Santander
moves forward A guide to our new office
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TOM DUNDON Chairman and CEO
Santander Associates, The countdown is on and each day we’re getting closer to the big move. I hope you’re as excited as I am about this beautiful new building we’ll soon be calling Santander Consumer USA’s home. While our current headquarters has served us well over the past 12 years, we must think of our future. And the best building for our future, after looking at a lot of different sites, is Thanksgiving Tower in downtown Dallas. Not only is it centrally located in the heart of a thriving metropolis but, as I think you’ll see, it’s an enormous upgrade to our current facilities. Thank you for your patience as we continue to make Santander Consumer USA the best company it can be. Sincerely,
Tom Dundon, Chairman and CEO
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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4 thanksgiving tower
22 parks & recreation
8 transportation
28 necessities
14 Dining
30 Early arrivals
18 Artistic side
31 important info
Everything you need to know about our new home in Dallas.
Make getting to and from the office easy and efficient.
Lunchtime, breaktime, or anytime, places where you can grab a bite.
High culture and big fun, all within a few blocks.
Green spaces and outdoor places for relaxing downtown.
Shopping for just what you need, right around the corner.
Our first team members to arrive at the Tower have news... and it's good!
This part has info that is so important, you might want to start reading here!
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A Tower to be Thankful For
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ocated at 1601 Elm Street, Thanksgiving Tower is a major feature of the famous Dallas skyline. When it was constructed in 1982, Thanksgiving Tower was the second-tallest building in downtown Dallas. Currently, the 50-story building ranks eighth in height. (The top spot is held by the 72-story Bank of America Plaza.) Thanksgiving Tower stands at 646 feet and contains approximately 1.4 million square feet of office space. It was designed by the architectural company HKS, which also designed the Atlantis Paradise Island Hotel, Lone Star Park, American Airlines Center,
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BUILDING STATS Stories: 50 - six are below ground Height: 646 ft. 8th tallest in Dallas Space: 1,410,300 sq ft. Elevators: 8 Built: 1982 Style: Modernist
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Rangers Ballpark and the Cowboys’ AT&T Stadium. In addition to Santander, other tenants in the high rise include XTO Energy, PetroHunt LLC and the law firm Gardere Wynne Sewell. Thanksgiving Tower is also close to major areas of entertainment, including the American Airlines Center, Dallas World Aquarium, Perot Museum, Dallas Museum of Art, and the newest edition to outdoor fun—Klyde Warren Park. The adjacent ThanksGiving Square, dedicated in
1976, contains waterfalls, green spaces and benches. In other words, it’s a great place to enjoy lunch on a nice day. Speaking of food, there are many excellent restaurants around Thanksgiving Tower. Campisi’s, Pho Colonial and Sonny Bryan’s Smokehouse are just a few of the alreadypopular spots Santander associates have found to grab a bite and visit with co-workers. We think you’ll enjoy the new location of Santander’s headquarters and we encourage you to explore the downtown area.
Thanks-Giving Square Chapel sits just outside the main doors of the tower.
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insider's look © 2014 STAFFELBACH All rights reserved This document is the product and exclusive property of STAFFELBACH. Neither the document nor the information it contains may be copied, disclosed to others or used in connection with any work or project other than the specific project for which they have been prepared and developed without the written consent of STAFFELBACH.
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e are excited to begin work at our new building for many reasons, including the beauty and utility of the workspace itself! The moment you step inside the studio-style offices, you will feel the clean, relaxed, efficiency of the space. Santander's leadership worked directly with the interior architecture firm, STAFFELBACH, to bring forth spaces that best inspire the excellence and teamwork that our people bring to their work every day. Inside, you’ll find elements 6
that will inspire you and your SCUSA CONCEPTUAL DESIGN teams to even greater heights of creativity and performance. Whiteboard walls, digital displays, attractive lines, glasswalled rooms, brightly lit spaces, and ergonomic furniture, and some of the best views of Dallas through every window. The Tower itself, built in 1982, has modern facilities and amenities, updated infrastructure and is aggressively maintained by a professional staff of facility managers. In every sense of the phrase, we’re movin’ on up. © 2014 STAFFELBACH All rights reserved This document is the product and exclusive property of STAFFELBACH. Neither the document nor the information it contains may be copied, disclosed to others or used in connection with any work or project other than the specific project for which they have been prepared and developed without the written consent of STAFFELBACH.
