TBAAL TWM Relocation in Dallas, TX

The TBAAL TWM Relocation project involves a $2,994,000 interior renovation at The Women's Building, located at 3800 Parry Avenue in Dallas, Texas. The Black Academy of Arts & Letters is the tenant for this 67,387 sq ft facility in Dallas County. The scope of work is strictly limited to interior renovation, with KAI Design serving as the registered design firm and Glenn Thomas Comtois acting as the registered accessibility specialist.

The City of Dallas is the owner of record for this project, which involves public funds. The estimated cost of $2,994,000 places the project above the median estimated cost for renovation and alteration filings in Dallas County. While the scheduled build window of 94 days is close to the county median of 92 days, the cost per square foot of $44 is below the county median of $73. This financial profile suggests a high-value renovation within a standard timeline for the region.

Timeline and Regulatory Status

TDLR completed plan review in May 2025, and construction was scheduled to finish in August 2025. However, the TDLR record has not yet recorded a final inspection. This means the current state of the site is not confirmed in the public record. The project was registered with TDLR in May 2025, and the filing indicates a completion date of August 2025, a date that has passed without a recorded final inspection in the available data.

The Black Academy of Arts & Letters is a prominent cultural institution in Dallas, and this renovation is part of a broader portfolio of projects managed by the City of Dallas. The City has six other TDLR-registered projects totaling $39,434,134, including the Klegburg-Rylie Library and Marcus Park Recreation Center. KAI Design, the firm responsible for this project, has also worked on six other projects totaling $64,557,679, including the Seagoville PK-8 school and L.V. Stockard Middle School. This indicates a consistent collaboration between the City of Dallas and KAI Design on significant public infrastructure and facility upgrades.

Located in ZIP code 75210, the project is situated in an area with a population of about 7,458 according to U.S. Census ACS 2023 five-year estimates. The median household income in this area is $28,739, and the housing is mostly renter-occupied. The Dallas County unemployment rate was 3 percent in August 2026, lower than a year earlier. This context highlights the project’s role in a community with specific economic and demographic characteristics, underscoring the importance of accessible and well-maintained public and cultural facilities.