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Kurt Hibbert
From: Richard Horner
Sent: Tuesday, February 15, 2005 4:47 PM
To: Craig Rindlisbacher; Kurt Hibbert
Subject: FW-. Walgreens CONFIDENTIAL
From: Torg Hudson[rnailto:thudson@thehudsonco.comJ
Sent: Monday, February D7, 2005 9:53 PM
To: Shawn Larsen; Richard Horner; Kurt Hibbert
Subject: Walgreens CONFIDENTI,4L
gentlemen,
I am writing to provide you with an update on my views and efforts pertinent to the
Walgreens design.
As you know, I believe the draft design is contrary to the guiding principles of the Downtown
Rexburg Blueprint. I have carefully inspected Walueens, developments in other communities
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aound the U.S. and found. Walgreens design precedents for literally every design
recommendation I made to the Mayor in ray fetter to him of November 29, 2004.. I have also
nates a significant number of local challenges in other communities to Walgreens "cookie
cutter" approach to design which sometimes shows itselfin the wrong places. In short,
Walgreens has shown nationwide that it knows how to design good projects for downtowns,
though 1t often dies not. In the case of Rexburg, it did not. do so in my opinion.,
At the end of November, I made contact with Walgreens' developer /project manager, Roy
Williamson. He was unavailable at the time. Rather than push. him to respond, I sent him
an email identifying what I wanted to discuss with him and invited him to get in touch with
me. About ten days ago he responded with many apologies .and suggested I call him. I
sought feedback from the City on whether or not I should proceed and didn't get. a definitive
answer.
I have prepared (outside the scope of my work) a detailed letter to Mr. Williamson. In it I nate
that I have learned of some community resistance to the draft design and that, in fact, the
design is in conflict with guiding pri-nciples which we've established for this neer era of
downtown development via the Blueprint. I also offer recommendatians an how the design
might be enhanced.. With. each recommendation,, I refer to specific Walgreens proj ects that
demonstrate the design element Fm recommending. These examples are illustrated 'in an
attached PowerPoint presentation (also something I produced outside the scope of my work,
but with the sense that. this was an essential task on the City's. behalf.
I would appreciate it if you would read the letter and review the PowerPoint attachment. Let
me know if you have any concerns about me forwarding this to Mr. Williamson, If z don't
hear from you by Thursday morning at 3 a.m. your time,. III for -ward the leiter.
Please know that this is a
design to become reality.
tragedies: loss of the open
extremely inappropriately
2/17/2005
big issue and I believe it would be an historic tragedy to permit the
In the last few rxxariths, we're seen two other (what Y would call)
space across the street from City Hail and construction of an
designed project in the downtown. I'd like to work with you to help
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Kurt Hibbert
From: Torn Hudson [thudson@thehudsonco.com]
Sent: Wednesday, February 09, 2005 10:43 AM
To: Shawn Larsen; Richard Horner, Kurt Hibbert- Weber, Jon
Gentlemen,
I intended to send you my draft letter to Walgreen two days ago but realised early this
morning that the file name had become corrupted and you received a nearly blank file.
Here is the letter to RoyWffliams
at Phillips Edison knot Walgreens). I will send it Today but
want to share it with you before it goes out.. Please read and let me know this morning if you
have any refinements you'd Tike to see made. Note that in the letter, I offer design -oriented
advice that uses the PowerPoint images as examples of how our downtawt� design priorities
have been embraced in a variety of Wa-Igreens designs around the U.S.
I look forward to your comments.
regards,
Tom
Tom Hudson
The Hudson Company
P4 Box $645
Icxv ID 8 3 843 USA
Ph. -.(208) 883,2890
Fax: 882-9283
Ems:d1qdson(a_),thehud,sonco.com
Website: w—ww. thhudson o
Strategies & .Pla-maia�gfoy' Bxiilding y
2!17/2005
Kurt Hibbert
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Sent:
To:
Tom Hudson [thudson@thehudsanco.com]
Tuesday, March 29, 2005 6:48 PM
Kurt Hibbert
Subject: RE-, files
Bob Sherry asked me to comment on the W ahl.greens proposal. I could respond by saying I
just dsupport the project. Another alternative is what I've vTitten below (but not sent
only you have seen this). I'm hear%rrg from people zn Rexburg that the system is likely to
allow the project. If this is the case,it's1 then time to consider potential mitigations. That xs
the spirit in which I wrote and illustratedmy suggestions,
rV stions.