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Special Discounts
Santander has partnered with the Omni Dallas Hotel, Tower Club Dallas and The Joule Hotel to offer all employees special discounts and benefits that will let you relax in style.
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CONCEPTUAL DESIGN
Omni dallas hotel Our special rate at the Omni Dallas Hotel is $154/night, which includes complimentary Wi-Fi, morning beverage delivery, garment pressing (up to two items per stay), bottled water, and shoe shine. Enjoy a special night away from home, right in the heart of downtown, and only minutes from Thanksgiving Tower.
Tower Club dallas Want to enjoy luxury without even leaving the building? Head up to the 48th floor, and take a look at the exclusive Tower Club Dallas. The Tower Club offers world-class dining, opulently appointed work and meeting spaces, business concierge services and one of the best views in Dallas. With membership, à la carte dining is 50% off, and you are given access to ClubCorp Clubs and Affiliates worldwide. To learn more about membership, contact Sarah Stewart or Christine Soppiano at 214-220-0403. The joule Hotel The Joule Hotel is offering Santander Consumer USA its luxury accommodations. The hotel’s deluxe room rate will be $169 per night for SCUSA employees. The reduced rate includes complimentary high-speed Internet access, complimentary local and 800 calls, anytime check in/check out times and complimentary pressing services on three pieces per stay. Visit http://www. thejouledallas.com/ to begin planning your stay at The Joule. 7
TRANSPORTATION
Dart TRAIN IN FRONT OF THANKSGIVING TOWER
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you’ve visited cities such as Chicago, New York City, London, Boston and Paris, you know that the public transportation/rail system plays a big part in getting around. The move to Thanksgiving Tower offers Santander associates the opportunity to take advantage of the DART system in Dallas. Some of the advantages include:
Green Benefits »» Not only can using the DART for your commute put more green into your pockets, it can also help make Dallas a greener city. Here’s how: DART rail cars are completely powered by electricity, with more than 5.5 percent of this energy coming from renewable sources. DART averts 54,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide pollution each year. »» Transportation accounts for more than 30 percent of U.S. carbon dioxide emissions. Health and Wellness Benefits »» Studies show that people who use public transportation tend to be healthier than people who don’t. »» Arrive to work stress free. »» Utilize previously wasted commute time by being productive. »» Bring your bike on board the train or bus. 8
TRANSPORTATION Financial Benefits »» Annually, DART saves area commuters about 8.8 million gallons of gasoline. »» Utilizing DART will not only help save the environment but limit wear and tear on your vehicle. »» According to the American Public Transit Association, the typical household using public transit saves more than $9,000 per year. »» Possible reduction in auto insurance premiums. Safety Benefits »» Uniformed or undercover officer on every train. »» Cameras on every train and bus. »» Cameras at every DART stop. »» Cameras on every corner in downtown Dallas. »» Text 41444 to report any incidents to DART.
Akard Station
Thanksgiving Tower
St. Paul Station
From either station the walk is only four minutes to the office.
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SANTANDER ASSOCIATE PRICING
Local Pass
$80 monthly – DART Rate $60 monthly – GoPass Rate $50 monthly – SCUSA Corp Rate
*$33.68 monthly Post-Tax Rate $555.84 Annual Savings (Includes all DART rail stops on Red, Blue, Green and Orange lines as well as DART Buses and Express Buses.)
