I suggested a proposal for Vicinity Centres for a combined Aquarium, Arcade, Indoor Ski-Field (A QLD First), Escape Room, Lazertag, and an Art-illusion (similar to Artvo on the Gold Coast). I called it Uptown Aquarius. And then just recently they replied to me with an email stating “Our Centre Management are delighted to say that we will consider transforming the old Myer space into something new & exciting and the team will take your proposal into strong consideration as part of a wider transformation turning Uptown into Brisbanes top destination again. We will keep you updated on what’s happening Uptown”
@@timecapsulecaptures9846 My vision for Uptown is based off what happened to Melbourne Central when it lost its anchor tenant, Daimaru. Although, in Melbourne they turned it into dining
@@timecapsulecaptures9846 guess what, I just read on the Courier mail that MYER are actually looking into moving into the Treasury Casino in the future, once the casino eventually moves into Queens Wharf. They are still yet to finalise, but it depends on whether or not they have more delays with the opening of phase 1 of Queens Wharf. It won't be until about 2 - 3 years until a MYER store will open at the treasury casino, assuming that this is confirmed as the new location. This is because, they would need to move out the Casino and then refurbish it which could take a year or so. But the Treasury Casino was already planned to be turned into a department store once Queens Wharf opened, so I think MYER are looking into moving there to stop potential overseas department store from coming into Australia like Daimaru did in the 90s & early 2000s.
@@timecapsulecaptures9846 Looks why we a not the only ones having this problem. In San Francisco, Nordstorm vacated its store last week. And even worse, Westfield just gave up and removed the centre from their port folio. At least Vicinity haven't given up on UPTOWN yet
The MYER Centre was run down. Hopefully with MYER out, they can finally redevelop UPTOWN into a Modern CBD Shopping precint that everyone wants to go to. I think it needs a Nightclub, a King/Pin and a collection of Restaurants in the Old Myer Store Location. In addition, it also needs a KMART.
The trend in the CDB has been towards high-end shopping. Uptown can either go that route or decide to focus on affordable shopping. It did seem to go for the 'affordable' side when Target and Lincraft became major tenants.
@@timecapsulecaptures9846 I think a King/pin would go well in taking up one or two of the upper levels of the MYER CENTRE and then the lower portion of the former store could be turned into a dining & modern retail precinct, with cafes and Restaurants.
@@timecapsulecaptures9846 Honestly, if I was them, I would aim UPTOWN toward low-cost and affordable shopping, as well as a major dining & entertainment space, then they could attract smaller low-cost department stores like KMART & TK MAXX to the old MYER Store, & if we eased the pressure off rent, than we could even attract small local businesses to the city. Considering that we are in a cost-of-living crisis, they are not going to get much premium demand. Other than failed negotiations, I think another reason why MYER moved out is because of a trend away from major department stores to smaller low-cost ones like Kmart, as well as a rise in online shopping. Many say that Myer may move into Wintergarden or Queens Plaza, but I actually think that when Queens Wharf opens & the Treasury Casino is converted into a department store, I think MYER might just end up moving into one of the old Treasury Casino buildings or they may possibly even move into Queens Wharf with a Downsized store. I am surprised, however, that MYER didn't keep at least 1 floor for managing online orders as an online distribution center. Then again, since 2019, MYER have been closing a lot of stores, including Loganholme, Hornsby and Blacktown in Sydney, Frankston & Know in Melbourne, Colonades in Adelaide & just recently, their Brisbane store. Also, many other stores have been significantly downsized, such as Chermside, Adelaide, Belconnen, ACT (closed but reopened some floors), as well as their Melbourne and Sydney flagship stores which have also already been downsized. In addition, many other stores across Australia are also planned to be downsized or even closed over the next few years. It seems to me that maybe this is indicating the beginning of MYER's long decline. One thing that I am certain about, David Jones is going to have a great time without MYER up on the other end of Queen Street Mall.
Guess what. I suggested a proposal for Vicinity Centres for a combined Aquarium, Arcade, Indoor Ski-Field (A QLD First), Escape Room, Lazertag, and an Art-illusion (similar to Artvo on the Gold Coast). I called it Uptown Aquarius. And then just recently they replied to me with an email stating “Our Centre Management are delighted to say that we will consider transforming the old Myer space into something new & exciting and the team will take your proposal into strong consideration as part of a wider transformation turning Uptown into Brisbanes top destination again. We will keep you updated on what’s happening Uptown” I honestly think that they should adopt my proposal, because then it will certainly turn UPTOWN into a destination again instead of another ghost town thoroughfare.
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@@timecapsulecaptures9846 many speculate the MYER will move into Queens Plaza or Wintergarden, by my bet is actually somewhere near Queens Wharf area.
