Comments on: A Tale of 2 Malls http://www.bloglanta.com/archives/34 For fans of everything ITP Tue, 06 Jan 2009 22:54:06 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.2 By: Bo the Webguy http://www.bloglanta.com/archives/34#comment-93 Bo the Webguy Sun, 01 Apr 2007 22:11:58 +0000 http://www.bloglanta.com/archives/34#comment-93 Things sure have changed since the blog was first appeared on the net. Lindbergh Plaza is thriving. Target, Starbucks, Best Buy, Fedex/Kinko's. There are lots of new condo developments asa well going up on <a href="http://www.lindberghdrive.com" rel="nofollow">Lindbergh Drive</a> Things sure have changed since the blog was first appeared on the net. Lindbergh Plaza is thriving. Target, Starbucks, Best Buy, Fedex/Kinko’s. There are lots of new condo developments asa well going up on Lindbergh Drive

]]> By: J.T. http://www.bloglanta.com/archives/34#comment-92 J.T. Mon, 25 Sep 2006 07:19:45 +0000 http://www.bloglanta.com/archives/34#comment-92 This dates to 2004, but this whole blog is ironic because it's Lindbergh Plaza that now enjoys a fancy new redevelopment while North Dekalb's planned redevelopment is not happening. I am starting to surmise that North Dekalb has been given up on and will probably be redeveloped into something else. The whole shopping center remains ONLY because of the Rich's (okay, Macy's, dammit). Rich's leaves...North Dekalb is toast...and the mall itself is looking like it has filled in boxes like crazy to hide the fact it has seen its better days. North Dekalb is only two years newer than similar Cobb Center, which also was a Rich's-only mall that opened in the mid-1960's and died in the 1990's. It honestly seems like a good time to redevelop it...preferably into an open-air center much like it originally was. Would Macy's be more likely to stay if it was a "lifestyle center"? It oddly seems to have a better chance than Northlake simply on the compact size of it and location near trendy areas, but the demographics around the mall specifically are working against it. This dates to 2004, but this whole blog is ironic because it’s Lindbergh Plaza that now enjoys a fancy new redevelopment while North Dekalb’s planned redevelopment is not happening. I am starting to surmise that North Dekalb has been given up on and will probably be redeveloped into something else. The whole shopping center remains ONLY because of the Rich’s (okay, Macy’s, dammit). Rich’s leaves…North Dekalb is toast…and the mall itself is looking like it has filled in boxes like crazy to hide the fact it has seen its better days.

North Dekalb is only two years newer than similar Cobb Center, which also was a Rich’s-only mall that opened in the mid-1960’s and died in the 1990’s. It honestly seems like a good time to redevelop it…preferably into an open-air center much like it originally was. Would Macy’s be more likely to stay if it was a “lifestyle center”? It oddly seems to have a better chance than Northlake simply on the compact size of it and location near trendy areas, but the demographics around the mall specifically are working against it.

]]> By: Betsy Markum http://www.bloglanta.com/archives/34#comment-91 Betsy Markum Sat, 25 Feb 2006 05:03:58 +0000 http://www.bloglanta.com/archives/34#comment-91 I can't believe it, my co-worker just bought a car for $26782. Isn't that crazy! I can’t believe it, my co-worker just bought a car for $26782. Isn’t that crazy!

]]> By: Chris http://www.bloglanta.com/archives/34#comment-90 Chris Sat, 16 Jul 2005 21:22:44 +0000 http://www.bloglanta.com/archives/34#comment-90 7/16/05 at 2 PM ET North Dekalb use to be called Market Square. * They changed the name when it was bought by some new realty group back in the late 80's. Lindbergh Plaza is under way now! It is going to be bigger than Phipps when it is done. Traffic! Well that is city living. It will have a Best Buy, Target and new Home Depot. 7/16/05 at 2 PM ET

North Dekalb use to be called Market Square.
* They changed the name when it was bought by some new realty group back in the late 80’s.

Lindbergh Plaza is under way now! It is going to be bigger than Phipps when it is done. Traffic! Well that is city living. It will have a Best Buy, Target and new Home Depot.

]]> By: Kristin http://www.bloglanta.com/archives/34#comment-89 Kristin Sat, 16 Jul 2005 18:21:22 +0000 http://www.bloglanta.com/archives/34#comment-89 This is probably a strange question but my husband I were recently trying to remember another name the N. DeKalb Mall went by. Does anyone have a clue what it might have been? Thanks This is probably a strange question but my husband I were recently trying to remember another name the N. DeKalb Mall went by. Does anyone have a clue what it might have been?