Regional Pass
$160 monthly – DART Rate $120 monthly– GoPass Rate $100 monthly – SCUSA Corp Rate
*$67.35 monthly Post-Tax Rate $1,111.80 Annual Savings (Includes all DART Rail stops, stops on DCTA A Train and any stop west of CentrePort/DFW on TRE.) *Calculations based on 25% tax rate and 7.65% FICA rate.
Local Pass
Regional Pass
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Sample Commute Costs So, how do the numbers work out for an average commute from East Plano? Below you’ll see a comparison of the current commute by car to the 8585 N. Stemmons office. Next, you’ll see the new commute, this time
by train. DFW is a big metroplex and commute times and costs vary greatly, but this is a good example of how someone might benefit from commuting to the new location using public transportation.
EXAMPLE: EAST PLANO COMMUTE COMPARISON
Home
8585 Stemmons Frwy
Destination Miles Per Month Cost Per Mile ($0.596) To 8585 902 $537.59 Lunch/Errands 96 $57.22 Total 998 $594.81
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East plano transit center
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Miles Per Cost Per DART Cost Total Cost Month Mile ($0.596) (Post Tax) 240 $143.04 $33.68 $176.72
results Commute Type
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$176.72
Drive
$594.81
Monthly Savings
$418.09
Yearly Savings
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Drive & Park Trains and buses aren’t for everyone. There are many options for parking your car downtown that won’t break the bank. Though there are at least a dozen options within a 10-minute walk. Here are a few affordable ones that are right around the corner. The parking benefit works similarly to the DART program, 1 Parking Systems
of America 2025 Main St
6 Minute Walk
except you decide how much you’d like to contribute each month. Your contribution gets deducted from your paycheck on a pre-tax basis, thus lowering your taxable income. You can cancel at any time. The process to enroll is easy. Refer to instructions on page 10 of this magazine to learn how.
$53 per month
2 Platinum Parking
1810 Jackson St 6 Minute Walk $75 per month
3 Platinum Parking
1710 Jackson St
6 Minute Walk
$100 per month
4 Platinum Parking
1920 Elm St
5 Minute Walk $75 per month
5 Central Parking
1407 main St
3 Minute Walk
$100 per month 6 LAZ Parking
325 North St. Paul St
3 Minute Walk $150 per month
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TRANSPORTATION Commuter Benefits Santander associates wishing to use the DART transportation have special discounted rates on passes (see page 10). They can also have their passes deducted automatically and electronically, biweekly (See below). Associates that use the GoPass app (available for iOS and Android) on their mobile devices: - Get pre-tax savings - Receive special discounts - Eliminate the paper pass - Can plan trips - Get updates on special - Get up-to-date DART events departure times How to Enroll in SCUSA Commuter Benefits Santander Consumer USA proudly offers you two ways to save. The DART Transit Benefit gives you a discounted rate on the cost of an annual DART GoPass and allows you to lower your taxable income because the cost is deducted out of your paycheck, pre-tax. The Discovery Parking Benefit also allows you to lower your taxable income because your contributions to this plan are also pre-tax. To enroll, simply download and complete the 2014 Commuter Benefits Enrollment Form and submit to your SCUSA Benefits Team. Applications must be received prior to the 15th of the month to ensure your deductions start the first pay period of the following month. Any applications received after the 15th of the month will be held until the next enrollment month. For your convenience the form has been placed at the following links: SCUSA Source http://scusa/QuickLinks/HumanResources/Benefits/default.aspx.
Look for the form under the SCUSA Benefits Forms section.
Benefits Website on Benergy http://santander.benergy.com (ID: santanderconsumer, Password: benefits). Select Work/Life from the Benefits tab at the top of the
screen to see the Commuter Benefits page. There you will be able to download the enrollment form. 13
Food Network Downtown Dallas has many perks, including a smörgåsbord of dining options.
