Does anyone know whether the renovations at University Mall are on schedule and when that debacle of a shopping center will be finished? It was nice that they repaved the entrance off 123 after it deteriorated to something resembling the moon's surface, but the rest of the parking lot is a mess and it looks like most of what they are doing is cosmetic.

I thought that the Giant was going to be totally remodeled, but no sign of that. Is there a new gas station planned for the area in front of Giant? That is all that I can make of the concrete islands.

Yes, I know.

Fuck that stupid fucking piece of shit excuse for a shopping center. Srsly.

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resident witch

Their website tells all about it.

They could've done so much more. It won't suck as bad as it did, but it will still suck.

wasted opportunity Wrote:
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> They could've done so much more. It won't suck as
> bad as it did, but it will still suck.


That is why they are naming it after your Mom.

Two years of mess and chaos - all to get another fast food joint (Wendy's). Was it worth it?

What about the interchange with Ox and Braddock? I hope this new shopping center better be equipped for that (if it ever snaps out of hiatus).

The interchange with Ox and Braddock? There has been a study and preliminary design done, they were posted here in the past. Final designs or any mention of construction were not listed in the 6 year vdot constrution schedule released a few months ago, so don't expect any changes for the next ten years. Besides, the the GMU entrance is going to solve all the problems.

What's in store for 2014 at University Mall? Well, more stores. A Giant that's twice as nice and double the size. Plus, a destination for every errand you can run under the sun. And eateries from fast to sit-down, from donuts to pizza to fresh produce, to American to Japanese to Italian. University Mall has it all. With much, much more to come.

The improvements to the 123/Brddock interchange are in the plans and funded, supposed to start in 2015. There will be 2 left turn lanes in every direction at that interchange once those are complete. And with GMU's new cross campus connector road to be finished later this year, traffic to Patriot centr and GMU traffic from the west (which often backs up past Shirley gate) will be able to turn left at the entrance to Brecon ridge and take this road under Rt123 to the GMU parking lots. OUr representative Tim Hugo, and supervisors Herrity, Cook and Bulova deserve a lot of credit for getting these improvements planned and funded.

Well for being'in the know' that sure did end with some major brown-nosing. Don't forget to tell them tomorrow at work that you're guest22222 quite a few brownie points there. BTW, isn't your zip 22222 in Arlington tho?

guest22222 Wrote:
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> The improvements to the 123/Brddock interchange
> are in the plans and funded, supposed to start in
> 2015. There will be 2 left turn lanes in every
> direction at that interchange once those are
> complete. And with GMU's new cross campus
> connector road to be finished later this year,
> traffic to Patriot centr and GMU traffic from the
> west (which often backs up past Shirley gate) will
> be able to turn left at the entrance to Brecon
> ridge and take this road under Rt123 to the GMU
> parking lots. OUr representative Tim Hugo, and
> supervisors Herrity, Cook and Bulova deserve a lot
> of credit for getting these improvements planned
> and funded.

None of that work will address west bound Braddock wich is frequently a parking lot from 123 to Rollling rd. Besides GMU, 123 has become a major north-south route, nothing short of an overpass will fix this intersection.

University Mall Renovations: Lipstick on a Pig!

In Summary Wrote:
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> University Mall Renovations: Lipstick on a Pig!

I can't see the mall looking anything like that.

Anyone know when Giant's remodeling, still?

The renovation is a total failure. It's still full of shit stores and a very few crap restaurants that no one will ever visit. Nothing new at all.

Realist Maller Wrote:
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> The renovation is a total failure. It's still
> full of shit stores and a very few crap
> restaurants that no one will ever visit. Nothing
> new at all.


People go to Brions Grille on a regular basis.

Putting lipstick on a pig. In the end, it is still a pig!

Realist Maller Wrote:
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> The renovation is a total failure. It's still
> full of shit stores and a very few crap
> restaurants that no one will ever visit. Nothing
> new at all.

SunnyD Wrote:
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> Putting lipstick on a pig. In the end, it is
> still a pig!

Man, what's wrong with you two? What do you want? Classic authentic ancient architecture with fancy restaurants and high-end stores? Both are good enough places for me to visit and use.

guest22222 Wrote:
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> The improvements to the 123/Brddock interchange
> are in the plans and funded, supposed to start in
> 2015. There will be 2 left turn lanes in every
> direction at that interchange once those are
> complete. And with GMU's new cross campus
> connector road to be finished later this year,
> traffic to Patriot centr and GMU traffic from the
> west (which often backs up past Shirley gate) will
> be able to turn left at the entrance to Brecon
> ridge and take this road under Rt123 to the GMU
> parking lots. OUr representative Tim Hugo, and
> supervisors Herrity, Cook and Bulova deserve a lot
> of credit for getting these improvements planned
> and funded.

Too bad that GMU entrance only helps one of the four directions. Its still a shit show during AM and PM rush hour.

- dA rEaL fArTiAn - Wrote:
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> In Summary Wrote:
> --------------------------------------------------
> -----
> > University Mall Renovations: Lipstick on a
> Pig!
>
> I can't see the mall looking anything like that.
>
> Anyone know when Giant's remodeling, still?


Late next year? The project went up for bid last week.
http://www.virginiabids.com/bid-opportunities/2015/08/20/6514182-Giant-2741-University-Mall.html

Whatever happened to that Italian restaurant that was supposed to open?

Travelrocks Wrote:
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> Realist Maller Wrote:
> --------------------------------------------------
> -----
> > The renovation is a total failure. It's still
> > full of shit stores and a very few crap
> > restaurants that no one will ever visit.
> Nothing
> > new at all.
>
>
> People go to Brions Grille on a regular basis.

Like the poster said, crap restaurants.

How long has the renovation been going on? And what's the net benefit? A fastfood joint in the parking lot and a nicer facade? Whoopee!

Looks like there is a Taphouse and Billiards bar going in at the end of the buildings behind Bryon's. If the food is even half decent, it will but a hurting on Bryon's business. So far, it reminds me of Carpool in Arlington. Looks like it will be a fun place to go in the summer.

http://www.northernvirginiamag.com/gut-check/2014/11/18/oh-george-restaurant-among-new-tenants-coming-to-university-mall/

Can't wait.

http://www.frysspringstation.com/

http://www.waterstonepizza.com/

http://www.beamers25.com/

I wonder if that is really what is going in there, as the article said opening last Spring? The side of the building has a sign up that says "Tables and Taps".

What are they doing with the Giant food store?

Its run down Wrote:
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> What are they doing with the Giant food store?
Liberal ecoterrorists have identified a rare, endangered species of cockroach in the Giant, and now it must be preserved as is.

Construction went out to bid on 9/11 so it's coming soon.

https://bids.contractorsplanroom.com/secure/utilities/iframe/index.cfm

09/11/15 Bidding Building * Giant #2741 University Mall, Fairfax, VA Fairfax VA

No sign of any work on the Giant grocery store. I built the pyramids in less time than the University Mall renovation.

Went to Oh George's last night and it was great. That Giant Food needs to be remodeled already.

Whiners Wrote:
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> What's in store for 2014 at University Mall? Well,
> more stores. A Giant that's twice as nice and
> double the size. Plus, a destination for every
> errand you can run under the sun. And eateries
> from fast to sit-down, from donuts to pizza to
> fresh produce, to American to Japanese to Italian.
> University Mall has it all. With much, much more
> to come.


Will there be an adult accessory store?

What kind of food does will new "Curious George"place serve? Bananas?

Man with the yellow hat Wrote:
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> What kind of food does will new "Curious
> George"place serve? Bananas?
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