Georgia's largest cities as of 2008..interesting! (Atlanta, Macon: lofts, hotel, townhouses)

[g-man430]

Originally Posted by NewtownMacon

Well that makes cities like Shreveport, Baton Rouge with over 200,000 pop and other cities larger than Charleston look bad because they have a Gucci, Saks and Lacoste, thats who needs to be mad.

Greenville's metro area is just as large as Charleston and we don't have those retailers, but we do have Whole Foods Market, Chipotle, Ruth's Chris, Hyatt, and Westin.

[NewtownMacon]

Originally Posted by nature's message

And a Lacoste and Tommy Bahama.

Originally Posted by g-man430

And Apple. When is Augusta going to get Whole Foods Market, Costco, Chipotle, and Ruth's Chris like Greenville has?

Macon is getting a Costco, j.Christoper's and Grill 29 North Macon near one the 4 large retail Centers breaking ground in 2010......I think Ruth's Chris was on that list too, i will have to recheck it

[g-man430]

Augusta needs a J. Crew and Pottery Barn too. Hey, Greenville has them. Why can't Augusta?

[johnatl]

^Don't hold your breath on Macon getting ANYTHING new in 2010, or perhaps even later.

[nature's message]

Originally Posted by NewtownMacon

Well that makes cities like Shreveport, Baton Rouge with over 200,000 pop and other cities larger than Charleston look bad because they have a Gucci, Saks and Lacoste, thats who needs to be mad.

They don't need to be made. Beside, Charleston is known for its old money, which is why you see all of those luxury stores. Kind of surprised that New Orleans doesn't have a Gucci, Marc by Marc Jacobs, or even a Tiffany's or Hermes.

Anyway, Baton Rouge landed a good amount of upscale stores at Perkins Rowe (BCBG, Anthropologie, Sur La Table, Z Gallerie, etc.).

[g-man430]

Originally Posted by johnatl

^Don't hold your breath.

LOL. They need Bakers and Guess too like Greenville has.

[johnatl]

Originally Posted by NewtownMacon

Macon is getting a Costco, j.Christoper's and Grill 29 North Macon near one the 4 large retail Centers breaking ground in 2010......I think Ruth's Chris was on that list too, i will have to recheck it

I predict maybe one of the four centers becomes a reality.

Ruth's Chris is not coming to Macon, trust me on that one. You guys don't have the disposable income to support such a thing.

No worries though, just save that kind of experience up for your visits to places like your Capital City.

[NewtownMacon]

Originally Posted by johnatl

^Don't hold your breath on Macon getting ANYTHING new in 2010, or perhaps even later.

Please Do us all a favor and hold your breath.......
Here are the website so keep hold you breath
RetailWorks Real Estate


Bass Pro Shops/Market place at Bass - 600,000 sq. ft.-2010
Bass Rd. Upscale Retail Shopping Center - 400,000 to 500,000 sq. ft.-2010
Lullwater Village - 284,000 sq. ft.-2010-Lullwater Village is going to be modeled after The Avenue East Cobb
Providence Town Center - 750,000 sq. ft.-underconstruction NOW
North Winds Office Complex - 400,000 sq. ft.-2010
Riverside Dr. Upscale Retail Center - 850,000 to 900,000 sq. ft.-Completed 2008

[g-man430]

NewtownMacon forgot about the Macon Mall which is losing stores left and right thanks to the Shoppes at Rivercrossing. Oops.

[NewtownMacon]

Originally Posted by johnatl

I predict maybe one of the four centers becomes a reality.

Ruth's Chris is not coming to Macon, trust me on that one. You guys don't have the disposable income to support such a thing.

No worries though, just save that kind of experience up for your visits to places like your Capital City.

Really well we shall see....... but in the mean time keep holding your breath