If you prefer I drop th's, I will. A.t any rate, i�t PI ase donpt
will be food for thought 9 for you.
share this u-ith anyone without communicating with me first,
Thanks,
Tom
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You're asked me for rough sketches of what I might do to enhance the design concept for the
Wah1greens a.n Rexburg. I appreciate the opportunity to share my views. I've noted elsewhere
my reservations about the site plan. If the City decides to move forward with the site plan
your team has proposed, I offer the fvllo-Mrzg thoughts and attached graphics for your
consideration as means to mitigate the design impacts on downtown.
As I noted, I don't have much time today and W.1-11 be out the next taro days
responded via the attachment., I used simple PowerPoint tools to illustrate
a
xkqth you. This is not intended to be anything more than
and I have very little time just now to be more thorough.
priorities (ends) that I would embrace:
In good faith, I've
the ideas I shared
a rough sketch. I'm not a designer
I emphasize the follvwang as
Connect pedestrians and the sidewalk to the overall project
Acknowledge that this is a downtown, not -a strip mall or a park. Include design
elements on the edge of the project that reflect the character of downtown. Low walls
around the edge (along the sidewalk) are structural and consistent with the nature of
downtown. They can be sat on and allow for creation of small pocket spaces for public
use on the other side (toward Wahgreens). Heavy landscaping can't be used byflanybody and does not reect the dovmtown character we're trying to highlight and
enhance,
Where there are pathways tv the building, create a stronger sense of arri-x al. Ideally,
the design elements should be urban (e.g., a reminiscentdoorway/archway 1
of an
actual entry into a building)
Use lighting that is pedestrian -oriented around the edges. Select fixtures for use
along the sidewalk that are consistent in design With the character of Downtown.
Work With the City to select fixtures.,
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Provide a bona fide pathway for pedestrians to the building from the sidewalk that is
on the downtown side of Wah1greens. Otherwise, people will walk ire the drive way.
The more you can do to connect the building to the downtown and the sidewalk the fetter. A
short wall, a few columns (or vertical elements, which I've used to house area lighting),
pedestrian "doorways" that emphasize both arrival and sense of place with the use of simple
archways (also providing the impression of a building on the sidewalk without constructingone), a pedestrian pathway to the building from the sidewalk on the downtown side of the
Wah1greens, elimination of some of the landscaping in favor of actual "places" (where people
can sit and talk, have lunch - or other refreshments bought at Wahlo-reens, play checkers,
look at public art, etc.). 0 . these elements seem to me to creme stronger connection to
downtown and a stronger sense of place,
I'm not fond of barren greenscapes that become virtual no -man's lands that no one ever
uses. Since Wahlgreens is interested in setting aside some spare for streetscapzxzg, I
recommend using it to create places rather than dressed -up spices, The City and its citizens
could be encouraged to do the detailed design and improvements in the small "places",
including provision of such things as public art.
I don't like barren walls in downtowns and appreciate the use of windo°vvs to penetrate the
building. The three bays of barren walls remaini.ng on the building,, adjacent to the drive-
through, are an opportunity for a mural or some farm of public ark. Wah1greens could u�.Vite
the community to dress it up. This is an opportunity for connection to the community and a
local sense of partnership with the company.
These ars my personai thoughts.
questions., II1 be glad to clarify.
days.
Regards.,
Tom
Tim Hudson
The Hudson Company
PQ Box 8645
-.t w) ID 83841) US - .
(208) 883-2890
'ax: (208) 882-9283
Email: i -i d s ntli el-iud o n c.
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thank
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this helps.
