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[csmurphy8885]

Aside from the progress on the 3 story mixed use on chapel and pensicola (the tower tops are going up next week it looks like) there is also activity on the site across the street on Rivoli?!  I dont know whats there...

But this looks like an awsome idea!  Down with all gas stations!

University Village Phase 1 - on 10.71 acres at the northwest corner of West Pensacola Street and Ocala Road. The proposed project is to construct a six-story mixed-use building that will include 16,000 square feet of commercial space on the ground floor and 60 residential units on the upper five floors at a density of six units per acre. Zoned UP-2 (Urban Pedestrian). Time: 9:15 a.m.

Originally published May 10, 2006

[Florida]

Yeah Murph, you're behind on that University Village, I think someone posted abotu that one already.

But I do think you're right about the activity on Rivoli. I've been checking it out and it's looking promising.

How do you like the new townhomes they've built at Rivoli and BellVue.

[Glenn]

This is the old Winn-Dixie shopping center site.  Appears someone is proposing to divide it into 2 commercial lots.   This site is an eyesore & has been vacant way too long so I hope something good happens here.

TYPE A AND PRE-SUBMITTAL MEETING
Limited Partition
1. Old Bainbridge Square (21-23-20-410-0000) (TSD060032) located on 8.6 acres on the north side of West Tharpe Street, approximately 100 feet east of Old Bainbridge Road. The proposed project is the subdivision of the site into 2 commercial lots. The property is zoned UP-1 (Urban Pedestrian).

[Florida]

I would be interesting to see if we could get some restaurant activity on this site.

[poonther]

Glenn, on Jun 20 2006, 06:11 PM, said:

This is the old Winn-Dixie shopping center site.  Appears someone is proposing to divide it into 2 commercial lots.   This site is an eyesore & has been vacant way too long so I hope something good happens here.

TYPE A AND PRE-SUBMITTAL MEETING
Limited Partition
1. Old Bainbridge Square (21-23-20-410-0000) (TSD060032) located on 8.6 acres on the north side of West Tharpe Street, approximately 100 feet east of Old Bainbridge Road. The proposed project is the subdivision of the site into 2 commercial lots. The property is zoned UP-1 (Urban Pedestrian).

This is very good news.  I'm tired of looking at that eyesore too.  I wonder if one of these tenants will be a Fred's?  I've seen them go into these subdivided stores in several other places.  I hope this happens and this shopping center gets new life.

[Florida]

I'd rather have a dead shopping center than get a Fred's.

[psycuda]

TaureanJ, on Jun 21 2006, 01:10 AM, said:

I'd rather have a dead shopping center than get a Fred's.

WTF is a Fred's?

[Glenn]

psycuda, on Jun 21 2006, 08:05 PM, said:

WTF is a Fred's?

The "Fred's" that I've seen around South Georgia remind me of a cross between a Big Lot's & a Dollar General.

[psycuda]

Glenn, on Jun 21 2006, 09:07 PM, said:

The "Fred's" that I've seen around South Georgia remind me of a cross between a Big Lot's & a Dollar General.

(Groans)

[psycuda]

The new Applebees is now open on the Southwest side of the intersection of Tennessee and Capital Circle.

[jpl02]

psycuda, on Jun 23 2006, 08:38 PM, said:

The new Applebees is now open on the Southwest side of the intersection of Tennessee and Capital Circle.

Everyone was making such a big fuss about that place on the radio. I mean, it's not a new restaurant per-se, it just moved across the street! I think it's a sad state of things in this town if people make such a big fuss about a restaurant moving across the street  

[poonther]

jpl02, on Jun 23 2006, 10:38 PM, said:

Everyone was making such a big fuss about that place on the radio. I mean, it's not a new restaurant per-se, it just moved across the street! I think it's a sad state of things in this town if people make such a big fuss about a restaurant moving across the street  

This could very well apply also to the Publix that was just built at Park and Blairstone.....it's just our 10th or 11th Publix Tally(and not the nicest one in town)...... so what's the big deal?

[psycuda]

poonther, on Jun 24 2006, 09:53 AM, said:

This could very well apply also to the Publix that was just built at Park and Blairstone.....it's just our 10th or 11th Publix Tally(and not the nicest one in town)...... so what's the big deal?

It's just a newer building, so it gives the parent company something to hype and bring people in for a look hoping that they might come back for the food (in Applebee's case.)

[Florida]

Is it just me or does the new place look alot cheaper than the old?

[seminole]

BTW has anyone be through that huge housing development they are building in Midway? I've only seen it from I-10, but it goes on for at least a mile. Also I'm not a fan of the name Midway (yeah I know it's located midway between Tally and Quincy,) I wish before their town grows too much (they are projected in 10 years to be the largest city in Gadsden) that they'd rename it. Any ideas for a new city name?

