08-18-2015, 01:42 PM
I agree with the above. The Deer Ridge and Preston Heights neighborhoods clearly are not enough to sustain this major commercial node. If we actually see Phase 2 of ION (in 10-15yrs hopefully), then it would only make sense to develop the remaining parcels of land for mixed-use towers, or go even further and re-purpose the dead big box plaza's into residential towers.
Having said that, maybe for Phase 2 they can look into taking the routing off the rail spur next to Highway 8 and routing it down King St. or down Gateway Park Dr which would spur development. However, I see this being a pipe dream due to cost and maybe adding extra time to the route.
In the mean time some residential towers could be added to the Sportsworld Crossing development (fronting Sportsworld Dr, next to the Arena, and the parking lots) or there are a few parcels of land left on King St (the 4505 King which was mentioned earlier would be a great spot for a mixed-use development).
Having said that, maybe for Phase 2 they can look into taking the routing off the rail spur next to Highway 8 and routing it down King St. or down Gateway Park Dr which would spur development. However, I see this being a pipe dream due to cost and maybe adding extra time to the route.
In the mean time some residential towers could be added to the Sportsworld Crossing development (fronting Sportsworld Dr, next to the Arena, and the parking lots) or there are a few parcels of land left on King St (the 4505 King which was mentioned earlier would be a great spot for a mixed-use development).