Every so often, we check in with Scott Simons over at Whole Foods HQ in Austin to find out about the next steps in the Lakewood location plans. Timing was everything this time around.

He sent us some renderings of what will become the new Whole Foods Market in the same dreary old building that once housed Minyard.

From Simons: "[These] renderings were finalized TODAY, so I'm happy to be able to share them. While extremely minor adjustments may be made, these images are final. Keep in mind they are hand watercolor renderings, so the colors show as a bit washed-out.

"Yes, this is the same building! We are punching holes in the walls to create a lot more natural light, adding dozens of skylights and creating a new façade on the building. The main entranceway will be relocated toward the right side of the building.

"What this rendering doesn't show is how amazing the store will be on the inside, but I unfortunately can't share specifics at this time for competitive reasons. We'll share in-store specifics about a month from the opening.

"I can also share that we're shooting for a LEED-certified remodel and we're exploring all kinds of environmentally-sensitive solutions for the interior remodel. We're also renovating the existing landscaping to enhance the neighborhood, among other nice surprises.

"We are still set for a January 2009 opening of our Lakewood store and have finalized interior plans. Interior demolition is still set for right after Memorial Day weekend."