Mobile Development Thread

[nouveau_Mauvilla]

Originally Posted by Alabadrock

I don't think that a lifestyle center would really work in southern Mobile. It really has to be on the very fringe of the main downtown area. Bridge Street in Huntsville is, and the center in Bossier City is too. Course, I don't know much about southern Mobile, so for all I know there is some area that would be well suited for it.

Actually, there is quite a lot of land like that. The Civic Center (parking lot) is one potential spot, as is Orange Grove and the surrounding area, there is also other government housing that could be removed/relocated.

[CottonCity251]

Originally Posted by nouveau_Mauvilla

Actually, there is quite a lot of land like that. The Civic Center (parking lot) is one potential spot, as is Orange Grove and the surrounding area, there is also other government housing that could be removed/relocated.

What other goverment housing are you suggesting?

[NitekKetin]

As much as I'd love to see a healthy corridor roster national retailers in Downtown, the population isn't there to support it and probably won't be there for a while. Still, if the State Docks ever completely moves its operations to Choctaw Point, then all of that waterfront acreage could be the location for a fantastic open air mixed use development.

On the topic of lifestyle centers, I think such a development would see success in a high end, highly trafficked area such as Dauphin/I-65. When the economy picks up, hopefully Legacy Village will move ahead with its second phase.

[NitekKetin]

This is a bit silly, but I think the old Chilli's building in the Festival Centre would make a suitable building for PF Chang's. There are numerous office buildings and corporate office parks in the vicinity and it's located on a busy thoroughfare in one of South Alabama's principal commercial centers.

Also, the old Circuit City, a couple of in-line tenants and that Academy Sports could be demolished for the site of a new Costco store. Academy could be relocated to the Movies 10 building, while Office Max could be shifted into the former PharMor building.

[Port_of_Bama]

^^^ No not silly at all that would be a good location and I just thought of another one .If you can remember the Smocky Bones BBQ restaurant on Airport across the street from Steinmart,Blockbuster and Pet Smart that could be a really good location as well. I keep forgetting about Legacy Village and it`s near a high income and very busy area that is near easy interstate access. So hopefuly the 2nd phase will be coming in a year and a half or so.

Though it is near easy interstate access ,when the village expand my only cnocern is traffic and traffic is already heavy as it is now in that area.

When I mention Southern Mobile along the bay you guys I was thinking around or near the Salti Air development,and areas over the draw bridge on DIP around Dog River.

Maybe Bayou Cove ?

[NitekKetin]

The old Smokey Bones location is an even better site than the Festival Centre.

[Port_of_Bama]

Hey Nitek how`s Columbus treating you and your family so far ?

[NitekKetin]

LOL, you're probably thinking of Nimsjus.

[nimsjus]

Columbus isnt too bad so far. Still getting use to it but our house is awesome. It sucks not even knowing where to go get groceris or where the nearest home depot is. It's no Mobile that's for sure.

[nouveau_Mauvilla]

I agree with the locations for Changs, good thinking. What is over there to the left of Steinmart, Petsmart, etc besides the old Smokey Bones? I never really think of that side.

if the State Docks ever completely moves its operations to Choctaw Point, then all of that waterfront acreage could be the location for a fantastic open air mixed use development.

If only...

Also, speaking of SaltAire, anyone see the article in the paper not too long ago about those people who are selling their lots together (I think 5 or 6...?)? That could be quite an opportunity.

[nouveau_Mauvilla]

Originally Posted by nimsjus

Columbus isnt too bad so far. Still getting use to it but our house is awesome. It sucks not even knowing where to go get groceris or where the nearest home depot is. It's no Mobile that's for sure.

Well, the best of luck to you. Hope everybody and everything settles in.

[nouveau_Mauvilla]

Originally Posted by CottonCity251

What other goverment housing are you suggesting?

