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...
cnote Posted March 24, 2008 Share Posted March 24, 2008 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.What a joke, who would brag about being third best in anything??? Also, what are the top two, I mean, technically Willowbrook is in the Houston City Limits..I would think it would be the second best beside the Galleria, assuming First Colony and Woodlands are not in the city...maybe Memorial City Mall? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrfootball Posted March 24, 2008 Share Posted March 24, 2008 (edited) What a joke, who would brag about being third best in anything??? Also, what are the top two, I mean, technically Willowbrook is in the Houston City Limits..I would think it would be the second best beside the Galleria, assuming First Colony and Woodlands are not in the city...maybe Memorial City Mall?They're talking about the MSA, the entire Metropolitan Statistical Area. First, should be no surprise is the Houston Galleria, your guess is as good as mine as to who the second is, but I think it is noteworthy to say that it Willowbrook is and has always been (for over 20 years) one of the top-performing malls in Houston and in the State of Texas. Edited March 24, 2008 by mrfootball Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cnote Posted March 24, 2008 Share Posted March 24, 2008 They're talking about the MSA, the entire Metropolitan Statistical Area. First, should be no surprise is the Houston Galleria, your guess is as good as mine as to who the second is, but I think it is noteworthy to say that it Willowbrook is and has always been (for nearly 20 years) one of the top-performing malls in Houston and in the State of Texas.Agreed, so say that, don't say you are the third best...those guys need to take a marketing/advertising class.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrfootball Posted March 24, 2008 Share Posted March 24, 2008 (edited) Agreed, the actual stats for Willowbrook are impressive, to polish, they should simply describe as above, stick an asterisk on it with supporting reference data in the fine print.With that said, the old girl is getting a bit long in the tooth and in need of a makeover. Edited March 24, 2008 by mrfootball Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimcas Posted March 24, 2008 Share Posted March 24, 2008 They're talking about the MSA, the entire Metropolitan Statistical Area. First, should be no surprise is the Houston Galleria, your guess is as good as mine as to who the second is, but I think it is noteworthy to say that it Willowbrook is and has always been (for over 20 years) one of the top-performing malls in Houston and in the State of Texas.I'd say they were implying Galleria and Memorial City. But I'll have to check out the official listing of best malls to be sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psilverot Posted March 31, 2008 Author Share Posted March 31, 2008 Looks like the former Circuit city building will be a Brandon Home Furniture. About time we had a decent furniture store.... check it out www.brandon-furniture.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdude Posted March 31, 2008 Share Posted March 31, 2008 They're talking about the MSA, the entire Metropolitan Statistical Area. First, should be no surprise is the Houston Galleria, your guess is as good as mine as to who the second is, but I think it is noteworthy to say that it Willowbrook is and has always been (for over 20 years) one of the top-performing malls in Houston and in the State of Texas.Based on sales per square foot I'm guessing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimcas Posted March 31, 2008 Share Posted March 31, 2008 I read in the Houston Business Journal that Dick's Sporting Goods is not going forward with the plans to expand to Houston, even though that is shown on this company's flyer. I'm not 100% convinced we're getting a cheesecake factory yet either - though hopefully we will. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houstonmacbro Posted March 31, 2008 Share Posted March 31, 2008 A Cheesecake Factory would be nice. I just checked their website and didn't see any plans for new stores.:-( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trae Posted April 1, 2008 Share Posted April 1, 2008 Based on sales per square foot I'm guessing?1. Galleria2. Memorial City3. WillowbrookNo question about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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