The 60s era facade on the JCPenney Building has been protecting a well-kept secret in Downtown El Paso for many years. The new owner of the building, Michael Johnson and his team, saw peeks of the building's original glory through the 60s facade and saw potential and so the facade came down. Now, the building is in the process of being restored and there are … [Read more...]
Project Update: Plaza Hotel and Garage
Project Manager for the Plaza Hotel and Garage, Roman Marquez, gave us an update about the progress on the development of the hotel. He talked about how currently they are working on the exterior, how many employees are working and more! https://youtu.be/RVQC7dfBivk … [Read more...]
Forgotten Underground Tunnels in El Paso Considered for Subway System-Downtown Ground Zero
The forgotten underground tunnels that span across the city and even into Juarez are the foundation for a city-wide subway system. Plans to utilize this frame work began in earnest once the idea was introduced in an ongoing effort to cultivate, not only downtown, but the city as a worldwide tourist town. Plans to reinforce the underground labyrinth are … [Read more...]
O.T. Bassett Tower Transformation
As investment and development moves onward in Downtown El Paso (DTEP), architectural treasures such as the O.T. Bassett Tower will hopefully continue to be re-purposed for use in this new era of revitalization. This week we speak to Lane Gaddy about investment in the 15-story building that will soon be host to the Aloft Hotel. We also get some history about … [Read more...]
Joe Soto and Family Offer a New Living Option in DTEP
The wheel of Downtown El Paso's (DTEP) progress continue to turn, moving us closer to a 360° experience that includes living options. The general public might not be as informed on the developing downtown living scene, but the Downtown Management District is offering the opportunity to tour eight residential developments on April 1st. One of the stops will … [Read more...]
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