My first thought about what to write in this space was to complain about the holidays.
It’s kind of my annual gripe for someone in my business—basically, less time to do the same amount of work, plus the added challenge that normal people often take this time off, which makes it harder to find decision-makers.
But I’m not going to get into that, because in the past couple of days it was reported that Whole Foods is going to take over the space formerly occupied by Big Lots at Tropical Parkway and Centennial Center Boulevard.
OK, that’s not technically Skye Canyon, but it’s close enough to get most residents excited.
I reached out to folks through a couple of Facebook pages devoted to Skye Canyon businesses and residents to get some reaction.
Sara Salazar said, “Super excited to not have to drive out to Summerlin anymore. That said… I am a little concerned about the traffic. That shopping center is basically a lifeline for a big chunk of our community, so I’m curious to see how this plays out.”
I also checked in with Skye Canyon resident and Realtor Chelsea Atwell to see if there’s any upside to having a Whole Foods nearby.
“From a Northwest Las Vegas real estate perspective, a nearby Whole Foods signals strong demographics, thoughtful planning, and lifestyle-driven development, which can increase buyer interest in an area,” she said. “While it is rarely the sole deciding factor, it does add to the overall appeal and perceived quality of life for buyers who value convenience, amenities, and multiple retail and shopping options.”
So that’s a good thing.
Fellow Realtor and Skye Canyon resident Billy Alt hopes the addition of Whole Foods will drive more dining options to the area.
“The downside to living up here is the lack of available food options,” he said. “I believe Whole Foods will help attract more buyers to the area over time. It’s a quality-of-life issue.”
Ileana Privetera hopes those dining options are a little better than the usual fast-food fare already in the area.
So the consensus seems to be that people are generally excited about Whole Foods coming to the Northwest.
— Kirk Kern