Memorial and MacArthur

[Pete]

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.

[Teo9969]

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.

[okatty]

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.

[Pete]

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

[okatty]

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.

[DowntownMan]

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.

[bradh]

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?

[Pete]

Yes on the north end.

[okatty]

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.

[bradh]

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

[Pete]

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.

[okatty]

^ 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.

[bradh]

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?

[Pete]

I stand corrected! Here are the plans:

[hfry]

Home to suite is now open

[Pete]

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:

[hfry]

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?

[hfry]

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

[OKCisOK4me]

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.

[Pete]

^

Yes, Threshold climbing gym.

[Thomas Vu]

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.

[OkiePoke]

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.

[Thomas Vu]

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.

[DowntownMan]

Hampton inn going in next to the existing hotel here

[rte66man]

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.