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Master Plan Public Engagement Developer Interviews On July 10and 11, staff and consultants met with representatives from CSM Corporation, Pulte Group, Lennar, and Ryan Companies. Developers were asked questions regarding attractive features in a redevelopment site, potential challenges for TCAAP and with working with a public agency, suggestions for the Master Plan and regulations, and expectations for environmental and sustainability features. Developers provided frank and useful feedback. A summary of developer comments is attached. Developer Panel and Public Engagement Workshop On July 30, the City held a developer panel and public engagement workshop. The two-hour event began with a panel discussion of land use and development professionals. The facilitator asked the panel questions regarding development features for TCAAP, likely land uses, and sustainability strategies. Following a question andanswer session, attendees divided into four breakout groups to discuss key development issues: commercial and residential development; transportation and access; recreation and open space; and environment/energy/sustainability. Each group summarized their discussion for all event attendees, then attendees had an opportunity to participate in a second breakout group. A summary of panel and breakout group comments is attached. TCAAP Open House The first TCAAP Master Plan open house event is scheduled for Tuesday, September 17, 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm in the Marsden Room of the Ramsey County Public Works facility. At this time, the consultants are still in the “discovery” phase of the project and will not be prepared to present findings. Instead, information on how this project differs from earlier redevelopment efforts (i.e., market, access points) will be presented and public input encouraged. RSVPs are not required, and attendees may arrive at any time during the event. Denver Redevelopment Visit The Joint Development Authority (JDA) visited the Denver, Colorado metro region on August 1 and 2. The group visited three redevelopments in Denver and Aurora over about 36 hours, beginning with Stapleton, the old airport. Stapleton has been under development for about 15 years, and is approximately 4,700 acres in size. It is a mixed-use development. Next, they toured the Fitzsimons/Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora. Formerly an Army Medical facility, Fitzsimons is now home to the University of Colorado, and the beginnings of a synergistic medical technology campus. Finally, the group visited with Lowry Redevelopment in Denver. Lowry, a former Air Force Base, closed through the Base Realignment and Closure Commission (BRAC) process in the mid-1990’s, and is now a mixed-use redevelopment with a diversity of housing types, retail, commercial and public amenities such as parks and trails. It is approximately 1,800 acres, and is nearing 70% completion.A detailed description of the three redevelopment areas is attached. City of Arden Hills Economic Development Commission August 14, 2013 23 Page of