Located just 15 minutes south of Downtown Springfield, The Ridge at Ward Branch will be the first live/work/play community to serve the highly affluent surrounding population. This substantial development will feature restaurants, offices, and hotel space, which will be complemented by vast green areas to create an exciting retail destination. The Ridge at Ward Branch will mirror Springfield's reputation of having a small-town charm along with a distinct big-city vibe. Consumers already frequent this area due to Sam's Club, Walmart Neighborhood Market, and The Library Center, as well as the Twin Oaks Country Club, which sits just two miles from the project. Retailers will enjoy the additional built-in consumer base from the hotel and office space in the project, as well as the dense, surrounding residential neighborhoods. Within a one-mile radius of The Ridge at Ward Branch, the average household income exceeds $100,000, and within a three-mile radius, 57,520 residents and 56,752 employees combine for a consumer spending total of $586.2 million.