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~ We will prO\ide the City of Centel"\ille "ith the highest le\'el of professional expertise. We believe that a well crafted process that balances community input "ith market feasibility "ill result in a \isionary plan for the future and reflect residents' needs for a quality dO\\TItown experience. The foundation creatcd through this process "ill ultimately assist the city in thc analysis of dcvelopmcnt proposals and provide the Community input on future of area information required for the dc,.elopment community to respond \\;th proposals that bettcr rcflcct the \ision of the community. Give form to the vision .~ Build partnerships to realize the vision Page 17 Key guiding, planning and design principles that should be considered as a part of the downtown planning process include: Creation of a quality public realm reflecting the unique qualities of New Market Mix of uses Astreetscape network Mix of affordability Public-private paltnerships Financial sustainability Crcath'e building density Balance pedestrian and auto Shared district parking Mix of architectural expression A green nctwork and landscape A blue nctwork (wetlands! stormwatcr managcmcnt) Each of these principles should be considered prior to finalizing a \ision for the future of downtown to have it become the \ibrant community destination that "ill make it successful in the long-run. Two steps are important in getting the project off to a good start - engaging key stakeholders and the community in the process and a firm understanding of the existing site and infrastructure. The knowledge gained from these initial steps "ill serve as a point of reference throughout the process. This "ill help to insure that all aspects of a rich, dO\\l1town experience are realized in the master plan. The plan and guidelines developed through this process must also be tcstcd against the realities of the market. We are committed to working "ith Thc McCombs Group to insure that the plans and guidelines are rcalistic. Our experience tells us that if significant public investment is made to create a unique sense of place tbat the market forces can cbange during a redevelopment effort. We "ill work "ith the McCombs Group to better define bow a new \ision for Centervi1le might create new market forces. Once the plan has been tested against market realities it "ill be our rcsponsibility to work "ith the city to modify the City's Comprebensh'e Plan and!or Zoning Ordinance to reflect the final plan. The vision creatcd through this study "i11 ultimately guide the development community in the continued gro"th of this area. The approach we have outlined has resulted in plans and guidelines that arc cmbraced by the communities, in which they were created, reflect the unique qualities of each city and ha\'e become intertwined "ith the planning fabric of each community. Our plan is to work with Centel"\ille to realize a plan that reflects your \'ision, is feasible and builds community pride. We are enthusiastic about the opportunity to build a long-term relationship \\ith the City ofCentel"\ille based upon trust and respect.