Comments on: Do You Know SoDo?

By: akeorlando

akeorlando — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 19:23:29 +0000

@Will I couldn’t agree with you more! I am at the SuperTarget all the time, but I definitely think another major retailer (not TJ Maxx) or theater would help with business.

Thanks for the input!

By: Will

Will — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 14:19:52 +0000

Where I think SODO made a huge mistake, was not having one other big anchor to help bring lots of people into the area. A movie theater, Borders, Home Depot or anything like that would have kept people coming into the area. If you had a movie theater and a borders or barnes and noble, the place would be packed.

By: akeorlando

akeorlando — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 02:19:20 +0000

@SodoRes @Sodorenter Thanks for your perspective. Seems like you guys are enjoying your time in this new development, and have provided some good balance here.

By: Sodorenter

Sodorenter — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 13:42:10 +0000

I have lived at SoDo for the last 2 months and agree with SodoRes. Taking into consideration that construction is still ongoing, I have been very happy here. The fire alarms have subsided which was an inconvenience while they were testing. SuperTarget, 24 Hr. Fitness, Verizon Wireless, TJ Maxx and Massage Envy have all opened up. There are now hiring signs up on Flippers Pizza, and it looks like they are working to open up more stores soon. The parking garage is tight, however, having lived downtown prior, it is actually a little better, because at least here my friends don’t have to pay to park when they visit. I was a little sketchy about the neighborhood as well when I moved in, but have been pleasantly surprised by how comfortable I feel walking my dog in the area. The apartments also have put in a pet area on the rooftop which has been great especially first thing in the morning. I have nothing but good things to say about the staff and maintenance. The office hosts a dinner for tenants almost every week. It’s great to come home and not have to worry about what to cook on a Thursday night. And just the other day, they handed out scratch off tickets to everyone…I won $25!!!

By: SodoRes

SodoRes — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 16:39:34 +0000

After reading some of the comments on here, I am a bit surprised with the some of the negatives. I moved into the Sodo apartments recently and have had nothing but a great experience. With it being new, I assumed the restaraunts and retail shops would take a while to start opening. Realizing how the economy is and the apartments opening recently, I have asked around to some people who live/work around here and have heard that a lot of the retailers have begun their construction(which I can see when I walk by the vacant stores) and a lot of it should be done by end of May. This coming from someone I met at the 24hr fitness that says he works with getting the businesses their licenses to build/open. Like “magarita” says, he also said their is a very large doctors center opening beside the 24hr fitness but not until end of year b/c it will take time to complete. I have nothing but convenience with all the other stores/restaurants so close. Yes, the fire alarms can be a disturbance but I have lived in other brand new communities and knew it would be happening often. I also was a little irritated with the garage blind spots, I asked mgmt and they said that they just got mirrors delivered that are going to be installed at the garage, a big help! It is much better than the parking garages downtown, they are really bad. All in all, everything has been pleasant and great for me. I like the fact that I can walk almost anywhere and if I want to go downtown its a cheap taxi ride or drive.

By: akeorlando

akeorlando — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 00:37:57 +0000

@Margarita Yes, I really like SoDo, too, but have been a little distraught over Sodo Guy’s comments. After all, he’s living there and has experienced things first-hand.

I would’ve hoped after this amount of time being open that SoDo would’ve attracted some more reputable retailers and restaurants, but I guess the economy is really hitting everyone hard.

We’ll see what happens in the coming years.

By: Magarita

Magarita — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 18:20:30 +0000

I am sorry to hear about the condos/apts. So far matteress giant, a cell store, a massage store, a bank, Taco Bell, TJ Maxx and Target are open. There are 4 restaurants opening, including a Jason’s Deli. It is too bad about the condo parking garage, but I have been in the other 2 and they are actually nice. My husband says I have been there too many times.

I also heard that the office leasing group has leased 44,000 feet to a doctor group.

I think it’s great and aside from “Sodo Guys” comments, I can not wait for some more of the stores to open. The Target cartalater is really cool.

By: akeorlando

akeorlando — Sat, 14 Feb 2009 16:24:48 +0000

@Sodo Guy Thanks for being so candid and sharing! Sounds like a not-so-great-experience so far. Hate to hear that.

We’d be interested in learning about other tenant’s experiences at SoDo, too, if you know of any.

By: Sodo Guy

Sodo Guy — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 17:57:57 +0000

As someone who actually lives in the apartments now, I can say yes the Super Target is great and and the apartments themselves nice but overall experience not so hot. I’ve had problems with what I think is maintenance stealing my stuff, starting with small things here and there and larger more notable items later. The parking garage is a nightmare. The drive ways too narrow and huge blind spots on every turn. The fire alarms go off on a daily basis. The Sodo staff is only concerned with moving more people in and only mildly cares for the needs and problems of people living here. The area as a whole as slowed and the other businesses and cafes aren’t coming anytime soon just empty dirty buildings line the ground floor. I wouldn’t suggest living here and wish I hadn’t made the mistake of moving here myself.

By: akeorlando

akeorlando — Sat, 25 Oct 2008 23:09:34 +0000

@SoDo Grand Opening While we weren’t able to actually make it to the grand opening, klynn and I both have had a chance to visit SoDo. The potential is great; there’s still a ways to go.

Thanks for keeping us posted, though, and for featuring our blog on your website.