I was thinking south of downtown, like south of Canal and around there. I'm not that familiar with the actual places, so I don't know if it could work with them.


~~~P.S. Sorry for three posts in a row, yall.~~~

[Port_of_Bama]

Originally Posted by NitekKetin

LOL, you're probably thinking of Nimsjus.

LOL, oh my bad. Thats good to hear dude.



I was at the Fairhope Pier today and the view of the bay and skyline was just mind blowing. I was thinking of how cool it would be to have an open air center right on our bay front. So im being hopeful of the Choctow Point move, One thing that I notice about my city that I love so dearly is that she has a bad habit of procrastination.

E.G : Such as the widening of Oldshell road(long over due),Widening of the 2 lane areas of Schillinger (is in great need and long over due).My point is the Port should have been moved years ago for public bay and river access.If it was moved years ago talk of hurting the maritime industry over a bridge would not exist.

[Port_of_Bama]

Originally Posted by nouveau_Mauvilla

I was thinking south of downtown, like south of Canal and around there. I'm not that familiar with the actual places, so I don't know if it could work with them.


~~~P.S. Sorry for three posts in a row, yall.~~~

I`m thinking that the Orange Grove housing area can be better used for something else. For one it`s close to both I-10 and I-165, secondly it could motivate North downtown development and speed Bring Back Broad Street progress.

[SouthSky]

Here's a cool pic from the Press-Register covering radar testing for the LCS currently docked at the Austal pier:


Photo Credit: James Durbin, Press-Register

[Verve]

Originally Posted by nimsjus

Columbus isnt too bad so far. Still getting use to it but our house is awesome. It sucks not even knowing where to go get groceris or where the nearest home depot is. It's no Mobile that's for sure.

Nimsjus,

I'm not sure what part of Columbus you're located but there are a number of shopping places in the Bradley Park Blvd/ Whittlesey Road area on the northside of Columbus. Publix, Lowes, and many of the casual dining places are in that area, too. I've stayed at the Hilton Garden Inn in an office park just off of Bradley Park a number of times when visiting the city.

I hope that helps a bit.

[BlessedMobile]

Originally Posted by Port_of_Bama

^^^ No not silly at all that would be a good location and I just thought of another one .If you can remember the Smocky Bones BBQ restaurant on Airport across the street from Steinmart,Blockbuster and Pet Smart that could be a really good location as well. I keep forgetting about Legacy Village and it`s near a high income and very busy area that is near easy interstate access. So hopefuly the 2nd phase will be coming in a year and a half or so.

Though it is near easy interstate access ,when the village expand my only cnocern is traffic and traffic is already heavy as it is now in that area.

When I mention Southern Mobile along the bay you guys I was thinking around or near the Salti Air development,and areas over the draw bridge on DIP around Dog River.

Maybe Bayou Cove ?

I know the guy who was trying to lease the Smokey Bones and he explains that the owners are likely to demolish it and extend the strip center which they also own. That location has never been very good for restaurants. PF Changs likes to be around style and class...none of which you will find around Chili's or the Smokey Bones. Stix in the ESC probably has an exclusive on upscale Asian food for the center. I mentioned earlier that "I KNOW" PF Chang's wants to come to Mobile as in "not Eastern Shore". I'll ask my friends with Mitchell about Legacy Village..I'll report back soon.

[CottonCity251]

Originally Posted by nouveau_Mauvilla

I was thinking south of downtown, like south of Canal and around there. I'm not that familiar with the actual places, so I don't know if it could work with them.


~~~P.S. Sorry for three posts in a row, yall.~~~

The only public housing I know near downtown is Orange Grove which sits downtown or Roger Williams which in is Toulminville. The plans for Orange Grove, I heard, is really nice. Part of, The Renaissance, is for seniors which is nearly completed. The rest call for new mid-rise condo, and single-family homes lots off MLK near the Bottom. The original section of the housing project is being renovated townhouse style.

[nouveau_Mauvilla]

Originally Posted by Port_of_Bama

I`m thinking that the Orange Grove housing area can be better used for something else. For one it`s close to both I-10 and I-165, secondly it could motivate North downtown development and speed Bring Back Broad Street progress.

Port, I agree. I would prefer something more downtowny for that area, plus a nice park and who knows what else.. It's a good amount of land. I was just stating that there is potentially available land around downtown since the question was brought up.

CottonCity, perhaps I am mistaken. I thought that there was more government housing to the south; I'll look into it.

[NitekKetin]

^I would like to see a regional zoo constructed on a portion of that land along Three Mile Creek.