Wallmart Withdraws Plans for Supercenter in Livermore

Wallmart has withdrawn their proposal for a new superstore at the corner of Isabel Ave and East Jack London Blvd. Wallmart, which already has a stor in Livermore at First St & 580, as well as Pleasnaton off 580 & Hacienda Dr, had submitted plans for a 200,000 sq ft mega store, but has decided not to pursue the store after the Livermore city council recommended looking at a new ordinance that would limit future “big box” retailers in the city. The city, which has significantly enhanced downtown Livermore with a new theatre, new residential & commercial projects, and a redesigned First Street that encourages restaurants and specialty retailers, wants to retain that small town feel, and feels that megastores such as Wallmart will hurt the downtown business they are trying to encourage. It certainly clashes with the quaint downtown, heart of the wine country persona that they are trying to promote. A possible compromise… maybe Wallmart will agree to sell Duckhorn Vineyards, Silver Oak, and other premium wines for under $25 a bottle in order to get the store through. In that case, grab the kids honey… we’re going to Wallmart!