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c. Environment
In evaluating a site’s environment, it is critical not only to assess the aesthetic
environment of surrounding views and land usage, but also the site’s convenience to
employment, entertainment, and shopping.
The Gray Civic Center’s proximity to the site will help to enhance the marketability of
the proposed project.
Surrounding Land Uses
Surrounding land uses for the subject site include the Bethel African Methodist
Church to the north, the James H. Grey Senior Civic Center and a parking lot to the
east, a small church (in poor condition) and barber shop to the west, and Nessie
Lounge and Oakview Cemetery to the south.
The plans as expressed for the subject site appear to be appropriate given the current
and expected future uses of the neighborhood and surrounding parcels. We expect
the subject site to fit into the neighborhood with no adverse effects on absorption.
Convenience to Employment
The subject site is within 6.0 miles of several major employers, including the
following:
TOTAL DISTANCE
EMPLOYER
EMPLOYEES FROM SITE
USMC LOGISTICS BASE 3,175 5.7 MILES
PHOEBE PUTNEY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL 3,015 1.6 MILES
DOUGHERTY COUNTY BOARD OF
EDUCATION
2,900 SCATTERED
CITY OF ALBANY 1,200 SCATTERED
PROCTOR & GAMBLE 1,500 3.6 MILES
Overall, there is an excellent base of employment within 6.0 miles of the subject site.
Most of these employers are easily accessible from the subject site via public
transportation.
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