MCD OR 9

Medical City Dallas is undergoing a focused renovation of its operating room at 7777 Forest Lane in North Dallas. The project, filed with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation as MCD OR 9, involves upgrading finishes and equipment within a 557-square-foot area. The estimated cost for this alteration is $900,000, which works out to $1,616 per square foot.

The owner of record is HCP DR MCD LLC, and the design firm is GUIDE Architecture, Inc. This privately funded project is located on private land for private use. Construction started in October 2025, following the completion of plan review in the same month. The work is scheduled to finish in October 2026.

This renovation is part of a larger portfolio of projects by HCP DR MCD LLC, which has six other registered projects in Dallas totaling over $123 million. These include the main Medical City Dallas Hospital and various building upgrades. GUIDE Architecture, Inc. also has experience with other major medical facilities, including the William P. Clements Jr. University Hospital and the T. Boone Pickens Biomedical Building.

Project Context and Cost

Compared to other renovation and alteration filings in Dallas County, this project’s cost is in the top quarter. The median estimated cost for similar work in the county is $249,000. The scheduled build window of 365 days is longer than the county median of 92 days. The cost per square foot is significantly above the county median of $72.

The area around 75230 has a population of about 26,695 and a median household income of $109,864. Nearby businesses include several medical practices such as Dr. Rai: Cosmetic Surgical Center and Healthy Texan Pediatrics. The Dallas County unemployment rate was 3.3 percent in July 2026, higher than a year earlier.