?
Visiting with friends about eating and shopping downtown, the subject of parking comes up quickly as their main objections to coming downtown to engage in commerce. There isn’t enough parking. The parking is always full. And truthfully, I know exactly what they mean. Leaving the office multiple times a day to check on job sites, […]
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Grocery Store in Downtown Bryan?
The Wall Street Journal featured an article highlighting a new kind of convenient store popping up in larger downtowns. In places like Denver, Portland and Chicago. Anytime I ask locals living or working downtown what we need to help the livability and vibrancy of Downtown Bryan, top on the list is a small grocery store or Walgreens.
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