How is Rushmore Crossing progressing? (Rapid City: hair salon, hotels, attorney)

[dovaman38]

Plan on relocating to the Rapid City area later this year. I have a retail management background and hopefully can get on board at one of the many retail stores opening up in and around Rushmore Crossing. Trying to guage how far along they are in construction so I can plan a trip up there to start my job hunting. My wife already has a possible job lined up and starts in February '09. Will be coming from Mississippi.

[Jammie]

Welcome to the forum and welcome to our state. You'll love it in the Hills. Danny and others will venture in here and let you know about the progress.

[DannyBanany]

Hey dovaman! Rushmore Crossing is slated to open "Phase 1" this October. Target, Scheels, Linens N' Things, Furniture Row, Shoe Carnival and TJ Maxx are supposed to be the first stores to open. Other phases will follow with restaurants and boutiques opening later this year. Cabela's is nearly complete just down the Interstate and two hotels (Hilton, Clubhouse) are supposed to start breaking ground this August too.

So are you moving out here because of the "lure" of the Black Hills?

[BusySocialWorker]

They also just announced a new sams club opening next to Cabela's (the old sams will re-locate to the bigger store).

My husband works with a company that has one of the consturction contracts with many of the new stores and he says things are really flying along now!

[dovaman38]

Thanks for all the info! Counting the days!

[ashnat]

Forgot one, Gordmans opens in September. I LOVE Gordmans.

[Jami Sue]

I know I'm probably talking to a bunch of progressive thinkers...but I've got some commercial land in many new housing developments that we are considering developing. In this type of area...Im thinking mom and pop stores...farmers markets,hair salons, Doctor/Attorney offices...and offices...
Anyone have an opinion?

Thanks.
I heard the new Target from management will not have produce or meats...so not a "Super Target"...bummer.

[ElkHunter]

Are you sure you want to do that? Might not be a good idea.

[Jami Sue]

I don't know...that's why I asked what the opinion was out there. I've got the only commercial area within about a 2 mile radius in alot of housing developments. Might be good for my community to have a place to have an office or other convenience close to home.

[DannyBanany]

Originally Posted by Jami Sue

I know I'm probably talking to a bunch of progressive thinkers...but I've got some commercial land in many new housing developments that we are considering developing. In this type of area...Im thinking mom and pop stores...farmers markets,hair salons, Doctor/Attorney offices...and offices...
Anyone have an opinion?

Thanks.
I heard the new Target from management will not have produce or meats...so not a "Super Target"...bummer.

I don't understand. Do you mean that you want to develop some light commercial businesses in developed neighborhoods near Rushmore Crossing? I didn't think there were any housing developments out there yet. Overall, I think light commercial development in neighborhoods is a good idea as long as it doesn't go too far. In my neighborhood there are several nursing/assisted living centers and a bunch of doctors offices. I like having them nearby and they don't cause too much traffic. Now if you want to build a supermarket, office park, strip mall, or a Sonic in a residential neighborhood you may run into trouble.