Mobile Development Thread - Page 211

nouveau_Mauvilla · #**4201** Posted **Jun 22, 2009, 9:47 PM**

A parking garage, really? Come on now, you can put a parking garage anywhere, so why waist valuable waterfront property with a hideous dead monolith? Make it condos, or a Riverwalk, or a hotel, or a noodle bar or just about anything except a parking garage.

Port_of_Bama · #**4202** Posted **Jun 22, 2009, 11:52 PM**

I agree, that is a valuable waterfront property and a garage just doesn`t belong, so here we go again that ignorant Mobile thinking.

I thought we were past thinking such as this ?

nouveau_Mauvilla · #**4203** Posted **Jun 23, 2009, 2:23 AM**

Apparently not those with actual say-so. Maybe we've gotten ahead of ourselves and over-estimated the New Mobile..

BlessedMobile · #**4204** Posted **Jun 23, 2009, 2:40 AM**

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Originally Posted by Bayside

I heard Reggie Copeland speak the other day. He said that the old CSX property on Water Street is now owned by a California bank. The bank has approached the city about selling it to the city. Copeland said that he and Sam Jones think it would be a good location for a parking garage. It would service the convention center, the proposed maritime museum, etc. I suppose it could be used for overflow cruise parking as well.

In this economic climate, it looks like as good a use for it as any.

Prime waterfront property with a parking garage? Good grief, I hope they both have better sense than that. Figure out where the bridge will go and put crappy things like parking garages DIRECTLY under the bridge....sort of like shoving junk under the bed. I think we should buy the land as it is probably a good investment for the city. When was the last time we needed another parking garage for the convention center that is so seldom adequately used?

nouveau_Mauvilla · #**4205** Posted **Jun 23, 2009, 4:04 AM**

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Originally Posted by BlessedMobile

Prime waterfront property with a parking garage? Good grief, I hope they both have better sense than that. Figure out where the bridge will go and put crappy things like parking garages DIRECTLY under the bridge....sort of like shoving junk under the bed. I think we should buy the land as it is probably a good investment for the city. When was the last time we needed another parking garage for the convention center that is so seldom adequately used?

Good idea about a garage under the bridge. Also, there is a parking lot on the Southern end of Cooper Riverside Park, near where the RVs park during Mardi Gras, that can be used during conventions and the like.

BlessedMobile · #**4206** Posted **Jun 23, 2009, 4:22 AM**

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Originally Posted by nouveau_Mauvilla

Good idea about a garage under the bridge. Also, there is a parking lot on the Southern end of Cooper Riverside Park, near where the RVs park during Mardi Gras, that can be used during conventions and the like.

Nouv...that lot is going to be removed for the Maritime Museum from the plans I have seen. FYI..you are on track to have 573 posts after one year. Glad you are here to add your insight.

NitekKetin · #**4207** Posted **Jun 23, 2009, 9:41 AM**

A better site for the parking structure would be the lot across from the entrace to Fort Conde itself. Done in a historical architectural style, complete with detail cornice lines and pilasters, it would only be about three or so levels and feature setbacks, as not to detract from the surrounding historical structures. Come on, it wouldn't be nearly as visually intrusive as a hulking hypoethetical condo tower at the nearby intersection of Church and Royal.

BuenaVista · #**4208** Posted **Jun 23, 2009, 12:04 PM**

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Originally Posted by NitekKetin

A better site for the parking structure would be the lot across from the entrace to Fort Conde itself. Done in a historical architectural style, complete with detail cornice lines and pilasters, it would only be about three or so levels and feature setbacks, as not to detract from the surrounding historical structures. Come on, it wouldn't be nearly as visually intrusive as a hulking hypoethetical condo tower at the nearby intersection of Church and Royal.

I believe one of the master plans for the Cooper Riverside Park/ Maritime Museum/ Cruise Ship Terminal showed the current surface parking area that is adjacent to the tunnel ventilator building being used as a parking garage with a pedestrian bridge across the off ramp to Water Street as well as ground level pedestrian access. Since the area is in a VE flood zone, a parking garage on the first few floors is really the only use- unless you are Dr. Bronner, of course, who does not have to obey FEMA regulations like the rest of us- i.e. branch bank on the ground floor of the parking garage adjacent to the RSA Tower!

Of course, a parking garage would be self-serve, so it would eliminate the need for the two "uniformed" attendents whose only job, apparently, is to spend the day chatting with their friends and preventing people from parking!

Verve · #**4209** Posted **Jun 23, 2009, 6:17 PM**

I agree with others that a parking lot is not the best use of the land. I would rather see it grassed over and keep a view of the water if a parking lot was the only option.

It's time we relegate parking lots to something unobtrusive that make use of land and space that wouldn't work for other type structures. Just as the city is starting to fill in the many "missing teeth" parking lots all around downtown, now someone is coming up with this crazy idea. I know they are proposing it because it is a quick moneymaker. However, the city need to follow the New Mobile plan that it spent good money on.

nouveau_Mauvilla · #**4210** Posted **Jun 23, 2009, 6:59 PM**

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Originally Posted by BlessedMobile

Nouv...that lot is going to be removed for the Maritime Museum from the plans I have seen. FYI..you are on track to have 573 posts after one year. Glad you are here to add your insight.

Blessed, I think you're mixing me up with somebody else as far as how many posts, and I've only been on here about a month. Thank you for the complement though.

That lot across from Ft Conde is another good location for a garage. I think I remember something mentioning underground parking beneath Mardi Gras Park? I just wonder how that would hold up after a hurricane or even a summer thunderstorm.

