Ultima | 108.81m | 32s | Westrich Pacific | DIALOG

[David A]

Circle K seems much smarter in not abandoning their central locations. And now they are planning to buy 7-11.

 

[_urbanite]

I don't think another convenience store here is a good idea, especially with Loblaws very close by. What would you need from a Circle K that you can't get there, a side from maybe smokes and slurpees? Let's aim higher here

 

[Gronk!]

I'm not in favor of a Circle K, but I am in favor of an Aisle 24.

The main differences between a convenience store (such as Aisle 24) and Loblaws are selection of groceries (I doubt you'll find a bakery, a deli, and a butcher shop in a convenience store), hours, and customer loyalty (I myself am a PC Optimum member).

That said, I'll wait and see what other ideas are in store for that location in the Ultima.

 

[IanO]

A destination retail spot or lifestyle store would be great.

 

[Avenuer]

If there were two units side by side, give me a downtown Uniqlo

 

[David A]

I don't think another convenience store here is a good idea, especially with Loblaws very close by. What would you need from a Circle K that you can't get there, a side from maybe smokes and slurpees? Let's aim higher here

The Circle K example was more to contrast their different approaches to maintaining their locations, rather than say this particular spot should become one.

I agree with Loblaws so close this location and several Shoppers Drug locations nearby this would make sense as something else.

 

[archited]

@IanO I am not sure what your role will be with Westridge Pacific but if it is focused on putting Retail and Hospitality concepts together for leasable space I could see two sought-after benefits -- 1. influencing the developer to create imaginative spaces for a new breed of Retail and Hospitality and 2. interfacing with potential Tenants to make sure that they engage with the "New Retail and Hospitality" paradigms. For the former you might try to line up tenants ahead of design so that their needs are more carefully expressed in the design stage; for the latter you might become conversant with cutting edge companies that provide a whole other difference to the way Retail and Hospitality work.

 

[IanO]

Not retail or leasing per se, but overseeing and helping with multiple developments/projects, but also some more micro impacts and personal goals when and where possible.

 

[IanO]

Not much to report here, but it's better than paper I suppose...

 

[David A]

Actually looks better than when it was the convenience store!

 

[_urbanite]

I'm a little surprised that CRU hasn't filled up with something by now

 

[archited]

^ No-one is going after the right kind of mix for the area.

 

[David A]

Now that the Boardwalk/Revillon exterior work is done, the one thing I feel may be holding this area back is the big empty space across the street that used to be the Bay.

Unfortunately, that is still a bit of black hole but most of the west side of the street here is fairly nice and decent.

 

[IanO]

I'm a little surprised that CRU hasn't filled up with something by now

The previous lease is still in place.