psilverot Posted March 2, 2007 Share Posted March 2, 2007 Hi, I've noticed that Willowbrook Mall recently tore down what used to be Lord & Taylor. There's a sign that reads "FUTURE COURT." Does anyone know what Future Court is or will be? Please reply..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pumapayam Posted March 2, 2007 Share Posted March 2, 2007 Hi, I've noticed that Willowbrook Mall recently tore down what used to be Lord & Taylor. There's a sign that reads "FUTURE COURT." Does anyone know what Future Court is or will be? Please reply..... Future "food" court, I went ahead an sent a request to merge topics with your other posting too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psilverot Posted March 6, 2007 Author Share Posted March 6, 2007 What's all this construction going on at Willowbrook Mall about? I noticed they are getting "Amuse." What's that? just curious..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrfootball Posted March 6, 2007 Share Posted March 6, 2007 (edited) Supposedly will include a Maggianos. Edited March 6, 2007 by mrfootball Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Posted March 7, 2007 Share Posted March 7, 2007 Supposedly will include a Maggianos. What is Maggianos? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psilverot Posted March 7, 2007 Author Share Posted March 7, 2007 Just a Maggiano's? Anything Else? that's really interesting? It's also good for the area.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston1stWordOnTheMoon Posted March 7, 2007 Share Posted March 7, 2007 Just what we need here, more development Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrfootball Posted March 7, 2007 Share Posted March 7, 2007 I don't mind re-development of existing properties for something better. I love Maggianos. If you haven't been before (to the one on Post Oak), you're in for a real treat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston1stWordOnTheMoon Posted March 7, 2007 Share Posted March 7, 2007 I don't mind re-development of existing properties for something better.Agreed, but im sure you know it isnt just redevelopment, its expansion. The traffic here is already a freakin nightmare and Xmas time, its even worst. I literally dread leaving my home and getting on FM 1960 and surrounding main streets. Absolutely insane! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psilverot Posted March 30, 2007 Author Share Posted March 30, 2007 Noticed some new tenants at the mall today like Luck Brand, and Pumpkin Patch? There's also a medspa in there now...Agreed, but im sure you know it isnt just redevelopment, its expansion. The traffic here is already a freakin nightmare and Xmas time, its even worst. I literally dread leaving my home and getting on FM 1960 and surrounding main streets. Absolutely insane! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrfootball Posted March 30, 2007 Share Posted March 30, 2007 Willowbrook is one of the top-performing malls in the Houston area, having enjoyed a virtual mall-opoly over a huge swath of NW Harris County (a market of around 1 million residents). They are about to face some competition and appear to be upgrading their offerings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psilverot Posted March 30, 2007 Author Share Posted March 30, 2007 Glad to hear Willowbrook is upgrading... About time!!! People tend to refer to Willowbrook as the "Next Greenspoint". I don't believe it's going to happen. The area is way too developed with nice things. I think Willowbrook deserves the high end retailers. It would take a lot (too much) for the mall to have an overturn. Willowbrook is one of the top-performing malls in the Houston area, having enjoyed a virtual mall-opoly over a huge swath of NW Harris County (a market of around 1 million residents). They are about to face some competition and appear to be upgrading their offerings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psilverot Posted June 3, 2007 Author Share Posted June 3, 2007 Looks like Willowbrook is going through some major changes. A lot of the stores are remodeling. I noticed that they even took out some of the seating areas with the palm trees. I wonder what they are up to. Pretty cool... Still nothing on the old Lord & Taylor site. They just bulldozed the whole thing and left it there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pookrat Posted June 20, 2007 Share Posted June 20, 2007 (edited) Where would/is Maggiano's going to go? IN the mall? I don't know about that. I love Magianno's but that seems like it would take away from some of the ambiance. Maybe they could pick up one of the other restaurants that have been closed for some time. Maybe like the old Champps building. I would think they would have come down a little in price beng they closed because of retail real estate values (rumor has it) and it hasn't had a tennant since. That would be a great spot for them. Or maybe new contruction a little further north by that new neighborhood/high end retail area thats going up off Louetta near HP. Edited June 20, 2007 by pookrat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrfootball Posted June 20, 2007 Share Posted June 20, 2007 I think Vintage Park would be a great place for a Maggianos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psilverot Posted July 2, 2007 Author Share Posted July 2, 2007 Looks like they stopped the plans on the old Lord and Taylor site. The metal fencings was taken down. The mall is still going through some major remodeling. It's starting to look really nice... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psilverot Posted August 5, 2007 Author Share Posted August 5, 2007 New stores: *Swarovski *Build a Bear :closedeyes: *Vans *Hollister :closedeyes: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CreekDweller Posted August 9, 2007 Share Posted August 9, 2007 New stores:*Swarovski *Build a Bear :closedeyes: *Vans *Hollister :closedeyes: Willowbrook is always a couple of years behind The Woodlands Mall in terms of which stores they get. What next, an Apple store? I heard through the grapevine that Willowbrook is supposed to be getting a Neiman Marcus but that seems like a weird place to put one. One thing that has always surprised me about The Woodlands is that it's probably the only "affluent" mall I can think of that doesn't have a Starbucks (not counting the cafe in Barnes & Noble that serves Starbucks). