PENFIELD, N.Y. (WROC) — According to its website, the Arbors at Penfield, a massive mixed-use development in Penfield, will begin leasing in the winter. Floor plans for lease include two townhome models and a ranch. The goal of the project, according to a town spokesperson in 2022, was to create a vibrant, walkable community. The project, which is at the corner of Route 250 and Atlantic Avenue, was met with traffic concerns in 2022, and work started in 2023. The plot is slated to contain 42,000 sq. ft. of commercial space and about 750 living spaces. Town supervisors have told News 8 that mixed-use developments (residential and commercial space) are becoming more popular, as it is believed these reduce sprawl and traffic. When Arbors was first approved, construction was expected to take four years. Latest local business news: WHY ROC: Top Five Patent-Producing Major Metro rankings Pokemon cards, My Little Pony, and more are finalists in Toy Hall of Fame Now open: Taquería Monterrey in Rochester Local tattoo artist shares how to stay safe getting inked Tom Golisano donating $360M across Upstate NY nonprofits