1960 North Main St, Walnut Creek
Last April we noted the beginning of construction of the North Main Apartments across from Target in Walnut Creek and since then there has been lots of progress. Now known as Moderna on North Main, the apartment web site notes: “Leasing is expected to begin in Spring of 2015 with first move-ins in Mid Summer of 2015.” There will be studio, 1 and 2 bedroom apartments available for lease.
1531 Locust St, Walnut Creek
Back in September we learned that Orangetheory Fitness would be opening this month in downtown Walnut Creek but there is still construction going on so they now anticipate a February opening. There is still no internal wall separating the other half of the former Manicini’s Sleepworld so looks like there’s quite a lot left to do.
Orangetheory Fitness uses a heart rate monitor to monitor everyone’s progress on screens which sounds interesting. Find out more here. They are still offering a free two week trial before they officially open.
Locust St. & Olympic Blvd, Walnut Creek
Two new “scramble” crosswalks opened recently in downtown Walnut Creek at the intersections of Olympic Blvd. / Locust St. and S. Main St. Popular in larger cities, the crosswalks are intended to, “make it easier, and safer, to get around by reducing potential conflict between pedestrians in crosswalks and vehicles making right.” according to a city press release.
From the press release:
These intersections will now have three signal cycles: one cycle just for vehicles traveling north and south, one cycle just for vehicles traveling east and west, and a third cycle just for foot traffic (pedestrians or cyclists walking their bicycles). During the third cycle, those on foot may cross in any direction, including diagonally.
I’ve tried walking across them and it’s somewhat useful although unlike larger cities with massive amounts of people crossing I would be wary of cars that may make right turns unaware that people may be approaching diagonally. Check out the sign below which was placed next to the crosswalks. “All pedestrian movements allowed only on walk“. What do you think of these new crosswalks?
Sign:
Scramble crosswalk diagram:
Opening Reception for The Jealous Curator: From Blog, to Book, to Gallery Opening:
Bedford gallery
1601 Civic Dr, Walnut Creek
Sunday, December 7th, 2014
3:00pm – 5:00pm | $5Wine and hors d’oeuvres hosted by the Bedford Gallery Guild. The Jealous Curator will be signing copies of her book.
This winter the Bedford brings the blogosphere into the gallery with a show by the internationally renowned contemporary art blogger, The Jealous Curator.
This show is designed to enlighten, inspire, and chase away creative blocks that inhibit the artist in all of us. Using The Jealous Curator’s newly released book, Creative Block: Advice and Projects from 50 Successful Artists, as a launch pad, the exhibition features art in a variety of media from 21 artists profiled in the book and on the blog.
The Jealous Curator blog highlights contemporary artists from around the world who make us stop and think, “I wish I thought of that!” Creative Block expands on the blog to further explore how successful working artists react when they get blocked, hear their inner critic or have days when the ideas just won’t come. Their answers, many of which are featured on the gallery walls, are honest, funny, helpful, and show that none of us are alone when it comes to struggling with the creative process.
1500 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Walnut Creek
Plenty of progress going on at Walnut Creek’s most desirable shopping section, at the corner of Mt. Diablo Blvd. and N. Main St, with structural steel beams having gone up recently. Back in September we learned that the preppy clothing store Vineyard Vines would be opening in this location. Two upper floor restaurants will be be finalized sometime this month. Stay tuned…
Rendering by Robert Becker / IDF Global
1539 Locust St, Walnut Creek
The Second to None Consignment shop in downtown Walnut Creek will be closing after the holidays this month with plans to open in Danville, Alamo or possibly Lafayette in the future. Stay tuned…
1320 Locust St, Walnut Creek
As Veggie Grill prepares for a December 8th opening, their signage is now up. Compared to the tire shop and post office a few years ago, it’s quite a difference with Anthropologie and now Veggie Grill here in refurbished digs. Check out their menu here.
1630 N. Main St, Walnut Creek
Earlier this year we learned that the mail services store Main Street Postal that was in business for over 30 years was sold to a new owner who turned it into a UPS Store. The signage is now up although you can still see the old name in the store window.
Despite all the construction going on at Broadway Plaza in downtown Walnut Creek the Christmas has gone up at the fountain. Remember that the new South Broadway parking garage opened last weekend and there will be Black Friday giveaways and offers this Friday.