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrfootball Posted August 9, 2007 Share Posted August 9, 2007 Neimans? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psilverot Posted August 10, 2007 Author Share Posted August 10, 2007 ABOUT TIME!!! Thank you!!! Someone finally noticed that the area truly deserves one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PureAuteur Posted August 16, 2007 Share Posted August 16, 2007 There is a sign near the old Circuit City building that says "new Willowbrook shopping center coming soon". Are they going to tear down that entire center with the Laff Spot, Shannons Street Waves, and Baker Street Pub? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psilverot Posted August 17, 2007 Author Share Posted August 17, 2007 I had the same question....There is a sign near the old Circuit City building that says "new Willowbrook shopping center coming soon". Are they going to tear down that entire center with the Laff Spot, Shannons Street Waves, and Baker Street Pub? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFive Posted September 11, 2007 Share Posted September 11, 2007 What's all this construction going on at Willowbrook Mall about? I noticed they are getting "Amuse." What's that? just curious..... Amuse is an accessory store. Like Claire's or Icing. Looks like Willowbrook is going through some major changes. A lot of the stores are remodeling. I noticed that they even took out some of the seating areas with the palm trees. I wonder what they are up to. Pretty cool... Still nothing on the old Lord & Taylor site. They just bulldozed the whole thing and left it there. The seating areas were removed to clear space for merchandise carts. During holiday shopping, those things are just in the way. The former Joske's/Dillards/Lord & Taylor site is known as Future Court. It's believed to be the new home of a second food court, arcade and entrance. New stores:*Swarovski *Build a Bear :closedeyes: *Vans *Hollister :closedeyes: Hollister is now open. Add Love Culture and Torrid to the list of stores coming soon. Disney Store should be open in the fall. There is a sign near the old Circuit City building that says "new Willowbrook shopping center coming soon". Are they going to tear down that entire center with the Laff Spot, Shannons Street Waves, and Baker Street Pub? More of a renovation project than anything. Baker Street Pub won't be included since their in a newer, different strip altogether. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psilverot Posted December 9, 2007 Author Share Posted December 9, 2007 Looks like Paciugo just opened at Willowbrook... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houstonmacbro Posted December 9, 2007 Share Posted December 9, 2007 There is a sign near the old Circuit City building that says "new Willowbrook shopping center coming soon". Are they going to tear down that entire center with the Laff Spot, Shannons Street Waves, and Baker Street Pub?I've always thought they have way too much parking and not enough stores. The parking lot off 1960 is huge and the stores don't start for like 1/4 mile from the road. They certainly have room to expand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cnote Posted December 14, 2007 Share Posted December 14, 2007 I dont know if anyone saw it, but there was yet another news report on Channel 13 the other day about HPD stepping up its police presence along 1960 between 249 and I-45. The crime is getting pretty bad there. They really need to do somethingMy wife no longer goes to Willowbrook mall because she doesn't feel safe. On two occasions she has had shady characters trailing her in the parking lot until she brought out her mace and turned to face them. Since we have a new baby, my wife actually drives to the Galleria to go to the mall!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CDeb Posted December 14, 2007 Share Posted December 14, 2007 I dont know if anyone saw it, but there was yet another news report on Channel 13 the other day about HPD stepping up its police presence along 1960 between 249 and I-45. The crime is getting pretty bad there. They really need to do something Everything would be solved if they just stopped the METRO bus service on 1960! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psilverot Posted February 6, 2008 Author Share Posted February 6, 2008 Looks like Brookstone is shutting down. I wonder what's going in. F.Y.E. has already closed its door and AERIE is supposedly taking its place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrfootball Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 I don't like going there anymore. It's one of the highest grossing malls in the Houston area, they need to invest some money in that place.Better yet, we need a Mall in Cypress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cnote Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 I have thought about a Mall in Cypress, but I don't think I want one...just look what happens to them over time. The only nice malls I know of are the Galleria (tourist destination...still has some bad elements) and the Woodlands Mall which is also the newest. Also, most malls that are still considered "nice" have undergone major renovations and redevelopments recently...where is this for Willowbrook??? They need to do some serious work on Willowbrook to make it lighter and less clostrophobic feeling. It seems people want to be outdoors again, so that is probably what we will get in Cypress..and I am fine with that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hbcu Posted February 7, 2008 Share Posted February 7, 2008 I lived in the mall parking lot for 3 years....I felt pretty safe out therethe outdoor concept is fine....but that's what I see coming to Cypress instead... