ECONOMY
Across the divided highway, Stix Nickson owns the only
drum store between Miami and Orlando. “The civic center
was supposed to be a hub,” Nickson says. “There’s no
downside. Gentrifying an area is always a plus, bringing up
property values and keeping sales taxes local.” He does see a
need for increased infrastructure, moving forward.
A comprehensive report by the International Downtown
Association showed that even though the average downtown
sits on 3% of the area’s land, its offices and businesses
provide 31% of the citywide tax revenue. Downtowns, on
average, generate nine times the retail sales than retail establishments
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Tradition’s Town Center lends a unique atmosphere to that
planned community. As stated on its website, the 1950s-based
design “creates a natural community hub for residents to
meet and socialize, where events like a weekly farmers market
invite one and all to gather.”
However, Tradition accounts for only about 5% of the
population. It makes sense for another, larger area to be
designated for the majority of its residents, communicating
inclusivity, diversity and openness.
RESIDENTS RESPOND
Downtowns represent, on average, 44% of the hotels and
16% of the city’s retail sales and businesses. One thing the
city hopes to determine is the kind of businesses the community
wants. The top two survey choices for virtual meeting
participants on Nov. 17 were dining and entertainment.
Respondents also felt that the center doesn’t host enough >>
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ANTHONY INSWASTY
Village Green businessman Stix Nickson is pleased with the plans to move
forward regarding City Center development.
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