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, . REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR A REDEVELOPMENT PLANNING FIRM TO PREPARE A REDEVELOPMENT MASTER PLAN FOR DOWNTOWN CENTERVILLE MINNESOTA ~~ yliJ " 1.0 BACKGROUND INFORMATION The City of Centerville, Minnesota seeks a redevelopment planning firm to prepare a master redevelopment plan for Downtown Centerville. For the purposes of this Redevelopment Master Plan, the downtown area that is generally described as being bounded by Heritage Street on the south, Clearwater Road on the east, Westview Street on the north and the Centerville Lake on the west. The City has determined that development of the downtown presents an opportunity to create a vibrant and viable center for commerce, residence and to develop Smart Growth principles to ensure: . A complementary mix of land uses that offers a variety of places to go and things to do within a compact area; . Multi-family homes that are within an easy walk of Main Street and neighborhood-scale Shopping and services; . Buildings and public infrastructure that are designed to maximize energy efficiency, encourage walking, biking, and use of transit; . Parking that is shared, behind buildings and in structures; . A street grid with narrow streets that is designed for low speed automobile travel and ample sidewalks provided to encourage pedestrian circulation; . Coordination with Anoka County State Aid Highways 14 and 21 Improvements . Preservation of natural features to ensure environmental protection and, simultaneous, accessibility for public use and enjoyment; and . Edge treatments are comfortable and respectful of adjacent neighborhoods. Existing uses within the downtown include: . St. Genevieve Church & Rectory . Retail and commercial businesses. . Centerville Elementary School . Single family, duplex and multi-family residential housing . Centerville Trail System . Vacant City Property . Surface parking areas Request for Proposal Page 1