Classen Curve

[Pete]

I suspect CHK gave Tuck a sweetheart deal because that space isn't leasing.

If you take out Balliet's, Cafe 501, Upper Crust and Republic (structures built specifically for them) the remainder is still half empty, even including the other restaurant.

Plus, they are planning to add more space west of Balliet's.

[betts]

There's something new coming to CC called Liberte. I have no idea what it is.

[Pete]

There's something new coming to CC called Liberte. I have no idea what it is.

It's a women's clothing store of some sort.

[ABryant]

The yuppie crowd equally patronizes Tucker's. It's a polished up version of a greasy onion burger shop.

Thank god when I went to Tuckers (good burgers), my baggy jeans differentiated me from the hipsters. Liked the fact that there was a half hipster/ half normal people crowd. The service was super friendly in a good way.

[benman]

I don't see Tucker's in CC. To me, Tucker's is all about the old vintage Americana vibe of 23rd Street. It's somewhere I like taking my grandpa to, who lives nearby in J Park and we can just walk. I wouldn't take my grandpa to Republic or somewhere else with that level of yuppie-sheen, lest he think less of me.

What is the yuppie crowd? The opposite of the hipster crowd?

[soonerguru]

They're not hipsters in Classen Curve, they're 'Peakesters.

[CuatrodeMayo]

I know you meant that tougue-in-cheek, but that term is spot on.

[Pete]

$115K building permit for 3,000 square feet for Tucker's at CC.

I believe this will be in one of the empty buildings towards the southern end of the complex.

[OKCTalker]

Parking is already a problem at CC. If I were an existing restauranteur I'd be mad, but I probably wouldn't have any recourse.

[Larry OKC]

In what way is parking a problem? Whatever parking problems that may exist should have been apparently obvious to the perspective tenant before they signed the lease???

[BoulderSooner]

Parking is already a problem at CC. If I were an existing restauranteur I'd be mad, but I probably wouldn't have any recourse.

the closest restaurant to the new tuckers location is republic owned by the same people ..

[dankrutka]

Parking is already a problem at CC. If I were an existing restauranteur I'd be mad, but I probably wouldn't have any recourse.

I've been to CC about 20 times and parking has not been a problem once.

[onthestrip]

I've been to CC about 20 times and parking has not been a problem once.

Because its still only half full. Parking will be a problem when Tucker's opens and other shops open up, especially on the southern end.

[soonerguru]

I know you meant that tougue-in-cheek, but that term is spot on.

Actually, it's not tongue in cheek. It's a term I use frequently. It's weird seeing all of the dudes in shiny shirts and the post-sorority girls hanging out. I've met many kind 'Peakesters. They're shiny happy people.

[soonerguru]

Because its still only half full. Parking will be a problem when Tucker's opens and other shops open up, especially on the southern end.

I'm starting to think these "shops" will never materialize. I was driving by the new Anthropologie today and determined it to be the most masturbatory attempt at retail architecture I've ever seen. If one didn't know it was a retail store there is literally nothing to draw them into the space. Cold, pointy, repellent hack-Modernistic crapola. Classen Curve is truly one of the most abhorrent design failures I've seen.

[betts]

I think Anthropologie is quite attractive. And the window designs are stunning. The new "sea life" designs are done with wax dipped coffee filters, paper and q-tips and they're pretty remarkable - well worth a visit. Classen Curve will fill up, although it is taking time. If Aubrey really wanted it full right away he could just fail to renew leases on stores in Nichols Hills Plaza. Regardless, Classen Curve is more attractive than any mall. in my opinion. However, I go to shop, not because of the architecture.

[Pete]

The space next to Anthroplogie is more than ready for tenants yet nothing seems to be happening there and no announcements have been made.

I know CHK has been working with the City to try and attract new national retailers but clearly that space was built on speculation and they must be continuing in their search or negotiations.

[Larry OKC]

soonerguru: That is quite a descriptive post.

[dankrutka]

I also like Classen Curve's design, but I wish it was more compact and thus more walkable.

[Bellaboo]

soonerguru: That is quite a descriptive post.

Soonerguru - not being offensive here, but what type of architecture do you like ?

[Larry OKC]

I also like Classen Curve's design, but I wish it was more compact and thus more walkable.

I seem to recall reading that it was there intent with the design to make it "walkable", described as a modern interpretation of the old downtown shopping experience???

[jdcf]

I also like the design, very much.

At first I did not like that the store fronts in CC turned away from Classen but now have no problems with that whatsoever. I hope that as the area continues to develop, it will seem more walkable as people cross Grand and Classen on foot.

[onthestrip]

I seem to recall reading that it was there intent with the design to make it "walkable", described as a modern interpretation of the old downtown shopping experience???

It apparently was but I bet there hasnt been one person that has walked from Balliets to the southern end and back. Squares and plazas are much better walking and shopping enviroments, not some meandering, snake of a shopping center.

And Id like to know how Anthro is doing. Anytime Im at Whole Foods I dont see many shoppers there, however that is usually later in the evening. Anyone ever notice it during the day or afternoon? Much activity at ANthro then? They are kind of on a island by themslelves right now with no other leases in the building north of them.

[BoulderSooner]

It apparently was but I bet there hasnt been one person that has walked from Balliets to the southern end and back. Squares and plazas are much better walking and shopping enviroments, not some meandering, snake of a shopping center.

And Id like to know how Anthro is doing. Anytime Im at Whole Foods I dont see many shoppers there, however that is usually later in the evening. Anyone ever notice it during the day or afternoon? Much activity at ANthro then? They are kind of on a island by themslelves right now with no other leases in the building north of them.

the 2 new buildings and connecting of what was 58th st to the republic side of CC will help a ton

[betts]

It apparently was but I bet there hasnt been one person that has walked from Balliets to the southern end and back. Squares and plazas are much better walking and shopping enviroments, not some meandering, snake of a shopping center.

And Id like to know how Anthro is doing. Anytime Im at Whole Foods I dont see many shoppers there, however that is usually later in the evening. Anyone ever notice it during the day or afternoon? Much activity at ANthro then? They are kind of on a island by themslelves right now with no other leases in the building north of them.

I hear Anthro is doing well. I believe, "better than expected" was the phrase I was told. In the Nichols Hills area, most shoppers are out before 5, because all the other stores close at 5. So, I would expect weekends and daytime is when they're busiest. It probably would help if there were more adjacent stores, but they probably get some spillover business from Whole Foods as well.