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Building and Site Criteria

  • Size: 20,000 square feet with minimum 120' frontage.

  • Ceiling Height: 16-18 feet clear height

  • Parking: 4.0 cars per 1,000 square feet

  • Loading: 1-2 docks with adjacent full-size compactor pad.

  • Signage: Prototype store front and prominent pylon signage.

  • Location Type: Office Depot prefers locations in well-anchored centers in regionally accessible shopping areas. Free-standing units should be located in close proximity to retail shopping and major business areas. High profile visibility to major roadways with strong traffic counts is important.

  • Retail Synergy: Regional proximity to major Discount Department Stores, Home Improvement Stores or other Power Retailers.

  • Deal types: Build to Suit Lease, Ground Lease, Self Development/Purchase

Demographic Criteria

  • Population: Growth area, with a minimum of 40,000 people in the trade area.

  • Household Income: Average of $40,000 in trade area.