Comments on: God-awful “Fox Village” Gets Even Worse!

By: just a guy

just a guy — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 15:40:27 +0000

I would support any design that did not require a taxpayer subsidies to build. Bonus if the businesses that reside in the project were self-reliant and did not need government handouts to operate.

Of course none of this is possible as long as the redevelopment agency owns the property.

By: The Fullerton Harpoon

The Fullerton Harpoon — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 15:11:43 +0000

My alternative design is to sell the property with the understanding that future development will be designed by a published architect and will be free of RDRC review.

By: Mr. W

Mr. W — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 15:02:21 +0000

Has anyone proposed an alternative design?

By: The Fullerton Harpoon

The Fullerton Harpoon — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 14:50:37 +0000

Mr. Z doesn’t know his ass from his elbow, unfortunately. I’m hoping the FFFF redevelopment lawsuit settlement will include resettling Mr. Z elsewhere.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 14:22:34 +0000

This project is a farce! The only reasonable behavior would be for Fullerton residents to boycott the supposed “community” meetings.. FFFF could make signs saying – - I’m not a stupid Fullertonian, NO to Fox Block nightmare..

As for Mr. Z’s statement, why isn’t McDonalds rebuilding itself? They are a $$$$M corporation.. However the real puzzle, is the City Council voted NO to moving the McDonalds but in the new plans, the McDonalds is at the Pomona/Chapman corner.. So, it’s being rebuilt w/Redev funds and moving… Hm….

By: downtown guy

downtown guy — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 05:54:54 +0000

Cant wait for Joes to Open….another great bar by Jack

By: thedivinemissk

thedivinemissk — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 18:17:40 +0000

Holy shit!
What is this?
I’ve seen this –it’s in every city from Santa Monica to Irvine and beyond.
This is over the top for that location.

By: Travis

Travis — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 18:15:06 +0000

Anonymous, at the most recent meeting Rob Zur Schmiede said that it is not possible to complete this redevelopment project without rebuilding the McDonalds.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 16:10:19 +0000

Circus, circus.. Isn’t the point to showcase the Fox Fullerton? Shouldn’t the Fox Fullerton be the “star”, “centerpeice”?

Could Redevelopment/City be angry at the Fox? City didn’t want to play ball w/Fox all these years, now has taken over one piece of the prize (all retail space), looking to take over the whole project? Maybe it’s a suble way of saying, if you don’t give us the whole pie, we will surround you w/the worst project imaginable…

Also, I understand the developers taut their Fox Pomona expertise/experience. Has anyone seen the Fox Pomona lately? I have, drove by it yesterday.. It’s just massive, almost a 10 story box, sits on 1/2 city block in downtown Pomona. Outside? has no asethetic value that I can see, big marquee is all.. The more attractive Fox is in Riverside which is being restored..

And, as for a 7 screen Laemmle Theatre.. As much as I’d like not to drive to Irvine, Costa Mesa for the more independent films, why 7 screens? Has anyone seen the new City/Laemmle space in Claremont? I drove by that yesterday too.. It’s west of downtown, says low to the ground, maybe 3 big stories, has only 5 screens.. Fits nicely into the surrounding neighborhood, doesn’t tower over the exisiting homes, businesses..

As for Claremont, there’s a real Education community. Darling downtown, vibrant, NOT ALL bars, restaurants.. A place we’ll go more frequently, now that we’ve discovered a 50 year old Greek restaurant w/amazing food…

Also, see the new renderings move McDonalds to the Pomona/Chapman corner, thought this was defeated, they stay where they are?

By: JustAGuyinFullerton

JustAGuyinFullerton — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 09:55:20 +0000

Wasn’t the whole point of “saving the Fox” to preserve this “historical landmark”? What’s the point of preserving a historical landmark if you’re just going to build something new on top of it.

Now, I’m not entirely opposed to making the area more appealing, but we could’ve bulldozed the complex and just put up a shopping center for a lot less money.