Feed My Starving Children in Coppell, TX

Feed My Starving Children is undertaking a significant interior renovation at the Coppell Trade Center, located at 820 W Sandy Lake Rd., Suite 300, in Coppell, Texas. This accessibility project covers 40,000 sq ft of space and carries an estimated cost of $1,400,000. The work is classified as a renovation and alteration, focusing entirely on the interior modifications required to meet state accessibility standards. The project was registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) in October 2026, marking the official start of the compliance process for this facility.

KMT Architects serves as the design firm of record for this substantial undertaking. The registered accessibility specialist overseeing the project is Fred Dwain Cawyer. The estimated cost per square foot for this renovation is $35, which is notably below the Dallas County median of $73 per sq ft for similar renovation and alteration filings. Despite the lower cost per square foot, the total estimated cost of $1,400,000 places this project in the top quarter of costs for its type in the county, where the median estimated cost is $250,000.

The scheduled build window for this project is 108 days, which is close to the Dallas County median of 92 days for comparable projects. The project was registered with TDLR in October 2026; plan review is pending and completion is targeted for February 2027. This timeline reflects the scope of interior work required for the 40,000 sq ft space. The funding for this project is private, occurring on private land for private use, which distinguishes it from publicly funded infrastructure projects.

For context, KMT Architects has been involved in six other TDLR-registered projects totaling $1,089,000. These include work at First Chinese Baptist Church in Dallas, the Tarpley Building 3 in Carrollton, and several other Tarpley locations in Dallas and Carrollton. All of these other projects have had their plan review completed. The Coppell project remains in the registration and pending review phase based on the filing data.

The area profile for ZIP code 75019, based on U.S. Census ACS 2023 five-year estimates, shows a population of about 44,707 and a median household income of $134,174. There are 17,455 housing units in the area, with a median owner-occupied home value of $525,700. Housing in this ZIP code is mostly owner-occupied. Additionally, the Dallas County unemployment rate was 3 percent in August 2026, which was lower than a year earlier. The TDLR status for this project is listed as Project Registered, indicating that the necessary paperwork has been submitted and accepted for review.