I suggested a proposal for Vicinity Centres for a combined Aquarium, Arcade, Indoor Ski-Field (A QLD First), Escape Room, Lazertag, and an Art-illusion (similar to Artvo on the Gold Coast). I called it Uptown Aquarius. And then just recently they replied to me with an email stating “Our Centre Management are delighted to say that we will consider transforming the old Myer space into something new & exciting and the team will take your proposal into strong consideration as part of a wider transformation turning Uptown into Brisbanes top destination again. We will keep you updated on what’s happening Uptown”
Great ideas
@@timecapsulecaptures9846 My vision for Uptown is based off what happened to Melbourne Central when it lost its anchor tenant, Daimaru. Although, in Melbourne they turned it into dining
@@timecapsulecaptures9846 guess what, I just read on the Courier mail that MYER are actually looking into moving into the Treasury Casino in the future, once the casino eventually moves into Queens Wharf. They are still yet to finalise, but it depends on whether or not they have more delays with the opening of phase 1 of Queens Wharf. It won't be until about 2 - 3 years until a MYER store will open at the treasury casino, assuming that this is confirmed as the new location. This is because, they would need to move out the Casino and then refurbish it which could take a year or so. But the Treasury Casino was already planned to be turned into a department store once Queens Wharf opened, so I think MYER are looking into moving there to stop potential overseas department store from coming into Australia like Daimaru did in the 90s & early 2000s.
@@timecapsulecaptures9846 Looks why we a not the only ones having this problem. In San Francisco, Nordstorm vacated its store last week. And even worse, Westfield just gave up and removed the centre from their port folio. At least Vicinity haven't given up on UPTOWN yet
Update: dopamine land already open for the past month, titanic exhibition moving in soon and the rest is being divided into smaller shops
The MYER Centre was run down. Hopefully with MYER out, they can finally redevelop UPTOWN into a Modern CBD Shopping precint that everyone wants to go to. I think it needs a Nightclub, a King/Pin and a collection of Restaurants in the Old Myer Store Location. In addition, it also needs a KMART.
The trend in the CDB has been towards high-end shopping. Uptown can either go that route or decide to focus on affordable shopping. It did seem to go for the 'affordable' side when Target and Lincraft became major tenants.
@@timecapsulecaptures9846 I think a King/pin would go well in taking up one or two of the upper levels of the MYER CENTRE and then the lower portion of the former store could be turned into a dining & modern retail precinct, with cafes and Restaurants.
@@timecapsulecaptures9846 5 levels of Lasertag plz
@@timecapsulecaptures9846 Honestly, if I was them, I would aim UPTOWN toward low-cost and affordable shopping, as well as a major dining & entertainment space, then they could attract smaller low-cost department stores like KMART & TK MAXX to the old MYER Store, & if we eased the pressure off rent, than we could even attract small local businesses to the city. Considering that we are in a cost-of-living crisis, they are not going to get much premium demand. Other than failed negotiations, I think another reason why MYER moved out is because of a trend away from major department stores to smaller low-cost ones like Kmart, as well as a rise in online shopping. Many say that Myer may move into Wintergarden or Queens Plaza, but I actually think that when Queens Wharf opens & the Treasury Casino is converted into a department store, I think MYER might just end up moving into one of the old Treasury Casino buildings or they may possibly even move into Queens Wharf with a Downsized store. I am surprised, however, that MYER didn't keep at least 1 floor for managing online orders as an online distribution center. Then again, since 2019, MYER have been closing a lot of stores, including Loganholme, Hornsby and Blacktown in Sydney, Frankston & Know in Melbourne, Colonades in Adelaide & just recently, their Brisbane store. Also, many other stores have been significantly downsized, such as Chermside, Adelaide, Belconnen, ACT (closed but reopened some floors), as well as their Melbourne and Sydney flagship stores which have also already been downsized. In addition, many other stores across Australia are also planned to be downsized or even closed over the next few years. It seems to me that maybe this is indicating the beginning of MYER's long decline. One thing that I am certain about, David Jones is going to have a great time without MYER up on the other end of Queen Street Mall.
Guess what. I suggested a proposal for Vicinity Centres for a combined Aquarium, Arcade, Indoor Ski-Field (A QLD First), Escape Room, Lazertag, and an Art-illusion (similar to Artvo on the Gold Coast). I called it Uptown Aquarius. And then just recently they replied to me with an email stating “Our Centre Management are delighted to say that we will consider transforming the old Myer space into something new & exciting and the team will take your proposal into strong consideration as part of a wider transformation turning Uptown into Brisbanes top destination again. We will keep you updated on what’s happening Uptown”
I honestly think that they should adopt my proposal, because then it will certainly turn UPTOWN into a destination again instead of another ghost town thoroughfare.