Wildcat Management released new insights into the Purse Building’s strategic investment potential, emphasizing the firm’s two decades of downtown Dallas experience. The update highlights how Tanya Ragan’s long-term involvement in the urban core informs the building’s role within ongoing Government District activity.
-- The historic Purse Building in downtown Dallas has been strategically repositioned to align with ongoing Government District activity, following an updated investment assessment released by Wildcat Management. The update provides new context for how the six-story asset fits within current civic momentum and long-term redevelopment patterns shaping the urban core.
The Purse Building’s recent core and shell rehabilitation revealed original materials, timber beams, and historic architectural elements, positioning the property for future adaptability. Its proximity to civic institutions, transportation corridors, and district-level planning initiatives supports a range of ownership paths and long-term investment strategies.
Tanya Ragan, President of Wildcat Management, brings long-term familiarity with the Government District, providing additional perspective on the building’s potential role within an area experiencing continued civic investment and redevelopment activity.
The updated positioning reflects Wildcat Management’s two decades of experience operating in downtown Dallas under the leadership of President Tanya Ragan, whose long-term involvement in the urban core informs how the firm evaluates and advances opportunities like the Purse Building.
For nearly two decades, Ragan has contributed to the evolution of multiple downtown districts through adaptive reuse, historic preservation, and complex redevelopment projects. Her long-standing involvement has positioned her as a recognized subject matter expert in Dallas commercial real estate, shaping how Wildcat approaches assets situated within active urban districts.
One of Wildcat Management’s most notable efforts includes the relocation and preservation of the Historic Liberty Building, a downtown landmark purchased for one dollar and moved brick by brick to protect its architectural integrity. The project required extensive coordination and structural planning, demonstrating the firm’s ability to manage complex redevelopment scenarios while maintaining a commitment to Dallas’ built environment.
Wildcat Management also recently brought 1823 Cadiz Street in the Farmers Market District to market as one of the largest contiguous redevelopment sites in downtown Dallas. The offering includes feasibility studies for residential, hospitality, and mixed-use development, further illustrating the firm’s experience with large-scale urban projects and its understanding of district-level momentum.
Wildcat’s work has been recognized by The Dallas Business Journal, which has named the firm one of the top commercial real estate developers in North Texas for five consecutive years. In 2024, Ragan was named a Texas ICON—the only woman selected among the state’s most influential commercial real estate professionals—for her contributions to adaptive reuse, urban revitalization, and placemaking.
“I’ve always believed opportunity is about seeing what others overlook,” Tanya Ragan said. “In Dallas, the real value is revealed by those who spend time in the market every day, understanding not just buildings, but neighborhoods, history, and momentum. That perspective is exactly what informs how we think about the Purse Building.”
About the company: Wildcat Management is a Dallas-based development and investment firm specializing in urban revitalization, adaptive reuse, and strategic redevelopment. Led by Tanya Ragan, the company is widely recognized for its hands-on expertise and transformative impact on downtown Dallas, with a track record of projects that combine vision, practicality, and investor appeal.
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Name: Monica Moreno
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Organization: Wildcat Management
Address: 1801 N Lamar St #201, Dallas, TX 75202
Phone: (214) 758-0348
Website: https://pursebuildingdallas.com/
Release ID: 89182530
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