Demolition on east side of I35 in Moore

[aintaokie]

FYI demolition of the old Sams and Microtel (hotel) started about 2 weeks ago. The motel is gone and Sams will probably be finished with this week. The old Moore mall (the bingo joint) is supposed to be next.
Last year a leasing rep. told us that all of this area would be torn down and a new shopping center would be going up. Does anyone have better info on this?

[OSUFlounder]

The Moore station (cable 17 in Moore I think) was saying that the new development was supposed to include a big box store. When I think big box store, however, I think wal-mart, target, or k-mart. Wal-mart is right across the street and I can't imagine would move, target is going in not 5 miles south, and k-mart hasn't done well in OKC. Lowe's is going in just north of the Wal-mart and just south of the area for the Warren theaters. I can't imagine what they will put in there, but let's hope it is good.

[mranderson]

Lowe's has purchased land in that area, so it may be for their new location. If it is, then the store will be open within a year as it takes nine months from groundbreaking to opening.

Target bought land in the 12200 block of S. Western a couple of years ago and announced a Super Target. If it is still a go, they had to clear the land first. Since I am rarely in that area anymore, I am not sure of the progress.

[soonerliberal]

Lowe's purchased land just to the north of the Walmart Supercenter in Moore. Apparently it is supposed to be in between the Walmart and the new Warren Theatre.

An old farm house and barn that somehow survived the explosive growth near Westmoore High School around 122nd and Western has been demolished. However there is an empty field on the other (east) side of Western that has yet to develop. The intersection of 119th and Western is a nightmare all day, especially at rush hours and times when the high school lets out. I'm sure Target would love to take advantage of the traffic there.

[OSUFlounder]

I don't think the land where the old barn and house stood is big enough for a supertarget. Maybe I'm wrong, but it still seems rather small. Traffic is pretty busy around that area though and I know that I would love one that close.

[Martin]

a couple of years ago, i'd heard about the 119th and western supertarget as well. although nothing has ever come of it, the land seems seems to me as if it would be of adequate size. here's a google map of the area. you can see westmoore at the bottom of the map for scale. -M

[Intrepid]

a couple of years ago, i'd heard about the 119th and western supertarget as well. although nothing has ever come of it, the land seems seems to me as if it would be of adequate size. here's a google map of the area. you can see westmoore at the bottom of the map for scale. -M

I vaguely remember in a previous post someone mentioning that Target was extremely interested in that land on Western, but eventually decided against building.

As for the east side of I35 in Moore, I had heard they were tearing stuff down to develop the Riverwalk area on that side of the highway.

I've also heard that Earl's Rib Palace is set to set up shop somewhere in that area.

[OSUFlounder]

Earl's looks like it will open soon (i.e. next couple of months). It is just south of the Applebee's and BWW. As for the east side, I know they are developing something but I just can't imagine what...

As for the supertarget - I think for a regular target store the land would be big enough, but not for a Super Target - have you seen how big that one is in Norman?

[Intrepid]

Earl's looks like it will open soon (i.e. next couple of months). It is just south of the Applebee's and BWW. As for the east side, I know they are developing something but I just can't imagine what...

As for the supertarget - I think for a regular target store the land would be big enough, but not for a Super Target - have you seen how big that one is in Norman?

Honestly, I haven't ever seen ANY super target. I don't like Target, and never have really.

Thanks for the info on Earl's. I wasn't sure where it was going. Hadn't been down that way in awhile.

[Easy180]

About a year back Petsmart and Target were trying to buy out some of the houses right behind the abandoned Sam's to make more room ..my friends lived back there and said it fell through because one homeowner would not sell...as far as I know there will be a SuperTarget in Norman so no way it will end up being at this site...There is also a for sale sign up right in front of the Sam's so there may not be anything at all lined up right now

I for one hope it's something good so my home value goes up!

[Pete]

This will signal the official death knell for Crossroads.

But good for Moore. Those vacant, ugly buildings have been a blight for way too long.

[aintaokie]

I noticed on the west side of I35 across from Crossroads that all of the neighborhood is now vacant for the new highway project. I also noticed the gang writings on a lot of the properties. Bet ya the mall will look the same in a few years. I'm excited to hear the news about JC Penny and the other big stores comming to the East side in Moore.

[Easy180]

This is a link to what the center will look like

http://www.smileamerica.com/business...rendering).pdf

[Easy180]

sorry should have added this on the previous reply...also from the city of Moore's website...
Finally a Petsmart!!...the rest not so exciting


The major Tenants already signed up are JC Penney, Ross Dress for Less, Office Depot, PetsMart, City College, Famous Footwear, Sally Beauty, Fashion Bug, Vintage Stock and Men’s Wearhouse. Burk Collins & Company, Ltd. is in negotiations with several other national box Tenants for the site.

There will be several out parcel Tenants on the site and Ricky’s Café will build a new restaurant.

[Easy180]

and for those that don't already know...the weird shaped building going up in front of the home depot on 19th is going to be a starbucks....guess it's being built on the land that is leased from the developer of the upcoming Fritt's Farm addition and they required starbucks to build it in that style

Moore is big time now w/ a starbucks : )

[ETL]

Why did Moore not make that man sell his home? Can’t the city make people sell their home in the greater interest of the city as whole (like at Tinker and behind Crossroads Mall)?

[Easy180]

etl...I think they would have done that, but I think either Target had a backup or they got pi**ed off with the people trying to get twice what their house was worth and just let it go...my friend says a lot of them are still living back there hoping another offer comes their way again

[ETL]

Well that was unfair to the people who did want to sell! Oh, now Moore won’t get that boost in its economy! :-( Nothing more I can do. Just forgive and forget!

[aintaokie]

I beleive that a bridge over I35 at SE34 is in the works. I heard this a few months ago at city council meeting. It is a long range planning project.

[Easy180]

hope it is not too long range...be a great thing for the folks in my neighborhood

wife said the sign is up for a Chili's in front of the Home Depot now....already have the frame up for it...the restaurants are flooding in like crazy now


Keep em coming!!

[OSUFlounder]

I've been wondering what that was in front of the HD on 19th. A Chili's, ah. I know, I know another chain restaurant. But people in Moore have been driving to NOrman or I-240 for restaurants for years now with a BWW, Applebee's, Chili's, and at least 4 good BBQ places close by it's becoming a nicer place to live!

[mranderson]

I've been wondering what that was in front of the HD on 19th. A Chili's, ah. I know, I know another chain restaurant. But people in Moore have been driving to NOrman or I-240 for restaurants for years now with a BWW, Applebee's, Chili's, and at least 4 good BBQ places close by it's becoming a nicer place to live!

What is "BWW?"

[BricktownGuy]

Ah, I was wondering when I read sometime back that Collins and Co and bought that Microtel Inn and Suites in Moore from Janki Inns for $2 million.

I was thinking to myself why would Collins and Co buy a hotel, they are more into retail and restaurant properties. I do not think they have any hotels on their portfolio.

Does anyone know the website for Collins and Co??

[chrisok]

Here's a link to the plans for The Shops at Moore.

Looks like a Men's Warehouse and a Chick Fil A are also included.

http://www.smileamerica.com/business...rendering).pdf

[ETL]

Where is the actoin. I thought that bingo hall was going down?

I think this well be a nice addition to Moore's growth.