EASTSIDE HOLDS GRAND OPENING

RICHARDSON, TEXAS — The grand opening is being held today for Eastside, a mixed-use project located in Richardson. The project includes more than 80,000 square feet of retail space, more than 200,000 square feet of office space, and 435 apartments surrounding a 1-acre park containing a fountain and an amphitheater. Post Eastside, the residential component of the project that is being developed by Atlanta-based Post Properties, includes four buildings rising four stories each. They include one- and two-bedroom apartments that range from 503 to 1,436 square feet in size and rent from $835 to $1,900 per month. The first building was completed in May, the second building was completed in July and the third building is opening at the ceremony, along with the new club room, fitness center and leasing office for the community. The final building is expected to be complete in the spring. Occupancy is currently at 86 percent. New restaurant tenants at Eastside include Panera Bread, Jersey Mike’s Subs and Boudreaux’s Cajun Kitchen. Other tenants include Dr. Goad Dentistry, Massage Envy and Frost Bank. Five new stores and restaurants are expected to open in January. Eastside is being developed in partnership by Post, Dallas-based Skyrise Properties and Dallas-based Greenway Investment Co. An existing, Class A office tower and parking deck have been integrated into the building’s master plan.