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antander associates that have already spent time in Thanksgiving Tower have discovered a major benefit to the new building – food selection. “I love the fact that within a five-minute walk in just about any direction there are a lot of great, and healthy, places to eat,” says one employee. “Not only that, but there’s a huge food court just under the building.” See pages 15–17 for a list of dining options right outside the office building doors.
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DINING TIP With its interconnected underground tunnel system allowing access to a variety of restaurants and shops, the Dallas Pedestrian Network is a great way to stay inside on rainy days and keep shaded from the heat. It’s easily accessible via the escalator at Thanksgiving Tower.
DINING
Additional Dining Options
Every location on this list is within a five-minute walk from the office. (Map located on next page) 1 Murphy’s Deli
Deli
1601 Elm St. #B150
2 Scotty's Elm St.
Sports Bar
1608 Elm St.
3 Great American Hero
Sandwiches
1525 Elm St.
4 Campisi’s
Italian
1520 Elm St. #111
5 Press Box Grill
Sports Bar
1623 Main St.
6 Poblanos Mexican Café
Mexican
1700 Pacific Ave.
7 Starbucks
Coffee
1700 Pacific Ave.
8 Café Solace Sandwiches (Kosher available)
1700 Pacific Ave.
9 Sushi YAA
Japanese
1700 Pacific Ave.
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Café Espirit
French
11 Miguel's Cantina
Mexican
214 N. Akard St.
12 Sam’s Treats & Eats
Sandwiches
1627 Pacific Ave. #B3
13 Taco Borracho
Mexican
300 N. Akard St.
14 Hamby’s Bar & Grill
Pub Food
214 N. Akard St.
15 Galilee Grill
Mediterranean
1502 Elm St.
16 Sonny Bryan’s
Smokehouse
Barbeque
325 N. Saint Paul St.
17 Beyond the Box
Salads
325 N. Saint Paul St.
18 Zaguan Express
Latin American
325 N. Saint Paul St.
19 Kuai Dumplings & Soups
Asian
325 N. Saint Paul St.
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Wild salsa
press box grill
sushi yaa
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Noodle Nexus
Asian
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325 N. Saint Paul St.
Big Apple Café
Bar Food
1717 Main St. Dallas Chop House
Steakhouse
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1717 Main St.
Woody’s Grill
American
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1717 Main St.
Pho Colonial
Vietnamese
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1623 Main St., Suite 102
Porta di Roma
Italian
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1623 Main St., Suite 102
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J’s Burgers & More
Burgers
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1607 Main St.
Sol Irlandes
Mexican
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1525 Main St.
Dallas Fish Market
Japanese
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1501 Main St.
Chop House Burger
Burgers
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1501 Main St.
Iron Cactus Mexican and Margarita Bar
Mexican
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1520 Main St.
Wild Salsa
Mexican
1800 Main St.
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The map below shows a handful of the many great places to grab lunch. We've highlighted some favorites that are within walking distance.
five MIN. WALK
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Artistic Side
Covering 19 city blocks and 68 acres, the Dallas Arts District is the largest arts district in the United States.
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hether you’ve lived in Dallas your whole life or just make it down to the Dallas Arts District when visitors are in town, there is always something new to see and do in this active area. With Thanksgiving Tower roughly a 15-minute walk away, it’s easier than ever for Santander associates to access all the scene has to offer. For those interested in fine art, for example, the Dallas Museum of Art has exhibit
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spaces covered with more than 22,000 works of art. Thanks to a recent anonymous gift of $9 million, admission to the DMA continues to be free. Next door, the Nasher Sculpture Center is an indoor/outdoor oasis featuring a 1.4 acre
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sculpture garden filled with all-natural exhibits. One of the latest additions to the Arts District is the Perot Museum of Nature and Science. Featuring five stories of fascinating hands-on exhibits, since opening in December 2012, the museum has already welcomed more than a million visitors who marvel at its interactive displays spread out over 180,000 square feet of space. If listening to live music is your thing, there are a lot of great places near Thanksgiving Tower. The critically acclaimed Dallas Symphony Orchestra can be heard at the Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center. Or head over to the AT&T Performing Arts Center where you’ll find the Winspear Opera House, home to the Dallas Opera. A variety of other eclectic live performances can be found at venues like the House of Blues and Majestic Theatre, to name a few.
