Posted by JT-IN on September 28, 2010 at 07:30:39:
The Dodge Report publishes information about projects that are coming up for bid, usually used by contractors to enter bids for work. No reason why you couldn’t use this for your purpose.
The other source might be to monitor planning and zoning changes in the City, County or Township, depending on its size. Of course this could occur years in advance of any design and build.
A third source might be to contact developers of these type of projects in your area and let them know your specific interest in aquiring such a spot. You could also bird dog a good location and refer that location to one or more developers with the understanding that if you are able to uncover a suitable site that you get first option on suitable retail space for conv store.