Many of you here probably haven't seen the plans Chesapeake has for Western Avenue. I've read here that many oppose Chesapeake's plans for the district, with the consensus bein g that Chesapeake will destroy the Western Avenue District as we now know it. Nothing could be farther from the truth. Plans do call for the Chesapeak campus to expand to the edge of NW 63rd street, but land along Western Avenue north of NW 63rd Street has been slated for commercial development.

Cheapeake's long term plans are to demolish existing structures along Western Avenue and replace them with 2-4 story structures with an English village theme, that will house a mix of retail, restaurant, etc. Hopes are to attract stores like Nordstroms, Niemann Marcus, and other upscale shops for the Nichols Hills Community.

I hope this sets the record straight on Chesapeake's plans for the Western Avenue District.