After PCC Natural Markets (WSB sponsor) announced yesterday that a remodeling project is about to begin at their West Seattle store – just as the newly set August 21st closing date looms for nearby Admiral Safeway – WSB commenters asked questions. Tom Monahan at PCC procured the answers – read on:
Tom says the info’s from PCC’s director of store development, Lori Ross. Here’s the Q/A:
Sue asked about the construction logistics. Answer: “Most of the remodel work will be done at night, after store hours, to minimize the impact for shoppers and staff. We will stay open during the project. Though some items or cases may move to temporary locations while the build out occurs, we’ll make sure that we keep those products available. We’re working with Woodman Construction. Not only have they done our last 3 major store projects, they’ve also been involved with hundreds of store remodels. They’re experts at ensuring that the project steps are as efficient as possible and that full store operations are maintained at each of those steps.”
RW wondered if classes would be canceled or moved. Answer: “Regarding the classroom schedule, we’re planning to build out the new classroom before the existing space is dismantled. We don’t expect to cancel any classes. And the classes in September will be held in the new, beautiful classroom in the SE corner of the store!”
We asked when the work would begin. Answer: “The work has already begun, with set-up and back-of-house tasks, but we’ll be more formally underway next week.”
We also had asked if renderings are available showing what the interior/exterior of the store is supposed to look like when the store’s done; Tom says they’re just rough sketches at this point, so there’s nothing to share yet. Meantime, if you missed yesterday’s announcement, here’s the full PCC news release.
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