The site is bracketed by Exits 4 and 5 off I-91, providing easy access. Riverfront Zoning supports a wide variety of public and private uses, including retail and restaurant, either by right or through a special permit. The area features major attractions and a strong economic base, including the MassMutual Center with 441,000 annual attendees, the National Basketball Hall of Fame drawing over 200,000 visitors yearly, a robust downtown Springfield office market, and the MGM Casino attracting more than 6 million annual visitors.