Oak Cliff may soon be getting a new grocery store on its north side and will have more shopping variety regarding healthy eating.
The Dallas City Council unanimously voted Wednesday to approve a new zoning proposal that will pave the way for the development of a Sprouts grocery store.
As previously reported by The Dallas Express, Sprouts opened another store just off the Dallas North Tollway in the Trinity Mills neighborhood at 17795 Dallas Pkwy.
“I think it’s going to be great,” said Council Member Chad West, who presides over District 1, speaking to The Dallas Express.
“The community is very happy; you know there’s a few people who are not, but the vast majority of the community want this, and I’m reluctant to give them what they want,” said West.
As far as downsides to having a new grocery store in the Oak Cliff neighborhood, West told The Dallas Express that he has tried to find some and remain neutral, but has not been able to think of any in having the new development.
With Sprouts set to move into the neighborhood, West believes it will give some much-needed friendly competition to a Tom Thumb store that has operated in the area for over 25 years.
“Tom Thumb is almost two miles away,” said West. “That’s a long way, and that Tom Thumb doesn’t have any competition from organic grocers except Cox Farms which is two and a half to three miles away,” said West.
“This is going to give them a reason to have to step up their game, in my opinion.”
Sprouts released a statement to local news outlet WFAA about the new planned development in the Oak Cliff neighborhood.
“We’re excited to announce our new location in the Oak Cliff neighborhood. We plan to share our wide selection of local, organic, better-for-you products, along with some of the season’s freshest and most delicious produce with the community. Expect Sprouts Farmers Market to bring more goodness to the Oak Cliff community at the end of 2024.”