Thanks

]]> By: Reid http://www.bloglanta.com/archives/34#comment-88 Reid Sun, 29 Aug 2004 04:14:01 +0000 http://www.bloglanta.com/archives/34#comment-88 All I know is the Bank of America branch I used at Lindbergh Plaza moved across the street in early May specifically to prepare for the "reconstruction," but nearly 4 months later, no dozers. All I know is the Bank of America branch I used at Lindbergh Plaza moved across the street in early May specifically to prepare for the “reconstruction,” but nearly 4 months later, no dozers.

]]> By: Elizabeth http://www.bloglanta.com/archives/34#comment-87 Elizabeth Sun, 29 Aug 2004 00:13:35 +0000 http://www.bloglanta.com/archives/34#comment-87 One reason that the changes may be taking place at N. Dekalb and not at Lindbergh may have something to do with the cost of real estate in the two areas (not to mention the nightmare that would be trying to do construction on that section of Piedmont). One reason that the changes may be taking place at N. Dekalb and not at Lindbergh may have something to do with the cost of real estate in the two areas (not to mention the nightmare that would be trying to do construction on that section of Piedmont).

]]> By: ashley http://www.bloglanta.com/archives/34#comment-86 ashley Fri, 27 Aug 2004 02:23:14 +0000 http://www.bloglanta.com/archives/34#comment-86 there's not too much wrong with north dekalb mall. its only disadvantages are that it is not on an interstate like most (all?) successful malls in the area. also, morth dekalb does seem to have more independent stores (less chains) than the other malls. if north dekalb is going to be a quasi-intown mall, it needs to have more accessibilty. the north druid hills access is like a side entrance; the 'main' entrance is a confusing mess; coming over the hill from scott boulevard, you are likely to miss it; also, it is difficult to get into the parking lot from lawrceville highway; it comes in past the mall before the first light. one advantage to north dekalb is that it has one of the best movie theaters inside the perimeter. sure, it only shows big budget block busters, but when i want to see one of those, i drive out from downtown. admittedly, though, i do not shop at any of the stores - except perhaps the post office. there’s not too much wrong with north dekalb mall. its only disadvantages are that it is not on an interstate like most (all?) successful malls in the area. also, morth dekalb does seem to have more independent stores (less chains) than the other malls. if north dekalb is going to be a quasi-intown mall, it needs to have more accessibilty. the north druid hills access is like a side entrance; the ‘main’ entrance is a confusing mess; coming over the hill from scott boulevard, you are likely to miss it; also, it is difficult to get into the parking lot from lawrceville highway; it comes in past the mall before the first light.

one advantage to north dekalb is that it has one of the best movie theaters inside the perimeter. sure, it only shows big budget block busters, but when i want to see one of those, i drive out from downtown. admittedly, though, i do not shop at any of the stores - except perhaps the post office.

]]> By: Elizabeth http://www.bloglanta.com/archives/34#comment-85 Elizabeth Thu, 26 Aug 2004 15:15:47 +0000 http://www.bloglanta.com/archives/34#comment-85 I shop regularly at N. DeKalb, and while it's missing some of my favorite mall staples (Vicki's Secret, The Body Shop), it has some really cool little stores in it like Paris (reasonably-priced formalwear) and Hollywood (wig selection, snazzy hats and seriously frightening Drag Queen Accessories). The addition of Burlington Coat Factory probably saved that mall - it's a great store, and something you can't just go to Northlake Mall to find. I shop regularly at N. DeKalb, and while it’s missing some of my favorite mall staples (Vicki’s Secret, The Body Shop), it has some really cool little stores in it like Paris (reasonably-priced formalwear) and Hollywood (wig selection, snazzy hats and seriously frightening Drag Queen Accessories). The addition of Burlington Coat Factory probably saved that mall - it’s a great store, and something you can’t just go to Northlake Mall to find.

]]> By: Jen http://www.bloglanta.com/archives/34#comment-84 Jen Wed, 25 Aug 2004 14:50:10 +0000 http://www.bloglanta.com/archives/34#comment-84 I had forgotten about that project. Another to add to the mix, how long will it take to demolish the old Gold Club across from Lindbergh? I had forgotten about that project. Another to add to the mix, how long will it take to demolish the old Gold Club across from Lindbergh?

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