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the office,
however,
for
most of the
next two
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Sent: Tuesday, March 29, 2005 2;46 PM
To: thudsonathehudsonco.Com
Subject: FW: files
Building renderings
3/30/2005
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From:
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dent: Tuesday, March 29, 2005 2's.00 PM
To; msherry114Cdaol.com; Bob Sherry
Subject: files
3/30/2005
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turn the Walgreens project into a success rather than a disappointment.
If you direct me to, I vtri11 drop this. I find it unfortunate, however, that Walgreens has not
been given aopportunity to consider desiangn options or even to know that there is significant
local. resistance to its draft intentions, You'i� recall that Clarence Jones, President of Farzr�ers
and Merchants Bark, recently abandoned an, inappropriate design for a major new branch in
Meridian because he carne to believe in similar guiding principles for downtown
revitalization. His team went back to the drawing board and designed a great project that is
now over, double the value and includes upper story spare for future expansion and leasing.
He's delighted he made the change. He wouldn't have if we hadn't given him the opportunity
to consider the strategic context of his project and design alternatives.
I look forward to your guidance.
Regards,
Tam
Tom Hudson
TI-ic Hudson Companir
Pa Box 8645
M -r, ID 83 843 USA
(208) 883-2890
Fax` (208) 882-9283
Email tl-i-Lidsoti(a-),tl-iehudsonco.com
Website: xvww.thehud xom
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Mayor Shawn Larsen
irk Hibbert — Planning and Zon']
Marilyn R. Rasmussen, Clerk
February 9, 2005
ng Administrator
Meeting with Walgreen's Representatives
Commissioner Muir has asked me to invite you to the meeting an Monday,
February 14, 2Q05, at 1:30 p.m. with Ray Williams, Phillips -Edison
Representafive. They would like to have your input and help resolve questions
for the final plans.
If you have any questions, please calf me.
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8:00 a.m.
9:00 a.m.
10:30 a.m.
11:30 a.m.
12'00 Noon
MADISON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
MEETING AGENDA
February 14, 2005 8:00 A.M.
COMMISSIONERS ROOM
Welfare and Indigent
Madison School District 3211 Re:
Ted Hendricks, E.C.I. P. D.A. Re:
Chris Huskinson fie;
Lunch freak
Madison County Commissioners
Roger Muir, Chairman
Brooke Passey
Ralph Robison
Plant Facility Levy
Board Appoin ment
adoption of Fire Cede
1:30 P.m. Roy Williams, Phillips Edison company Re: Land Exchange
2:00 p.m.
2:3 0 p.m.
3:p0 p.m.
3:30 p.m.
4:00 p.m.
4:30 p.m.
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Jiff Vviijiams
Public Hearing Appeal
Dale Sturm
Rem" County Engineering Contract
Re: Zone Change to Trans Ag Two
Deputy Assessor Janelle Gutke
Public Hearing Appeal
Jerry & Sherry Daniels.
Assessor LeeAnne Archibald
County Business:
Claims:
Minutes
New Business:
Did Business
Re'. Tax Cancellations
fie: Code Violation
Re: Request for Variance
Re,. Departmental Issues
Dusty Cureton — IDT Plan
Adjourn
MEETING IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC EXCEPT FOR EXECUTIVE SESSIONS.
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Executive Sessions will be scheduled according to need.
ANY PERSON NEEDING SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS TO PARTICIPATE
IN THE ABOVE NOTICED MEETING SHOULD CONTACT THE MADISON
COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE 48 HOURS PRIOR TO THE MEETING.
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Kurt Hibbert
From: Jessica Aguilar oessica.aguilar@hawkinscompanies.com]
Sent; Wednesday, December 22, 2004 11:25 AM
To: Kurt Hibbert
Subject: Proposed Walgreens end West & Main St.
I would like to set up a conference Miall. with you to discuss the "land swap" that Colby Hal r previously discussed with ou.
As you may know, a portion of the propel we want to develop acquired from the City. However, r there is a porti
f the development, to the North, that we will not utilize, thus would like t "swap" with the City's pr y.
Please advise as to when a good time to call you for further discussion.
Thank you..
