Urban Construction Update - May 2013

[Charles Hunter]

... more of a triangle-about ... 

Thanks, another great update!
Would like to see some of those projects move, that haven't been for awhile

[tufsu1]

^ I like it....been calling them loops/ovals....worked on three of them in the last few years, although San Marco is the only one constructed at this time

[Charles Hunter]

I've heard there's one coming to Clifton, too.

[Overstreet]

Oddly enough fast food franchises locate themselves next door to other competitors. Ever notice that you usually have a Burger King, McDon's, Wendys, Taco Bell within rock throwning distance of each other?  How about Lowes and Home Depot....ie on Wells Road.  I think the concept is "opportunity marketing". 

Sometimes one will draw you in, but closer you see the other and go there.

Not only that but one of the fast food places makes a good landmark. You don't need a road sign  or address to know something is next to Burger King.

[Overstreet]

Note that the San Marco Blvd bueatifacation project has been going on for years. They started about the time we started the Wolfson Tower. We're finished but they aren't.  That is typical for maintenance of traffic jobs.  They still have to come back and finish the other end of San Marco Blvd..

[SKMoyle]

Wish they would do a proper roundabout at Five Points - it is confusing, especially to visitors, and just plain scary during high traffic.

[duvaldude08]

Wish they would do a proper roundabout at Five Points - it is confusing, especially to visitors, and just plain scary during high traffic.

I hate that thing and that round about scares the crap out of me. Usually when I go to wendy's on lunch I go straight riverside blvd and go up the back way near publix.

[duvaldude08]

Oddly enough fast food franchises locate themselves next door to other competitors. Ever notice that you usually have a Burger King, McDon's, Wendys, Taco Bell within rock throwning distance of each other?  How about Lowes and Home Depot....ie on Wells Road.  I think the concept is "opportunity marketing". 

Sometimes one will draw you in, but closer you see the other and go there.

Not only that but one of the fast food places makes a good landmark. You don't need a road sign  or address to know something is next to Burger King.

Not only fast food. Notice how Family Dollar and Dollar General's are usually right across the street or right next door to each other. You make a good point.