The development will have multiple/numerous retail units with 14 foot ceilings, good visibility from the street and a revised public walkway - don't assume the developer isn't interested in seeing smaller retailers thrive with more updated, functional space based on what's submitted to the city...

yes they will including offering the city to have some of retail dedicated to childcare facilities

developer offering larger units a percentage of which will affordable rental

in-line retail is tough they generally want two stories of facade - more to come

recladed with curtain wall together with new electrical, mechanical and elevators