Jessica Aguilar
Hawkins Companies Commercial Developers
8645 ' Franklin Road
Boise, Idaho 83'03
208-947.4718 Direct Line
208,484.7314 Cell
208.376.8522 Office
208.376.852 Fax
Email: iessi,
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Kurt Hibbert
From: T,' om Hudson [thudson@moscow.caml
Sent: Tuesday, February 22, 2005 5:40 PM
To: Kurt Hibbert; Weber, Jon
Subject: CONFIDENTIAL
Gentlemen.,
I just received a phare call from Roy Williams. He invited me to meet With him an March 2nd
when I'm in Rexburg. We've tentatively set a time of 2pm. Kurt, is there a room in City Half
where we might meet without interruption (and with a table for spreading out graphics)?
In our brief conversation I emphasized how this is the beginning of a new era in the history of
Rexburg. Walgreens is ideally poised to be the first project and key partner in this new era.
Its development will be highly visible; we need to do everything we can to make it a success
in the context of the community's heritage, values and design priorities.
Roy responded positively to this, but made it clear that while he intends to incorporate
ccsome" of the design priorities I'VE noted, "some need further di,scussxon." I won't SeCulate
on what phis means. However, Y believe that this i's a good crack in the Boar whose opening
will be best facilitated by pursuing awareness building such as we've discussed.. 1-beheve we
are on the right course.
Regards,
Tom
Tom Hudson.
The Hudson Company
PO Box 8645`
mwl 1843 USA
F 883-2890
Fax. 882-9283
Email: ts nQ
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Website: T.t . m
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PHILLIPS EDISON &COMPANY
January 31, 2005
VIA HAND DELIVERY
City of Rexburg
12 North Center
Rexburg, ID 83440
RE: PROPOSED WALGREEN'S SITE
SWC of Main Street and 2"d East
To Whom It May Concern:
Please let tis letter serve as our request to vacate the existing alley that traverses the
above property,, This vacation is necessary to permit construction of our proposed
Walgreen's.
There are existing utilities within this alley that will also have to be relocated.
cunently meeting with your staff on chis matter.
If you have any questions, please don'i hesitate to call.,
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Rev D. Williams
VP Western Region
Stations West Development
175 E. 400 SOUTH SUITE 402 1 SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84 1 1 1 1 (80 1) 52 1-6970 (866) 495-1549 FAX (80 1) 521-69512
WWW -PH. ILL] PSEDISON,COM
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Strategies & Planningfor Building Community
November 29, 2004
The Honorable Shawn Larsen., Mayor
pity of Rexburg
12 North Center
Rexburg, ID 83440
Subj: Organizational Development for Rexburg Blueprint Implementation
Dear Mr. Mayor:
� am writing with regard to the fending development of a new Wabzreen store at the
southwest corner of 2nd Easy and Maim in Downtown Rexburg.
This new development has great potential to complement the strategic intentions of the
pity's Downtown Blueprint. The location is well suited to commercial development of
this hype and will infuse considerably more energy into this end of the city center. At
the same time, the location is highly visible and adjacent to the hiioric Counsty
Courthouse. Design of the new Walgreeni s exterior wzll have a major impact an th�
downtown's sense of place, the quality of the eastern gateway, and character of the
County Courthouse complex. Therefore, thepity has a strategic stake in the character
and quality of this new structure's design.
I recommend that theCif,,V pursue discussions with Walgreen to seek mutually
acceptable design criteria. Walgreen needs to know more about downtown Rexburg.
the eommunity`s heritage and its design prion"ties. Until downtown ,design guidelines
ars in Mace, it is in the City -s best interest to he proactive in strategic apportun�ties Tike
this. It is my impression that Walgreenis interested �n locally appropriate design. I
was given the name of Roy Williams, a design/development professional on Walgreen's
statr, to contact to pursue discussion on this subject. I should have his contact
information very shortly and will forward. it to you immediately upon receipt.
Meanwhile, it may be advantageous to have Kuri Hibbart prepare an outline of design
priorities for the new development.
