MAY 21, 2009 ISSUE
Boone Point Mixed Use Project Debuts This Summer
Project Honored with Two Awards for Conservation and Construction
When Boone Point opens this summer, its developers hope the mixed-use project will change the way people define urban living in downtown Boone. The project includes 10 residences and 22,000-square-feet of retail, commercial and medical space on the ground floor.
Boone Point, a prominent mixed-use project in the heart of Boone, will open this summer but it is already collecting accolades from the conservation and construction communities.
On May 15, the 2009 Arbor Day Celebration was held at Daniel Boone Native Gardens on Horn In The West Drive in Boone. During the celebration, Boone Station Partners, LLC was awarded the 2009 Tree Conservation Award for outstanding preservation of native trees by a developer. The award was presented to Dr. Lucien Wilkins, co-owner of the Boone Point mixed-use project on Highway 105 Extension at King Street in Boone.
On February 24 at the Raleigh Wood Solutions Fair, the 2009 Southeast Wood Design Award was presented to Wood Engineering, PA of Wilmington by WoodWorks for outstanding use of wood engineering in the Boone Point project.
Boone Point
“Boone Point is the first mixed-use project designed specifically for needs of the town of Boone,” said Wilkins. “Assigned underground parking, two elevators, 13-foot ceilings, indoor fireplaces, two bathrooms in each unit, patios with outdoor fireplaces and barbecue grills allow urban living at its finest.”
Boone Point is a 40,000-square-foot project that contains approximately 22,000 square feet of retail, commercial and medical space on the ground floor and approximately 18,000 square feet of residential space on the above ground floors. The project features 128 parking spaces—rare for its location in Boone—42 of which are underground.
Boone Point will open this summer.
“We used the architectural elements of classic Boone architecture; stone, brick, stucco and timber frame, added natural colors characteristic of the mountains; brown, tans and greens and combined it with modern design, beautiful landscaping, underground parking, preservation of the environment and contemporary building techniques to achieve the result, Boone Point,” said Wilkins.
The Residences at Boone Point include five mezzanine units and five penthouse units for sale or lease. Units on the mezzanine level can be used as residences or executive suites. A model unit is available by appointment. Each unit includes two underground parking spaces and an electronic security system, as well as two full bathrooms, high ceilings and indoor and outdoor fireplaces. A private elevator serves the residential portion of Boone Point, and a separate elevator serves the retail and medical wing.
“Boone Point is an urban retreat and a base camp for exploring the High Country, as it is an ideal residential environment for someone that wants to walk everywhere but still live in the High Country,” said Wilkins.
This summer, the United States Census Bureau (USCB) will move into a 5,000 square-foot space at Boone Point. The USCB will inhabit the space until August 2010 and is currently hiring Boone residents to conduct the 2010 census. Once the census has been completed, the USCB space will be available for lease to retail, restaurants and commercial tenants.
Anytime Fitness, a worldwide fitness group, will provide a 5,000-square-foot, 24-hour fitness center at Boone Point that will be open to the public. Also in a 5,000-square-foot space, MedCare of Boone will provide urgent care, pre-employment physicals, drug screens, x-ray and lab services, healthcare outreach and workman’s compensation services in the medical wing.
“We’re set up for outreach healthcare now,” added Wilkins.
Kuester Real Estate Services will provide property management and other commercial and residential services to the area from an office space at Boone Point. Charlotte-based Kuester will also handle property management for The Residences at Boone Point. According to Wilkins, Kuester Real Estate Services and Boone Station Partners, LLC are hoping that young professionals, retirees and college parents looking for a lucrative investment will find their way into a residence at Boone Point.
“Outstanding location, award-winning architectural design, beautiful landscaping, easy access, underground parking, commercial, retail, medical and residential units under the same roof differentiate Boone Point from all other High Country development. It has permanently changed the eastern entrance to Boone and is a prelude to things to come,” added Wilkins.
Appalachian Architecture of Boone designed Boone Point, shell construction services were provided by Testa and Wirth Construction and tenant up-fits are being constructed by Cape Fear Land Developers. Community One Bank provided financing.
To receive more information on The Residences at Boone Point, call David Taylor at 1-888-600-5044 or 828-260-1823.
For more information on the entire project, click to www.boonepoint.net.
Tree Conservation Award
Multiple trees were conserved on the Boone Point property that are more than 40 inches in diameter, which helped earn the project the Town of Boone’s 2009 Tree Conservation Award. Photo by Ken Ketchie
The Arbor Day celebration on May 15 included a proclamation by Boone Mayor Loretta Clawson, an educational program by Dr. Zack Murrell, a tribute to Howard Love, a presentation of two Tree City Awards to the Town of Boone by the National Park Service, a tree care presentation, an appearance by Mother Nature, Betty Bond, and a tree planting ceremony.
Clawson commended the conservation efforts on behalf of the developers of Boone Point and recognized the efforts of the developers to maintain a clean construction site. Multiple trees were conserved on the Boone Point property that are more than 40 inches in diameter and represent an important part of the Boone urban forest that Clawson and the Boone Town Council promote as part of the Tree City USA program. Brian Johnson, urban design specialist for the Town of Boone, presented the Tree Conservation award and a permanent sign to be displayed at the project.
Wilkins thanked the Boone Town Council, the Boone Tree Board, the Daniel Boone Native Gardens and the Town of Boone staff for the award.
Wilkins said, “My wife Freda and I are huge proponents of tree and plant conservation, control of erosion as well as adding native trees, flowers and shrubs to the environment. Boone has an urban forest, part of which we have preserved at Boone Point. “Additionally, we have added trees and flowers that all visitors arriving from the east can enjoy. At our home in Watauga County we are growing a high elevation, steep slope vineyard, adding native trees, perennials and wildflowers to set an example for all of the children from Twin Rivers School that are here today.”
Southeast Wood Design Award
On February 24 at the Raleigh Wood Solutions Fair, the 2009 Southeast Wood Design Award was presented to Wood Engineering, PA of Wilmington by WoodWorks for outstanding use of wood engineering in the Boone Point project. WoodWorks is an initiative of the Wood Products Council, a national organization for providing information and education about non-residential use of wood in construction.
Don Woods, president of Woods Engineering, PA, said, “Wood engineering offers unsurpassed strength and value in contemporary construction. Boone Point represents the pinnacle of good design from an aesthetic standpoint and utilized a wood and steel hybrid providing excellent load capacity and exceptional value. My friends who live in the High Country see Boone Point as the best looking building in Boone and WoodWorks sees it as the best engineered commercial building utilizing wood in the Southeast in 2009.”
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