Office site locations adjacent to rivers, trails and greenways are also likely to be more attractive to prospective tenants than sites lacking such amenities. Developers and property managers recognize these amenities. The projects were designed around the existing creeks, making them a focal point. In developing this new corporate office park, the centerpiece was a constructed wetlands. The wetlands are appreciated by tenants for wildlife viewing and other aesthetic values.
Many employees keep binoculars at their desks.
Site location teams for prospective relocating businesses generally visit the Riverwalk itself. The Riverwalk provides a retreat for employees during lunch and offers a valuable greenspace in the central business district. A location on the riverwalk is considered very desirable. The decision was made to improve its appearance and amenities in order to attract new businesses. The American River Bike Trail in Sacramento, California, is included as an important outdoor recreation amenity in the Chamber of Commerce's publication All About Business in Sacramento.