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Overview <br />The overall structure, or framework, of <br />the Town Center is based on a system of <br />linked parks, trails and open space. The <br />City of Ramsey, Anoka County, and to <br />some extent, the State of Minnesota <br />have a major role in local and regional <br />parks programming, design review, <br />construction sequencing, <br />implementation and ultimately <br />maintenance and operation of key public <br />pieces within this frameWork. This <br />includes existing and proposed parks <br />and trails defined in the regional parks <br />plan and proposed new parks and trails <br />within the Town Center. Of equal <br />importance is the contribution from <br />each block and each development <br />project to this green structure, adding a <br />variety of private, semi-private, and <br />perhaps some additiona~ public space <br />throughout the Town Center. <br /> <br />Guideline Recommendations <br />Ramsey Town Center will set a new standard for the design of parks and open space <br />in suburban Twin Cities communities. The Town Center will contain an integrated, <br />comprehensive open space system that links back to existing city trails and open <br />space networks. Private development within the Town Center will share the <br />responsibility to provide inviting, innovative and useable green space as integral parts <br />of their development projects. Together, the system of public and semi-public green <br />space will result in a welcoming public realm throughout the new community. <br /> <br />Examples <br />· At the individual block scale, small squares and greens should provide places for <br />gathering and relaxation for the surrounding residents. Elements such as gardens, <br />gazebos, and fountains should characterize these more intimate public spaces. <br />· At the neighborhood scale, community parks should provide space for more active <br />recreation, and should be flexible enough to accommodate a variety of recreational <br />activities. Playgrounds, game fields, and park buildings will be found in these <br />locations. <br />· At the ToWn Center scale, the central linear park should link to all the open spaces <br />within the development, providing a focal point for activity and a sense of place <br />similar to Minnehaha Creek in Minneapolis. Gardens, public pavilions and shelters, <br />and playgrounds, as well as large, open "flex-fields" will be located in the central <br />linear park. <br /> <br /> <br />