Strategies nd.nnin ildin ounn.unit
Box 8640, Moscowl ID 83,843 Tel 208 883-2990 Fay _
I recommend that key priorities should Include:
Buildm*g"s relationship to Main and end East. This is an urban setting, where
buildings should be built to the sidewalk, with zero setback.
Building's density.. Greater height is preferable to sprawl in downtowns. A two
story building would be a much better anchor on this strategic corner than a
single story facility. Office spate could be developed on the second (and
conceivably third) floor.
Building materials. Rexburg"s founding fathers emphasized the use of stone and
brick in construction. Materials and colors that reflect the character of historic
buildings in the downtown are preferred,
Outdoor lighting. Lighting in the, parkin, lot and on the building's exterior
should be consistent with historic fighting and he at a level and hype to focus on
pedestrians. dor example, cobra lamps extending a great height above the lot
should not be used. Downlit Victorian ligh ing consistent with the Cur's
downtown design prionues is preferred.
Parking. This is ars urban downtown., not a mall. Parking should be sed back
somewhat from the sheet, perhaps even using ars L-shaped building {that wraps
around the corner of Main and end Easy} to mask the parking lo . Large parking
lots abutting Main are inconsistent with downtown priorities of density,
pedestrian orientation, and urban character.
Windows.. The building should include large windows at regular intervals along
the street. This orientation respects the pedestrian character of downtown,
providing visual rewards for visitors rather than a Tong blank wadi (common to
malls.
Awnings. Use of awnings should be encouraged to provide cover for customers,,
character for the building and stronger sense of connection between the building
and sidewalk. Awnings should not be superficially disguised, signs were the
use of backlighting burns canvas -type awrlings into little more than the
equivalent of magi -oriented beacon.,
I believe your Communi ty Development staff Wrll have great insight on building design
priorities. My suggestions above are intended t,111, creme an uutial framework for
discussion. Please keep in mind that ultimately we should be seeking design that i*s
complementary to both the City's and Walgreens' needs dor market-oriented character.
Cour purpose is to make the downtown more attractive as a customer and communfty
destination. These goals are not mutually exclusive and should provide an exciting
context for constructing a highly successful, locally appropriate facilitv for this great
retailer..
Thank you for your consideration.
Respectfully yours,
Tom Hudson
Principal
THE HUDSON COMPANY
Strategies & Plannirigfo-r Building Community
February 9,, 2005
Roy D. Williams
Phillips Edison & Company
175 E. 400 S., Ste #402.6
Salt Lake City; UT 84111
CONFIDENTIAL
SubT. organizational Development for Rexburg Blueprint implementation
Dear Roy:
Z am a downtown revitalization consultant working for the City of Rexburg on a maser
plan ("Blueprint") for its city center. I am writing with regard to the pending development
Of a new Walgreen store there at the southwest ca►rner of 2n� East and. Main_ My goal is to
share a number of my own observations about your important project, Because I have
learned of some community resistance to the draft design, I felt I might be of assistance in
considering possible design refinements.,
This new development has greatotentialpto complement fhe s�rat!Cgic in entions of the
C ry's Downtown Biueprin�. The Xocatia�. �s well suited to commercial development and
could infuse considerably more energy into this end of the city center. At the same time,
the location is highly visible and adjacent to the historic County Courthouse. Design of the
new WaIRreen's exterior will have a major impact on the downtown's sense of place, the
quality of the eastern gateway., and character of the County courthouse complex.
'herefore, the City has a strategic stake in the character and quality of this new structure's
design.
I have reviewed a wide variety of Walgreens developments around the U.S. As you know,
there is a substantial difference bet -ween downtown and strip or mill character.
Communities commonly establish design guidelm"es to protect this character and
downtown properly values. Over the past decade, Walgreens and other major drugstore
chains have come under fire for developing stores khat are "cookYe cuter" or lacking in
context sensitivity. For example, you maybe aware that Katie Coun*c on the Today Show
spoke with Richard Moe, President of the National Trust for Histaric Preservation,
specifically about an inappropriate Walgreens development in 1999_ More recently,
Walgreens has actively worked with the National Trust to foster historic preservation and
context sensitive design in downtowns. Further., a number of Walgreens projects have
worked closely with downtown associations to creme buildings and site plans that are
enthusiastically endorsed by their communities. A case in paint is the North Park Main
Street Walgreens in San Diego. Other food examples of locally appropriate development
are included in my PowerPoint affachment.
