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technical information to ensure that implementation of the redevelopment plan occurs with consistency, coherency and credibility. As a refinement of the preferred alternative, the redevelopment plan may reflect anticipated changes in use; vehicle and pedestrian circulation systems; the qualities and character of public and private spaces; connections between downtown, nearby neighborhoods, and other community features; general character of new structures; economic development activities; identity elements and pedestrian amenities; and the character and location of special features that might convey a sense of community heritage or spirit. While every detail of new development cannot be defined in the redevelopment plan process, the plan that results will provide solid direction for the subsequent steps in the redevelopment process, and it will demonstrate how the vision of the community can be articulated through key redevelopment strategies. It is important that this redevelopment plan be seen as the tool the community will use to foster the redevelopment process. Each private sector developer interested in creating a project in the redevelopment area should be fully aware that their proposal will be reviewed using the redevelopment plan as both guide and criteria for suitability. It should also be expected that the developer will add detail to the redevelopment direction, detail that is supportive of their particular proposal. One of the details that cannot be overlooked is the need to understand the potential costs of redevelopment. The HKGi team will develop preliminary cost estimates related to infrastructure, public realm enhancements and other elements needed to support the redevelopment effort. To the extent possible, we will frame costs related to acquisition; although these costs can only be considered a guide, they are a critical part of the redevelopment feasibility equation. The strategies to be employed in implementing the redevelopment plan will also be defined during this stage of the work. Important aspects of the implementation strategy includes defining the financial tools and resources that might be applied during the implementation process as well as the identifying and describing "first step" projects. The HKGi team expects to work closely with City Staff resources in this task. [n order to effectively move forward the plan must also be put into context with the City's Comprehensive Plan. The Metropolitan Land Planning act requires that zoning be consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and to Hoisington Koegler Group Inc. 11I11 ~n page 19