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<br />RELATED EXPERIENCE <br /> <br /> <br />LOST LAKE CANAL AND GREENWAY <br /> <br />MOUND, MINNESOTA <br />During the early 20th Century, passenger steamers shuttled tourists from lithe Big Lake," <br />Lake Minnetonka, through Lost Lake Canal and into Downtown Mound, visitors were <br />afforded the opportunity to spend a leisurely day along the shores of Lost Lake. Mound <br />Visions, a collaborative effort between the City of Mound and HKGi to revitalize the <br />downtown, draws inspiration from the Lake's resort-era history; the Lost Lake Greenway, <br />which winds through restored wetlands along the north shore of Lost Lake, provides one <br />of the key elements of the vision. The Central Green, a historically-inspired boardwalk and <br />pier structure specially designed by HKGi, is the focal point of the Greenway. <br /> <br />The realignment and improvement of County Road 15 through the City of Mound is an <br />important facet. Because of its prominence, the character of the street must contribute to <br />the qualities that Mound Visions establishes for the downtown area while still maintaining <br />its functionality as a thoroughfare. To that end, the improvements to County Road 15 <br />transform the street into a pedestrian-friendly, tree-lined boulevard featuring themed <br />lighting, special paving at key intersections, special garden areas around the storm water <br />ponds at the Auditor's Road intersection and attractive bus shelters, benches and trash <br />receptacles. <br /> <br />IIKGi <br />Page 12 .. Park Design Services <br />