The Dollar General project is located next to Woodville Highway. Traffic flow needed to be carefully considered before construction. We focused our design on ensuring cars and people could move around easily. Because the site was zoned for retail, we could use it for a store. According to local codes, the 10,640-square-foot building requires at least 43 parking spots and a few bike parking spots. Our design meets these needs while keeping traffic moving smoothly and adding the right greenery. We planted trees throughout the site to ensure we met proper landscape requirements. The entire design complies with the Tallahassee code.
In addition, we followed standard Dollar General design codes for our layout, like parking space and road lane dimensions. Our project went beyond expectations in structure, layout and design. It was safe, made good use of space and fit with the company’s brand. With this, our design made the site attractive to customers. We followed accessibility standards by including ADA parking. We also used sustainable methods like stormwater management to reduce environmental impacts.
The project has social, environmental and financial benefits. It improves access to affordable goods, brings more people to the area and shows the company’s dedication to charity. It protects undeveloped land and includes systems to manage flooding, which follows the Brownfield Redevelopment Act. Financially, it creates many jobs, raises local tax revenue and increases nearby property values. Overall, the new Dollar General on Woodville Highway brings great community benefits and opportunities.
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