[RP TownTalk] Fwd: Yes! Organic Market Expands to Arts District Hyattsville

Fri Mar 5 01:18:40 UTC 2010

Hi Dwight,

I'll chime in!

The new retail on the east side of the EYA development will all be in
Hyattsville.  The overwhelming majority of the development (retail and
residential) is in Hyattsville, and the only property in Riverdale Park that
actually fronts on US 1 is the old Jey's Auto, which is not owned by EYA
(the rest of the property is in the M-U-TC zone, and thus could have a
retail component, but it would have been difficult to make a viable business
district there).  The commercial part of the development is a fair ways
down, closer to Franklin's (beyond Sudsville).  The only thing I can say is
that the pedestrian trail along the tracks, which EYA will build as part of
the development, will make the retail area a short walk from our town center
(and vice versa -- the new residences will make our town center more
attractive for businesses).

Regards,

Alan

On Thu, Mar 4, 2010 at 1:00 PM, Dwight Holmes <dwightrholmes at gmail.com>wrote:

> Thought this announcement (via Hyattsville mayor Bill Gardiner) would
> please some of the TownTalk community!
>
> I'm curious about one thing, maybe one of our officials can answer this:
> Will any of the new retail on the east side (such as Tara Thai, Busboys &
> Poets, or Yes! Organic Market) have a Riverdale Park address?
>
> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> From: Bill Gardiner <bgardiner at hyattsville.org>
> Date: Thu, Mar 4, 2010 at 11:30 AM
> Subject: [HOPE_in_Hyattsville] FW: Yes! Organic Market Expands to Arts
> District Hyattsville
> To: HOPE_in_Hyattsville at yahoogroups.com
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>
>
>
> Dear Neighbors,
> Please see yesterday's press release from EYA and Streetsense.
>
> Bill
>
> ________________________________
>
> From: Jennifer Hebert <jhebert at eya.com>
> To: Jennifer Hebert <jhebert at eya.com>
> Sent: Wed Mar 03 17:39:43 2010
> Subject: Yes! Organic Market Expands to Arts District Hyattsville
>
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>
> MEDIA ADVISORY
> Contact:           Guy Silverman 301-652-9020
> FOR IMMEDIATE
> RELEASE
> Jennifer Hebert 301-634-8667
> March 3,
> 2010
>
>
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> YES! ORGANIC MARKET JOINS RETAIL TENANTS BUSBOYS AND POETS
> AND TARA THAI AT EYA'S ARTS DISTRICT HYATTSVILLE
>
>
> Local developer EYA and retail consultant/developer Streetsense partner to
> welcome Yes! Organic Market as the newest tenant set to occupy retail space
> at Arts District Hyattsville, the 25-acre mixed-use development emerging
> along historic Route 1 in downtown Hyattsville. This will be the eighth
> planned retail location in the metropolitan area for Yes!.  The "living
> naturally" food store chain offers a refreshing mix of natural and organic
> groceries, health supplements, and eco-friendly household items.
>
>
> "We are excited to bring Yes! Organic Market to Arts District Hyattsville.
> Residents have been waiting for a high-quality, organic grocer in downtown
> Hyattsville.  Along with Busboys and Poets and Tara Thai, who have already
> committed to the project, we are beginning to achieve a critical mass of the
> absolute best in local retail. " said Guy Silverman, Managing Principal for
> Streetsense.
>
>
> Named "Best Urban Smart Growth Neighborhood" by Professional Builder
> magazine, Arts District Hyattsville features new townhomes, multi-family
> homes, live-work homes, and leasable retail space, just two miles from DC.
> The community also includes walking trails, playgrounds, community pool, and
> The Lustine Center, a 1950's automobile showroom that was restored and
> converted to the neighborhood's community center with fitness equipment,
> juice bar, and art gallery.  Already, numerous storefronts are occupied with
> a salon, café, art galleries, and studios.  Over 85% of Phase 1 residences
> are occupied and the community will include nearly 500 new homes at
> completion.
>
>
> "Arts District Hyattsville is the perfect home for Yes! Organic Market.
> The high visibility location on Route 1, coupled with thousands of urban
> savvy residents living within walking distance makes this neighborhood the
> best choice for my first Maryland location", said Yes! founder and President
> Gary Cha.
>
>
> Preliminary land development work has already begun for the new 36,000 s.f.
> retail town center at Arts District Hyattsville and construction is
> scheduled for completion late 2010.  Yes! Organic Market, along with other
> retailers, are expected to be open for sales in Spring 2011.
>
>
>
> ABOUT:
>
> StreetSense is a leading consulting and brokerage firm specializing in
> retail and mixed-use real estate.  The company works with retailers,
> developers, municipalities and property owners in planning, design,
> brokerage, and development.  Learn more at www.streetsense.com <
> http://www.streetsense.com/> .
>
> EYA is a smart growth residential developer and builder, specializing in
> walkable new townhome communities and mixed-use developments.  Since its
> founding in 1992, the company has built nearly 30 neighborhoods in the
> Washington Metropolitan area.  Learn more at www.eya.com <
> http://www.eya.com/> .
>
> Yes! Organic Market is DC's premier organic and natural foods chain,
> featuring locally sourced fresh fruit and vegetables, health supplements, a
> wide selection of vegan items, and eco-friendly household items.  The
> company has six DC locations, with two additional locations under
> construction.  Learn more at www.yesorganicmarket.com <
> http://www.yesorganicmarket.com/> .
>
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