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SITE LOCATION AND ANALYSIS cated within neighborhoods designed to foster a sense of community. The entire TCAAP devel- opment will link a mix of housing, retail, office space and light industrial use to walking trails and natural areas. The project aims to keep in place the site's unique topography, its wetlands and wildlife habitat and to create and maintain a healthy urban forest. New housing on the site is expected to first address the demands of area residents and local em- ployees, and next those new employees and residents expected to move to the area within the coming decades. The Ryan Companies proposed TCAAP development plan ("Option B," which is under consid- eration by the City of Arden Hills), would accommodate: 430 senior units, 39Jcondo units, 140 apartment rentals, 469 townhomes and 320 single-family homes for a total of] ,750 units. The housing is anticipated to be phased in over a 12 year period. As shown in the Option B concept on next page, retail (in red) would be located on the western edge of the site, close to the 1-35W access with County Road I. Close proximity to retail would be a desirable amenity for many considering a move to the residential portion ofthis site. Further to the south, in shades of purple, are plans for office and showroom space. A parkway would divide these uses from a series of multifamily housing types - potentially including town- homes, condominiums, apartments and senior units. The center holds a green parkland area with ponds, and to the east of this are located large lot and medium lot single family homes. Overall, we believe that the proposed locations for the various housing types will be desirable to future residents. As a federal Superfund Site, TCAAP has contamination issues that will be addressed during the development process. It also requires demolition of a substantial number of munitions plant structures and infrastructure, including roads and rail lines. In addition, a new development would benefit from transportation upgrades, specifically the Arden Hills Highway 10/County Road 96 interchange improvements and the County Road H/I-35W improvements. Mn/DOT is in support of the preliminary design concept for both improvement projects. These changes would increase local access and safety. The new designs will also address pedestrian safety at the crossings, an important asset in creating a walkable community. The Minnesota National Guard will continue using the 1,200 acres east of the site for military training purposes. A proposed compound area featuring a new headquarters would focus con- struction on 300 acres, while the remaining acreage would stay in an undeveloped state to facili- tate training exercises. MAXFIELD RESEARCH INC. 7