• 7/14/08 By now you're really seeing progress. Here are some updates:

North Quadrant (Petco)

o Construction is underway on a new upper walkway and stairs along the former Eckerd location.
o Painting the front and rear of the main building is complete.
o Demolition of the existing 3-sided tower sign will soon begin.  The structure will be enhanced.
o ADA-compliant ramps are now in place
o Construction of a new entry feature at Szechwan Pavilion Restaurant is nearing completion.
o Roof modifications have begun to enhance the Spanish tiles by providing 4 rows (instead of 2) in many areas, along with raising the pitch of the roof above Bonnie Ruth’s Café and Catering.
o Vertical transition “towers” are in place above Schlotsky’s and Check N Go.  They will be completed this month.

East Quadrant (Albertson’s)

o Work has begun on a feature park-like walkway from Albertson’s to Buckner Road between Fat Daddy’s and El Fenix. 
o Work has begun on a porte-cochere at WaMu’s drive-through.
o Work has begun on a new “tower” at WaMu.
o Entry/exit modifications are taking place on Garland Road
o A new sidewalk in place in front of the former Colbert’s
o ADA-compliant ramps at Highland Park Cafeteria, along with a new sidewalk are in place.
o Work will soon begin on Blockbuster and Chili’s
o Jaguar Nails is now open!

South Quadrant (24 Hour Fitness)

o Some canvas awnings have been removed.
o Obsolete utilities are being removed
o Massage Envy has opened!
• Additionally, TXDOT has begun intersection work at Buckner & Garland.  The widened roads and designated right turn lanes will be enhanced with new landscaping along both roads.

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• 5/29/08 We are rapidly progressing with the renovation/restoration of Casa Linda Plaza. We wish to thank each of you for your patience during this disruptive time. Here are some updates:
  
  North Quadrant (Petco)
  
  
  • Removal of all canvas awnings.
  • Construction is underway on a new upper walkway and stairs along the former Eckerd location.
  • Painting the rear of the main building is complete.
  • Repairing EIFS in preparation of painting the front of the buildings.
  • Installation of new ADA-compliant ramps.
  •  “Island” construction near Petco.
  • Construction of a new entry feature at Szechuan Pavilion Restaurant..
  • Roof modifications have begun to enhance the Spanish tiles.
  • Painting has begun on the front of the main building.

  East Quadrant (Albertson’s)

  • Removal of canvas awnings.
  • Demolition of the former Colbert’s storefront.
  • Removal of obsolete utilities.
  • Removal of sidewalk and installation of ADA-compliant ramps at Highland Park Cafeteria
  • Jaguar Nails opens

South Quadrant (24 Hour Fitness)

• Paint Sampling/testing at Massage Envy (opening soon).
• Removal of obsolete utilities
  
• Additionally, TXDOT has begun intersection work at Buckner & Garland.  The widened roads and designated right turn lanes will be enhanced with new landscaping along both roads.

• 2/4/08 Announced today that construction for the redevelopment of Casa Linda is scheduled to begin on April 15, 2008.

• 11/12/07 We have completed architectural plans for the restoration of the center and are now engaged in final construction considerations.  We expect to begin construction/renovations in January 2008.  We are very excited about this stage of the center and look forward to bringing new life to the corner.  We are also in negotiations with several well-known tenants (both retail and restaurant) and expect to make an announcement of those first few by year-end.

• 5/25/07 Our architects have completed conceptual drawings of the restoration of the center.  This restoration follows our desires to maintain the Spanish-revival architectural elements that have made this center great for over 60 years.  Some of the design elements in the drawings are a result of the survey responses from this website from our interested neighbors and we appreciate their input.  We look forward to a new era at Casa Linda Plaza and we hope to begin the renovations to the center in late 2007.

• 3/5/07 We have begun removing many of the overgrown shrubs and hedges along Buckner Boulevard (and in a few other areas) in order to begin the process for our new landscaping at the property. The removal of these items are needed for the new look, as well as to enhance security (some foliage is measuring 5' tall - which creates a barrier for crime occurrences), rodent nesting and irrigation issues. Most of crepe myrtles will remain. The removal of these affected areas will allow us to provide entrances with more flowers/seasonal color and will enhance the visibility of the center for our tenants.

• 2/19/07 Trimming and culling of infected trees begins. The property's trees have been long neglected and therefore have many health problems, including an infestation of mistletoe that if left alone, could cause major problems to all the trees. Very few trees will need to be removed and most will just require moderate pruning/trimming.