Funding type
This project is privately funded, on private land for private use.
Multi-Tenant Restaurant Building (Jewel Box) in Dallas, TX
655 West Illinois Avenue, Dallas, TX, 75224
Multi-Tenant Restaurant Building (Jewel Box) is a new construction project at 655 West Illinois Avenue, Dallas, in Dallas County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Scheduled to finish May 2026 per its TDLR filing; no final inspection recorded yet. The project has an estimated value of $900K across about 3,526 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $900K
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- Reported floor area
- 3,526 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $255/sqft
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- Scheduled duration
- 1 year
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Project registered · TDLR filing
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42 days after the preceding date shown.
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365 days after the preceding date shown.
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📰About Multi-Tenant Restaurant Building (Jewel Box)
A new 3,526-square-foot multi-tenant restaurant building is under construction at 655 West Illinois Avenue in Dallas. The project, filed with TDLR as a Jewel Box development, is part of the Wynnewood Village complex in the Wynnewood North neighborhood. Brixmor Property Group serves as the owner of record, while OTJ Architects is the design firm of record. The estimated cost for this new construction is $900,000.
Project Scope and Economics
The filing specifies new construction for Wynnewood Village, with a target completion date of May 2026. Construction was scheduled to begin in May 2025, following plan review completed in March 2025. The estimated cost of $900,000 places this project close to the median estimated cost for similar new construction filings in Dallas County, which stands at $950,000. However, the cost per square foot of $255 is above the county median of $125, reflecting the specific scope of this multi-tenant structure.
Brixmor Property Group has six other TDLR-registered projects totaling $3,343,000, including developments in Dallas, Houston, and Plano. OTJ Architects has six other registered projects totaling $7,947,600 across Texas cities such as Coppell, Houston, and Fort Worth. The scheduled build window for this project is 365 days, which is longer than the county median of 243 days for comparable filings.
Current Status and Neighborhood Context
The project is privately funded on private land for private use. Fred Dwain Cawyer is the registered accessibility specialist for this filing. TDLR completed plan review in March 2025 and construction was scheduled to finish in May 2026; TDLR has not yet recorded a final inspection, so the current state of the site is not confirmed in the public record. The surrounding area includes established businesses such as Walgreens, Church’s Texas Chicken, and Foot Locker.
Census estimates for ZIP code 75224 indicate a population of about 35,452 and a median household income of $53,606. The area has 12,438 housing units with an even mix of owner- and renter-occupied homes. Dallas County unemployment stood at 3 percent in August 2026, lower than a year earlier. The project’s location in Wynnewood North positions it within a dense commercial corridor serving local residents and commuters.
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Multi-Tenant Restaurant Building (Jewel Box) is a New Construction project located at 655 West Illinois Avenue, Dallas, TX 75224 in Dallas, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $900K covering 3,526 sq ft. Brixmor Property Group is the property owner and OTJ Architects is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on March 20, 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Wynnewood Village open?
TDLR has not yet recorded a final inspection for this project, so its operational status is not confirmed in the public record. Construction was scheduled to finish in May 2026.
Who is the developer of this project?
Brixmor Property Group is the owner of record. OTJ Architects is the design firm of record for this new construction project in Dallas.
How much does this project cost?
The estimated cost is $900,000. This is close to the Dallas County median for new construction filings, though the cost per square foot is above the county median.
Where is the project located?
The address is 655 West Illinois Avenue, Dallas, TX 75224. It is located in the Wynnewood North neighborhood of Dallas County.
What is the square footage?
The project is 3,526 square feet. The estimated cost per square foot is $255, which is above the county median of $125 for similar filings.
What is Multi-Tenant Restaurant Building (Jewel Box)?
Multi-Tenant Restaurant Building (Jewel Box) is a new construction project at 655 West Illinois Avenue in Dallas, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: New construction for Wynnewood Village
Is Multi-Tenant Restaurant Building (Jewel Box) open in Dallas?
Multi-Tenant Restaurant Building (Jewel Box) was scheduled to finish construction in May 2026 according to its TDLR registration, but TDLR has not recorded a final accessibility inspection, so its opening status is not confirmed in the public record.
Where is Multi-Tenant Restaurant Building (Jewel Box) located?
Multi-Tenant Restaurant Building (Jewel Box) is located at 655 West Illinois Avenue, Dallas, TX, 75224, in Dallas County.
Who is the owner or developer of Multi-Tenant Restaurant Building (Jewel Box)?
Brixmor Property Group is the property owner/developer of record for Multi-Tenant Restaurant Building (Jewel Box), per its TDLR project registration.
Who is the architect or design firm for Multi-Tenant Restaurant Building (Jewel Box)?
OTJ Architects is the design firm of record for Multi-Tenant Restaurant Building (Jewel Box), according to its TDLR filing.
How much does Multi-Tenant Restaurant Building (Jewel Box) cost and how big is it?
Multi-Tenant Restaurant Building (Jewel Box) has an estimated construction value of $900K and approximately 3,526 square feet (about $255/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
New construction for Wynnewood Village
Note: This project is registered under the Texas Accessibility Standards (TAS) program. TDLR registration is required for commercial and public facility construction to ensure compliance with accessibility requirements under Texas Government Code Chapter 469.
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655 West Illinois Avenue, Dallas, TX, 75224
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