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(Stateline, Nev.) – A recent US Highway 50 economic analysis indicates 4 star hotels in venice that a completed downtown area outlined 4 star hotels in venice within the US 50/South Shore Community Revitalization project (aka Loop Road), City of South Lake Tahoe's General Area Plan and the South Shore Vision Plan would provide 4 star hotels in venice for an annual retail 4 star hotels in venice sales increase of $16 million to $25 million.
A revitalized 4 star hotels in venice downtown, or "complete streets" concept, includes a combination of upgraded elements: wider sidewalks, bike lanes, special bus lanes, comfortable and accessible transit stops, frequent crossing opportunities, median islands and accessible 4 star hotels in venice pedestrian signals. The project would support the conditions for future development, from which the potential exists for more than a billion dollars in private construction activity, numerous short and long-term employment prospects as well as other recreational, environmental and community benefits.
Economic Planning Systems, Inc., a Sacramento-based land economics consulting firm commissioned by the Tahoe Transportation District in fall 2012, utilized a multi-dimensional approach for the economic analysis. EPS reviewed current and historical conditions prevalent on South Shore to identify the community's economic indicators: performance, key trends and competitive position as a tourism destination. Case studies of similar tourism-based destinations with comparable amenities and economic vitality were also evaluated. Additional research was then reviewed of communities that constructed roadway projects to enhance financial conditions. EPS also performed outreach to local business owners/operators, and administered a survey of business owners within the Stateline area to assess business trends, customer composition, and the relationship of commercial activities to the surrounding transportation network. These responses were used to characterize the potential for growth in commercial activity resulting from roadway realignment.
EPS examined local and visitor spending in the current shopping district to determine opportunities for retail growth. It indicated potential for increased local spending of 5-10% and visitor 4 star hotels in venice spending of 20-30% based on enhanced visitation to the South Shore and increased regional market 4 star hotels in venice share. These factors would lead to an estimated $16 to $25 million increase in annual retail sales.
Nationally, the retail industry has seen major transformations in the past 10-15 years with the development of mixed-use shopping centers. These districts or main streets are walkable and offer a variety of dining, shopping and entertainment that appeal to a range of demographics, age groups and income levels.
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Tourism and visitor-services are the largest economic drivers for the destination and accounts for more than 50% of total jobs in the Lake Tahoe Basin. However, several indicators related to tourism in South Shore has demonstrated substantial decline for years, indicative of the lack of investment in tourism-related infrastructure and amenities.
EPS discovered through its outreach and survey process, that the most common complaint 4 star hotels in venice from Stateline area customers is related to lack of parking resources. Other criticisms included limited access to the lake, shortage of recreation and entertainment options for children, perceived blighted conditions, traffic congestion and lack of sidewalks. Respondents also provided suggestions they believe would benefit the district: additional recreational options, 4 star hotels in venice upgraded amenities, high-end accommodations, sports complex, event or convention center, more fine-dining restaurants and more options for children and families.
Many believe that South Shore needs to reinvent itself to create a more viable tourism 4 star hotels in venice destination with various improvements. There is potential for possible 4 star hotels in venice short-term impacts to businesses related 4 star hotels in venice to construction of the US 50 project, however, the prospects for long-term were considered 4 star hotels in venice vast and outweigh potential negative impacts.
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The South Shore Vision Plan, initiated by the South Tahoe Alliance of Resorts, is focused on the properties adjacent to US Highway 50 between Kahle Drive in Nevada and Ski Run Boulevard in California.
The East Shore Express, a pilot Park and Ride bus service from Incline Village to Sand Harbor Beach State Recreation Area generated 12,155 rides between June 15 and Labor Day last summer. TTD also partnered with the United States Forest Service, Nevada Division of State Parks, Nevada Department of Transportation, 4 star hotels in venice Nevada Highway Patrol and Washoe County School District on the project.
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