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NC-2009 SSc2:Development Density and Community Connectivity

Services inside a mall would do?

We have a project built right next to a shopping center. The shoppping center has more than the 10 basic services inside. WoIuld those 10 sevices qualify? Or is the fact that they are all inside of the shopping center is a problem? There are probably 3 basics services outside of the mall too. Thanks for any help!

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Heather DeGrella
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Opsis Architecture
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Thu, 02/26/2015 - 16:41

Hi Marcio, There is no requirement for the services to be distributed or spread out in a certain way within the radius. I don't see any reason to worry as long as the services are available to the public and represent the required number of categories. Also, as long as the hours of operation are reasonable.
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Erin Holdenried
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Thu, 02/26/2015 - 16:44

Marcio - all the services can be in one location. Your mall would qualify.

Mon, 03/02/2015 - 15:03

FYI - the Preliminary Review Comment (from July 2013) for an addition (to be certified) to a large existing hospital (not certified) said: "[Some] of the basic services noted on the Community Connectivity Plan are within the existing, adjacent hospital. In buildings that offer multiple services, only one service may contribute to credit compliance. Multiple services may contribute if they are a different service type, have a party wall and are distinctly different business enterprises." So if your services in the shopping center have 1) "different service types" AND 2) "party walls" AND 3) are "distinctly different business enterprises" then you should be fine.

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