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True. They're already spending a billion though.

The Hall is opening in an old warehouse space on W. 9th. Going to be a music and event center. Looks to be similar to other mid size music venues in other cities. Comparable in my mind to places like Canton Hall in Dallas. https://armoneyandpolitics.com/historic-music-venue-planned-for-ninth-street-in-downtown-little-rock/ https://littlerockhall.com/ Several construction pics on their FB page: https://www.facebook.com/LittleRockHall

I was hoping they would do a deck over park from 6th to 9th much like Klyde Warren Park in Dallas. That section is already below grade and could connect Mac Park to East Village somewhat nicely. But why would ARDOT want to make anything more pleasant*eyeroll*

Not sure. Google shows as permanently closed. I went back and reread the FB post and it says: "We appreciate the tremendous amount of love and support. As of 10/31/20 Kimchi will be closed until further notice. Again thank you all very much it was a wonderful experience and we are very grateful for the chance to spread the love of Korean cuisine."

Kimchi Korean Restaurant closed a little while back and the family sited Covid-19. There was a slight hint at hoping to reopen but seems very doubtful.

That project is already a disaster. Screwed up the last of the free rivermarket parking and took away the sledding hill. It is a mess.

I saw an equipment auction for Copeland's coming up Aug 20 so that doesn't sound temporary. I just saw they said they were closed for reorganizing then announced it was closed permanently. I am sure Covid-19 didn't help even if it wasn't the cause.

Newk's NLR Old Chicago NLR Old Chicago Conway Panera Conway Zaffino's Sherwood Copeland's Little Rock

Not my photos (taken by VCC/Alley family) but it looks nice:

That was fast: La Madeline location to become a second location of Lulu's by the Chi family. https://www.aymag.com/new-restaurant-slated-to-fill-la-madeleine-vacancy/

Target said no from what I remember. That change snowballed into the rest of the development being kind of blah.

From what I recall, the NW building was a hotel site. It was not built with the rest of the apartment buildings (which were all supposed to be first floor retail instead of just one). Even after it was built, it was repainted so there must have been a change in plans at some point. The developers also wanted the Target as two story but they said no so their footprint is massive.

There are actually two Taziki's in Tulsa and at least two in NWA. Not an overwhelming presence but they are in the markets.

Lush will enter the market and take one of the empty storefronts though I am not sure which.

This was originally supposed to be a $40 million renovation. They said they were not choosing a new location because they would not be building a new building. Their past building projects and expansions have had their issues. Hence why it's being torn down. The newest section of the building was built in 2000 and it is the section that is gone in the top picture. We will see if they are in over their heads.

Conway is doing something right. There are restaurants popping up all over. 2 new apartment complexes about ready to open. Downtown is looking great. UCA has 4 or 5 construction projects going on. No wonder they are attracting new companies/jobs. It's so much different than when I was in school 15 years ago.

Did they split the larger space into two slots? I wonder what will go next door?

I am hoping this food hall has a vibe similar to Mother Road Market in Tulsa. That place is a great spot to hang out and eat with friends.

Doesn't do much good to be against it after the buildings are already down. Stephens will always win unfortunately.

Midtown should be a better location than the NLR one. The one they are building now is literally next door to Popeye's and across the street from a Chick-fil-a that does $6 million in sales a year.

Ah ok. I've seen the framing start but wasn't sure if that was something else or the Walk-Ons. I am not a big fan of Denny's either. I don't make it over to that Hampton Inn side often enough I guess to know which hotels are new. There is some work going on with the old Village Inn/ Weird Italian restaurant/ Shucked space too.

I forgot to add that John Daly's Steakhouse is also closed. The space has reopened as a place called Local Patio Grill.

Conway Restaurant News: Walk-Ons is getting ready for ground breaking in the Lewis Ranch development on Amity Rd Minute Man of El Dorado is said to be looking at a Conway location Skinny J's is going in the former Draft/Roux's location on Dave Ward Taco Bell has a plumbing permit for what I think is the empty lot next to Steak 'n Shake on Dave Ward The old Exxon at I-40 and Oak Street was razed and now a strip with Panda Express and Sleep Number store that are about ready to open Your Pie on Dave Ward in a strip next to Andy's Frozen Custard is nearing their opening date Non-restaurant: Sissy's Log Cabin is moving into the old Simmons location near Conway Commons

Which one in WLR? Cantrell or Chenal? Kind of a rough time to close with all those kiddos just getting out for summer.

Bulgogi Korean BBQ opens today on Oak Street in Conway