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<br /> <br />Landform employs a <br />SensiblyGreensM approach to <br />planning and design. We can <br />help you discover new ways <br />in which to expand upon and <br />link principles of sustainability <br />in Ramsey Town Center's <br />core to the East Meandering <br />Commons Park so that the park <br />is a seamless transition from <br />the Town Center re-visioning <br />project. <br /> <br /> <br />You will gain a continued <br />relationship with a team <br />experienced in both the public <br />and private sectors - a design <br />team that has in-depth and <br />successful experience with the <br />policy portion of community <br />plans and studies as well as <br />the development realities of the <br />plans. <br /> <br />Approach <br />to Design <br /> <br />The City of Ramsey has developed a Master Park Plan and is in the process of <br />re-visioning the Town Center plan to create a vibrant, viable downtown. The park <br />elements of the downtown plan including sidewalks, trails, open spaces and the <br />amphitheater weave throughout the Town Center to connect neighborhoods inside. <br />and outside of Ramsey Town Center. The 7.7 -acre East Meandering Commons Park is <br />a centerpiece in this parks network. <br /> <br />We will provide a creative and dramatic expression of design within this frame of <br />reference. A thorough understanding of the Ramsey Town Center project will be the <br />key component of our approach to the design of the Phase I improvements, including <br />the amphitheater, trails, pedestrian bridge, landscaping, irrigation and lighting. <br />Understanding the significance of the original design intent for Ramsey Town Center <br />and the updated vision will be the foundation to create a lasting design that works <br />within this context. Landform is uniquely qualified to design this project as it dovetails <br />perfectly with the master planning work we are currently completing for the City as <br />part of the Ramsey Town Center re-visioning process. <br /> <br />Our team has already completed considerable visioning and feedback on the entire <br />Ramsey Town Center project, including the park. We have met with a number of <br />stakeholders, including the residents and the PACT Charter School located adjacent <br />to the park. We believe that this park is a key component to the overall vision for <br />Ramsey Town Center, and Landform is best able to integrate this park-planning effort <br />with the overall visioning process. Furthermore, we are managing a pilot project for <br />the State of Minnesota that will provide the first-of-its-kind water recycling system <br />and could be incorporated into this park as one of the interpretive elements. <br /> <br />We also know that funding is critical. We have already substantially completed a <br />grant matrix that has been provided to the City to help identify funding sources for <br />many city projects, including parks projects. <br /> <br />Our work is based on an in-depth understanding of the uniqueness of PLACE - <br />whether that place is a neighborhood softball field, a meandering bike trail through <br />the natural environment or a historical 'memorial within a city park system. We believe <br />that understanding and building on the unique qualities of PLACE provide the solid <br />foundation for the future. <br /> <br />We know that mixed-use developments like Ramsey Town Center don't just happen. <br />These types of neighborhoods require community involvement to be created and to <br />maintain their viability. A public-private collaboration between the City, businesses, <br />residents and other stakeholders is critical to the success of the Town Center project. <br /> <br />Our planning methodology reflects a community-based and collaborative approach <br />to the design process. We know that for a concept plan to be accepted, adopted <br />and built, it needs the full support from all stakeholder groups - City staff, the Parks <br /> <br />2 <br />