I-35 & 8TH

Starbucks is renovating a 992 square foot shell at 292 E. 8th Ave. in Dallas, a project filed with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation under the name I-35 & 8TH. The renovation is located in the Oak Cliff neighborhood of Dallas County and is scheduled for a total cost of $400,000. This figure places the project above the median estimated cost for similar renovation and alteration filings in the county, which stands at $249,000.

Scope and Design

The work involves a tenant improvement of an existing building, specifically for Starbucks Coffee. The scope includes interior partitions, finishes, equipment, lighting, HVAC, plumbing, and signage. Signage is covered under a separate permit. Rogue Architects is the design firm of record for this project. The company has six other TDLR-registered projects totaling $3,330,000, including locations for Chipotle, Foot Locker, and Hat Creek Burger. The registered accessibility specialist is Jeffrey A Gutknecht.

Construction was scheduled to begin in July 2026 and finish in September 2026. The plan review was completed in April 2026. The project is privately funded on private land. The scheduled build window of 73 days is close to the county median of 92 days for similar projects. The cost per square foot is $403, which is above the county median of $72.

TDLR has not yet recorded a final inspection, so the current state of the site is not confirmed in the public record. The registration date is April 2026. The project is part of a broader pattern of commercial development in the area, near other registered renovations such as those at Methodist Dallas Medical Center and Mas Chingon Cantina. The surrounding area includes existing businesses like TitleMax and Subway, as well as local government offices such as the Oak Cliff Municipal Center.

The ZIP code 75203 has a population of about 15,710 and a median household income of $46,358, according to U.S. Census estimates. Housing in this area is mostly renter-occupied, with a median owner-occupied home value of $125,000. The Dallas County unemployment rate was 3.3 percent in July 2026, higher than a year earlier. This context helps situate the commercial investment within the local economic landscape.

The project registration confirms the intent to renovate the space for coffee service, with specific attention to accessibility standards as required by state law. The separation of the signage permit indicates a distinct regulatory process for exterior identifiers. The involvement of a registered accessibility specialist ensures compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and related state codes. The timeline suggests a swift turnaround from plan review to scheduled completion.