FREE EVENTS »» Dallas Museum of Art currently has free General Admission. »» Check the schedule for free fitness classes at Klyde Warren Park. »» Klyde Warren Park also features free outdoor concerts year-round.
Dallas Museum of Art Perot Museum
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Entertainment Listings
Every location on this list is within a 20-minute walk from the office. 1 Nasher Sculpture Center 2001 Flora St.
2 Dallas Museum of Art 1717 N. Harwood St.
12 Dallas Public Library 1515 Young St.
3 Fountain Place 1445 Ross Ave.
13 wyly theatrE 2400 Flora St.
4 The Sixth Floor Museum 411 Elm St. 5 Dallas World Aquarium 1801 N. Griffin St.
6 Old Red Museum of Dallas County History & Culture 100 S. Houston St.
7 Perot Museum of Nature and Science 2201 N. Field St.
8 Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center 2301 Flora St.
9 The Trammell & Margaret Crow CollectIon of Asian Art 2010 Flora St.
10 House of Blues Dallas
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11 American Airlines Center 2500 Victory Ave.
2200 N. Lamar St.
14 Winspear Opera house 2403 Flora St. 15 Majestic Theatre 1925 Elm St. 16 John F. Kennedy Memorial Plaza 646 Main St. 17 Dallas Holocaust Museum 211 N. Record St. Suite 100 18 West End Historic District 208 N. Market St. 19 Dallas City Performance Hall 2520 Flora St. 20 Deep
Ellum Elm St. & Good Latimer
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Public art, museums, music, sports, opera, books, history, and so much more, all within easy access in Downtown Dallas. Plan your week (and weekend) around these great options!
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klyde warren park
Completed last year, Klyde Warren Park has become the hub for outdoor entertainment. A short 9-minute walk from Thanksgiving Tower will find you in the heart of a park hovering over Woodall Rodgers Frwy. Live music, dining options, dog park and lots and lots of trees make the park a fantastic getaway during lunch or after work.
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Photo by Angela Patterson
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PARKS & RECREATION Main street Garden Park
Cancer survivors plaza
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kay, you’re working in downtown Dallas, and you’ve been enjoying the world-class restaurants, entertainment and shopping, but you’re looking for a nice place to get away from the office, and relax outside. Well, you’re in luck. Downtown Dallas has some of the most beautiful, modern parks in the world. In fact, 10 percent of the land area of Dallas is made up of public parks! During the day, if you’re looking for a place to enjoy a walk, sit down and read, or even reflect quietly, there is a
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park within walking distance of Thanksgiving Tower that you’ll enjoy. This guide only covers a fraction of the amenities and charms of each park, so feel free and take the opportunity to explore them all. Then, come back and tell others about your experiences! Though each park is special, all of the downtown Dallas parks are maintained by city horticulturists and
PARKS & RECREATION maintenance personnel yearround, and they're beautifully lit throughout the night. Friendly and helpful police officers are conspicuous on foot, on bicycle and even on horseback. And depending on your idea of relaxation, you'll be able to choose between many different parks for each activity. Sometimes taking a break from your computer screen is as simple as just taking a walk. You can stroll quickly over to Thanks-Giving Square across Pacific Avenue, or Aston Park down the street to enjoy the trees and green space. Or if you brought your exercise clothes and want to take a little lunchtime jog, you can run up to Klyde Warren Park for a few laps around the
