They might also be talking about this:

NE Corner of Memorial Road and Rockwell Avenue - OKCTalk (http://www.okctalk.com/showwiki.php?title=NE+Corner+of+Memorial+Road+and+ Rockwell+Avenue)

looks like the Home 2 Suites behind Revolve is well under construction (at least i think that's what it is)

Where specifically?

The entire intersection and especially heading north. You can see where they have a light for future commercial (I am assuming) and just south of the new apartment complex on the east side of Rockwell (north of Memorial), they have started earthwork for something. Is that the apartment complex you posted earlier today? That would put 4 new apartment complexes in that area.

Here's a site plan and more information on the Springs at Memorial, the complex slated for the interior portion of the SW corner.

Isn't the SW corner of Rockwell and Hefner the Farmers Insurance building?

The entire intersection and especially heading north. You can see where they have a light for future commercial (I am assuming) and just south of the new apartment complex on the east side of Rockwell (north of Memorial), they have started earthwork for something. Is that the apartment complex you posted earlier today? That would put 4 new apartment complexes in that area.

The apartments I posted were for Memorial & MacArthur. See the graphic at the top of this page.

New Arby's going in immediately south of Carl's Jr.:



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Carl's Jr. and an Arby's right next to each other? Truly this area is the beacon of "Big League".

Anyway, this area is starting to turn into the next Memorial and Penn. Is that good or bad?

There are a couple of nice sit-down restaurants under construction in this area as well: Big Dog Daddy's Icehouse and a sushi place.

It's the same sort of mix you see all along Memorial and a little better than some areas.

Very true. The corridor off Meridian, with all of the medical complexes is actually kind of fun to drive through. With Mercy's expansion and all of the Integris stuff being built to the north of it, that area is like a massive medical park. Sort of like Broadway just south of Britton Rd. With all of the medical buildings being built.

But yeah, I remember when Interurban was the only thing off MacArthur. There is a ton of variety there now. Lots of pizza/Italian, which is always a good thing to me.

There is a new strip center going in on the north side of Memorial near Meridian and Panera Bread will be relocating to there, with a drive-thru.

There is a new strip center going in on the north side of Memorial near Meridian and Panera Bread will be relocating to there, with a drive-thru.

That is interesting. I guess the concept of the drive thru is working for them. The one on NW Experessway and at Rockwell seems pretty busy anytime I am by there.

That is interesting. I guess the concept of the drive thru is working for them. The one on NW Experessway and at Rockwell seems pretty busy anytime I am by there.

I've heard that it can add 30% and up to their sales when they add drive thrus.

I've heard that it can add 30% and up to their sales when they add drive thrus.

My son worked at Panera some during HS and college and HATED the drive thru from an employee perspective - they timed everything and it was high stress but great for the consumer on the move! So I am sure your 30% number could be very accurate.

Shoppes at McAuley - OKCTalk (http://www.okctalk.com/showwiki.php?title=Shoppes%20at%20McAuley)

My son worked at Panera some during HS and college and HATED the drive thru from an employee perspective - they timed everything and it was high stress but great for the consumer on the move! So I am sure your 30% number could be very accurate.

I work part time at a Starbucks with a DT, and I'd say 30% or more is a fair estimate. Based on our sales vs the cafe stores in the area, we do about this much, if not more in weekly sales more than them. For the most part any DT you go through is a very stressful environment for the employees, they are usually all timed and times are sent to the district managers for the company, i know this is the case at chickfila, sbux and del taco. This is kind of a flawed system, because half the customers going through a DT generally dont know what they want, and this runs the DT times up - which is not the fault of the employees, but it falls back on them. Either way, wise move for Panera, it will definitely increase sales, I imagine breakfast sales will skyrocket for their cafe/pastry offerings since people are more apt to use a DT on the way to work, than park and go inside.

Updated the map at the top of the page to reflect the location of a new Whataburger, which is going in north of Carl's Jr. and an Arby's which is going south of Carl's.

Man, I haven't really driven on Memorial coming from the West in years, and it could be several more before I do it again…It will be absolutely shocking.

It's booming - just further south on Macarthur is new strip center and the apartments behind that (west) are progressing along as well. Sushi Bar noted on Pete's map is under construction too.

The reason for the boom is the Deer Creek schools and all the housing being built in that area due to the school district.

Yes, I agree. That is at the far southern end of the district. It has exploded due to the good schools and the fact it is about 70 square miles in area. So lots of housing at varying price ranges from as far south as about NW 128th almost to County Line Rd on the far SW corner of the district up to the NE corner which is well north of Waterloo and over as far east Santa Fe. Schools have been built all over that mass of land and DC will be 6A in several sports next year. They have really nice facilities not only for sports but also for performing arts.

I noticed that the Mathis Sleep Center is still showing on the map for this thread. I'm guessing this won't be built here since they are building just 2 miles to the east in the Mathis/La-z-boy/Ashley center.

Will be interesting to see this area develop over the next few years. It's prime for development with tons of new residential neighborhoods popping up just north of the tollway.

I know we discussed that Big Dog Daddy Ice House, but what they've put in there south of the Legacy Bank just looks like another strip center, is that planned to go in one of the corner spots of that?

Yes on the north end.

This may be covered somewhere but what is happening on the lot directly west of Interurban on Memorial? (not the Sushi Bar). They are prepping the lot/dirtwork, etc.

