|
02-08-2009, 07:30 PM
|
|
Senior Member
|
|
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Richardson, TX
216 posts, read 168,864 times
Reputation: 64
|
|
Allen actually doesn't have Super Wal-mart? Lack of retail in Far East Allen
This weekend I was up in Allen looking at some neighborhoods, mostly at far east end of Allen (near Parker/Lucas). Driving around most of the East Allen, I noticed there wasn't any Super Wal-mart around, all I found was one neighborhood Wal-mart. I searched online and looks like there isn't even one super or regular Wal-mart in the entire City!  Not sure why they have it, it seem very usual.
Looking deeper, look like all Allen has in its West Side is 1 regular Target, 1 Lowes, and 1 Home Depot. The far eastern edge of Allen seem to really lacking retail. So hardly any gas Stations or pharmacies. What is up with this? |
|
02-09-2009, 12:41 AM
|
|
Senior Member
|
|
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Georgia native in McKinney, TX
1,682 posts, read 851,750 times
Reputation: 707
|
|
|
There is a Super Walmart in McKinney at Lake Forest and McKinney Ranch just north of 121, so it is very close to the Allen border. There is also a Super Walmart at Central and Spring Creek in Plano, just south of Allen. Allen does have a Super Target going in at Stacy and Central, I am guessing the Target at McDermott and Central will close when this one opens (if it hasn't already).
With two Super Walmarts so close to the Allen city limits and a Super Target in the middle, perhaps the powers that be in Bentonville did not see it as a good locale for another.
|
|
07-17-2009, 06:30 PM
|
|
Member
|
|
Join Date: Apr 2009
29 posts, read 13,877 times
Reputation: 16
|
|
|
I seconds that..When the shops(JC Penny,Macys....) in stacy rd opens,allen would become a shopping spot in many ways...
|
|
07-17-2009, 06:37 PM
|
|
Senior Member
|
|
Join Date: Jul 2009
235 posts, read 67,221 times
Reputation: 78
|
|
|
Yeah, most of the retail is right along 75. Watter's Creek(@Bethany with a Market Street even!) and around Stacy are pretty much it for Allen proper, but 1 exit north or 1 exit south gets you into Mckinney and Plano retail areas. With Allen being so much smaller than the surrounding cities(Plano/Frisco/Mckinney) if you think more in terms of driving time/distance rather than city limits Allen has plenty of access to retail - well the west side of Allen anyway.
Last edited by tyanger; 07-17-2009 at 06:47 PM..
|
|
07-17-2009, 10:21 PM
|
|
Senior Member
|
|
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Dallas and UT Campus
1,211 posts, read 495,843 times
Reputation: 298
|
|
|
Haven't you been paying attention? That's the "ghetto side" of Allen. "West Allen" is far superior.
|
|
07-18-2009, 10:45 AM
|
|
Senior Member
|
|
Join Date: Jul 2009
235 posts, read 67,221 times
Reputation: 78
|
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by theloneranger
Haven't you been paying attention? That's the "ghetto side" of Allen. "West Allen" is far superior.
|
See! We told you so!
 |
|
09-16-2009, 12:35 PM
|
|
Junior Member
|
|
Join Date: Sep 2009
Reputation: 10
|
|
|
are there any on the job training jobs that pay good in Allen?
|
|
09-16-2009, 06:43 PM
|
|
Senior Member
|
|
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Dallas
1,347 posts, read 456,890 times
Reputation: 656
|
|
|
There is not a Super Wal-Mart near me either. I consider that a plus!
|
|
09-16-2009, 06:49 PM
|
|
Real Housewife of Dallas
|
|
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: The Big D
11,457 posts, read 11,309,872 times
Reputation: 3317
|
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by BigDGeek
There is not a Super Wal-Mart near me either. I consider that a plus!
|
I would too. I get the crime report for my city and there was/is always this repeat address for "shoplifting" and such on every single page. I looked up the address and lo and behold it was Super-Walmart. Gee, that is just swell. Great place to live but because of them they drive up the crime rate. URGH!!! |
|
09-16-2009, 08:26 PM
|
|
Senior Member
|
|
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Dallas
1,347 posts, read 456,890 times
Reputation: 656
|
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by momof2dfw
I would too. I get the crime report for my city and there was/is always this repeat address for "shoplifting" and such on every single page. I looked up the address and lo and behold it was Super-Walmart. Gee, that is just swell. Great place to live but because of them they drive up the crime rate. URGH!!!
|
People rob Wal-Marts blind, it is really amazing how they will drive up the crime rate! |
Please register to post and access all features of our very popular forum. It is free and quick.
Detailed information about all U.S. cities, counties, and zip codes on our site: City-data.com.
|
|
Welcome to City-Data.com forum! Make sure to register - it's free and very quick! You have to register before you can post and participate in our discussions with 700,000 other registered members. User profiles and some forums can only be seen by registered members. After you create your free account you will be able to customize many options, you will have the full access to over 15,000 posts/day about local topics and you will see fewer ads. 
Linear Mode
