northgate redevelopment implementation plan - City of College Station
northgate redevelopment implementation plan - City of College Station
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NORTHGATE REDEVELOPMENT IMPLEMENTATION PLAN<br />
NORTHGATE CHARACTER CONTEXTUAL OBSERVATION: A STUDY OF OPPOSITES<br />
COLLEGE STATION<br />
Homogenous population with small town feel.<br />
Auto-centric, short drive time with ample nearby<br />
parking.<br />
Walking is not encouraged in physical environment<br />
and distances are too great.<br />
Students and student services are mixed with<br />
local residents.<br />
Transit is a rare opportunity. Land uses are distinctly<br />
separated, <strong>of</strong>ten by physical barriers<br />
such as fences.<br />
Rents are at market rate.<br />
Land is plentiful and cheap.<br />
NORTHGATE<br />
Diverse, international population with urban<br />
feel.<br />
Pedestrians, bike and auto mix with parking<br />
clusters.<br />
Walking is pleasant and distances are manageable.<br />
Students and student services dominate.<br />
Mass transit is a common mode <strong>of</strong> transport.<br />
Land uses are intermingled and intimate.<br />
Rents are generally below market rates.<br />
Land is scarce and expensive.<br />
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