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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—OCTOBER 14, 2013 3 that is used for large events. Lowry also has a retail core and extensive parks and trails. In the neighborhoods, substantial landscaping in public areas and even on private property is maintained by the homeowners association. Public art creates a unique community character. Community Development Director Hutmacher stated that despite the many achievements of the Denver redevelopments, questionnaire responses noted a few missed opportunities. All of the Denver redevelopments lacked significant transit options. An LRT connection will soon be provided to Stapleton; however, the station will be built in a less-than-ideal location. The Anschutz-Fitzsimons redevelopment has little on-site residential or retail uses that could be complementary to the office/medical uses. Respondents noted the absence of commercial development and high-quality, on-site employment opportunities at both Stapleton and Lowry. All of the redevelopment areas have limited infrastructure or other connections that could integrate the redevelopment areas with the surrounding communities. Community Development Director Hutmacher discussed several lessons that the JDA has taken away from the visit for the TCAAP development. Questionnaire responses suggested nine general lessons for the TCAAP redevelopment project: • Incorporate the site's unique history. Like Stapleton, Anschutz-Fitzsimons, and Lowry, TCAAP has unique history. The contributions of the site and the people who worked at TCAAP should be documented and preserved as the site is redeveloped. • Establish multi-modal transportation. Provide options for future transit connections. Value pedestrians and bicycles as well as vehicles. • Include a town center area or other community gathering spaces. Provide opportunities for interaction. Build a sense of community through the design of public spaces. • Promote an urban-hybrid design. Allow smaller setbacks and yards. Consider alleys where appropriate. Design a streetscape that has a human scale and that encourages walking and community interaction. • Support moderate density with high-quality design. Develop design guidelines that create consistency across the site while also requiring diversity of architecture and building types. • Enhance community character with public art and amenities. Differentiate the TCAAP redevelopment with public art, landscaping, and the design of public amenities. • Connect TCAAP to the rest of Arden Hills and surrounding communities. Provide transportation and trail connections. Design public spaces so that they are inviting to people outside of TCAAP. Maintain some consistency between TCAAP and the rest of Arden Hills. • Work to achieve balance between. . . ➢ The needs of TCAAP with the rest of Arden Hills. ➢ Commitment to the vision with flexibility for market changes. ➢ Commitment to the vision and market realities. • Build consensus. . . ➢ Between the City and the County on redevelopment goals. ➢ In support of the vision among the community and developers.