re: Future of Fairhill/Springlake Area in Baton Rouge

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I've heard there is supposed to be a new Walmart being built in the empty field on the corner of Bluebonnet and Burbank. Does anyone know if it's supposed to be a Super Walmart or a neighborhood Walmart (grocery store only)? I don't think a neighborhood Walmart would affect property value much, but a Super Walmart might bring a crowd with it that would make the area less desirable.

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I don't and wouldn't want a Wal-Mart by me. Sure, it would be convenient, but I don't mind driving 8 miles to get to the one I shop at.

I would say look at the O'Neal Lane Wal-Mart as an example, but O'Neal Place has gone to the shitter and right behind the BP Gas Station on O'Neal Lane is a bad drug area. South Harrels Ferry Road residents are up shite creek thanks to St. Jean in the Hood Apartments.