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June 3, 2005

A new north High Point shopping center

Yes, yes. There are those who might say we already have too many centers in north HP. I disagree. There are some things I dislike about sprawl: growing traffic, decreasing air quality, et al. But I don't have a problem with shopping and eating choices. I mean, if you're going to have to deal with traffic and bad air, shouldn't you at least get something for them?

Anywho...Blue Ridge Companies, the folks who have brought you the Palladium Cinemas and its attached shopping center, are beginning to build Palladium Commons. The new center, which will be right at the corner of Samet and Eastchester, will be anchored by a McAlister's Deli. I'm not familiar with the restaurant, but folks in the office who've eaten at other McAlister's locations were raving about the place. The Commons will be about 25,000 square-feet. By contrast, the Palladium at Deep River (the shopping wings...not including the theater) is roughly 30,000 square-feet.

According to a spokesman for Blue Ridge, announcements about other new tenants in the two centers are immediately forthcoming. I'll keep you posted. I'm still clinging to my dream for a Borders Books and a Fresh Market.

Posted by at June 3, 2005 9:19 AM