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TCAAPAITAR,, .Nlas-fetrPii-,iivi cll-IdRegulal' IrIsA- Vol' ' Any plan needs to have bui It i n fl era bi I ity because market wi I I change many times before a ful I build-out. • The site will need to be divided into much smaller pieces to accommodate an extended absorption period. • Important to engage a diverse set of stakeholders to communicate expectations and build capacity. Audience Q&A • VV-d about retail devel opment?(yes.opportunity for some corer-erdal) • How does this development affect the surrounding communities positively or negatively?(linkages are crucial/Gen Y v>rants to stay oonnected,growth is good for sun oundi rg conTnunities;need to sustain existing businesses and bring in new ones,not just jur V.ng from one corrunity to another) • Should the site be marketed nationally and internationally?(yes) • Plan has to be prescriptive enough to reflect values,flexible enough to allow developers,and what does a master plan I i ke that look I i ke?(be a keeper of the vision over time:identify"sacred elements"of the site: create framev>ak and then let the market dctate) Breakout Grotips Attendees visited two of four stations focusing on specific topics of Commercial and Residential Development, Transportation and Access,Environment/Energy/Sustainability,and Passive and Active Open Space. Connnercial and Residential Developinent Ccaluni Themes: • N6xed use development desired(good restaurants,housing/residential called out specifically as desired; heavy industrial was undesired) - Focus on retail • Senior and affordable housing important • Balance with surrounding corn urn ties and greater Ramsey County • Develop land in phases according to access points,infrastructure development and cost,and cleanup • Consider departure from current development pattem with continuation of what makes Arden Hills a place where people\Aant to live their full lives Transpalation and Access Ccxi>in«t Thenes: • Look into incorporating transit on the site • Don't build high-vdume infrastructure • Neighborhood oriented streets(lo*volume,tight grid) • Adequate connections to CR 96 and CR H • Multi-modal connections EnNironnlent/Ena gyl Stistalnblhty Ccninion Themes: • Investigate regional stomiAder systems;find creative ways to reuse stun vveter • Open to using public financing for systems that make sense.i.e.result in 1 c►her overall energy costs, payback over time • Capitalize on unique site features like topography and elevation • Finding a way to utilize the groundwater is of interest Actl'%-V and Pa ssi' e O pets 5j-')a ce C(mmic-gi Theinc-,- • Investigate recreational and trail access to MATS outside of the TC'.AAP reuse area • Incorporate significant amounts of greenspace on-site - Connect an extensive on-site park network to the external parks and trails system • Possi bi I ity of a greenspace fad I ity that acts as regional draw to the site • Use a complete streets/active streets model for the roadway network • Plan early to mmmize benefits of the park and trail system August 2013