tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-479664620028826150.post430262048268429444..comments2024-02-02T02:34:32.363-06:00Comments on Huntsville Development News: Alternatives for Walmart and Country ClubJameshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07020407035261594753noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-479664620028826150.post-5088703726661031302011-06-09T20:14:10.502-05:002011-06-09T20:14:10.502-05:00I agree with Nick that redevelopment of the existi...I agree with Nick that redevelopment of the existing location is the best option for the customers and the city. It's also the hardest for Wal-Mart.<br /><br />Barring that, what is happening with the big piece of land where the Huntsville Nursery used to be at Airport/Johnson and Leeman Ferry? It's off the beaten path a little, but Wal-Mart doesn't need a busy intersection to capture business.Nicolenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-479664620028826150.post-6417914622676474552011-06-09T16:02:48.507-05:002011-06-09T16:02:48.507-05:00The Country Club concept seems like it would be su...The Country Club concept seems like it would be successful. However, I think some residential lofts above the mixed-use offices on Airport would be beneficial to keeping the street-front alive. <br /><br />As for Walmart, keep it where it is, but don't let them rebuild. Huntsville doesn't need another anti-urban big box store taking up land.Nicknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-479664620028826150.post-12080196930494912382011-06-09T12:57:45.509-05:002011-06-09T12:57:45.509-05:00@Andrew: I don't know of any specific plans fo...<b>@Andrew:</b> I don't know of any specific plans for the Drake Avenue site. If you want an out-of-the-box idea, I could see the site becoming an extension of Parkway Place, with the existing building being demolished to make way for a department store that is connected to the mall via a pedestrian bridge. <br /><br /><b>@Nicole and MJ:</b> Just about any development, with or without Walmart, at Airport and the Parkway that would require more than the current Copeland's footprint would use some park land. Also, Earth Fare prefers existing vacant retail buildings.Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07020407035261594753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-479664620028826150.post-37682435668493408442011-06-09T12:30:10.921-05:002011-06-09T12:30:10.921-05:00MJ - As much as I am not a fan of Walmart, that Wa...MJ - As much as I am not a fan of Walmart, that Walmart serves a low income part of town and its about the only thing they have. Of course Walmart would rather be in a higher income area like Airport, but it isn't good for the city, and Earthfare wouldn't serve the same critical function.Nicolenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-479664620028826150.post-66067165365681855202011-06-09T11:42:19.489-05:002011-06-09T11:42:19.489-05:00Do you have any idea for what the Drake Walmart lo...Do you have any idea for what the Drake Walmart location could be turned into if Walmart did eventually vacate it? I can't imagine that it would stay vacant long though since it is seems to be a good spot.Andrewnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-479664620028826150.post-23041529090177298492011-06-09T08:51:03.507-05:002011-06-09T08:51:03.507-05:00Can someone please explain why we need another Wal...Can someone please explain why we need another Walmart? If the Drake store isn't successful, let's just close it. How many acres would it take to get an Earth Fare in that area? Could they use the old Copeland's space without having to tear down parks and museums?MJnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-479664620028826150.post-31932518156330238722011-06-08T17:16:32.147-05:002011-06-08T17:16:32.147-05:00Plan #2 has another huge con, one which you put un...Plan #2 has another huge con, one which you put under "pros" -- that is, still being on Airport. It still creates the same traffic issues. Tweaking a few stoplights isn't going to fix that, and the idea to 7-lane Airport would only make that corridor worse.<br /><br />I can't say I'm real keen on destroying a park for a Wal-Mart, either.Nicolenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-479664620028826150.post-24401341665741609572011-06-08T16:49:23.640-05:002011-06-08T16:49:23.640-05:00This drawing looks remarkable similar to one that ...This drawing looks remarkable similar to one that was done for another developer in town with interest in that property. This would work, though I would like to see the retail and office off the street so that it had a city street feel to it with potential for street vendors, etc.sambadadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03495431329435308183noreply@blogger.com