How Much Open Space Will West Broad Village Really Have?
I recently read an article about West Broad Village which states that it will have “wetlands, forested areas and numerous parks.” Notice these words are plural. I know that the development, relatively speaking, is on a large tract of land, but I am having trouble envisioning enough space for wetlands, forests and parks, at least […]
I recently read an article about West Broad Village which states that it will have “wetlands, forested areas and numerous parks.” Notice these words are plural. I know that the development, relatively speaking, is on a large tract of land, but I am having trouble envisioning enough space for wetlands, forests and parks, at least for those areas to really mean anything.
People search out those areas to get away or at least feel like they are away from developed or urban areas. I think about Central Park in New York City or the Golden Gate Park in San Francisco. Plus, I lived in major city areas where the intended goal of having an area where people live, work, shop and play encompassed a defined neighborhood. But these neighborhoods spanned areas 5-10 times larger than the West Broad Village.
So, I must admit I am intrigued by the West Broad Village development, as I feel like the area is really too small to do what it is trying to do. Having said that, I am really hoping that the development is going to be successful because if it is not, there will be a major depressed development right in the middle of our Short Pump community; something no one desires.
I think that so far they have done a decent job of making you feel like you are in an urban area when you drive into the development. I did get a different feel when I recently ate at Kona Grill. So, I am sure its restaurants will be successful, but I just wonder if it will attract residents (especially home buying ones as opposed to renters), and I also am curious to see if businesses will be willing to pay the higher rental rates for that setting.
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