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TC Lease Packet Proof Update TOWN CENTER OPENING 2018 APPROACHABLE LUXURY | LIFE STYLE DESTINATION A NEW CHAPTER Humble Beginnings In order to appreciate the future, let's travel back to where it all began, with empty pockets and a dream. Clark Butler got his start in Gainesville when he opened an open-air produce stand with no electricity or water, on June 8, 1939. “First comes thought; then organization of that thought, into ideas and plans; then transformation of those plans into reality. The beginning, as 1939 you will observe, is in your imagination.” - NAPOLEON HILL Continuing to solidify Gainesville as the most powerful retail hub in North Central Florida. A Vision Clark Butler is the inspiration behind the mile long stretch of stores and restaurants along Archer Road, as well as, many other developments. Following in her father's footsteps, Deborah Butler, is continuing to build upon his legacy, reinvesting and expanding on past success to meet current market needs and wants. Evident through the 1 million sq ft Butler North and Butler Town Center Expansion already underway. For nearly three decades hand crafting the most diverse mix of retailers, restaurants and services to bring a lifestyle destination to the Gainesville market; a place where customers are regulars and where retailers thrive. TOWN CENTER NORTH TOWN CENTER opening 2018 1 RETAIL With 350,000 sf open-air retail, Butler Town Center will feature a diverse collection of national brands and local boutiques across the apparel, accessories, home goods, beauty, services and dining categories. 2 DINING EXPERIENCE Butler Town Center will become THE destination for Gainesville residents and visitors seeking fresh, exciting dining options. Dining categories will include | sit-down restaurants, pubs, fast casual, specialty food and indulgence shops, wine bars and Butler Food Hall with quick eats 3 365 BY WHOLE FOODS The first announced in the state of Florida, 365 by Whole Foods' new concept will anchor the center’s western end. With 300,00 sf, of quality products augmented by innovative new lifestyle concepts, customers will enjoy an unexpected, delightfully dierent grocery shopping experience. 365 by Whole Foods will open in 2017, ahead of the Town Center. 4 ENTERTAINMENT A renovated, up-market Regal Cinema 5 LUXURY RESIDENCES In addition to the retail, Butler Town Center will become the first mixed-use development adding to the property a residential tower with the addition of luxury residential units, anchoring the eastern end of Main Street. Celebrating over 75 Years of business in Gainesville, Florida, Butler Enterprises provides the consistency and stability few retail developments enjoy in today's world. As the original developer of the property, expanding throughout the years with the growth of the market, while envisioning an even greater future. Butler Enterprises is embedded in the fabric of the community, thoroughly understanding the market dynamics as no other developer can. NORTH NORTH FLORIDA NW 8TH AVE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER EXIT 387 The total development of Butler Plaza, Butler North, and Butler Town Center sits THE OAKS THREE NEWBERRYDISTINCTIVE RD PROJECTS, on 267-acres at the dominant location in the market. Located on the most highly MALL tracked I-75 exit 384 into Gainesville, stretching nearly a mile along Archer ONE POWERFUL VISION Road to 34th Street, the site enjoys high visibility and 360 degree accessibility. UNIVERSITY AVENUE UF HEALTH BEN HILL CHILDREN'S SURGICAL CENTER: GRIFFIN STADIUM SW 62ND BLVD UF STEPHEN C. O'CONNELL CENTER UNIVERSITY UF MARK BOSTICK GALLERY SW 34TH STREET GOLF COURSE CONSTANS THEATRE UF MEDICAL COMPLEX UF CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL UF HEALTH SHANDS HOSPITAL SW 20TH AVENUE SW 24TH AVENUE UF HEALTH ORTHOPEDICS AND SPORTS MEDICINE INSTITUTE UF CARDIOVASCULAR AND NEUROSCIENCE HOSPITAL HULL RD SAMUEL P. HARN MUSEUM OF ART UF CANCER CENTER MALCOM RANDALL VETERANS MEDICAL CENTER FLORIDA MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY SW 16TH STREET CURTIS M. PHILLIPS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS