In time, that would help create the citizen base needed to create a demand for retail. Commissioner Tryk said to ensure a viable Town Center, there must be evening uses. Office space is not an evening use. Mr. Vange indicated in order to have retail and evening uses, there also must be public use on weekends. He noted there must be a draw in order to create this.
Theaters create a draw, which in turn create a demand for restaurants.
Mr. Vange indicated restaurants like to be located near theaters and malls and traffic generated areas. Commissioner Slakey asked Mr. Vange for his opinion on the best use of the advisory committee s time. He noted they should not be expected to be realists. He emphasized the importance of having community involvement. Commissioner Brown questioned the viability of the City participating in a partnership in constructing a theater.