Soon after beginning operations in Dallas in October 2012, the city sent Uber a cease-and-desist letter, telling it to halt operations because it did not have the proper licenses.

But cab and limo business representatives say that if Uber is not subject to the same regulations they face, they could go out of business. As officials deliberate whether to change the city code to address Uber’s operations, the company is continuing efforts to expand in Dallas and other Texas cities. The Epic Phase II will be 500,000 square feet with a 30-month schedule.When Uber, the San Francisco-based company that allows customers to order rides with a cellphone app, expanded its operations to Texas, it chose Dallas as its starting point.īut the company’s arrival has caused friction with the city’s cab and limousine drivers, and raised debate over what regulations should apply to it. 'Dallas stood out to Uber because of its large talent pool, business-friendly climate, major airport and state and local leaders' enthusiasm,' said Chris Miller, Senior Manager or Public Policy in Texas. Uber sought a transit-oriented, amenity-rich neighborhood with enough technology talent to help drive the company's growth post-IPO.

This major hub in downtown Dallas will be home to at least 3,000 Uber employees, becoming its largest hub outside of its San Francisco headquarters. Phase II of Deep Ellum's Epic development will be the exciting new home of Uber. The internal streets surrounded by the residential tower, office, multi family, and hotel create a pedestrian friendly area of discovery, connecting modern functionality to this historically rich neighborhood. The Epic reflects the cultural abundance of Deep Ellum’s past and embraces its thriving future, essentially becoming the gateway into Deep Ellum.

A first of its kind in Deep Ellum, the Epic is a mixed-use project that combines office, multifamily, retail, and a boutique hotel to create a natural transition from the iconic skyscrapers of Dallas into the intimate neighborhood of Deep Ellum.

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