published by admin on Sun, 11/18/2007 - 16:13
The results from the UA Chamber of Commerce's Kingsdale survey #1 are in:
"... 2 stark results from previous survey include: 88.3% support making Kingsdale a mixed use development, 83.3% support the use of public funds for developing Kingsdale into a focal point for the community"
From the results, it's clear that Chamber members understand the importance of mixed use redevelopment and leveraging the Kingsdale's central location in UA to create a town center. They are also in favor of a public/private partnership.
Here's the Chamber's most recent letter to their membership. It has some excellent facts and observations about Regency's Kingsdale proposal:
Dear Members:
Thank you to those of you who responded to our last survey re: development at Kingsdale. Now that a development plan has been submitted from Regency, the chamber would like our members’ opinions on this plan. Here is link: [line removed for security reasons]. Responses are requested by noon Wednesday, November 7, 2007.
Sixty two members out of 477 completed the previous survey; 2 stark results from previous survey include: 88.3% support making Kingsdale a mixed use development, 83.3% support the use of public funds for developing Kingsdale into a focal point for the community
Since only 5.5% of land in Upper Arlington is designated for commercial use, which equals to .5 square miles, we feel Kingsdale is a very important opportunity for redevelopment.
Please review the attached site plan or click on link - http://www.ua-ohio.net/news/specialprojects/kingsdale/siteplan.pdf
Quick facts of site plan:
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100% retail development
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Adds 19,700 square feet to total 268,473
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A proposed big box would be 132,000 sq. ft
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Giant Eagle to 77,400 sq. ft.
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59,073 for remaining businesses
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17 available retail storefronts (currently there are 18 operating)
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Demolish all existing structures on Northwest Blvd.
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MCL Cafeteria, The Framing Center, Alfred’s Barber Shop, Former Stein Mart Building, Former Union Building, Former Goodyear Building
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All buildings to be one story
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Rezoning of land to allow for big box retail, i.e. Best Buy, Wal-Mart, Target, Kohl's, Old Navy, Circuit City, etc.
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Macy’s property is not considered in redevelopment (remains as is)
Thank you in advance for your quick response.
Brenda
Brenda J. Schwandt
President
Upper Arlington Area Chamber of Commerce
614.481.5710
Fax: 614.481.5711
www.uachamber.org
President@uachamber.org