NORTHGATE's FUTURE DEVELOPMENT?
- If only public parking wasn't reduced from
2,908 spaces to 1,789 with only 522
reserved for the 1,356 apartments ! We can assume that if Phase 2 is
implemented -- 522 remains the reserved parking, right?
- And why is there "standalone retail stores
and restaurants" ? Are they not building residential on top because the
apartments above would give them less profit?
The whole idea of development here is to build residential on top of retail to
make it affordable else we are building LUXURY apartments adding
nothing Affordable !
Note also that for the apartment buildings only "SOME would include retail
stores on the ground floor." !
- If EVERY apartment was built above retail
there would be so many more parking
spaces!
- By
2025 retail space will be reduced from
305k sqft (indoor mall demolished), to
72k plus 461k of MACYS and KOHLS.
- I doubt the developers statement
"residential generates less traffic than retail" looks at when it matters most
-- COMMUTE TIME?
- Expansion of the Cinema Complex adds
evening
public parking requirements a lot which will be taken by the residents who are critically short of their own
spaces!
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QUESTIONS:
- Does the "city code" allow only 522 parking spaces
reserved for the 1,356 apartments ? We can assume that if Phase 2 is
implemented -- 522 remains the reserved parking, right?
- What are the "density
levels" that the Plan is "well beneath" ?
- What percentage Affordable Housing
here is "consistent with city code" ?
Is the AFFORDABLE HOUSING for Income Levels
BELOW MODERATE ?
( where MODERATE is
$113k for family of
2. and $98k for one. Even LOW is $75 for one ! So better if it's
allocated to VERY or EXTREMELY LOW Income )
- Why is there "standalone retail stores and
restaurants" ? Are you not building residential on top because the apartments
above would give you less profit ?
The whole idea of development here is to build residential on top of retail to
make it affordable else we are building LUXURY apartments adding
few Affordable !
Note also that for the apartment buildings only "SOME would include retail
stores on the ground floor." ! ( only 72k sqft from the demolished indoor mall's 305k ! )
If EVERY apartment was built above
retail there would be so many more
parking spaces!
- Is the statement "residential
generates less traffic than retail" looking at when it matters most --
COMMUTE TIME?
- Have you considered that Expansion of the
Cinema Complex adds evening public parking requirements -- a lot of which will be
taken by the residents who are critically short
of their own spaces ?
- Have you considered that 5-Stories means Elevators needing
protection from vandals and the homeless.
The cost of 24/7 Security guards in each building vicinity.
'1. What is the
vision for Northgate Mall?
The vision for Northgate is an open-air town center with a mix of uses and
community gathering spaces. We will transform Northgate by eliminating the
indoor mall, introducing housing to the site, and creating a well connected,
walkable system to all the retail and the surrounding community through a series
of new outdoor paths, roadways and amenitized streets. We would want this system
to be part of the town center that we can close down during events like farmers’
markets, art shows or the start of a 5K run. These are all wonderful
opportunities to transform a mall into a town square and pedestrian zone.
Northgate also offers a strong connection to the SMART train, which is
tremendous benefit to current and future residents.
2. What are the major elements of the proposed plan for the Northgate?
Shopping, dining, entertainment and housing.
3. The previous proposal included a Costco, what changed? We heard loud and
clear from neighbors that the Costco Warehouse and gas station was not the right
fit for Northgate. We looked at alternative locations on the site, but
determined that Northgate would be better served with a true mixed-use of
housing, retail, and restaurants.
4. What is the desired mix on retail stores? We believe the project will
attract local, regional and national retailers. This will also include a blend
of local and national restaurants as well as boutiques and medium-sized
retailers. The idea is to offer a complete shopping experience — from essential
items to lifestyle conveniences, with the possibility of a specialty grocery
store and/or a fitness amenity.
5. What is the total square footage of retail? Currently, there is
766,512 sq ft of retail space. After demolishing
305,446 sq. ft, which consists mostly of the indoor mall, then adding 72,677 sq.
ft. of new retail, the total sq. ft. of retail space will be 533,743 by 2025.
6. Will there be a grocery store? We are investigating the possibility of
bringing in a quality grocery store. There is a great deal of interest in the
market for a specialty grocer for this location and we will pursue these
conversations.
7. What will happen to HomeGoods, Macy’s and Kohl’s? The retail
landscape is constantly changing, especially after the COVID-19 pandemic, but in
the near-term we’re planning for Macy’s and Kohl’s to remain anchor stores, and
that HomeGoods will remain a featured anchor
in the project but will eventually be relocated
to an alternate space.
8. What are the plans for the movie theater? How many screens will the movie
theater have? The movie theater is being completely remodeled to a multi-screen,
luxury movie theatre with a restaurant, bar and an IMAX theater with new Dolby
surround-sound technology with up to 14-screens.
9. When will the movie theater open? The current schedule is for the theater
to open in 2025.
10. What restaurants are being added and when will they open? Although we
don’t have a set list just yet, we’re working on featuring both local, regional
and national brands to expand upon the current offerings. We want to create
places for families and residences of the community to enjoy.
11. What kind of housing will be available and when?
Starting in 2024, residential units will be built/phased
over time and will vary in architecture, design and amenities. By integrating
housing into the fabric of this redevelopment, we create another level of
activity at Northgate.
12. How many units? The project will be phased over multiple years.
- In the Phase 1 2025 Plan, we
will incrementally bring 896 residential units
into Northgate along with a new movie theater and community gathering
areas.
- In a potential Phase 2 2040
scenario, we would have the flexibility to replace the existing big box retail
with more relevant retail within new mixed-use buildings with an additional
460 residential units.
13. How did you arrive at the density? To create a successful redevelopment
project, a certain number of residential units are needed to make the plan
function. The existing plan is well beneath the
allowable density levels
on this site.
14. Will there be affordable housing? Yes. We will incorporate
affordable housing consistent with city code.
15. What can we expect with respect to traffic? The City’s environmental
study will take a comprehensive look at the traffic patterns of the proposal.
However, the good news is that residential generates
less traffic than retail. The City’s traffic analysis will help us
ensure appropriate traffic mitigation.
16. Will there be some kind of outdoor area or park? Yes, we are planning a
number of integrated residential parks to coincide with each phase of
development where people can meet, walk their dogs, hang out, have lunch and
just spend time outside.
17. What will the total number of parking spaces be? There will be a total of
1,765 public parking spaces at Northgate Mall by 2025
and within city code. All residential
parking will be self contained within each of their buildings.
18. How will the project be phased – what will happen when?
The project will undergo a thorough review during the application process.
The multi-year phasing of Northgate’s transformation would occur in two distinct
stages:
- Northgate 2025 – Upon project approval, Northgate’s transformation would
be initiated in the following ways:
- o Demolition of portions of indoor mall to create gathering areas,
walking and bike paths, and outdoor connectivity throughout the site;
- o Remodel of the multi-screen cinema with IMAX theatre;
- o Phased construction of housing units around former Sears area of the
site;
- o Addition of retail space on ground floor of certain housing parcels
and new retail storefronts and standalone restaurant spaces along Las
Gallinas Avenue
- Northgate 2040 – To provide flexibility to the evolving retail environment
and future trends, Northgate responds to a likely future of less big box
retail in the following ways:
- o Reconfigured retail to reflect smaller footprint tenant spaces;
- o Additional new retail storefronts and standalone restaurant pads along
Las Gallinas Avenue;
- o Phased construction of additional housing units in mixed-use
buildings.
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