Downtown Grocery Stores

Two grocery stores have officially been announced now for Downtown Tulsa. They will of Course be Archer Market, a Blake Ewing operation, and Cam's Grocery, run by Daniel Cameron. Archer Market will be located on the first floor of the Detroit Lofts on the NE corner of Archer and Detroit, and Cam's Grocery will be located at 114 S. Detroit.

These announcements are more than just boring news articles to read. They mean something much more significant than that. They are signifying that the continuing change and revitalization of Downtown Tulsa has reached another milestone. A grocery store is really the last piece of the puzzle to make downtown a truly walkable neighborhood.

So will these two new grocery stores spur new development? My answer to that question, is that I honestly don't know. Don't get me wrong, I'm not hating on downtown here or saying that a new grocery store doesn't mean much. What I'm saying is exactly the opposite. There is SO much planned and under construction right now, that I don't know if these grocery stores will make a noticeable impact in the amount of development. Where I think we will see the largest impact is in the perception of downtown. Walking or driving through other citie's downtowns with grocery stores, they just feels so alive, and well, populated. A new grocery store is a sign of popUlation growth, which is exactly what our downtown needs.

I wish the best Of luck to Blake Ewing and Daniel Cameron as they set out on their new entrepreneurial endeavors. Thanks to both of you for all the hard work you have put in to making yours, and many other people's dreams a reality.

Enterprise Building Mixed-Use Development.

So unless the TDA decides to make another one of their famous blunders, we will see the Enterprise Building commencing with renovation soon. The $10.8 million development will include 77 residential units,13,500 square feet of light office space, and about 7,500 square feet of retail. The developers have stated that these rental units will be affordable, which in my opinion, is a huge plus.

This is just the kind of development that Boston Avenue/Deco District is in need of. With the recent flurry of activity there, this will be a major step towards making Boston Avenue a More vibrant 24/7 neighborhood. It will also provide more residents to utilize the park right across the street. As long as these are not insanely overpriced, I see absolutely no reason as to why these would not sell quickly. Just think about it, living in a modern apartment on historic Boston Avenue, right across from the new Centennial Green. You would be close to two new grocery options, thousands of offices, and a growing retail and restaurant market. I cannot wait to see this project happen!

Finally!!!

We will now see a grocery store opening up in Downtown Tulsa, hopefully by late fall! A location has not been specified, but it has been rumored that it will go in the building south of Enso at 1st and Detroit. It will be called Cam's Grocery, and owned by Dan Cameron. This has the potential to be a catalyst to development, and will be a HUGE step towards creating a full blown urban neighborhood in Tulsa

Way to go Cameron!