Wow, this is a dream project for me. I moved to the area recently and have wondered almost daily how much longer these three commercial centers (Brodie Oaks, Lamar Oaks, and Westgate) could continue to survive in their outdated forms. They each take up a huge area and have essentially no sense of ‘place.’ Just generic strip center/big box/expanse of pavement. Interesting to see that the owners in fact have had redevelopment in mind for quite some time.
The location is such an amazing opportunity — adjacent to the Greenbelt, easy access to the highway, and situated at the end of the South Lamar urban corridor. Creating a lively hub here makes so much sense. The suggestions of height have got me smitten...
Maybe as this develops and turns developers’ heads toward Lamar Oaks and Westgate, it’ll make the South Lamar the prime candidate for the next light rail line after the ones currently planned.
I wonder what impact this would have on those experiencing houselessness who currently live under 71. Certainly if the area undergoes further redevelopment, pressure from new wealthy residents on city leadership would push them out, probably further East/Southeast.