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family) for various housing markers and a range of price points. Housing recommendations will address lOOltion lUld design issues. A focus will be on s\:\Stainable housing development thaI might be suitable for the dOWlllOWn area. . Trao~tioo The ability for eeoterville to influence the nature and extent of proposed County Rood 14/21 irot>roveme11t$ is vital to offset or reduce negative Unt>actll tl? the dOWlltown, uea and take a~ of opportt.tnities to use the COUtlty Rpad 14/21 improvemenrsto teinfutce downtovm planning :and design goals :and vision. Coordination with thr Anoka CQUfity Highway Depamnent is one of our first tasks, Ilnkage to areas within Ceo1ervilk: and 1iokages to smrounding transpottacion sysrenrs is vita1 to this plan compo.nenr:. It is c:1ea.r that with change, the Oty willwant to be aQle to identify the impa~ of.~rrent :and future growth 00 ~.stteets and inters~ incl~ an ~sment of ~tlon issues and level of service. M~-roodal transportarinn issues will be ~sed.. The ability to add ttansit options to the tnnspottation plan is ctlticalto set Centervi))e apart ffoto regiooll1 competitorS for econcl'llic g;r:owth and dcvdopment options. A patlPQg n~ assessment will be conducted as ~ of~ transp~ section of the DOWXlIoWXl ~ An ~ of needs and deman<ls will Srt the sl9ge for the inc;orporation of a ~ p~ plan based not just on individWll rw:ds but ()tl the rw:ds of the entire downtown area. . Environmental Analysis ~~ will be conducted to identify natur:U:and built _ where potential environmentallssues may arise. ArellS of 0011= will often be where: a) sensitive recrPtots interface with the externalities of development (parking lots, parkinglot lighting, traffic, etc.) and b) ",-here development interfaces with the natural environment, edge conditions. Polluted sites are mentioned in the RFP. We will document know sires and consult with the EP A to determ1ne mitigating measures and potential costs. We stress environmenllllly sensitive planning and design in all our wotk. CenterviUe offers unique opportunities given the downtown's proximity to centerville LUre. Green technology will be incorporated into the planning process to ensure compliance with environmentally sensitive practices. . Dem~bic and F.rnnomic lnfo~..tio" Ftl......- Past smes will form the foundation for this work. Past and current US Census dsta will be analyzed to provid~ II base of information about the Cotrimunity. Socio-economic and demographic data will serve as the base from which projections will be made. . Desi~ GujpeJinM Urban design and architectora1 design guidelines will be deve.loped that reinforce Smart Growth princ.ip9ls and the unique historic character of CenterviUe. . Develqpment s_+ One of the key components of a Masiet l"Ian is implementation Of the "Now What" section. CentervilIe will need assistance frorn the development coriununity to ensute .. yiable and suctilssfuI downtown. One _y to ensure success is to engage the development community eady in the ptOO:ss all a soUnd.mg board and a resonrtC for decislon-maldog. 'We have found success by involving devclopers in t6\1.rs and roundtable discussions. We have aSsisted Cities with the preparation of Requests for Proposals from the development community and have acted as a liaison between Cities and developets to ensure plan.integrity. Bike Associates' proposed work program is divided into three phases, and each phase is divided into task- specific activities. PHASE 1; GETTING STARTED This Phase will be deroted to establishing and working with a community-based Sleeting Committee and building a database of information and redefining a community downtown vision. Page 7 q-g