1A.2, TCAAP Request for Proposals for Master Plan AUAR

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it -AK12 HILLS Request for Proposals TCAAP AUAR, Master Plan, and Regulations & Policies February 1, 2013 I. Introduction A. Community Characteristics. The City of Arden Hills lies approximately eight miles north of the downtown areas of both St. Paul and Minneapolis, Minnesota. It is situated in Ramsey County and covers 9.4 square miles with an estimated population of 9,600 and over 12,000 employees. The City is home to Boston Scientific, Land O'Lakes, Smiths Medical, Bethel University, and Northwestern College. Arden Hills boasts convenient freeway access to 1-35W, 1-694, Highway 51/Snelling, and Highway 10. Arden Hills has a median household income of$87,600, approximately 30%higher than the 13-county metropolitan area. The City has a highly educated workforce with nearly 60%of residents holding bachelor's degrees or higher. Except for TCAAP, the City is fully developed. Infill and redevelopment opportunities are available south of Highway 96. TCAAP represents the City's best opportunity for future job growth and development. The City's residential neighborhoods are predominantly developed with single-family homes on large, often wooded, lots.The topography of the City with its many lakes, wetlands, and natural areas has created pockets of distinct neighborhoods lying between swaths of open space. In addition to single-family homes, the City currently has one apartment building, one condominium building, and one manufactured housing community. Two senior developments offer independent and assisted living senior residential units. An additional 135 multi-family residential units are currently under construction. The City has four primary business districts: • The Red Fox/Grey Fox District is located south of 1-694 between Snelling and Lexington. The district is developed with a combination of office, light industrial, manufacturing, and service retail uses and has access to a Canadian Pacific rail spur. • The County Road E/B-2 District is located along County Road E between Snelling and Lexington. The B-2 District is developed with a mixture of retail, office, service, and light industrial uses. The City accepted a Guiding Plan for the B-2 District in 2008 and an Implementation Plan in December 2012. • The Gateway/Round Lake District is predominantly developed with light industrial and manufacturing businesses. • The Corporate Campus District is located north of 1-694 between Hamline and Lexington and is predominantly occupied by corporate campuses for Boston Scientific, Land O'Lakes, and other office development.