Bayside · #**4211** Posted **Jun 23, 2009, 7:08 PM**

In the same meeting with Reggie Copeland, he said that he is opposed to Sam Jones' plan for a park on the old courthouse property. He wants to park school busses there during museum tours. He also said that Mobile and the Eastern Shore cities, Orange Beach and Gulf Shores have met to discuss a high speed ferry due to dock at the Maritime Museum. Plus, Dr. Bronner is investing $5 million in rebuilding one of the golf courses at Magnolia Grove.

WEMO · #**4212** Posted **Jun 26, 2009, 6:44 PM**

Sup fans!!! I am back... Sorry for the long awaited time, but I had to change something's.. All is well and I am fine... I have not heard very much these days and I have been keeping up with all of your post. JIC I am (TIM)... I have heard a lot of news about bel-air from the mall manager and hopefuly some good things to come for our area. I will report shortly. Good to be back..

BlessedMobile · #**4213** Posted **Jun 26, 2009, 9:34 PM**

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Originally Posted by WEMO

Sup fans!!! I am back... Sorry for the long awaited time, but I had to change something's.. All is well and I am fine... I have not heard very much these days and I have been keeping up with all of your post. JIC I am (TIM)... I have heard a lot of news about bel-air from the mall manager and hopefuly some good things to come for our area. I will report shortly. Good to be back..

Welcome back Tim. We have missed you. I can't wait to hear about BelAir; I have brought it up a few times but now to soon hear the real scoop will be great.

SouthSky · #**4214** Posted **Jun 26, 2009, 9:43 PM**

Welcome back Tim! WEMO... West Mobile?

Port_of_Bama · #**4215** Posted **Jun 27, 2009, 12:59 AM**

Welcome back Tim and welcome back to Mobile. I assume thats what WEMO means , LOL

Electrical Porpoise · #**4216** Posted **Jun 27, 2009, 1:25 AM**

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Originally Posted by SouthSky

Welcome back Tim! WEMO... West Mobile?

maybe hes just a white emo.

NitekKetin · #**4217** Posted **Jun 27, 2009, 8:59 AM**

I hope the new regarding Bel Air Mall is something along the lines of Tim Nolan announcing Coach, Aldo, Banana Republic and other higher end stores coming to THIS market.

That would just make my day!

WEMO · #**4218** Posted **Jun 29, 2009, 2:24 PM**

To all, WEMO... West Mobile... JIC... News to follow shortly. It is great to be home, also good to hear from you all as well.. I hope everybody is doing fine.

WEMO · #**4219** Posted **Jun 29, 2009, 4:26 PM**

Just to give you an update on the new spaces that are for rent at the mall and companies that are interested in renting spaces at the mall. Finally, a Cold Stone!! I still have more information, this is just some hard evidence..

http://www.shopatbelairmall.com/info/businessOpportunities.cfm

Space Available For Lease:
Are you interested in opening your own business? We offer a variety of options and pricing at the mall for traditional retail as well as non-traditional uses such as office, medical, educational training centers and more. We offer short-term, seasonal and long-term leases.

Sampling of Available Spaces at Bel Air Mall :

Space #A14: Located at intersection of two major corridors; 31' and 42' mall frontage in corner location; flexible lease terms; competitive rent; 1500 sq ft.
Space #B4: Conveniently located just inside the mall's main entrance; 12 feet of mall frontage; flexible lease terms; competitive rent; 1000 sq ft.
Space #C4A: 25 feet of mall frontage; flexible lease terms; competitive rent; 1800 sq ft.
Dollar Tree Complex: Spaces #S4, #S5, #S6: End cap with drive through potential; can subdivide; flexible lease terms; competitive rent; 8200 sq ft.
Outparcel #5: Desirable Airport Blvd. frontage; flexible lease terms; competitive rent; 1.1 acres.
Outparcel #6: Desirable Airport Blvd. frontage; flexible lease terms; competitive rent; .96 acre.
Click on the numbers above to view an image of the space. Note, some of the spaces are being used for display purposes or are occupied with a temporary retailer. Click here to see the available location on our lease plan.

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Franchise Opportunities
Are you interested in becoming your own boss? Several national companies are looking for owner/operators for new franchises at Bel Air Mall .

Companies that are currently seeking owner/operators for Bel Air Mall include:

Cold Stone Creamery www.coldstonecreamery.com/franchises
Dairy Queen www.dairyqueen.com/us-en/own-a-dq/
Great Steak & Potato www.thegreatsteak.com/Franchise.html
Indigo Joe's Sports Bar www.indigojoes.com
Quizno's www.quiznosfranchises.com
Marble Slab Creamery www.marbleslab.com/franchise/
Subway www.subway.com/subwayroot/Development/
Aveda www.aveda.com

If you are interested in any of the above listed opportunities or would like more information on opening a franchise business at Bel Air Mall , please complete this form. Upon completion of the form, you will be contacted by a representative from Bel Air Mall to discuss the available franchise opportunity. Thank you for your interest in Bel Air Mall .

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Advantages to Mall Leasing:

Great Traffic: Over 6 million visitors per year
Great Sales: Property generates more than $160 million annually
Great Space: 1,000 sq ft to 37,000 sq ft; Interior & Exterior Available
Great Options: Malls are not just for retailers; office space, medical uses and other non - traditional retail available
Great Flexibility: Short term, seasonal and long term leases available
Great Location: Conveniently located with plenty of parking at exit 3 off I-65 on Airport Blvd.

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NitekKetin · #**4220** Posted **Jun 29, 2009, 5:57 PM**

Hmm, could Bel Air be gaining a food court and more in-line tenant space in the near future? Perhaps a 'food hall' building could be constructed adjacent the mall entrance near JC Penney and the post office.

If you don't mind, please do share with us discreetly!