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Council reviews three redevelopment scenarios for JRM property, consultants highlight limited retail demand
Summary
Consultants presented three conceptual land‑use scenarios for the JRM property near the cultural center, estimating modest retail capture (6,000–9,000 sq ft) and housing yields ranging from dozens of single‑family homes to several hundred multifamily units; council emphasized green space and public‑street standards.
Redevelopment consultants returned to the council with preferred scenarios for the JRM property adjacent to the cultural center, accompanied by a market analysis and illustrative 'test‑fit' layouts.
Ben Levinger (Downtown Redevelopment Services) summarized a retail leakage analysis that showed the site could realistically capture roughly 6,000–9,000 square feet of retail within a half‑mile trade area — a…
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