Zona Rosa Update

Just a quick Zona Rosa update as I was out there yesterday afternoon.

• The Ted's Montana Grill is officially closed. I believe that ZR said they had another tenant that had verbally committed to the space, we'll see how long this takes to transpire.
• It appears as if a clock tower, or large sign is being built in front of Staples. It looks to be 30 - 40 feet tall and is rectangular in shape
• Dress Barn has moved across the highway to Tiffany Springs Market Center

Chick-Fil-A in Liberty!

I was out running errands and finally saw a coming soon sign on the new construction on the NW corner of 152 and Conistor (right in front of Lowes). The small restaurant space is going to be a Chick-Fil-A! I know that permits had been filed for a Chick-Fil-A right outside of Zona Rosa a couple of years ago but work never started on that project. They also completed a small retail strip (similar to the one across the street with Planet Sub, Vintage Stock etc). I did not see any signage on that strip as of yet.

As I was driving and only had my cell phone camera, I've attached a low quality picture. It looks like the slab is poured. As they start vertical construction, I'll have more pictures.

It also looks like the CVS across the street is almost ready to go, signage has been placed and most of the exterior work appears complete.

Stay tuned for more updates!

Liberty Area Developments

Its been awhile since I've posted but I intend to pick up the pace a little bit.  First a couple of new businesses that are coming up off of 291 & I-35 in Liberty.

Walgreen's - Structural work appears to be complete, it looks like interior finish and stocking the shelves are the remaining punch list items.  I'd anticipate an opening by the end of March

Price Chopper - Structural work appears to be complete, signage, interior finish and stocking look to remain.  My guess would be an opening in April.  Apparently the existing Liberty store will remain open.  

New Construction in Tiffany Springs MarketCenter

Does anyone know what is going up on the far east end of Tiffany Springs MarketCenter?  There is a long structure going up just east of Home Depot.  It looks like it has a large freezer and another smaller one.  It could be a strip site with a couple of small restaurants I assume.

EDIT:  It looks like it will be a Golden Corral.  How Exciting.

Zona Rosa Phase II Update

Went up to ZR last Thursday to catch a comedy show at the Improv.  We got up there a bit early so we checked out Dillards and the Phase II developments.  The Dillards is nice, upscale, and well, a Dillards.  The whole Phase II area seems to be a step up aesthetically from phase I.

I saw the following businesses open, or about to open:

• Dillards (open)
• Coldwater Creek (open)
• Gymboree (not open)
• Chicos (not open)
• An unidentified clothing store (not open)

I also saw signs stating that Select Comfort, Red Robin and Citizens Bank were coming soon..

Shoal Creek Plaza Update

As most readers know, Circuit City has pulled out of the Kansas City market.  Currently, their less than one year old location in Shoal Creek Plaza is having a going out of business sale.  If you want to buy over priced electronics for 20% off then thats the place for you.  I'm curious as to how long that building will sit empty.  It would make a great location for a bookstore or a speciality grocery store (whole foods).

Also, NY Fresh Deli has closed, it looks like the concept didnt work at Zona Rosa and it didnt work in Shoal Creek.  I think that once the economy turns around and they open the road connecting Shoal Creek Plaza with Shoal Creek Parkway, this center will take off.

Mavi in Liberty closed

Going to Chipotle this evening, I noticed that the Mavi Italian restaurant in Shoal Creek is now closed.  There was black plastic on the windows and a hand written "Closed" sign.  There were no other notices and the phone went unanswered when I called.  I thought it was a great concept but there is a lot of competition in the 152 corridor that probably did not help with their success.