Growing Grapevine

• 3.12 - The Main Thing, Part Three

  When Grapevine's elected leaders set out to build something special at the South end of Main Street, they had most of the components lined up: a parcel of land to shape as needed, voter-approved passenger rail access, and a vision for the final piece of the puzzle. For decades, they had dreamed about a downtown hotel. Now, they finally got to search for a partner who could build something to match their vision... while conforming to a few intense code requirements.This is Part Three of our miniseries on the City's iconic new Public-Private Partnership:00:00-02:02... "Highest and Best Use"02:03-04:12... meet Coury Hospitality04:13-06:52... launching in the middle of an economic shutdown06:53-09:52... what set(s) Hotel Vin apart09:53-12:05... a second opinion, from City Councilwoman Duff O'Dell12:06-16:30... does placemaking via little details sound familiar?16:31-18:39... how Coury Hospitality continuously evolves their events and activations18:40-23:16... the "partnership" element in this Public-Private Partnership23:17-26:09... nitty gritty details that lead to mistaken identities 26:10-27:59... bragging rights, expansions, and more wild success stories28:00-32:18... a fond farewell to our special look at Main Street

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• 3.11 - The Main Thing, Part Two

  For all the thought and effort that went into creating a one-of-a-kind development at Grapevine Main, only one component is the undeniable catalyst behind the entire project: passenger rail. Without the TEXRail commuter line operated by Trinity Metro, this defining piece of architecture wouldn't be nearly as functional. It might not even exist. But City leaders planned to be a stop along the route from Fort Worth the DFW International Airport for decades... and even chipped in a little extra to make it happen.This is Part Two of our miniseries on the City's iconic new Public-Private Partnership:00:00-02:22... building for the future02:23-05:00... putting a once-in-a-lifetime project on rails05:01-07:13... the Trinity Metro board weighs in on the importance of Grapevine07:14-09:56... what impact does public transportation really have on development?09:57-12:18... historic precedent for the transformative power of trains12:19-14:40... Grapevine City Council's research and visioning process14:41-17:45... the next stop: a groundbreaking partnership with North Richland Hills17:46-21:09... running the numbers on funding, ridership, and a healthy transportation system21:10-23:43... five years and a pandemic later, the project earns its first new neighbor23:44-26:14... how the City's initial investment made new development easy math26:15-29:57... what comes next, for TEXRail and the podcast

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• 3.10 - The Main Thing, Part One

  For over a century, Grapevine Main Street has been synonymous with small-town charm. The very mention of our authentic historic district conjures images of brick buildings, festival crowds, and a single broad street surrounded by humble structures. Now, visitors are more likely to have a different view in mind: the combination rail station, hotel, and public gathering space known as Grapevine Main.This is Part One of our miniseries on the City's iconic new Public-Private Partnership:00:00-03:35... what Places mean to us03:36...06:35... from ugly lot to landmark status06:36-08:34... drawing the line between Public and Private08:35-09:56... casting vision for a once-in-a-lifetime project09:57-11:39... why do we build new things that look old?11:40-14:05... how a built environment can shape your subconscious14:06-16:07... drawing boundaries and shaping design standards16:08-19:47... transitioning from old to new with the Transit District Overlay19:48-22:59... little details you felt at Grapevine Main, even if you barely noticed them23:00-25:42... a vision comes to life, thanks to two important partnerships

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• 3.9 - The Great (Almost) Fire

  How close did the City come to losing its most iconic neighborhood? Grapevine Residents have heard the stories: an unwatched candle, a timely partnership, and a crisis narrowly averted. Today, we're looking at the legend of a fire that could have destroyed the Historic District... but ended in a single puddle instead. Here's how the investigation unfolds:00:00-01:49... the legend as we know it01:50-04:49... meet the Grapevine Fire Department, our expert witnesses04:50-10:30... how codes and experience help prevent fires10:31-12:53... why Historic District buildings aren't up to modern code12:54-14:10... the fire suppression mandate14:11-17:35... how City officials enabled even the smallest businesses17:36-20:15...a crash course in fire science20:16-21:51... the criminal profile of a fire: motive, means, and opportunity21:52-25:13... how bad could this fire have really gotten?25:14-27:49... sprinkler dynamics and the crisis we averted.27:50-31:58... concluding the investigation

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• 3.8 - The Party Never Ends

  Visitor spending fuels Grapevine's economy, especially in the Historic District. The reliable stream of customers drawn to the area by its authentic charm and special events is a key factor in Small Business success. And it's easy to see why: festival days and seasonal activations accounted for every one of the Top 20 busiest days in this strategic neighborhood last year... but most vendors in the area have learned not to depend on those surges for long-term success. Let's talk about what they do instead.Here's what we're serving up:00:00-04:43... welcome to GrapeFest04:44-08:39... the core elements in every successful business08:40-10:25... inside Giddens Art Gallery on festival day10:26-14:05... Hip Pop's double-storefront approach14:06-16:15... the electromagnetic theory of customer retention15:16-18:05... an indie bookstore's unrelenting commitment to community engagement18:06-20:06... what happens to an auto shop when the streets are closed?20:07-22.40... doing business the old-fashioned way 22:41-24:51... why volunteering is good for any Grapevine business, regardless of location24:52-27:16... the invisible, essential benefit of community events27:17-28:52... the party doesn't stop when the festival ends

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