Dallas Council Will Vote on Preston Road Tower in November
Developers of an $800 million project must refine traffic plans before the November 10 zoning vote.
Updated on Oct. 14, 2026 in Remote Work
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The Dallas City Council has postponed its vote on a proposed $800 million high-rise development at Preston Road and Royal Lane until November 10, 2026. The delay allows project developers additional time to refine traffic mitigation strategies following community feedback.
Why it matters
The project faces opposition due to its proposed height, which exceeds current 54-foot zoning limits, and concerns regarding traffic density in the Preston Hollow neighborhood. Resolving these infrastructure questions is a prerequisite for city officials to move forward with the high-density project.
The proposed $800 million development would reach 240 feet, nearly 4.5 times the current 54-foot limit. Developers estimate the site will generate 5,000 daily one-way vehicle trips, significantly lower than the 9,200 trips allowed under the current zoning.
The players
Dallas City Council
The local governing body responsible for municipal zoning approvals and urban development policy.
Gay Donell Willis
A city council member currently facing a recall petition filed by the D13 Together Coalition.
D13 Together Coalition
A local neighborhood advocacy group organized to challenge the proposed Preston Road and Royal Lane development.
The details
The developer is working to secure a height variance to construct a 19-story hotel-condo tower and an 18-story apartment building. To address congestion, the plan includes funding for new signal-control systems for emergency vehicles and updated timing for local traffic lights. These infrastructure upgrades are central to the developer's pitch for why the higher-density site is preferable to existing zoning capacity.
Timeline
2019: Tornado damaged portions of Preston Hollow and North Dallas.
May 18, 2026: Community meeting held at St. Luke's Episcopal Church.
August 6, 2026: City planning commission meeting held.
November 10, 2026: Scheduled date for the Dallas City Council vote.
Market Landscape
The current 54-foot height restriction reflects established neighborhood planning norms in the Preston Hollow area. A council approval would override these existing guidelines, setting a new precedent for high-density development in the vicinity.
Operators in the area should monitor the November 10 council vote as it may impact local traffic flow and future zoning precedents. Businesses should track if traffic-control upgrades are mandated as a condition of approval, as these requirements could affect local infrastructure and access.
The takeaway
Large-scale urban developments frequently hinge on traffic mitigation data rather than just building height. Operators should prepare to provide detailed infrastructure-impact projections when seeking similar variances from municipal councils.
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Source note: This article includes information reported by The Dallas Morning News.
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