SW 62ND BLVD EXTENSION UF VETERINARY HOSPITAL AND SCHOOL 42,500 SW 24TH AVENUE SW 8TH TER SW 34TH STREET SW 34TH SW ARCHER RD RESIDENCES LEE NAILS S A LON TOWN CENTER NORTH 48,500 plaza | north | town center PLAZA CENTRAL 32,120 PLAZA WEST 267 ACRE DEVELOPMENT SW ARCHER RD 53,500 SW 13TH STREET 2 MILLION SQ FT OF RETAIL EXIT 384 28,000 SW WILLISTON RD 78,000 WHY GAINESVILLE DAYTIME 20 HOTELS 3 CHAMPIONSHIP 2m ANNUAL VISITORS 100k EMPLOYEES SPORTING VENUES Ten-Minute Drive REGIONAL PERFORMING ARTS CENTER ACCESS UF STUDENTS 8 5 360 I-75 SR 24 SR 121 50k+ University of Florida HOSPITALS & MUSEUMS EXIT 384 | ARCHER RD | SW 34TH ST Average HH $94,000 NORTH PLAZA TOWN CENTER EXISTING NOW A BUSY LIFESTYLE REQUIRES CONVENIENCE. NORTH Dropping By For a Daily Workout, picking up a few things for 90% Leased dinner, or leisurely browsing the community makes Butler apart of their Neighborhood routine. That's what happens when you bring the right retailers to the right place. TOWN CENTER 2 HR. 26 MIN Alachua County Annually ranks in the 1 HR. 21 MIN TOP TEN PLACES TO LIVE in the United States. BUTLER ENTERPRISES NORTHIS AT THE CENTER OF IT ALL GAINESVILLE 5MI Situated at the heart of North Central Florida, the city of . 10MI Gainesville is the commercial hub and economic engine . for the diverse growing economy and consumer base of Alachua County and the surrounding 11-counties of 20 MILE North Central Florida RADIUS 40 MILE MARKET DEMOGRAPHICS RADIUS 5 MI 10 MI 20 MI 40 MI 50 MI 50 MILE RADIUS 2015 POPULATION 136,382 206,885 275,061 651,653 998,851 2020 PROJECTED 139,783 211,615 283,364 676,972 10, 42,685 1 HR. 49 MIN POPULATION NUMBER OF HH 57,358 84,809 111,996 258,461 393,466 TOTAL DAYTIME 107,031 136,503 153,706 EMPLOYMENT 1 HR. 59 MIN HH WITH INCOME 34.6% 40.6% 42.5% 39.7% 40.1% OVER $50K HH WITH INCOME 15.4% 17.3% 17.1% 13.4% 12.6% OVER $100K % OF POPULATION WITH 51.7% 48% BACHELORS DEGREE EXCELLENT ECONOMIC STABILITY LED BY MAJOR EMPLOYERS LIKE THE UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA, A TOP 15 PUBLIC UNIVERSITY AND UFHEALTH, A TOP 50 HEALTHCARE PROVIDER IN THE NATION. BELOW IS A LIST OF THE GAINESVILLE Alachua County Annually Ranks as having the REGION’S LARGEST EMPLOYERS. LOWEST UNEMPLOYMENT RATE IN THE STATE 4 DIFFERENT EMPLOYMENT SECTORS PROVIDE COMPANY EMPLOYEES INDUSTRY GREATER GAINESVILLE WITH UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA 27,870 EDUCATION EXCELLENT ECONOMIC STABILITY UFHEALTH 12,000 HEALTHCARE ALACHUA COUNTY 4,200 EDUCATION SCHOOL BOARD VETERANS AFFAIRS 3,500 HEALTHCARE MEDICAL CENTER CITY OF GAINESVILLE 2,270 GOVERNMENT PUBLIX SUPERMARKETS 2,160 RETAIL NORTH FLORIDA REGIONAL 2.100 HEALTHCARE MEDICAL CENTER EDUCATION MEDICAL & AGRICULTURE BUSINESS GATOR DINING SERVICES 1,200 FOOD SERVICES RESEARCH NATIONWIDE INSURANCE 950 INSURANCE COMPANY WALMART STORES 910 RETAIL ALACHUA COUNTY 780 GOVERNMENT SANTA FE COLLEGE 750 EDUCATION WALMART DISTRIBUTION 520 RETAIL DOLLAR GENERAL 500 RETAIL DISTRIBUTION CENTER RTI SURGICAL 500 MEDICAL MAN. 107,000+ DAYTIME EMPLOYEES TO BUTLER NEIGHBORHOODS 1971 Clark & Deborah Butler Stengle Field HOME OF BUTLER ENTERPRISES Pi Special COMMITMENT TO EXCELLENCE Butler Enterprises is built on Stengel Field, an airfield that is part of Gainesville's rich history from the 1940's. Stengel Field is where the tiny Aerobatic plane the Pitt's Special was built. This tiny plane was a favorite to "Never give up on the U.S Female Aerobatic Champion and power woman, Betty Skelton, who was known as the “Firsts of the First,” winning Aerobatic Champion- something you believe in." ships in 1948, 1949 and 1950. She pushed the envelope in every altitude. S. CLARK BUTLER COMMITMENT Strong CONNECTION to our History Long term Vision and COMMITMENT to Excellence At the Center of Our COMMUNITY 267 Acre Retail Hub Equals CONVENIENCE for our consumer With it’s rich history, Butler Enterprises continues to grow and change the community The Butler Commitment is to excellence, providing a vibrant, diverse mix of retailers and eating establishments ranging from everyday needs to aordable luxury. ONE DREAM. ONE SHOPPING POWERHOUSE. ONE BRIGHT FUTURE.
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