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IDEA A. W. Brown Renovation in Dallas, TX
5701 Red Bird Center Dr, Dallas, TX, 75237
IDEA A. W. Brown Renovation is a renovation/alteration project at 5701 Red Bird Center Dr, Dallas, in Dallas County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Under construction, estimated completion Jun 2027. The project has an estimated value of $14.0M across about 112,000 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $14.0M
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- Reported floor area
- 112,000 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $125/sqft
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- Scheduled duration
- 1y 2mo
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426 days after the preceding date shown.
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📰About IDEA A. W. Brown Renovation
Idea Public Schools is renovating its IDEA A. W. Brown campus at 5701 Red Bird Center Dr in Dallas, Texas. The project, filed as the IDEA A. W. Brown Renovation, covers 112,000 square feet of interior space within Dallas County. It is one of the larger renovation projects in the area, with an estimated cost of $14,000,000.
The scope of work includes interior partition work, the installation of new finishes, and the addition of a new kitchen cafeteria. Demolition is included as required to facilitate these renovation tasks. The registered accessibility specialist for the project is Brian Jefferson Massey. Grace Design Studios is the design firm of record.
Project Status and Timeline
TDLR completed plan review in February 2026. Construction is scheduled to start in April 2026 and is scheduled to finish in June 2027. This 426-day build window is longer than the county median of 92 days for similar renovation filings. The project status is listed as Review Complete.
The estimated cost of $14,000,000 places this project in the top quarter of renovation costs in Dallas County, where the median is $248,000. The cost per square foot is $125, which is above the county median of $72. This project involves public funds and public land, consistent with its owner, Idea Public Schools.
Owner and Design Context
Idea Public Schools has six other TDLR-registered projects totaling $74,650,000, including locations in Brownsville, Midland, Fort Worth, Edinburg, and McAllen. Grace Design Studios has worked on six other TDLR-registered projects totaling $10,478,416, including the Kiest Park Recreation Center and John C Phelps Recreation Center in Dallas. The site is located in ZIP code 75237, where the Census estimates a population of about 18,744 and a median household income of $43,149.
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IDEA A. W. Brown Renovation is a Renovation/Alteration project located at 5701 Red Bird Center Dr, Dallas, TX 75237 in Dallas, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $14.0M covering 112,000 sq ft. IDEA PUBLIC SCHOOLS is the property owner and Grace Design Studios is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on December 8, 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the total square footage of the renovation?
The IDEA A. W. Brown Renovation covers 112,000 square feet of space.
Who is the design firm for this project?
Grace Design Studios is the design firm of record for the project.
What specific work is included in the scope?
The work includes interior partition work, new finishes, a new kitchen cafeteria, and required demolition.
What is IDEA A. W. Brown Renovation?
IDEA A. W. Brown Renovation is a renovation/alteration project at 5701 Red Bird Center Dr in Dallas, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: WORK INCLUDES INTERIOR PARTITION WORK, INSTALLATION OF NEW FINISHES, AND INSTALLATION OF A NEW KITCHEN CAFETERIA. DEMOLITION WILL BE INCLUDED AS REQUIRED TO INSTALL THE RENOVATION WORK
Is IDEA A. W. Brown Renovation open in Dallas?
IDEA A. W. Brown Renovation is still under construction in Dallas, TX, with an estimated completion of Jun 2027 according to its TDLR registration.
Where is IDEA A. W. Brown Renovation located?
IDEA A. W. Brown Renovation is located at 5701 Red Bird Center Dr, Dallas, TX, 75237, in Dallas County.
Who is the owner or developer of IDEA A. W. Brown Renovation?
IDEA PUBLIC SCHOOLS is the property owner/developer of record for IDEA A. W. Brown Renovation, per its TDLR project registration.
Who is the architect or design firm for IDEA A. W. Brown Renovation?
Grace Design Studios is the design firm of record for IDEA A. W. Brown Renovation, according to its TDLR filing.
How much does IDEA A. W. Brown Renovation cost and how big is it?
IDEA A. W. Brown Renovation has an estimated construction value of $14.0M and approximately 112,000 square feet (about $125/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
WORK INCLUDES INTERIOR PARTITION WORK, INSTALLATION OF NEW FINISHES, AND INSTALLATION OF A NEW KITCHEN CAFETERIA. DEMOLITION WILL BE INCLUDED AS REQUIRED TO INSTALL THE RENOVATION WORK
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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5701 Red Bird Center Dr, Dallas, TX, 75237
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