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Developers lay out 433‑unit plan to transform Junction Commons into mixed‑use neighborhood
Summary
Ownership group and architects presented a multi‑phase plan to redevelop the former Outlets site into 433 residential units and 54,000 sq ft of ground‑floor commercial, including 205 affordable units; council flagged parking, traffic and AMI details for follow‑up work sessions.
Developers and their design team unveiled a master plan to convert the former Outlets site at Junction Commons into a 433‑unit, multi‑phase mixed‑use neighborhood, including ground‑floor retail and 205 deed‑restricted affordable units.
“Over the past several years we’ve invested over $20,000,000 into the property,” Adam with Singerman Real Estate told the council, describing facade upgrades and tenant improvements that preceded the current proposal. Craig Elliott, the project architect, said the concept aims to “cut open” the existing retail ‘fortress’ with pedestrian portals, new gathering spaces and improved transit connections. The plan calls for phased parking structures and a mix of townhomes and five‑story residential buildings designed as transitions to adjacent neighborhoods.
Council members praised the walkability and the affordable housing commitment but pressed for details. “How many units of affordable housing?” asked one councilor; the team confirmed 205 units—roughly 47 percent of the total—and said the affordable component would be financed using LIHTC (4% credits) and structured as a standalone building to meet program requirements. Developers said a waterfall allocation would prioritize residents and workers closest to the project before expanding eligibility countywide.
Traffic and parking remained central concerns. The design team described a shared‑parking management plan with a primary residential structure and distributed overflow management, and said a full traffic study and mitigation package are forthcoming. Council members asked the developers to return with AMI proposals, deed restriction language, and a detailed transportation analysis; staff and applicants agreed to schedule dedicated work sessions to review those items.
The council did not take action on the rezone at this meeting. Developers asked to be placed on future agendas and emphasized they are ready to proceed with scheduled follow‑ups for traffic and housing details.
