Randall Gross of Randall Gross Development Economics (RGDE) has begun an update of his 2002 Report: "Market Analyses & Strategic Recommendations for the New Bern Urban Design Plan 2000". The update will focus just on the Five Points area and make recommendations regarding housing and retail market opportunities. PHOTO: Aerial of Five Points namesake intersection of Broad, Queen, and Roundtree Streets
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January 24, 2008 – Randall Gross / Development Economics (RGDE) President and managing consultant for the Five Points Business and Marketing Plan, Randall Gross, updates the Advisory Board on progress. Randy is currently in town conducting a separate economic impact study, but has begun preparations for the update to his 2002 Housing and Retail Market Study which included the Five Points area. He spent time discussing the Advisory Board’s particular needs with respect to the study. As a result of this discussion, Staff Leigh Anne Friesen will provide Mr. Gross with necessary maps and additional data related to the study. When he returns to town, he plans to conduct various reconnaissance interviews and group presentations with Five Points stakeholders with the help of City Planning Staff.
June 23, 2008 - Making Connections: Randall Gross / Development Economics updates stakeholders. Randall Gross (RDGE) presented to around twenty business and property owners at the Days Hotel. After hearing a brief update regarding accomplishments in the area, Randy solicited comments from participants regarding their retail recommendations and barriers to conducting business in Five Points. See the full news article at: http://epaper.newbernsunjournal.com/Repository/ml.asp?Ref=RlNKLzIwMDgvMDYvMjQjQXIwMDEwMA==&Mode=HTML&Locale=english-skin-custom.
Thanks again to the Days Hotel for being a sponsor of this event!
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