Over the past year, I have worked with community leaders in Rexburg �a e�tabiish design
guidelines that enhance both downtown character and property values by ensuring quality
development, I've sunrtmarized below a numbex o.� key design prior ities that we have here
and that I have seen incorporated into Walgreens in other places has noted in the
PowerPoint attachment). I believe that these priorities would enhance your project and
help establish exceptionally positive connections with the Rexburg market through their
adoption.
Building's relationship to Main and 2nd Easy: This is an urban setting, where
buildings should be built to the sidewalk, with zero setback. Lakewood, thio,
Brookline, Massachusetts, Portland, Oregon, and St. PaulMinnesu---ta are among a
dozen or so examples of this orientation that I've attached.
building's density., Two --story or greater height is preferable in downtowns. A Awa
story budding would be a much better anchor on this strategic Corner than a single
story facility. Office space could be developed on the second (and conceivably third)
floor. Ive noted that some Wahrreens have used second floor space in downtowns
for storage e.g., Lakewood, Brookline and St. Paul).
Buildm'g materials. Rexburg"s founding fathers emphasized the use of stone and
brick in construction. Materials and colors that reflect the character of historic
buildings in the downtown are preferred. Ravinia Walgreens in Highland ]Park,
Illinois, is a good addition to the ones already noted above as examples of this.
Outdoor lighting. Lighting in the parking lot and on the building's exterior should
be consistent with historic fighting and be at a level and type to focus on
pedestrians. For example, Sabra lamps extending a great height above the lot should
not be used. Downlit Victorian lighfing,consistent with the City's downtown design
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priorities is preferred. Ravinia, BrooklineI, Kalamazoo and Dearborn Walens in
Chicago are examples.
Perking. As this is a downtown, not a mall, parking should be yet back somewhat
from the street with streetscape landscaping to buffer the parking lot. The parking
lots of the Brookline, Massachusetts, and Noah Park Main Street San Diego
Walgreens are good examples of this priority.
Windows. The building should include large windows at regular intervals along the
street. This orientation respects the pedestrian character of downtown, providing
visual rewards for visitors rather than a long blank wall (common to rnalis). Nearly
all of the Walgreens in the attachment provide examples of this orientation.
Awnings. Use of awnings should be. encouraged to provide cover for customers,
character for the building and stronger sense of connection between the building
and sidewalk. Awnings should not be superficially disguised signs where the use of
backlighting turns canvas -type awnings into Tittle more than the equivalent of mall -
oriented beacon. The Beacon Street Boston Walgreens and another facility (location
unknown) in the PowerPol*nt attachment are examples.
I believe your design staff will have great insight on how these design elements can be
successfully incorporated into the Rexburg Walgreens. As literally the first city center
development project after adoption of the Downtown Rexburg Blueprint, your project has
the opportunity to set a standard for quality, community opportunityspiri
t, context sensitivity, and
strategic marketa.ng.
My suggestions move are intended to create an initial framework for discussion with the
City's Community Development staff. Please keepin mind that ultimately we should be
seeking design that �s complementary to both the City's and Walgreens' needs for market-
oriented character. Our Blueprint purpose is to make the downtown more attractive to
consumers and the community as a whole. These goalsmutually are not mutually exclusive and
should provide an exciting context for eonstrcxcting a highly successful, locally appropriate
facilxfiy fir Walgreens — whish, aftear all, has been a part of America's downtowns for a
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Respectfully fours,
Tom Hudson
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Kurt Hibbert
From: Tom Hudson [thudson a@thehudsonco.com]
Sent: Wednesday, March 30, 2005 11:10 AM
To: bsherry@PHILLIPSEDISON.com
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You've asked me for rough sketches of what I might do to enhance the design concept for the
ahlgreens in Rexburg. I appreciate the opportunity to share my views.