sculptures and fountains. If you prefer to sit and take in the sights, you might enjoy the groves and sprawling courtyards of Dallas City Hall Plaza or the green glass study shelters and lounge chairs along the cascading fountains of Main Street Garden Park. Or if you like to bring your own chair and just want a cozy spot to sit among the trees, you can check out Aston Park, Belo Garden, John Carpenter Park, or Cancer Survivors Plaza. All around downtown, among your favorite places to shop and eat, you’ll find relaxing green spaces that you can enjoy on your lunch hour, or at any hour, between 5 a.m. and 11 p.m. So get out there and enjoy yourself! Belo Garden
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Park listings 1 Klyde Warren Park
9-Minute Walk Ideal for any activity. The centerpiece for downtown's outdoor activities, with the Savor gastropub in the middle of the grounds. Located over (literally...on top of) Woodall Rodgers Frwy, a 9-minute walk from Thanksgiving Tower. 2 James W. Aston Park
3-Minute Walk Huge oak grove with seating and plenty of midday shade. A great place to walk or sit and relax. 3 Main Street Garden
Park 4-Minute Walk Largest contiguous lawn in downtown. Terraced fountains and pools, native plants in garden rows, and home to Ellen's Southern Kitchen. Cancer Survivors Plaza 7-Minute Walk Beautiful, unique architecture, with sweeping staircases. An intersection of the Dallas Pedestrian Network. 4
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Park 7-Minute Walk Wooded and terraced green space, with modern sculptures. Near the Central Business District East Transfer Center US-75. 6 Dallas City Hall
Plaza 7-Minute Walk Large courtyards and walking spaces with a modern design. Wooded lawns and a vast reflecting pool with fountain. 7 Belo Garden
6-Minute Walk Modern picnic tables, splash fountains and hundreds of trees in the middle of the city. A great getaway for the middle of the day. 8 Thanks-giving square
1-Minute Walk A well-appointed, quiet complex, with modern water features, beautiful sculptures and a peaceful temple, perfect for thoughtful contemplation. Just across Pacific from the Tower.
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Need some fresh air? Want to catch some rays while reading a book on your lunch hour? Downtown Dallas offers some excellent green spaces for you to take a break and rest.
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NECESSITIES
necessities list retail 1 Cost One Food Mart 205 N. Ervay
2 Neiman Marcus 1618 Main St.
3 CVS Pharmacy 1407 Main St.
4 Unik Men’s Wear 1514 Elm St.
5 Rocha Rosangela 300 N Akard St.
6 GNC 1201 Main St.
16 Victoria’s at the Adolphus 112 S. Field St. 17 Smooth Operators Hair Salon 1222 Commerce St. 18 Salon at One Main Place 1201 Main St. Fitness
7 7-Eleven 1295 W. Commerce St.
19 The Core Matrix 1309 Main St. #209
Day Spa/Nail Salons
8 Tropical Day Spa 1322 Elm St.
9 Downtown Dallas Massage 1309 Main St. Suite #209 10 The Skin Bar
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15 Urban Style Hair Studio 1500 Jackson St. #104
1700 Commerce St.
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Elevation Fitness 1700 Pacific Ave. #200
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Texas Club 800 Main St. #15
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24 Hour Fitness 700 N. Harwood
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T Boone Pickens YMCA 601 N. Akard
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Trophy Fitness Club 300 N. Akard #130
11 Uptown Glow 1700 Commerce St. #400
Dry Cleaners
12 Lash RX 1700 Commerce St. #1110
Hair salons
13 Ceron Salon 1618 Main St., 6th Fl (Neiman Marcus)
Corporate Care Cleaners 901 Main St. #C114
14 LoveHair 1700 Commerce St. #600
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Pioneer Cleaners 2000 Elm St. # 303
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City Cleaners 1324 Elm St.
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Shoe Pro 1717 Main St. #130
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Urban Orchard Market 1500 Jackson St.
