1. Will the project be green?
2. What is the significance of LEED-Neighborhood Development certification?
3. How will this development impact traffic?
4. What types of retail uses are planned?
5. What will the project look like?
6. Why is this development appropriate here?
7. What kind of community life is planned?

1. Will the project be green?

The Cafritz family plans to utilize existing technology and ideas that will make this project LEED-ND (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design-Neighborhood Development). We will explore methods that meet current standards for sustainability and potentially exceed standards to establish new goals.

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2. What is the significance of LEED-Neighborhood Development certification?

"Using the framework of other LEED rating systems, LEED-Neighborhood Development recognizes development projects that successfully protect and enhance the overall health, natural environment, and quality of life of our communities. The rating system encourages smart growth and new urbanist best practices, promoting the design of neighborhoods that reduce vehicle miles traveled and communities where jobs and services are accessible by foot or public transit. It promotes more efficient energy and water use-especially important in urban areas where infrastructure is often overtaxes."

U.S. Green Building Council.

We intend to see LEED-Neighborhood Development certification.

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3. How will this development impact traffic?

The development team understands the concerns about traffic and is committed to minimizing the impact our development would have on neighboring communities. The design team will employ techniques that limit the impact on local traffic by utilizing shuttle service, promoting the use of Metro and commuter light rail, and creating sidewalks for pedestrian access. Our team will work to protect existing neighborhoods while looking to connect with surrounding communities.

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4. What types of retail uses are planned?

Our goal is to create a vibrant retail center where local residents and visitors can stroll down the street for a cup of coffee or a loaf of bread and drop off some dry cleaning while on the way to the bank. Our mission is to develop a variety of shopping, dining and business services that will come together in an innovative pedestrian-oriented environment.

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5. What will the project look like?

We do not have a design as of yet. We are committed to a project whose presence complements the neighborhood feeling of the existing surrounding communities.

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6. Why is this development appropriate here?

Most of the proposed surrounding development is regionally oriented. This development will serve the adjacent neighborhoods in a convenient location.

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7. What kind of community life is planned?

The Cafritz family is most proud of our ability to create a vibrant community for culture and the arts that will positively affect the daily lives of surrounding residents. We hope to enrich the community with cultural and social activities, as well as to promote fitness and respect for the natural environment.

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