Agenda - Parks and Recreation Commission - 01/11/2018

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-4 -1 PuIic Realm Framework• 's Lake Ramsey. J,L- Commons COR Public Realm Framework Plan (Jacobson/LHB 2015) The Public Realm is what gives cities, districts and neighborhoods their identity - their unique sense of PLACE. Typically the public realm includes streets, parks, plazas, trails and other amenities, oftentimes integrating both public and private property. For the City of Ramsey, it is this network of connected spaces (illustrated in the Public Realm Framework Diagram above), that sets the stage for further development, defines the qualities and character (the Brand), and also promotes The COR as a vibrant, dynamic, must -experience local and regional destination. The COR is designed to put the pedestrian first, by creating a safe and completely walkable environment. Active uses along the street reinforce its vitality, as does traffic -calming measures and accommodations for bicycles. Pedestrian through -block pathways connect destinations, providing equally inviting alternatives to the more traditional sidewalks along the street. With increasing demand for efficient and innovative design, the public realm is frequently both a working landscape as well as a beautiful one. Water is captured and used. There is potential for energy generation in the form of sun, wind and geothermal to be harvested and distributed beneath parks, streets and pathways to serve projects within the community. Plants are selected to help clean the air and sequester carbon, and urban agriculture creates productive landscapes within available open space. This study values the many contributions made by others, both in previous planning work and completed projects. While this study acknowledges the overall context of these various accomplishments, the primary focus here is on three primary components within The COR including: the Municipal Plaza, Lake Ramsey Commons, and the Greenway Trail Connection. 4 The COR Parks + Public Places ty of Ramsey