New developments are popping up left and right in northwest Corpus Christ, especially in the Calallen neighborhood.
As residents drive through the area, they can see coming soon and for sale signs on every side of northwest boulevard and neighboring streets.
The shell of new places are coming together as workers are continuing construction for businesses to open later this year.
Some of the new businesses coming to the area include chains like:
- IHOP
- Wendy’s (multiple locations)
- J ames Avery
- Dollar General
- Pilot & Valero gas stations
- Two shopping centers
- Carwashes
Local spots that will be opening up are:
- People’s Restaurant
- Chops & Eggs
- Mike Cotten’s Barbecue
- Railroad Seafood
Many Calallen residents have gone on social media and voiced their opinions on the new places they are seeing and have mixed emotions.
On Facebook, while some are excited about the newfound growth, others are worried that this will cause more traffic and problems for the community.
For some, the main question they are asking is, “Why this area? Why is it happening now?”