Oklahoma Factory Shoppes - I40 & Council

[Spartan]

Uh, what the TIF is the developer getting at here? I have some concerns.

[Rover]

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[CuatrodeMayo]

Are there any plans/renderings for this addition project?

[onthestrip]

I havent seen any renderings but Im sure its more EIFS like the rest of it. Steal is currently going up right now.

Also, steel is going up as well on the Mathis Bros sleep store, or whatever they are calling it.

[bluedogok]

I havent seen any renderings but Im sure its more EIFS like the rest of it. Steal is currently going up right now.

Also, steel is going up as well on the Mathis Bros sleep store, or whatever they are calling it.

I thought most of it was concrete tilt-wall construction, the coatings for tilt-wall and EIFS (final coat) are similar. I know most of the ones in Central Texas are tilt-wall with stone veneer in areas but mostly they are coated.

[onthestrip]

I thought most of it was concrete tilt-wall construction, the coatings for tilt-wall and EIFS (final coat) are similar. I know most of the ones in Central Texas are tilt-wall with stone veneer in areas but mostly they are coated.

From what I remember it was pretty much all structural metal studs with eifs. Don't recall a single concrete panel.

[Chickenlisa]

I live a few miles north and passed frequently during construction. It was metal studs.

[kypel]

Came across this tidbit while taking a study break. Looks like we are getting a Coach Men's at the outlet - much easier to drive there from Edmond than to Allen, TX! Store Locator, Retail Locator, Factory Store Locator from Coach

[Mastermind]

The Kenneth Cole Outlet is finally open! I've been waiting and was absolutely worth it At first I thought it wasn't, because there weren't any "Grand Opening" signs or balloons anywhere around the store, but it really is a nice addition to the Outlet Shoppes. Most of the stuff in the store is 40% off too, which made my wallet quite happy And while I was there, I noticed a Wedgewood/Royal Doulton outlet is going to open right next door. I didn't read anything about that before, so it was a nice surprise lol And a little down there's a toy store opening soon... don't know the name, but judging by the toys all unpacked, it looks ready to open

[jarrington00]

Also, Driving by last week I noticed surveying stakes on a piece of land closest to the I-40 westbound exit. This week dirt work and a office/trailer is setup. Does anyone know if this is BJ's Restaurant and Brewhouse? This was announced way back in March that BJ's Restaurant and Brewhouse will be building an 8,300 sq. ft. restaurant in this area.

[Easy180]

Came across this tidbit while taking a study break. Looks like we are getting a Coach Men's at the outlet - much easier to drive there from Edmond than to Allen, TX! Store Locator, Retail Locator, Factory Store Locator from Coach

Coach Men's? We talking murses, briefcases etc?

[jarrington00]

Also, Driving by last week I noticed surveying stakes on a piece of land closest to the I-40 westbound exit. This week dirt work and a office/trailer is setup. Does anyone know if this is BJ's Restaurant and Brewhouse? This was announced way back in March that BJ's Restaurant and Brewhouse will be building an 8,300 sq. ft. restaurant in this area.

I'm now almost 100% sure it's going to be BJ's. Terra Nova Industries is the general contractor listed on permits filed this month. They're the same contractor used on the BJ's in Norman.

[ljbab728]

The next addition is in the works.

Developers are laying out plans for a second addition and expect to begin marketing it next month. Gina Slechta, a spokeswoman for Horizon Group, said her office received numerous calls from retailers interested in opening in the mall after reading about the opening of phase two.

New retailers open at The Outlet Shoppes at Oklahoma City | NewsOK.com

[Plutonic Panda]

Are they ever going to do anything to rebuild the Entry/Exits from I-40 and the surrounding roads? They also should do some landscaping or something to beautify the area.

[Mastermind]

Are they ever going to do anything to rebuild the Entry/Exits from I-40 and the surrounding roads? They also should do some landscaping or something to beautify the area.

I hope so. And when I was there the other day, litter was a big problem. The mall owners really should focus a little more on the upkeep instead of obsessing with trying to constantly expand..
But speaking of which, how farfetched is it to have a movie theater at the Outlets? The closest theater is the one at Penn Square, right? And I would assume that may be far for a lot of people so.. Instead of bringing in more retailers, they should consider that too...

[ljbab728]

I hope so. And when I was there the other day, litter was a big problem. The mall owners really should focus a little more on the upkeep instead of obsessing with trying to constantly expand..
But speaking of which, how farfetched is it to have a movie theater at the Outlets? The closest theater is the one at Penn Square, right? And I would assume that may be far for a lot of people so.. Instead of bringing in more retailers, they should consider that too...

They have started on one expansion. How is that obsessing on constant expansion? Even if upkeep could be improved, I doubt that they decided to let the trash go so they could think about adding more buildings. It's possible that a movie theater could succeed there but I think Yukon is closer than Penn Square.
The Outlet Mall has been fabulously successful so I think they may have a clue about what they're doing.