Poother, I added my response to your above question under this thread because Midway is rapidly becoming a part of West Tallahassee.  

I do travel to Midway about once every two months or so to the new Hilltop subdivision.  It's a growing area and it's sort of removed from Hwy 90 so its not seen from the U.S. 90.  I don't believe it can be seen from the I-10 corridor either, so you may have discovered a new subdivision - something that I haven't seen.  

However, as you pointed out, there is quite a bit of construction which can be seen from I-10.  But I just assumed that the construction was attributed to some to the companies which are relocating from Leon County to Midway in search of larger acreages and better access to I-10.  Some to those companies include Ring Power (which is a very large company), T-Formation, Tri-Eagle, Frito-Lay, Kaufman Tire Company, as well as some others.  The 10/90 park is really taking off.  

Now I am really excited and must revisit this area soon.

[poonther]

^ Man oh man Seminole, TJ is just gonna love you b/c you cut and pasted this discussion from the FSU thread to this one which seems to be the appropriate place.  Good job!  

I didn't know that the residential subdivision in Midway was called Hilltop (is that a Russell development?,) but you can definitely see it from I-10 when you are heading east.  It's on the right-hand side (south) about a mile or less before the County road 159 or is that 158 overpass.  You can't see it from west bound lanes because the median has trees in it.  It's not as easy to see as the industrial stuff on the north side, but you can see it especially if you aren't driving.

I glad to see all the growth out there even if some of it comes at Leon's expense.  We are all one big region and that type of development just makes us look more metropolitan.  Besides the Midway area is just as close to downtown Tally as say Chaires or the Baum road areas in Leon County are.  I feel this is only a natural progression.

[seminole]

poonther, on Jul 6 2006, 05:26 PM, said:

^ Man oh man Seminole, TJ is just gonna love you b/c you cut and pasted this discussion from the FSU thread to this one which seems to be the appropriate place.  Good job!  

I didn't know that the residential subdivision in Midway was called Hilltop (is that a Russell development?,) but you can definitely see it from I-10 when you are heading east.  It's on the right-hand side (south) about a mile or less before the County road 159 or is that 158 overpass.  You can't see it from west bound lanes because the median has trees in it.  It's not as easy to see as the industrial stuff on the north side, but you can see it especially if you aren't driving.

I glad to see all the growth out there even if some of it comes at Leon's expense.  We are all one big region and that type of development just makes us look more metropolitan.  Besides the Midway area is just as close to downtown Tally as say Chaires or the Baum road areas in Leon County are.  I feel this is only a natural progression.

Poonther I think Hilltop (I think that's the correct name) maybe a smaller segment of a larger subdivision called Rustling Pines.  Or the whole area maybe a conglomeration of smaller subdivisions - I'm just not sure.  Anyway,  I have to do some more exploring.  

You have really enlighten me because usually when I'm traveling I-10 in that area, it's in a westward direction which explains why I haven't seen it from the interstate.  

We may actually be writing about the same subdivision because I'm not aware of any others in this area.

[Florida]

Poonther you're right I love this organization that Seminole has created. For some reason I'm not surprised, Seminole and Organization go well together.

I think this is an interesting conversation we're having on Midway's growth. I believe the stretch of 90 between Midway and Capital Circle would make a comfortable residential corridor. Surely the road could handle the traffic.

[poonther]

I definitely believe we are talking about the same subdivision Seminole.  I too need to get out there and check it out one day.  Usually when I'm in that area I'm on I-10 only.

I agree TJ that housing development from Capital Circle NW to I-10 would be a good idea and the road (90) could handle it.  Development definitely dies off when heading from I-10 (eastward) after the county line bridge to about Aenon Church Road.  I'm not sure if it does that because part of that area is in the Talquin State forest or not.  It may or may not be the best place for residential development b/c of the power plant off Geddie?  Or would that not really matter?

I'm big fan of new growth in areas of the county/city other than the NE and now that the SE has taken off, I'd like to see us round out the county by having good quality growth in S, W and SW parts.  Of course the National Forest does come into play in the SW part.

[Florida]

I agree with you Poonther. I love to see us fill in the less dense areas outside of Tallahassee's NE although I don't see any stopping of the growth out that way for some time.

The NW of town has taken off quite nicely, hopefully we can get a bit more growth around the I-10 ramp at exit 29. I'm hoping the work on I-10 and Capital Circle will bring about some commercial growth when complete. Possibly a few more quick shops, fast food restaurants for the travelers. If we're lucky a hotel or two.