WS-A - WORK STUDY - WELLNESS DISTRICT

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ATTACHMENT 2.2 Strategy and Approach Healthy Community LLC used health and wellness as the theme for the Jackson Walk infill redevelopment and selected LIFT (http: / /www.liftjackson.com /), an 82,000 square -foot medical care -based fitness /wellness center as the site's main anchor. LIFT is Jackson areas only medical fitness center. It hosts a fitness centre, a preventative health center, a primary care clinic, and a health - focused cafe that caters to diabetic and caloric- conscious consumers. The fitness center includes a gym, basketball courts, indoor pools, cardiovascular and strength training equipment and an indoor walking track. The wellness center offers physical and occupational therapy; cardio and orthopedic rehab; and programs focused on women's health.'Ihe center nuns numerous outreach events at schools and seniors' centers, and has an extensive disease - management program that offers free educational programs on diabetes and congestive heart failure. The center also works with Jackson businesses to offer preventative care resources and guidance to their employees.' LIFT's diverse customer base ensures that the development's 20,000 square feet of commercial - retail space is being used during all hours of the day. The leasing strategy for retail tenants specifically targets businesses that can contribute to the health focus and pedestrian- oriented community created in Jackson Wall,. Biking and walkability are a core element of the development. The site offers visitors a park- like setting, walking trails, and outdoor exercise stations. To balance the need for parking, while maintaining a park aesthetic, the developers undertook parking studies to support dispersal of parking lots throughout the site, rather than building a large lot concentrated in one area. Jackson Walk also includes 149 individual multi - family rental units and 32 single - family homes. Rental rates for apartments are between $675 - 561,105, or $1.01 /square foot. Two of the smaller homes have sold for $115,000 and $122,000, while the larger homes are priced at $209,000. Twelve of the homes will be sold through a special grant incentive program from the city for first -time homebuyers. The neighborhood also boasts a city -owned amphitheatre and dog park. In addition to the Jackson Walk redevelopment, some of the wellness programs include Breakfast in the Classroom, which provides students with a nutritious meal before they start class; a Farm to Tray program, which brings fruits and vegetables from local farmers to all school cafeterias; creation of the Jackson- Madison Wellness Policy; and 8.5 miles of new or improved walking trails in parks .4 2.3 Project Implementation and Outcomes to Date Jumpstart Jackson has transformed Jackson into a much healthier community, while also bringing significant economic benefit to the city.' The finished development includes a 60,000- square -foot wellness center, 15,000- square -foot primary care clinic, 20,000 square feet or commercial/retail space, 188 multifamily residential units, and 402 parking spaces.' In 2013, Jackson was selected by the US Conference of Mayors as one of the most livable small cities in America.'Ihe site has a Walk Score of 72, indicating it as very walkable. The Next Practice \A/@' A—A C