The last question on the Steve's blog entry got me to thinking about what COULD happen there.

Heritage Hills homeowners will never let a streetcar go through Alice Harn Park.

I've talked to my Homeland friend twice since my last post on the subject.

The first time was about a week ago and I ask him to find out for sure whether or not Homeland was considering a new store in the downtown area.

I talked to him again today and he said that he had talked to those in the company that would have to be on board for it to occur and that Homeland is not considering putting a store downtown.

He pointed out that Homeland never builds new stores anymore because it is just too expensive. They look to move into grocery spaces where others have gone belly up and they can pick up the space cheap. They also prefer smaller communities where they don't have to compete with Walmart. He mentioned that they are about to take a big hit this coming year with Walmart building in two communities that are home to two of their most profitable stores.

He said the store on Classen is marginally profitable and has long had problems with employee theft and shoplifting.

I'll ask you to not shoot the messenger while I get in to my flamesuit.

Ahh...you always say that... I bet it could happen.


Cuatro... I actually kinda like "Classen Town" for that area... including the Victoria Building etc... drop the 'center' part though.... that makes it sound so strip mall-ish (Downtown, Bricktown, Midtown, Chinatown [ehh... people call it that already anyway] and CLASSEN TOWN.

SouthSide Sooner, from what Steve and I have been told, it is a good possibility still and the right people are moving on it.

Not feeling "Classen Town" that just sounds cheesy. Classen Town Center may sound cliche, but at least it makes sense. Town Centers are very classic, no need to deny it. I suppose you could call it, Classen Plaza (since it's at the gateway to the Plaza District), now that might be more unique. Just some thoughts.

Ehh... Maybe SoAd (South of Asian Disrict) or WoSa (West of St. Anthony) ???

I really didn't care for the name either, it was just a sketch so whatever works.

But back to topic, I DONT think the Downtown Homeland possibility is dead, from what I hear from good inside sources, it's still alive and well. Steve seems to agree above as well.

I wouldn't allow that to happen...we'd have to bring back Sherman's neckties if that ever were to occur...LOL!