Now CC is getting its Apple store, what's next on the CC retail wish list?

[philly57]

Seems like for years we've been clamoring for that Apple store and now that we are getting one, what retail establishment is the next "it" project we want for Center City? Is it Target? A movie theater that Center City residents can walk to? We know it probably won't be a Nordstroms (new store in Cherry Hill), but perhaps another department store? Thoughts?

Personally, I'd like to see a Target. While stores like Apple and Nordstroms are a source of pride (like a gentrifying neigborhood feeling validated by the opening of a Starbucks), Target would be so perfect and I think it's a somewhat realistic wish.

[Jayfar]

Ditto that. Target is what I want. And the return of JC Penney.

[dr_gingivitis]

Pizza Hut

I'm not aiming real high, but sometimes I love their greasy crispy crust.

[Poweltonian]

Crate and Barrel. A 2nd department store would be nice too. While I wouldn't mind a Target, I find that I usually go to Target to purchase large items that require use of a car, and so I question how often I would frequent a Target in Center City.

[krapug1]

1. A built from scratch Target on the Disney Hole
(like the Target in downtown Brooklyn).

2. The return of Lord and Taylor (on the first 2 floors of the Strawbridge
building).

3. Nordstrom Rack (yes, a Nordstrom would be great, but this is
realistic).

4. Crate and Barrel (like their store in Boston, Back Bay).

5. Macy's Furniture Store (based on space limitations at their
current store, a stand alone furniture store).


Ken

[Titus]

A Legal Seafood - downtown, not at the bloody airport!

[Skintreesnail]

4. Crate and Barrel (like their store in Boston, Back Bay).

Ken

How about all of Back Bay? Turn the Gallery into something like Copley Place and the Prudential Center and toss in something like Boylston/Newbury Street and I'll be happy. If not, I'll settle for a Target.

[raider.adam]

A general purpose computer store like a Best Buy.

[Lolly]

Another vote for Crate and Barrel.

[Evelyn]

Crate and Barrel over here as well!

Another vote for Crate and Barrel.

[krapug1]

How about all of Back Bay? Turn the Gallery into something like Copley Place and the Prudential Center and toss in something like Boylston/Newbury Street and I'll be happy. If not, I'll settle for a Target.

That's easy, lets see, all we would have to do is move a Lord and Taylor into 2 floors of the Strawbridge space, replace K-Mart with Saks 5th Avenue, replace Burlington Coat Factory with Neiman-Marcus, then replace 90% of the current tenant mix (and the clientel), and PRESTO !, we have turned The Gallery into the Copely Place/Prudential Center South.

Heck that plan would give us, 2 Legal Seafoods, not to mention a Turner Fisheries (way better than Legal's).

We can then work on converting Chesnut Street into Boylston, and Walnut
into Newbury.

Hey were going to fantasize, lets do it right !

Ken

[Lolly]

That's easy, lets see, all we would have to do is move a Lord and Taylor into 2 floors of the Strawbridge space, replace K-Mart with Saks 5th Avenue, replace Burlington Coat Factory with Neiman-Marcus, then replace 90% of the current tenant mix (and the clientel), and PRESTO !, we have turned The Gallery into the Copely Place/Prudential Center South.

Heck that plan would give us, 2 Legal Seafoods, not to mention a Turner Fisheries (way better than Legal's).

We can then work on converting Chesnut Street into Boylston, and Walnut
into Newbury.

Hey were going to fantasize, lets do it right !

Ken

So right you are. And while we're at it, let's don't forget Philly's own version of the Big Dig...

[Zigster]

there needs to be a general grocery store near reading terminal market so you can assemble all the ingredients of a complete meal

[Alley]

Wegmans in center city Philly, a girl can dream!

[cwd22]

A Uniqlo on Walnut or Chestnut.

[palvar]

there needs to be a general grocery store near reading terminal market so you can assemble all the ingredients of a complete meal

Target would be able to offer that - all of the staple dry goods you need.

[Skintreesnail]

So right you are. And while we're at it, let's don't forget Philly's own version of the Big Dig...

Cap 95 between Market and South Street AND the Vine Street Expressway. We'll make Philadelphia a better Boston

Wegmans in center city Philly, a girl can dream!

A Wegmans would be fantastic!

[JasonMcElroy]

A nail salon that sells cheesesteaks and pager contracts.

I hate driving all the way out to Roxborough all the time.

[Lolly]

Target would be able to offer that - all of the staple dry goods you need.

So true, not to mention other frozen and even fresh stuff to fill in the gaps. I started doing some shopping in the new food area in the Target on Columbus not long ago and have been really amazed and impressed with the selection.

[Rocker]

Free the Gallery. Knock that suffocating mausoleum down and let those 100+ stores escape back into their natural habitate, The Streetscape.

Thorough refurbishing of Market East leading to the entrance of new commercial, residential and retail businesses including

Target
Kohls
Boscov's
IMax Theaters
Wegmans
BJ's
Costco
Whos who from KOP mall which houses over 400 high end stores.

Get cracking Nutter