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FIRST REACTIONS
Early Arrivals
Did you know many of Santander’s IT associates are already working downtown? What do they think so far? cory merritt “It’s working great for me…better than expected. I admit to being a little skeptical at first because I thought it would add time to my commute and cost me more to travel into downtown. But as it turns out, taking the DART to work saves me money, and stress, on my ride to and from work. Taking the train, I can do even more than I did sitting in my car on my previous commute. I can even still listen to the radio station (The Ticket) I listened to in my car, I just do it on my phone’s app now."
Jeanne Dant “The move has been a great benefit for me. I have free station parking 10 minutes from my home where I pick up the DART. There is a group of us that rides the train to and from work together. Not only has there been no increase in my commute time, but I am also saving money on gas. We’ve already found our favorite spots to eat in the area as well. There are a variety of excellent choices within walking distance, and a huge food court right across the street.” Andrea Chance “I live south of Arlington and have a little one in school, so I don’t have the flexibility to take the train. When we first moved to Thanksgiving Tower, I was concerned about the price of parking. Since the move; the parking has not been a big issue. I found a close $5 garage and all of the benefits of being downtown outweigh the price of parking. James mentioned during our initial move meeting in Drive U that our quality of life would improve after the move to downtown. We were all very reluctant, but I truly believe he was right. I love it!” 30
IMPORTANT INFO
About the SCUSA offices and Building: »» Each floor will be equipped with two copy/print rooms. To ensure confidentiality, copiers will require security access codes. The usership of desktop printers will be limited to executives and administrative assistants. »» To improve security, paper file storage will be limited to file drawers that are built into desks. Please scan documents whenever possible. »» Desk telephones will be replaced by software accessible through laptops. Associates will be provided with a headset or may choose to supply their own. »» Each floor will have a minimum of four project rooms (seats 10+, for larger meetings), three huddle rooms (seats up to five, for small meetings/video conferences), and four focus rooms (seats up to three, for one-on-one meetings). There will be at least three dedicated training rooms in the building. »» The 8th floor will have an MPR (multi-purpose room). It will serve as a lunch and break area, as well as a large meeting space for groups of up to 130. »» Associates will have access to an on-site clinic, complete with exam rooms, a prayer room and mother’s room. »» All floors will have a coffee/tea bar. To keep our new space clean and beautiful: »» Individual beverage makers are not permitted. »» Snacks are permitted at desks, but not food that requires the use of flatware. »» Refrigerators and microwaves provided in the designated break room (MPR) are the only ones permitted for use. »» All food containers must have airtight, spill-proof lids and/or be sealable, and be stored closed. Storing food in drawers is not permitted. »» To prevent spills, beverages will be required to be in a SCUSA cup with a lid, or a container with a lid. »» Personal items should be kept to a minimum (i.e. No more than two picture frames). 31
Though most associates will be moving in March, we are continuing to customize spaces for some of the groups and divisions. The current, tentative schedule for each group to move, along with the floor they will occupy, is shown here: Floor # Ready Date Departments 2 3 3 4 4 4 4 4 4 5 6 6 7 7 7 7 8 9 9 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
January 2015 October 2014 October 2014 March 2014 March 2014 March 2014 March 2014 March 2014 March 2014 March 2014 March 2014 March 2014 March 2014 March 2014 March 2014 March 2014 March 2014 March 2014 March 2014 March 2014 July 2014 August 2014 August 2014 August 2014 August 2014 April 2015
Address: Thanksgiving Tower 1601 Elm St Suite 800 Dallas, TX 75201
Executives Finance & Accounting Internal Audit Executive (temp) Legal & Governance Corporate Compliance Operational Executives (temp) Investor Relations Credit Risk Information Technology Information Technology Program Management Pricing & Analytics Consumer Lending Marketing & Communications CC Support (Incentives/Floorplan/Fleet) Talent Management Finance & Accounting (temp) Internal Audit (temp) Operational Reporting (temp) TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD
Closest DART Stations: Akard STATION and ST. PAUL STATION