There's only so much you can do with an area like this as a "destination", without being embedded in a healthy community.
However attractive the area is, if you have to make a trip you'll only go there infrequently. Large parts will be dedicated to parking. Transit may be a pain to get there.
Not to say it can't have value - it can be a central point to bring together a larger low density community. But there's only so much need for something like this.
Compare with what is usually meant by a "walkable" area. Medium or high density housing mixed with local businesses. Enough residents within walking distance to support local restaurants and shops even during the week, not only on weekends.
Not a common model in North America unfortunately, the trend is either low density residential housing, or high density condo areas without much commercial or public spaces.
However attractive the area is, if you have to make a trip you'll only go there infrequently. Large parts will be dedicated to parking. Transit may be a pain to get there.
Not to say it can't have value - it can be a central point to bring together a larger low density community. But there's only so much need for something like this.
Compare with what is usually meant by a "walkable" area. Medium or high density housing mixed with local businesses. Enough residents within walking distance to support local restaurants and shops even during the week, not only on weekends.
Not a common model in North America unfortunately, the trend is either low density residential housing, or high density condo areas without much commercial or public spaces.