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14 SECTION VI ADDITIONAL COMMUNITY BENEFITS TO THE CITY Related Bristol at 3600 South Bristol Street September 27, 2023 Community Benefits Analysis Report www.FinanceDTA.com that if the merchandiser does not have the proper size or color on hand, it can be ordered from a remote location and delivered to them by Amazon (or equivalent) within 24 hours. In each retail store, sales personnel also have access to customer data, such as rewards programs and previous customer purchasers, intended to improve the buying experience. The combination of an urban village that integrates residential units with nearby retail will increase the walkability of the Specific Plan area by permitting shoppers to have easy access to shops, with the result that shopper traffic should increase for the new retail shops. The proximity of retail and residential uses will encourage residents to rely more on direct delivery for groceries, takeout meals, and the purchase of consumer products that can be delivered directly to the doorstep within 24 hours. This may also require that retail locations allocate space to these delivery services. According to our site visit, many of the buildings in the Metro Town Square have relatively low ceilings that are not conducive in the current market. Most current retailers prefer higher ceilings to provide a comfortable environment for customers and a place to hang signs and mount security cameras. Higher ceilings also provide more room for stacking inventory, both on the display floor and in the warehouse. C Congregate Care The Developer is planning to construct a congregate care facility with up to 200 rooms and 225,000 SF focused on accommodating an aging population. Potential congregate care may include: Independent Living Units: A project designed for the senior resident who needs specialized services and amenities to accommodate their special needs and prolong their ability to live independently, including meal preparation, common dining facilities, emergency call monitoring, housekeeping services, shuttle services, and the delivery of groceries and pharmaceuticals. Other benefits to the community will encompass the availability of services to support the care of an ailing spouse, such as adult daycare services and limited nursing services. Congregate Housing Community (Including Assisted Living and/or Skilled Nursing): The Project may also benefit the City by satisfying needs for senior residents consisting of nursing care, medical services, and memory care facilities. Specific services may include security, activity centers, housekeeping, emergency monitoring, and transportation. Community Benefits related to the congregate care facility are as follows: 1. Access to a facility where active adults and senior citizens can safely shop, dine, entertain, live, work, and play. 2. Retail opportunities are located within walking distance of the congregate care facility, so elderly customers will become less reliant on the use of their vehicles. 3. As the number of Americans ages 65 and older is projected to nearly double from Exhibit 10 City Council 22 – 454 9/17/2024