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Project Role: Master Developer and Project Manager
Project Details: Real Estate Development and Construction Project Management services for a "lifestyle destination development" on property owned by St. Bonaventure University on Route 417 (the former Castle property) in Allegany, New York
Project Value: $60 Million
Project Architect: Foit-Albert Associates
Project Reference: Project Reference: Brenda McGee Snow, Senior Vice President for Finance and Administration, St. Bonaventure University, 230 Hopkins Hall, St. Bonaventure, NY 14778 (716) 375-2017

Project Program: Among the planned components of the approximately $60 million development are a recreation complex with bowling alleys, sports lounge, arcade and gaming room; apartment housing designed for graduate students and area professionals; a hotel with conference space; a sporting/multi-purpose complex that will provide indoor and outdoor venues for a wide variety of sporting events and tournaments; and retail stores and restaurants to support the complex.

1. Mixed-use "lifestyle" center
2. Wide variety of amenities and activities
3. Walkable, pedestrian friendly design
4. Consistent and attractive architecture
5. Attractive and active streetscape
6. A new "Neighborhood" where the University hosts the community

Development and Construction Program

Apartment Housing – 70,000 sq.ft.

1. 80-90 rental units totaling 160 bedrooms, a mix of 1 and 2 bedroom units
2. Amenities include pool, fitness, game, theater, security

Hotel & Conference Center – 64,000 sq.ft.

1. Four story, 100 room suites hotel.
2. Amenities include conference, meeting and banquet facilities, spa

Retail & Restaurant –88,000 sq.ft.

1. Destination restaurant, complete with arcade, sports lounge, formal dining, and bowling center.
2. Mix of convenience, retail, restaurants, cafes, bookstores

Multi-Use Athletic Complex – 200,000 sq.ft.

1. Two full size hockey rinks
2. Convertible play surfaces – hockey, soccer, lacrosse, tennis, perimeter running track
3. Lockers, storage
4. Student access, club memberships, public access
5. University teams, youth sports, host traveling tournaments, possible cultural or performance venue

Outdoor Multi-Use Play Fields

1. Two full soccer fields in size
2. Multi-sport, multi-purpose – soccer, football, tennis courts
3. Student, public use, youth leagues, traveling tournaments, festival and event venue