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  1. #26

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    Quote Originally Posted by jn1780 View Post
    It would be 3 supercenters and a Super Target on the north side side.
    Plus a Sam's, a couple of Wright's, a few Homeland's, a few local one-off's, potentially a Crest, and more.
    Not seeing it as a problem myself, but some of the local based grocers might be a tad nervous overall.

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    Quote Originally Posted by kevinpate View Post
    Plus a Sam's, a couple of Wright's, a few Homeland's, a few local one-off's, potentially a Crest, and more.
    Not seeing it as a problem myself, but some of the local based grocers might be a tad nervous overall.
    Years ago, Walmart closed their store in Checotah and reopened behind the lot with full grocery. Recently my trip to there this past New Year's, I saw how the two small, local grocery stores was still open. All 3 full grocery stores in a small Checotah town.

    Norman can do it.

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    Quote Originally Posted by okcfollower View Post
    Any idea exactly where these will be built? I didnt see any land in their names around that area?
    Perfect Swing property and vacant land to the East

  4. #29

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    Quote Originally Posted by jn1780 View Post
    I wonder how long that supercenter would remain vacant if Walmart doesn't turn it into a Sam's Club.
    Not long, the Norman Public Schools are interested in this property if it's available

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    Anytime line on this happening?

  6. #31

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    Quote Originally Posted by okcfollower View Post
    Anytime line on this happening?
    I've been told dirt work should start by mid to late summer

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    Quote Originally Posted by rcjunkie View Post
    I've been told dirt work should start by mid to late summer
    That'll be nice. Drove down the service road thing there that goes in front of Perfect Swing and had the thought how that field at 24th and Hwy 9 has remained undeveloped. Not that I am against farm land in urban areas...I kinda enjoy the lack of dense development, but the intersection just seems to be one of a lot of potential.

    So I'm going to assume Lowe's will go on the corner along 24th and Walmart will be where Perfect Swing is now? Then of course the associated pad sites for various fast food/small retail stores.

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    This could really improve the south side of norman. Hopefully bring in other stores and fast food along highway 9.

  9. #34

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    great, a new walmart...

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    Quote Originally Posted by rcjunkie View Post
    Not long, the Norman Public Schools are interested in this property if it's available
    To build a new high school? I've heard for the past few years that Norman is interested in doing that, but IMO they need to just make Norman High bigger.

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    Quote Originally Posted by BG918 View Post
    To build a new high school? I've heard for the past few years that Norman is interested in doing that, but IMO they need to just make Norman High bigger.
    They are. In the area where the pre-fabricated classrooms were lcoated, there is a new two-story addition being built, you can see part of it from Main Street. Other than that though, Norman High does not have any more space to add to the main building.

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    I believe the third high school is planned for the area south of Irving Middle School

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    Neither High or North are blessed with abundant expansion space. Another high school and for that matter another middle school are only a matter of when. A new elementary is already named and slated for construction. It's not the only one that will need to be constructed in the near future. Indeed, via the use of modulars, we likely have enough classrooms for another facility or two already. There appear to be many more now at the elementary level than when my children were young, and my youngest only left elementary in '04.

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    Quote Originally Posted by JimTrabersColostomyBag View Post
    I believe the third high school is planned for the area south of Irving Middle School
    The plan is to build a new middle school to replace Irving, then convert old Irving into the third high school.

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    Quote Originally Posted by brian View Post
    great, a new walmart...
    my thoughts exactly.

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    Quote Originally Posted by remy11 View Post
    my thoughts exactly.
    Why would it be a big deal if it REPLACES the existing one with a much needed upgraded facility that would be comparable or better to the west side Walmart? To me it is a long time coming to finally start to balance the east and west sides of town out. Of course I'm referring to the additional development that will follow Lowes and Walmart.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Soonerman View Post
    I would think Norman would be able to support 3 Supercenters.
    Stillwater apparently supports 2 Wal-Mart supercenters. So Norman can easily do 3.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Bunty View Post
    Stillwater apparently supports 2 Wal-Mart supercenters. So Norman can easily do 3.
    The population differance between Stillwater and Norman is not the big (7000), Norman can not support 3 Walmart Super Centers

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    Quote Originally Posted by rcjunkie View Post
    The population differance between Stillwater and Norman is not the big (7000), Norman can not support 3 Walmart Super Centers
    The population of Norman in 2010 was 110,925
    The population of Stillwater in 2010 was 45,688

    We can support 3

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    A Wal-Mart neighborhood market would be nice too. I hope someday the Valu Foods at 12th & Lindsey is turned into one, and that whole shopping center gets a much-needed facelift.

  21. #46

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    Quote Originally Posted by rcjunkie View Post
    The population differance between Stillwater and Norman is not the big (7000), Norman can not support 3 Walmart Super Centers
    Whaaaaa......7k well Stillwater is booming!LOL

  22. #47

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    Quote Originally Posted by okcfollower View Post
    The population of Norman in 2010 was 110,925
    The population of Stillwater in 2010 was 45,688

    We can support 3
    Hey look at Wichita Falls Texas they have 3 Supercenters and they have 104,000 people. Theres no reason why Norman can't support 3 Wal-Marts.

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    Quote Originally Posted by okcfollower View Post
    The population of Norman in 2010 was 110,925
    The population of Stillwater in 2010 was 45,688

    We can support 3
    7K...65K...ehhh, just slightly off. LOL

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    Quote Originally Posted by venture79 View Post
    I only hope that they upgrade Hwy 9 from 77 to 24th SE to make it 4 lanes instead of the current 2.
    SH-9 will be widened to 4 lanes to 36th. Construction planned to begin 2013.
    SH-9 will be widened to 4 lanes to 72nd. Construction planned to begin 2015.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Dulahey View Post
    SH-9 will be widened to 4 lanes to 36th. Construction planned to begin 2013.
    SH-9 will be widened to 4 lanes to 72nd. Construction planned to begin 2015.
    Thanks for the info. I remember them talking about it, but haven't heard anything else. It'll just be nice to be rid of that stupid 3 lanes merging into 1 just before 24th. There should be plenty of room now to add another lane or make the left lane a turn only lane. Though I guess that would confuse people too much.

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