Specifications include, but are not limited to: Benefits generally include, but are not limited to: 1. A revenue stream for the agency for use of the property; 2. An increase of transit ridership furthering the mission of the agency; 3. A decrease or offset of costs incurred to the agency at this site, whether through maintenance or other costs, positive impacts on neighborhood cohesiveness and multimodal use, and 4. The support of surrounding neighborhoods and area residents for the proposed project. 5. Conforms with City of Houston and the Texas Medical Center’s Plans. METRO seeks to foster development that: • Enhances and increases ridership on the Metro system • Achieves transit, land use, economic development and urban planning goals while maximizing revenues generated to Metro from its property. Provides transportation related services and conveniences • Provides pedestrian-oriented development • Includes a mix of uses that will support the continued growth and meet identified needs of the Texas Medical Center area which could include residential, retail, office, hotel/residence inn, restaurants and supportive parking. • Achieves the highest levels of quality in terms of urban and architectural design • Generates economic development benefits through job creation and fiscal revenues to the local area and the City of Houston • A decrease or offset of costs incurred to the agency at this site, whether through maintenance or other costs, positive impacts on neighborhood cohesiveness and multimodal use, and • The support of surrounding neighborhoods and area residents for the proposed project.