The most frequently mentioned “hot spot” was Sugar Camp. Most interviewees agreed that this property is vital to the future of Oakwood, and that this property represents the last remaining large-scale development opportunity in the City. Several people suggested that the City be prepared to offer incentives to attract high-quality new development.

A number of interviewees suggested that the City buy the property, but others indicated that the City should work closely with the developer to ensure quality new development. Several people also indicated that the City should address the contamination of ground water in this area.

When interviewees were asked how they would like this property to be used in the future, the responses included:

• Develop for up scale condominiums that can attract empty nesters and older people, and preserve green space.
• Develop for a mix of single-family and multi-family housing, limited commercial and business uses, and a recreational facility.
• Develop the property for indoor and outdoor recreational facilities, including an in-door pool, soccer fields, tennis courts, a skating rink, etc.
• Develop for assisted living, and preserve the older original buildings on the site.
• Develop for a combination of up scale condominiums, offices, and a recreational facility.
• Develop for a health spa, recreational activities, and senior housing.
• Retain as an educational facility, to be used for training, seminars, and retreats. A portion of the area might also be developed for up scale condominiums.

Several people indicated the kinds of development they would not like to see at Sugar Camp, including a banquet center, gun and knife shows, strip joints, Wal-Mart and other big-box retailers, and Applebee’s and similar free-standing commercial uses.

Other “hot spots” mentioned by interviewees included:

• The Shroyer Road corridor;
• Irving Avenue, including working with the University;
• Improvement of the Park Avenue area;
• The older multi-family properties in the southeast quadrant of the community;
• Protection of Hawthorn Hill;
• The subdivision of large estates;
• Improvement of the Community Center; and
• Bike paths on the eastern edge of the community

A wide range of issues were mentioned, as summarized below. The numbers in parentheses indicate the number of people that mentioned the same issue.

• Suitable development of Sugar Camp (5);
• Maintain and improve the quality of schools; implement innovative ideas (4);
• Subdivision of large estates (4);
• Historic preservation and authentic restoration (4);