Why is construction taking so long for Thornwood and former Carrefour?
The former Carrefour site might have a promising future, but current vacancies make what lies ahead an open question.
The center on the southwest corner of Poplar Avenue and Kirby Parkway was once a mall before transforming into an open-air shopping structure. Its latest transformation is to a shell, empty and waiting for activity that will transform it.
Carrefour, now called The Standard Germantown, is one of several projects underway in the suburb. Some developers are facing delays due to different complexities in their projects, whether it’s the topography or their desires for mixed-use.
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Abigail Warren
Abigail Warren is an award-winning reporter and covers Collierville and Germantown for The Daily Memphian. She was raised in the Memphis suburbs, attended Westminster Academy and studied journalism at the University of Memphis. She has been with The Daily Memphian since 2018.
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