Dallas to sell office tower after failed attempt to create permitting hub

Dallas to sell office tower after failed attempt to create permitting hub

Dallas spent tens of millions buying and fixing this building off I-35E. It had planned to create a permitting hub for development services. But it's changing course and will instead attempt to the building, which spans more than 200,000 square feet — possibly closing the chapter on what council members have called an embarrassment for the city.

Dallas admits 'failure,' will sell unused permitting building after spending millions in upgrades

Dallas has spent $29 million on the purchasing and repairing building -- a cost that is still climbing by $73,000 per month, the memo said.