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Project Approach to Scope of Work / 11 <br />A Proposal to Provide a 2040 Comprehensive Plan Update for the City of Arden Hills <br />Parks and Trails <br />WSB understands that each community consists of multiple perspectives for the future vision of the <br />City’s Park System. Our team will work collaboratively with City staff, the City Council, the PTRC <br />(Parks, Trails, and Recreation Committee), and other engaged citizens to bring a fresh perspective <br />to this aspect of the comprehensive plan. This will ensure the views of each group are received, <br />understood, and assessed prior to making any recommendations. <br />Through the engagement process summarized above, input will be received and evaluated. Our <br />professional expertise and knowledge through previous park planning for other peer communities <br />will result in sound recommendations associated with the Park and Trails for the City’s consideration. <br />Recommendations will also reflect requirements that meet or exceed those currently specified by <br />the Metropolitan Council. This will include, but not be limited to, describing, mapping, and labeling all <br />regional, state, and federal recreational lands within the community, as well as any Council-approved <br />future master plan boundaries of such properties. A similar process will be completed for all existing <br />City-owned parks and trails. <br />Housing <br />Arden Hills has a long success rate with single family home development and has seen recent success <br />with multi-family and senior housing. Our team will coordinate with the Planning Commission and City <br />staff to develop a housing element that meets the Metropolitan Council’s requirements for growth and <br />affordable housing.