Boho centers

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BOHO Centers are the most powerful new mixed-use development model that is emerging onto the real estate scene. This is the natural progression of urban/suburban responsible and sustainable development. These are intended to be Transit Oriented Development with strong cultural and community roots.

Imagine if you took one of the cookie cutter "Lifestyle Centers" ,reduced it to the density of a small Parisian block or six, add some affordable housing lofts, throw in unique virtual office and traditional spaces, and replace all the vanilla chain stores with raw and authentic shops such as independent bookstores, emerging retail brands, art galleries, bodegas, cobbler, bakery, wine bars, cafe's...

Then you have a BOHO Center.

Requirements:

Design-The standard project program is a high density multi use environment that is sensitive to the surrounding location in scale and style. Development is an 8-16 acre site with pedestrian-friendly traffic patterns and green gathering spaces for individuals to utilize for its 24-7 days worth of services and active spaces. Project must have close proximity to multiple mass transit opportunities. Projects must be "(LEED) Green Building Rating System™ certified.[1]

Economic-Take advantage of undervalued urban land to create a retail district with national independents as anchors and affordable entry level lease for boutique and localized retailers. Smaller Café’s and tavern spaces are set aside to encourage multiple styles of restaurant and relaxing options. Coffeehouses and independent bookstores are encouraged to align around exterior common gathering space. Loft style housing and office options are created with minimum design elements to reduce initial capital investment and encourage a sense of ownership in the leassors by their customization of space.