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'''Grand River''' is a $135 million, 3,100-acre master planned mixed use development created by the [[Daniel Corporation]] on land owned by [[U. S. Steel]] adjacent to [[I-20]] in [[Leeds]] at the [[Rex Lake Road]] exit near the [[Barber Motorsports Park]]. Daniel has committed to working with Audubon International to ensure adequate environmental safeguards. They hope to qualify as a "Certified Gold Audubon International Signature Sanctuary" | '''Grand River''' is a $135 million, 3,100-acre master planned mixed use development created by the [[Daniel Corporation]] on land owned by [[U. S. Steel]] adjacent to [[I-20]] in [[Leeds]] at the [[Rex Lake Road]] exit near the [[Barber Motorsports Park]]. Daniel has committed to working with Audubon International to ensure adequate environmental safeguards. They hope to qualify as a "Certified Gold Audubon International Signature Sanctuary" | ||
The anchor for the entire development is a 150,000-square-foot Bass Pro Shop which will occupy a 100-acre site with a 35-acre nature park. | The anchor for the entire development is a 150,000-square-foot Bass Pro Shop which will occupy a 100-acre site with a 35-acre nature park. The store, which includes displays inspired by the area's motorsports and coal mining history as well as an 18,500-gallon aquarium, is set to open on [[November 19]], [[2008]]. | ||
The Bass Pro Shop began construction on [[January 24]], [[2008]] after several months of site clearing and the construction of a water tower. Daniel will develop a 340,000 square-foot retail outlet center as art of the first phase. Later plans include up to 940 homes and additional retail, hotel and office development. | The Bass Pro Shop began construction on [[January 24]], [[2008]] after several months of site clearing and the construction of a water tower. Daniel will develop a 340,000 square-foot retail outlet center as art of the first phase. Later plans include up to 940 homes and additional retail, hotel and office development. | ||
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* Hickerson, Patrick (November 30, 2007) "Daniel Corp. plans Grand River development near Bass Pro Shops." ''Birmingham News'' | * Hickerson, Patrick (November 30, 2007) "Daniel Corp. plans Grand River development near Bass Pro Shops." ''Birmingham News'' | ||
* Cooper, Lauren B. (January 21, 2008) "Bass Pro Shops to begin construction on Leeds superstore." ''Birmingham Business Journal'' | * Cooper, Lauren B. (January 21, 2008) "Bass Pro Shops to begin construction on Leeds superstore." ''Birmingham Business Journal'' | ||
* Kent, Dawn (September 24, 2008) "Bass Pro Shops is on scheduled to open its third Alabama store Nov. 19." ''Birmingham News'' | |||
==External links== | ==External links== |
Revision as of 19:26, 25 September 2008
Grand River is a $135 million, 3,100-acre master planned mixed use development created by the Daniel Corporation on land owned by U. S. Steel adjacent to I-20 in Leeds at the Rex Lake Road exit near the Barber Motorsports Park. Daniel has committed to working with Audubon International to ensure adequate environmental safeguards. They hope to qualify as a "Certified Gold Audubon International Signature Sanctuary"
The anchor for the entire development is a 150,000-square-foot Bass Pro Shop which will occupy a 100-acre site with a 35-acre nature park. The store, which includes displays inspired by the area's motorsports and coal mining history as well as an 18,500-gallon aquarium, is set to open on November 19, 2008.
The Bass Pro Shop began construction on January 24, 2008 after several months of site clearing and the construction of a water tower. Daniel will develop a 340,000 square-foot retail outlet center as art of the first phase. Later plans include up to 940 homes and additional retail, hotel and office development.
References
- Hickerson, Patrick (November 30, 2007) "Daniel Corp. plans Grand River development near Bass Pro Shops." Birmingham News
- Cooper, Lauren B. (January 21, 2008) "Bass Pro Shops to begin construction on Leeds superstore." Birmingham Business Journal
- Kent, Dawn (September 24, 2008) "Bass Pro Shops is on scheduled to open its third Alabama store Nov. 19." Birmingham News
External links
- Grand River at danielrealty.com