How about the small business community? How many units will be available and how competitive will the lease rate be? Will existing Tsawwassen Town Centre Mall stores have first opportunity to open retail locations in this development, or will they be pushed out?
What happens to the existing businesses in our core while construction is occurring?
LOCAL BUSINESSES The proposed development includes approximately 70,000 square feet of retail floor space for local retail shops and services along the pedestrian-oriented streets and public plaza. The retail spaces are intended to provide most day-to-day necessities within walking distance, including a relocated RBC bank branch, a relocated Thrifty Foods grocery store, restaurants, and coffee shops. This retail space will create jobs for local residents by adding economic activity. Existing tenants will be relocated to the new retail units within the proposed development where possible, based on lease negotiations.