02-24-2016, 12:24 PM
Right. But 144/155 aren't really on major streets, so I agree with jgsz that the retail element might not be critical in those particular developments.
Victoria Commons is a bit of a different situation: it's a whole neighbourhood developed from ground up on a brownfield development. At 1000-1500 residents it will never be fully self-contained, but I do think some commercial component would make this type of development much more appealing. Not a full supermarket, but an urban grocery store (or a large convenience store), a cafe, a neighbourhood pub, a pizza place, or some other small commercial. It'll reduce car intensity, and build some community.
Victoria Commons is a bit of a different situation: it's a whole neighbourhood developed from ground up on a brownfield development. At 1000-1500 residents it will never be fully self-contained, but I do think some commercial component would make this type of development much more appealing. Not a full supermarket, but an urban grocery store (or a large convenience store), a cafe, a neighbourhood pub, a pizza place, or some other small commercial. It'll reduce car intensity, and build some community.