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Section directly IV. What specific outcomes will be delivered to the region as a result of activities associated with the proposed TOD Proiect? 1. Provide a description of the TOD Project. The TOD Project is to construct a critical north/south connection in the center of the TOD Area. This will provide a critical pedestrian and automobile connection to the Ramsey Station and a variety of land uses within walking distance. Ramsey is working with Anoka County Parks to have the Central Anoka County Regional Trail realigned along this connection to integrate with the station and future Highway 10 pedestrian overpass. Center Street is the approved alternate alignment for the Central Anoka County Regional Trail, which will provide a pedestrian linkage to the Ramsey Station and Mississippi West Regional Park, capitalizing on multiple regional facilities. 2. Describe the qualities of this TOD Project that make it a good demonstration that can be replicated in other TOD Areas. These qualities include the TOD Project's design, its compactness, mix of uses, the anticipated FAR, the functions it provides, how it connects with other functions inside and outside the Named TOD Area, its financing partnerships, etc. Center Street will allow for the development of a mix of land uses and addresses components of quality street design that provide considerations for both automobile and pedestrian design. Sidwalks are required and will be constructed along both sides of the road providing safe and accessible pedestrian travel and include bike racks, benches, and bump -outs. Within the development, a round -a- bout will be constructed to provide better traffic flow and accessible access to the Ramsey Station and adjacent parking facility. The roadway design will provide for a mix of uses including housing, retail, and employment land uses.FAR along the Project is typically a minimum of 0.25, with a minimum requirement of 0.75 in the center of the TOD Area. Center Street has been designed to maximize build -to lines and provide maximum on -street parking, reducing the need for surface parking lots. Center Street is a critical component in achieving TOD goals of the development and provide the necessary assistance to realize forecasted growth. 3. Provide a description of the requested grant funded activities: i.e., for what purposes does the applicant propose to use TOD grant funds? The TOD funds will be used for design and construction of roadway and associated improvements including sidewalks, and pedestrian facilities for multi -modal travel. The funds will be used to make connection to the Ramsey Station to maximize the investment made into the Ramsey Station.