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TCAAP MASTER PLAN DESIGN GUIDELINES Design for Destination:6 . Consider the development of a Civic Center/Learning Center that could attract residents to a central location in the community. It should be within walking distance to the hotel that has small convention or conference capability. It's possible to incorporate a small computer-based library. . Consider the development of a Medical Center that could handle most medical needs other than hospitalization. . The area should have unique food and restaurants and retail. If the development is a "big box" retail, require 2 or more stories plus structured parking. . Consider the development of a water tower on the kame with an observation deck and possible restaurant and sky ride from development area. . Consider the development of winter sports facilities on the Ramsey County and National Guard properties using the snow making capabilities made available by the Army's water clean-up processes. Include lighted cross-country ski trails and a hill for tubing and a toboggan slide. · Plan for special events around water features such as an art fair or recycle market with parking allowed on parkways during weekend events. · Consider the development of a glass-enclosed, zero-net energy, mini- museum from the 300,000 gallon water tower tank (32' diameter, 44'-6" side walls, 12' high top cone) surrounded by a timber frame structure with recycled timbers from the demolition of existing structures. Work with the National Guard Historian, Army, and past TCAAP companies. Could be a design project for U of M architecture students and a tourist attraction. · The business development group should explore the potential to attract bio-science, nano-technology, and other high-tech industry to TeAAP. Also research the needs of local industry and how to utilize the research and education resources of local colleges and the Univ. of Minnesota. 6 As suggested at the U of M Design for Health seminar 6