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psilverot Posted February 8, 2008 Author Share Posted February 8, 2008 I guess I'm the only oddball who likes air conditioning. I do like the outdoors concept, but not here in houston especially during summer, and on humid, rainy, & too-cold days (about 300 out of 365 days). If anything the outdoors concept is just like any other strip center except bigger with some water fountains here and there. Yes, a lot of malls tend to die out, but to me its all about word-by-mouth. If we all talk down about a particular mall of course eventually no one will go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cnote Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 I guess I'm the only oddball who likes air conditioning. I do like the outdoors concept, but not here in houston especially during summer, and on humid, rainy, & too-cold days (about 300 out of 365 days). If anything the outdoors concept is just like any other strip center except bigger with some water fountains here and there. Yes, a lot of malls tend to die out, but to me its all about word-by-mouth. If we all talk down about a particular mall of course eventually no one will go.Nothing against air conditioning...I was just saying that Willowbrook could use more skylights to let some light in...it feels very clostrophobic..look at the Woodlands or the newest section of the Galleria (4?)In my opinion, the "feeling" of being outdoors while indoors is the ideal environment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrfootball Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 Nothing against air conditioning...I was just saying that Willowbrook could use more skylights to let some light in...it feels very clostrophobic..look at the Woodlands or the newest section of the Galleria (4?)In my opinion, the "feeling" of being outdoors while indoors is the ideal environment.Agree. I also prefer outdoor malls as well as retail I can pull my car right up to. I like Shopping villages. I also think it keeps the rif-raff down as wherever you go in this town, they seem to like to loiter around in the Malls. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psilverot Posted February 9, 2008 Author Share Posted February 9, 2008 I heard from several people that Willowbrook Mall is trying to create a outdoors section. I believe it's where Lord & Taylor used to be. That site has been cleared for some time now, but still no signs of any development. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFive Posted February 24, 2008 Share Posted February 24, 2008 Brookstone is now closed, making way for Apple. Rumors say that construction on Future Court and an overall renovation of the mall should commence Spring or Summer this year. Borders is rumored as an addition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trae Posted February 24, 2008 Share Posted February 24, 2008 Good, so you guys can stop being so scary of WILLOWBROOK MALL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeebus Posted February 24, 2008 Share Posted February 24, 2008 Good, so you guys can stop being so scary of WILLOWBROOK MALL.It can't be that scary - no local rapper has yet to mention hanging out there in any of their songs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trae Posted February 24, 2008 Share Posted February 24, 2008 You sure about that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeebus Posted February 24, 2008 Share Posted February 24, 2008 You sure about that? Well, now that you've called me out, no. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
memebag Posted February 24, 2008 Share Posted February 24, 2008 It can't be that scary - no local rapper has yet to mention hanging out there in any of their songs.Killowbrook. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houstonmacbro Posted February 24, 2008 Share Posted February 24, 2008 Killowbrook.I am not much into malls in the first place, but it is not all that bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trae Posted February 24, 2008 Share Posted February 24, 2008 But, the kids at Willowbrook wear tall-tees and fitted caps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
memebag Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 I am not much into malls in the first place, but it is not all that bad.I know, I just like doing everything I can to spread the fear of malls among our aging population. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houstonmacbro Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 I know, I just like doing everything I can to spread the fear of malls among our aging population.I think people in general are just scarier nowdays. Part of it is real, and part of it is driven by the media that makes it seem like people are waiting to pounce you around every corner, shopping cart, and intersection.LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CDeb Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 part of it is driven by the media that makes it seem like people are waiting to pounce you around every corner, shopping cart, and intersection. Just because you aren't paranoid doesn't mean they're not out to get you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jarrod2323 Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 any idea when the Apple Store is supposed to open in Willowbrook?j/w Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrfootball Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 Looking forward to the Apple store. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psilverot Posted March 23, 2008 Author Share Posted March 23, 2008 according to this link www.newmarkkf.com/espace/willowbrook the willowbrook area is getting a cheesecake factory and Dick's sporting good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimcas Posted March 24, 2008 Share Posted March 24, 2008 according to this link www.newmarkkf.com/espace/willowbrook the willowbrook area is getting a cheesecake factory and Dick's sporting good. Funny how in the actual flyer they say " Willowbrook is the 3rd best mall in Houston. " Maybe true, but is that a fact or an opinion? They might as well say "Willowbrook is a really cool mall" or "Check this place out for a new restaurant, dude." A new Cheesecake factory would be cool though. And if they can add three 8000 sf restaurants with large patios like they show on their website, maybe Willowbrook Mall will be the undisputed 3rd best mall in Houston. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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