This may be covered somewhere but what is happening on the lot directly west of Interurban on Memorial? (not the Sushi Bar). They are prepping the lot/dirtwork, etc.

West Memorial Plaza, or something like that, small little center much like the one that has the fitness and insurance agency next to it, i think

This may be covered somewhere but what is happening on the lot directly west of Interurban on Memorial? (not the Sushi Bar). They are prepping the lot/dirtwork, etc.

That property is still owned by the original people and there has been no building permit.

I suspect the work happening there is related to the big apartment complex under construction to the south.

^ ok, thanks. Looks like a small parcel for something like that but i can never judge such things!

The new center on Macarthur to the east of the new apartments and south of Legacy is coming along pretty quickly. It's all enclosed now and should go pretty fast from here on out.

That property is still owned by the original people and there has been no building permit.

I suspect the work happening there is related to the big apartment complex under construction to the south.

Pete...it's the West Memorial Plaza I sent you the plans for back on 3/17, there is actually a project sign out in front facing Memorial. According to those plans, the western most unit is a health club?

I stand corrected! Here are the plans:



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Home to suite is now open

The Whataburger just north of Carl's Jr. is now under construction.

And this is the new center on the east side of MacArthur, with the new Toby Keith restaurant on the north end:



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Hey Pete I noticed some dirt work in the area just north of the apartments but directly south of hideaway, any idea what's going in?

Looks like they started on the area where the Hawthron is shown on the map

Hey Pete I noticed some dirt work in the area just north of the apartments but directly south of hideaway, any idea what's going in?

I think that is where they are building the climbing facility.

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Yes, Threshold climbing gym.

Sidebar: Pho T & N underwent new management and is now Family pho.

Not sure if they got new cooks or what, but I know bun bo hue is going to be on the menu.

Sidebar: Pho T & N underwent new management and is now Family pho.

Not sure if they got new cooks or what, but I know bun bo hue is going to be on the menu.

They mentioned they are wanting a more authentic taste. The broth has changed. I haven't had a chance to taste it though.

They mentioned they are wanting a more authentic taste. The broth has changed. I haven't had a chance to taste it though.

Probably meant towards pho, but I saw a review the other day mentioning that they don't use real fruit in their smoothies.

Hampton inn going in next to the existing hotel here

Hampton inn going in next to the existing hotel here

Just 3 miles from the one at Memorial and May. Didn't realize they built that close together.

I believe this is called 'West Memorial Plaza'

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This is being built just outside of the apartments behind where Big Doggy Grill was supposed to go. Interestingly enough, that is still empty. I believe the only occupant is a minor emergency center.

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I'm pretty sure Hal Smith is still planning to do a restaurant in that space, just not sure which concept as it's changed a couple of times.

This place is in that little center behind Valero and between Orange Leaf and Jimmy Johns... But despite it's inconspicuous setting, I've heard great things about it.

https://www.facebook.com/Tsubaki-Sushi-Hibachi-475869532527187/

https://www.yelp.com/biz/tsubaki-sushi-and-hibachi-oklahoma-city

Just 3 miles from the one at Memorial and May. Didn't realize they built that close together.

The one at memorial and may has been rebranded and is no longer a hampton

The one at memorial and may has been rebranded and is no longer a hampton

I noticed the building once planned to be a Toby Keith's Big Dog Daddy restaurant has been converted to an OU breast cancer center

Homewood Suites going in next to threshold climbing gym. Also lot with memorial frontage between hideaway and discount tire has sold but I don't know what will be going there

There has been some work at the old Panera Bread location. I'm unsure what may be going in there.

There has been some work at the old Panera Bread location. I'm unsure what may be going in there.

It's going to be a Pei-Wei :-)

Anyone have any info on pad site just west of Discount Tire? Just noticed silt fabric along Memorial perhaps in prep for dirt work. I think a new construction company sign was recently erected on the site as well. TIA

Anyone have any info on pad site just west of Discount Tire? Just noticed silt fabric along Memorial perhaps in prep for dirt work. I think a new construction company sign was recently erected on the site as well. TIA

Gold key service center is what permit says. No clue what that is.

Some sort of auto repair facility.

Gold Key Service Center

Looks like a repair shop for vehicles. It will have a 6 ft. security fence around the facility.

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Any news on what has just begun dirtwork adjacent to the west of the Sushi House on Memorial Rd. @ Brandon Pl.?

Any news on what has just begun dirtwork adjacent to the west of the Sushi House on Memorial Rd. @ Brandon Pl.?

Storage.

Storage.

Yea! 😒

Storage.

What about the parcel directly south of the Farmer's Insurance bldg.? Grading began the same day as the storage site to the west of Sushi Bar. Is this a storage facility as well? Do you know if they are planning to pave/improve the road that runs north of the nursing home, by the cell tower, and connect it with the road to the south of the existing businesses on Memorial Rd. (i.e., Hideaway Pizza & Interurban)?

Yes, behind the insurance office is storage as well.

Anyone heard the latest on Pappadeaux that was at one time slated to go in on the SE side of Memorial and Hefner Pkwy?

Anyone heard the latest on Pappadeaux that was at one time slated to go in on the SE side of Memorial and Hefner Pkwy?

They've had internal issues in the company and have been trying to sell that Memorial property for a while.

Wasn't a new Walmart planned for this area?