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<br />Page 4 of 5 March 2014 <br /> <br /> Retail component can have regional appeal and should also cater to all-day (residential) and daytime <br />(office) users of the site <br /> Amenities are a differentiator - the planned water and open space is attractive <br /> It’s OK to send the message that you want to do something different here – but recognize initial users may <br />not be “brave” (especially retail) – but later, there may be more opportunities for innovation <br /> Key to success – making people feel like they’re part of something smaller, not just one big development <br /> Keep the process as flexible as possible <br />Common themes by category: <br />Land Uses <br /> Office <br />o The Thumb is a compelling site – wait for the right user <br />o Western edge of site is attractive, good for visibility <br />o Currently market not there for speculative office, but some users out there for build-to-suit <br />o Consider consumer/professional services office ( dentist, chiropractic, banks, financial planners, <br />insurance, etc.) <br /> <br /> Flex Business <br />o Industrial market has been active lately <br />o Location is desirable to potential labor force <br />o Access and site configuration doesn’t lend to heavy truck distributors <br />o Substantial flex space may need phased infrastructure <br /> <br /> Residential (primarily comments from Lennar and Mattamy Homes) <br />o Plan of three distinct neighborhoods is attractive, appeals to varied users <br />o People buy communities, not homes <br />o Density can be achieved by mix of single- and multi-family <br />o Mix of lot sizes in single family neighborhoods - typical lots tend to be 65’ or 75’ (50’ or 60’ product) <br />o Use smaller lots/alley loaded homes and multifamily to transition between single-family and town <br />center, maybe single row townhomes <br />o Lot depths could be reduced by implementing smaller front setbacks, emphasis on porch, etc. <br />o Sees Creek Neighborhood as entirely single-family <br />o A second entrance into Creek Neighborhood would be preferable <br />o Residential developers will want fewer roads adjacent to parks so that costs can be absorbed by <br />housing on both sides of road <br />o Buyers will be concerned about the image at the entrance points to neighborhoods <br />o Could see a mix of multifamily types – garden apartments, large complexes, senior housing <br />o Rental market seems to be expanding, and amenities are desired – “it’s OK to rent” <br />o Walkable spaces are important <br /> <br /> Retail <br />o Retail node near CR H is a great spot <br />o Opportunity for regional appeal – implement a good mix of uses/options so people will come to spend <br />their time <br />o Larger format regional/smaller format neighborhood = appealing <br />o Get residential in and retail will follow <br />o Will need an anchor – grocery, smaller-format big box <br />o Restaurants, dry cleaning, health club would be attractive for corporate users as well as residents <br />o Consider neighborhood retail along 96