Between the major construction on the Arboretum Village Shopping Center and the new tenants in the Lakeview Shopping Center across the street, Lincoln Properties Company seems to be pouring a lot of money into the corner of Gaston-Garland-Grand.
With all the hustle and bustle, neighbors are throwing curious glances at the two shops on the corner, Cash America Pawn and White Rock Pit Stop, which have continued on with life as usual amidst their ever-changing surroundings. Neighbors have emailed us at Advocate, wondering what will happen to the two shops on the corner. Will Lincoln buy them out? Certainly seems like prime real estate.
We’ve placed a call with Lincoln Property Company, and we will update with details as they emerge. But thus far, the folks on the corner haven’t heard anything about a Lincoln buyout.
John Robinson, the general manager of the Cash America Pawn, says he’s just as curious as us about whether or not Lincoln is interested in the corner property right next to Arboretum Village. Robinson says the pawn shop has been there for almost 20 years, and he “would like to stay,” if possible. However, it might not be up to him.
Both Cash America Pawn and White Rock Pit Stop share a landlord, although neither are sure exactly who said landlord is. Also, Cash America Pawn is a national company, so Robinson figures he would probably be the last to know. Ever since construction started, he’s been actively trying to find out whether or not Lincoln is eyeing the pawn shop’s property. Corporate headquarters of Cash America Pawn declined to comment.
Paco Rodriguez who owns White Rock Pit Stop next door, which has been in that location for about 10 years, says he wouldn’t mind moving and figures it’s bound to happen eventually.
