Well, here it is folks. Federal Mogul site redevelopment:

PDF:
http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=w ... 2usx6GiwZg

Webpage:
http://www.paceproperties.com/Homepage.aspx

Assuming Target is more likely than not to be of the major retail tenants, what other big box chains are likely to find Midtown/SLU/Ikea an attractive location?

^ I'm skeptical a Costco would fit the area demographics and likely not that site plan, but otherwise it would seem to be a logical partner with an IKEA/Target power center. But that would be nice!

roger wyoming II wrote:^ I'm skeptical a Costco would fit the area demographics and likely not that site plan, but otherwise it would seem to be a logical partner with an IKEA/Target power center. But that would be nice!

The biggest spot shows 80,000 sq ft. On the small side for a Target and way small for a Costco.

I suppose one or two of those spots -- maybe the Vandeventer fronts -- would be attractive for chain restaurants. Not everyone coming in from the Springfields of the world is going to want to eat horse meatballs.

This may make my wish to move the Grand MetroLink station north underneath Forest Park Ave a little more difficult.

beer city wrote:Both Schnucks and Dierbergs big stores are about 80,000 SF,

Targets are 120,000 to 170,000, City Target (the new concept with just a few locations) is 80,000 to 100,000 ....hmmmmm...

Walmarts are 90,000 for the small "neighborhood" markets, up to 200,000 for supercenters

If a grocery goes in it will most likely meaning the end of the store in Midtown Marketplace

Some new Targets, no "City Targets" are near 80,000 sqft.

I'm just glad to see some sort of movement even if all it is right now is a pretty PDF. That Federal Mogul site is becoming a real eyesore.

This made my weekend/month! I've been hoping this would get back on track since the Cortex/IKEA rumors.

If the Cortex area grows (as we envision) I can see a 6-7 story residential tower and a garage or two rising on the parking lot.

Great news!

shadrach wrote:This made my weekend/month! I've been hoping this would get back on track since the Cortex/IKEA rumors.

I've been tingly for three hours now. About to call the doctor.

Were you talking about a particular parking lot for a residential tower, btw?

I am happy for more development in the city - especially in this dead zone, and I believe all of the planned development just north of I-64/U.S. 40 could spark economic growth just south of I-64/U.S. 40 as well.

My only beef is with the design. I don't mean to be a buzzkill, but can't they squeeze in some residential - just maybe 100-150 units? On-site residential could even give more support and sustainability to Midtown Station. Couldn't Pace, which built The Boulevard, create a more urban big-box center? I'm afraid of this place could end up looking like Gravois Plaza.

arch city wrote:I am happy for more development in the city - especially in this dead zone, and I believe all of the planned development just north of I-64/U.S. 40 could spark economic growth just south of I-64/U.S. 40 as well.

My only beef is with the design. I don't mean to be a buzzkill, but can't they squeeze in some residential - just maybe 100-150 units?

I could be wrong, but I suspect residential wouldn't be allowed at this site due to environmental contamination.

These are just possibilities based on store size, not based on any insider knowledge:

80,000 s.f. space
-City Target
-Walmart city concept
-Dierbergs

35,000 s.f. space
-Marshalls
-T.J. Maxx
-Ross Dress for Less

25,000 s.f. space
-Container Store
-Marshalls
-PetSmart?

11,200 s.f. space (this is a tricky size if not subdivided)
-Fresh Market?
-Ulta Beauty?
-Shoe Carnival?
-Books-a-Million?

15,000 s.f. space
-Trader Joes
-Old Navy
-DSW

Presbyterian wrote:^I know. I know. I just threw that in because I believe in miracles.

And that's what it would take.

I don't think God himself could miracle Dierbergs into building a city location.

Maybe as penance?