I've noted elsewhere my reservations about the site plan. In brief, I support building and
business development that embrace the urban form, with buildings up to the sidewalk. I do
not support removal of traditional downtown buildings and replacing them with strip -
oriented commercial space with parking between the sidewalks and buildings. You have
been kind enough to hear me out on this, which I appreciate. Now the decision is up to the
City as to whether or not it will support the development per your site plan and perspective
drawings.
If the City decides to move forward with the site plan your team has proposed, I offer the
following thoughts and attached graphics for your consideration as means to mitigate the
design impacts on downtown.
As I noted, I don't have much time today and will be out the next two days. In good faith, I've
responded via the attachment. I used simple PowerPoint tools to illustrate the ideas I shared
with you.. This is not intended to be anything more than a rough sketch. I'm not a designer
and I have very little time just novo to be more thorough. I emphasize the following as
priorities (ends) that I would. embrace:
Connect pedestrians and the sidewalk to the overall project
Acknowledge that this is a downtown, not a strip mall or a park. Include design
elements on the edge of the project that reflect the character of downtown. Low walls
around the edge (along the sidewalk) are structural and consistent with the nature of
downtown. They can be sat on and alloy for creation of small pocket spaces for public
use on the other side (toward Wahgreens). Heavy landscaping can't be used by
anybody and does not reflect the downtown character we're trying to highlight and
enhance.
Where there are pathways to the building, create a stronger sense of arrival. Ideally,
the design elements should be urban (e.g., a doorway/archway reminiscent of an
actual entry into a building).
Use lighting that is pedestrian -oriented around the edges. Select fixtures for use
along the sidewalk that are consistent in design with the character of Downtown.
Work with the City to select fixtures.
Provide a bona fide pathway for pedestrians to the building from the sidewalk that is
on the downtown side of Wahlgreens. Otherwise, people will walk in the drive way.
The more you can do to connect the building to the downtown and the sidewalk the better. A
short wall, a few columns (or vertical elements, which I've used to house area lighting),
pedestrian "doorways" that emphasize both arrival and sense of place with the use of simple
archways (also providing the impression of a building on the sidewalk without constructing
one), a pedestrian pathway to the building from the sidewalk on the downtown side of the
ahlgreens, elimination of some of the landscaping in favor of actual "places" (where people
can sit and talk, have lunch - or other refreshments bought at Wahlgreens, play checkers,
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look at public ark, etc.). ,. these elements seem to me to creme stronger connection to
downtown and a stronger sense of place.
I'm not fond of barren greenscapes that become virtual no -mans lands that no one ever
uses. Sine Wah1greens is interested in setting aside some space far streetscaping, I
recommend using it to crate places rather than dressed -up spaces. The City and its citizens
could be encouraged is do the detailed design. and improvements in the small "Maces",
mcluding provision of such things as public art.
I don't dike barren walls in downtowns and appreciate the use of windows to penetrate the
buidding. The three bads of barren walls remaining on the build*ngadjacent to the drive-
ublic
through, are an opportunity for a mural ox some farm of p, art_ Wah1greens could invite
the community to dress it up. This is an opportunity for connection to the cr�rra.munity and a
local sense of partnership with the company.
These are my personal thoughts. Again, thank you for asking. I hope this helps. If you have
questions, III be glad. to clarify. I will be out of the af�ice, however, for most of the next two
days.
Regards,
Tom
Toin Hudson
The Hudson Coinpany
O Box 864-51
N-10SCOW S
Ph: (208) 883-2890
Fax; (208) 882-928.)
Email: t o -i chud s o. m
Website- xvAvw-thchudsonco.com
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From: Bob Sherry [mailto:bsherry@PHILLIPSEDISON.com]
Sent: Tuesday, March 29, 2005 20-46 PM
To: thudson@)thehudsonco.com
Subject: FW: files
Building renderings
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From:
Thomas Sherry [ma [Ito: tsherry@spvv.com]
Sent; Tuesday, March Z9, 20p5 2-00: PM
To: msherryll.4@aol.com; Bob Sherry
Subject: files
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