"What stores will be at the location and how many in total?"

We haven’t ruled out any retailers at the moment, with the exception of Wal-Mart, and we expect there to be approximately 50 stores. They would include everything from clothing retailers to restaurants to specialty shops.

"What will happen to the historic farmhouse located on this site?"

The farmhouse will be historically preserved and re-adapted for new use and a new chapter of its continuing history.

"Will the new stores take away business from the downtown retail shops?"

Market research shows that Lancaster is under-stored and that significant revenues are being lost by consumers traveling out of town to shop at venues unavailable here. The retailers that would participate in this kind of center will complement the existing independent shops and cultural activities by adding to the comprehensiveness of the kinds of experiences available in Lancaster County.

"Would it be possible for the retail and park spaces at The Crossings to be WiFi-accessible?"

It certainly is possible that we could have much of the public spaces at The Crossings be WiFi accessible so that visitors can access the Internet from their laptops. This is the kind of suggestion we will explore further as the project evolves.