Prime Real Estate Spot in Amarillo, Bulldoze it and Build This
This corner of Soncy and I40 has had its troubles. With construction on I40 preventing a flow of traffic, local business really suffered. Now that the construction is completed this very busy intersection needs some vision. Here’s what I would do.
I would remove all the dated construction on that corner sight, and construct a variety of outlet stores much like Tanger Outlets have all over the South and Midwest, albeit on a slightly smaller scale. Amarillo really should take advantage of I40 and the constant traffic that passes by daily. Such location outlet stores such as these would be a definitive stop and shop location on I40 with outlet names such as:
Armani Exchange
Ann Taylor
Banana Republic
Brooks Brothers
Chico’s
Coach
Crocs
Gap
Guess
J Crew
Michael Kors
Polo Ralph Lauren
Sunglass Hut
Talbots
The Children’s Place
Tommy Hilfiger
Under Armour
Van Heusen Izod
Vera Bradly
Wilsons Leather
Banana Republic
Ann Taylor
Brooks Brothers
Talbots
The Children’s Place
Tommy Hilfiger
Under Armour
Van Heusen Izod
Vera Bradly
Wilsons Leather
It’s really a no-brainer to have a variety of discount outlet stores that will attract local shoppers as well as people just travelling through the Panhandle. What we don’t need is another couple of fast food joints and gas stations on such a prime spot in Amarillo.
Any better ideas?