What's in and what's out...

In case you missed the article in the Contra Costa Times about the ever-changing retail & dining scene in the downtown area, here is a synopsis;

Recently opened restaurants, stores and shops

Bartlett Baron men's fashion 1501 N. Broadway
Betsey Johnson store Broadway Plaza
Cole Haan store Broadway Plaza
Flemings Prime Steakhouse and Wine Bar 1685 Mt. Diablo Blvd.
LaCoste store Broadway Plaza
Le Cheval restaurant 1375 N. Broadway
Maria, Maria La Cantina restaurant 1470 N. Broadway
Saxby's coffee shop 1630 N. Main St.
WineStyles store 1532 Locust St.
Yosh for Hair salon 1255 S. Main St.

Restaurants, stores and shops in the works

1515 restaurant 1515 N. Main St.
Balsam Hill Christmas Tree Co. Broadway Plaza
Bare Escentuals Broadway Plaza
Counter Burger The Mercer, 1655 N. California Blvd.
Eleve Vietnamese restaurant 1677 N. Main St.
Lululemon Athletica store 1530 Olympic Blvd.
Starbuck's coffee The Mercer, 1655 N. California Blvd.
Terra Mar restaurant 1610-1620 N. Main St.
Urban Outfitters store 1530 Olympic Blvd.
Tumi store Broadway Plaza

Stores closing/closed or vacant space

Andcronico's Plaza Escuela, 1181 Locust St.
Bombay Co. Olympia Place, 1601 Mt. Diablo Blvd.
Dress Barn 1403 N. Main St.
Good Guys 2044 Mt. Diablo Blvd.
Halloween store 1556 Mt. Diablo Blvd.
Small shops 1517-1529 Olympic Blvd.
Thomasville Furniture 1450 N. California Blvd.

Almond Lofts - Design Review Commission Info

The City of Walnut Creek has posted the agenda for their upcoming meeting on Wednesday, December 5. The fourth item under the 'Public Hearing' section is the proposed Almond Loft Project.

An 18-page detailed summary of the project can be reviewed by clicking here.

You can also review the arborist report and detailed drawings, including floorplans, by clicking here.