Community Relations

Site Blessing, April 6, 2004
Father James Bartlett, Pastor Doug Roe, Yaromir Steiner
Brother Tarif Hourani, Rabbi Emeritus Samuel Fox

Steiner developments act as civic centers – places designed to meet community needs and act as a center for community activity.

As part of its commitment to partnering with the communities in which it develops new town centers, Steiner’s pre-development process includes town meetings and open dialogue with community members directly affected by the development’s life cycle.

Unlike the traditional interior mall development process which often requires clearing attractive surroundings to make way for asphalt parking lots; a new town center seeks to sustain or even add 'greenspace' to the landscape.  Trees, plants and water features are integral to the center's design sensibility.  The surrounding landscape remains intact to the greatest degree possible.

The social aspect of a Steiner new urban retail center focuses on developing a sense of community.  There is a true commitment to achieving measurable community impact.  At  The Greene, the establishment of scholarships at nearby high schools, charitable contribution of revenues from the on-street parking meters and the hosting of major community events on the Town Square all support the community in meaningful ways.

The most compelling statement that can be made about a Steiner development is that its founding principle is ‘sustained use’.  The fully-realized town center with its shopping districts, park and community areas is intended to survive not just a few decades but for future generations.

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