More context: This lot sits in between a mixed density quite neighborhood and a smaller 10 block downtown area. Sitting across is a small old mostly abandoned shopping mall with a large parking lot that hosts farmers markets etc. so there is lots of parking but would encourage more foot traffic in the area which it needs but also bring more people living in that downtown area. While this area is semi residential and generally quite there’s definitely president for public activity and mild noise which I don’t see this development exceeding. It’s within 10 mins of a college campus too so I could see it being a nice option for graduate students or even younger locals. There is currently a wide a few smaller apartments sitting behind the proposed building that (in my mind) could relocate to one of the buildings here and be replaced with parking specifically for the development and allow for some potential green space. I’m imagining 2 retail/restaurant spaces on the bottom floors on the street corners and on the opposite corner will be a lobby and stairwell/elevator for the units above. Self taught just looking for general feedback thoughts. submitted by /u/WesIzMoore |