I have heard that there are negotiations for a grocer in downtown. This is very preliminary! It is part of a project that is still probably about six months away (I know that is a long time).
I heard from someone who works downtown that Wholner's, the neighborhood grocer on 50th and Leavenworth, is going to open a downtown location. I think that would be great. I don't really want to see a Hy-Vee or Bakers downtown. Gross.
I have heard the following rumor regarding Wohlners, they are planning on located in the lower level of the "Lerner Building". This is not a huge space but it may include the lower 2 floors. This would all but wipe-out the downtown food mart. Located across the street
I'm glad to finally hear something about that building. It's been one of my favortie projects since it was announced. I hope it kick starts more stuff going in on 16th. St.