[bombermwc]

It's too fricking cold to go shop there. It's HIGHLY annoying having to take your coat on and off (and especially when you have small children to do that for as well) between each shop. I really wish they had made this into an indoor facility for that reason. Then later in the year, it's gonna be so hot too. We don't live in southern california or florida here folks.

On the plus side, the mall does really have some good options. And it is far less crowded (for those reasons above) than Penn. And they're still doing expansion around the mall. BJ's is building on the out-parcel. Mathis Brothers (weird) built a matress store as well. There's still plenty of room for other things. And even being that close to Westgate, which is really filling in well these days), the variety of shopping in that 2 mile stretch has changed SOOOOO much in the last 10 years, it's quite astonishing.

[catch22]

It's too fricking cold to go shop there. It's HIGHLY annoying having to take your coat on and off (and especially when you have small children to do that for as well) between each shop. I really wish they had made this into an indoor facility for that reason. Then later in the year, it's gonna be so hot too. We don't live in southern california or florida here folks.

On the plus side, the mall does really have some good options. And it is far less crowded (for those reasons above) than Penn. And they're still doing expansion around the mall. BJ's is building on the out-parcel. Mathis Brothers (weird) built a matress store as well. There's still plenty of room for other things. And even being that close to Westgate, which is really filling in well these days), the variety of shopping in that 2 mile stretch has changed SOOOOO much in the last 10 years, it's quite astonishing.

Does the Outlet Mall have a cheese store?

[mcca7596]

...the variety of shopping in that 2 mile stretch has changed SOOOOO much in the last 10 years, it's quite astonishing.

The real growth will be when a 1 mile stretch sees double the amount of development in 5 years or less, which is not uncommon for other metros OKC's size and bigger.

[Plutonic Panda]

Does the Outlet Mall have a cheese store?

I don't get it

[Buffalo Bill]

I don't get it

..to go along with the whine.

[adaniel]

It's too fricking cold to go shop there. It's HIGHLY annoying having to take your coat on and off (and especially when you have small children to do that for as well) between each shop. I really wish they had made this into an indoor facility for that reason. Then later in the year, it's gonna be so hot too. We don't live in southern california or florida here folks.

Wow, a bit dramatic? It is not that cold here save for 2 or 3 times a year; a light jacket will do 90% of the time during winter. Obviously a lot of people cope just fine with this mall. There are plenty of places like this thriving outside of SoCal or Florida.

The real growth will be when a 1 mile stretch sees double the amount of development in 5 years or less, which is not uncommon for other metros OKC's size and bigger.

And then said 1 mile stretch will be half empty 5 years later, when the next "hot area" is built up, which is far more common for other metro's.

[onthestrip]

It's too fricking cold to go shop there. It's HIGHLY annoying having to take your coat on and off (and especially when you have small children to do that for as well) between each shop. I really wish they had made this into an indoor facility for that reason. Then later in the year, it's gonna be so hot too. We don't live in southern california or florida here folks.

Then maybe dont go? You do know that at least 95% of retail shopping in OKC is in outdoor centers, right? And the outlet mall likely wouldnt exist if they had to build an indoor mall.

Also funny you complain about the cold on the very first day that we have had any cold weather. The previous 4 months have been quite pleasant shopping weather, mabye should have gone then.

[bombermwc]

Then maybe dont go? You do know that at least 95% of retail shopping in OKC is in outdoor centers, right? And the outlet mall likely wouldnt exist if they had to build an indoor mall.

Also funny you complain about the cold on the very first day that we have had any cold weather. The previous 4 months have been quite pleasant shopping weather, mabye should have gone then.

Well first off, you're talking to the walking choir here....so i'm used to it....and taking my kids too, so you don't really know what you're saying. Second of all, most shopping outdoors in OKC is strip-center type shopping. So most people park right outside the shop and walk in/out. They don't walk around the whole center like I do. Just go find some of the pedestrian threads where we've beat that dead horse to find my stance on it.

Secondly, 2 or three times a year and then a light jacket huh? So those 3 months out of the year when it's 40 or less on average doesn't count huh? I'll 100% bet you that if you go to this mall in January, it will be very light in traffic. If you go to Penn, it will not be light.....keeping size in context. Something you'll see is that during the day, stay-at-home moms will go to Penn, but they won't go to Factory during the cold months.

And if you looked at my comments at all, you'll see how i was also complementary to the mall. My only gripe is it is outdoors. Remember also, Penn used to be outdoors and they brought it in. So I'm not the lone opinion on that.

[metro]

I hope so. And when I was there the other day, litter was a big problem. The mall owners really should focus a little more on the upkeep instead of obsessing with trying to constantly expand..
But speaking of which, how farfetched is it to have a movie theater at the Outlets? The closest theater is the one at Penn Square, right? And I would assume that may be far for a lot of people so.. Instead of bringing in more retailers, they should consider that too...

I agree the upkeep is poor, they rarely mow the grass near the entry. Regarding the theater, Yukon has two a few miles west.