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[Hyacinth]

A 'pop-up' Halloween store is preparing to open in the former Lewis & Clark space.

[Architect]

The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette reports this morning that Strode Properties has sold the Midtowne center to Miller Capital Advisory of Skokie, Illinois.  The center is 85% leased.  The individual sale price was not disclosed, but sources say that Strode sold Midtown (120,633SF) along with another Dallas shopping center (205,812SF) for $73M.

It will be interesting too see how this impacts both Midtowne and the new Park Avenue (still owned by Strode).

[LRguy21]

Any news on the old Lewis and Clark space? I know some pop up Halloween shop is there, but what about a long term, permanent tenant.

[Arkanzin]

I think a Trader Joe's would be perfect there!  Of course, it's probably too big for Trader Joes, especially when considering the upstairs area.

[adman0468]

Evolve is moving this year from Midtowne Shopping Center to Cantrell Rd. in the old Floral Express building next to Casa Manana. It doesn't seem like a good idea to me, especially with the upcoming construction, but their current location may not be perfect either. Of course, not charging $75 for a tee shirt might help.

[jnholmes]

Was eating a Pei Wei yesterday and noticed that Alfred Angelo Bridal has moved next to the Evolve Store.  It looks temporary.  Maybe they are going to take the Evolve space in as well.  So, what do you think is happening?  That leaves a large chunk empty —former Lewis & Clark space and Alfred Angelo space.  Hopefully someone is considering taking over the entire space... (Fingers crossed.)

[thewizard16]

I'm really impressed with how the Midtown Health and Rehab project came out. For those of you unfamiliar with the name, it's the redevelopment of that formerly run down, prison-like looking building next to Midtowne on Markham that was purchased and redone by another healthcare company. They replaced all the windows, removed all the screens, cleaned up the exterior and added a nice new stone retaining wall and decks, put in a new (very attractive) multi story lobby... Did a pretty good job overall and it really makes that corner more appealing. The two story colonial house just a block away is also looking much nicer after an insurance company bought it and fixed it up and re-landscaped. With that and the apartment development at Park Avenue, and impending redevelopment of the old Bennigan's, Midtown is doing pretty well right now it seems.

[Architect]

thewizard16, on 13 March 2012 - 05:17 PM, said:

I'm really impressed with how the Midtown Health and Rehab project came out. For those of you unfamiliar with the name, it's the redevelopment of that formerly run down, prison-like looking building next to Midtowne on Markham that was purchased and redone by another healthcare company. They replaced all the windows, removed all the screens, cleaned up the exterior and added a nice new stone retaining wall and decks, put in a new (very attractive) multi story lobby... Did a pretty good job overall and it really makes that corner more appealing. The two story colonial house just a block away is also looking much nicer after an insurance company bought it and fixed it up and re-landscaped. With that and the apartment development at Park Avenue, and impending redevelopment of the old Bennigan's, Midtown is doing pretty well right now it seems.

I totally agree.  It looks quite nice.

[LIT uPP]

Arkansas Business reports that two stores should soon occupy the space formerly occupied by Lewis & Clark Outfitters.  They are Romeoville, IL based Ulta Salon Cosmetics & Fragrance Inc and Charlotte, NC based Versona Accessories.  The president and CEO of Midtowne’s owner, Miller Capital Advisory, believes the center should be 100% leased by the end of the year.

[jnholmes]

LIT uPP, on 20 March 2012 - 08:35 PM, said:

Arkansas Business reports that two stores should soon occupy the space formerly occupied by Lewis & Clark Outfitters.  They are Romeoville, IL based Ulta Salon Cosmetics & Fragrance Inc and Charlotte, NC based Versona Accessories.  The president and CEO of Midtowne’s owner, Miller Capital Advisory, believes the center should be 100% leased by the end of the year.

What a disappointment!  I was hoping for something more.  Oh well...

[Arkanzin]

thewizard16, on 13 March 2012 - 05:17 PM, said:

With that and the apartment development at Park Avenue, and impending redevelopment of the old Bennigan's, Midtown is doing pretty well right now it seems.

Wait, did I miss something?  Bennigans is being redeveloped?  I've driven down University several times lately and been stopped at one of those stop lights near Bennigan's.  I have wondered why someone doesn't do something with that place.  It's been empty FOREVER.  So, what's the plans?  

jnholmes, on 21 March 2012 - 07:45 PM, said:

What a disappointment!  I was hoping for something more.  Oh well...

Yeah, a nail salon and a "Claire's"-type store doesn't impress.  

More weeping and wailing for Trader Joe's or Aldi for crying out loud.

[thewizard16]

Arkanzin, on 22 March 2012 - 10:57 AM, said:

Wait, did I miss something?  Bennigans is being redeveloped?  I've driven down University several times lately and been stopped at one of those stop lights near Bennigan's.  I have wondered why someone doesn't do something with that place.  It's been empty FOREVER.  So, what's the plans?  

That's where the new McDonald's is going. I can't find the article right now, but it's supposed to be a new/modern design with two full drive-throughs. Should be interesting, but probably not going to excite too many people. That's a tough spot to get in and out of though, it will be interesting to see how they redevelop the lot.

[ndark]

thewizard16, on 22 March 2012 - 02:06 PM, said:

That's where the new McDonald's is going. I can't find the article right now, but it's supposed to be a new/modern design with two full drive-throughs. Should be interesting, but probably not going to excite too many people. That's a tough spot to get in and out of though, it will be interesting to see how they redevelop the lot.

I was thinking the same thing about ease of access.  I wonder if there is room to connect to Park Avenue, but i think there is a nursing school (or something like that) in between the two.

Edited by ndark, 23 March 2012 - 07:25 AM.

[Arkanzin]

thewizard16, on 22 March 2012 - 02:06 PM, said:

That's where the new McDonald's is going. I can't find the article right now, but it's supposed to be a new/modern design with two full drive-throughs. Should be interesting, but probably not going to excite too many people. That's a tough spot to get in and out of though, it will be interesting to see how they redevelop the lot.

Oh, I thought the McDonalds was going in just south of the Bennigan's site between Bennigans and the AT&T store.

[thewizard16]

Arkanzin, on 23 March 2012 - 12:40 PM, said:

Oh, I thought the McDonalds was going in just south of the Bennigan's site between Bennigans and the AT&T store.

Nope, as ndark said, the "Eastern College of Health Professions" (whatever that is) which is there in the old Mall admin building is staying put for now at least. I'd love to see that building gone along with the old Bennigan's and a new, larger building put in, but nobody gets everything they want...

[thewizard16]

Arkanzin, on 23 March 2012 - 12:40 PM, said:

Oh, I thought the McDonalds was going in just south of the Bennigan's site between Bennigans and the AT&T store.

Nope, as ndark said, the "Eastern College of Health Professions" (whatever that is) which is there in the old Mall admin building is staying put for now at least. I'd love to see that building gone along with the old Bennigan's and a new, larger building put in, but nobody gets everything they want...

[Arkanzin]

LIT uPP, on 20 March 2012 - 08:35 PM, said:

Arkansas Business reports that two stores should soon occupy the space formerly occupied by Lewis & Clark Outfitters.  They are Romeoville, IL based Ulta Salon Cosmetics & Fragrance Inc and Charlotte, NC based Versona Accessories.  The president and CEO of Midtowne’s owner, Miller Capital Advisory, believes the center should be 100% leased by the end of the year.

Seems like there are quite a few empty places:  the former site of Evolve, the former Lewis & Clark, the former alfred angelo among the ones that come to mind.  Not sure they will be filled by the end of the year but there's still time I guess.