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2001 Comprehensive Plan <br /> Amended February 26, 2002 <br /> <br />Redevelopment Planning <br />Scattered sites along Highway 10 and the Industrial Park areas are suggested for potential <br />redevelopment study. A redevelopment plan would include a financial assessment, market <br />analysis, site designs and architectural guidelines and review process, assessment of <br />infrastructure needs and improvements and environmental reviews. The purpose of the <br />redevelopment study would be to improve upon the land use efficiency, environmental <br />soundness and aesthetic image of the study area as well as improving the business vitality <br />or livability of the area. <br /> <br />Area Master Planning <br />Master planning is a way to control the qualitative aspects of the development of an area. <br />It is intended to provide a tool for marketing and a guide for development. It should be a <br />joint effort by the City and other parties who may be affected. Two areas should undergo <br />master planning: the Town Center and the Mixed Use area. <br /> <br />a) <br /> <br />Town Center <br />Realization of the Town Center may involve a combination of <br />redevelopment and new development efforts. Significant public <br />involvement should be used to establish direction for the type of Town <br />Center appropriate for the City of Ramsey. A task force should be <br />established to review locations, land use, public facilities and streetscape <br />patterns. The following approach could be taken for a Town Center <br />Development. <br /> <br />Develop Master Plan: The objective of the plan would be to define the <br />boundaries, lay out building pads, streets and utilities, define <br />architectural design and landscaping guidelines, establish policy on <br />who and what to allow to develop, ensure financial feasibility and <br />capability, ensure marketability and establish a phasing plan. Such a <br />master plan should be a community-based efJbrt, possibly starting out <br />with a series of design charrettes where the community can <br />demonstrate their vision. These ideas would then be molded into a <br />plan followed by the financial feasibility and capability tests. Parties <br />to be involved in the planning efJbrt include residents, employees, <br />employers, City staff; commissioners, council members and <br />consultants. Also included in the early stages should be developers <br />who might develop a project similar to the town center theme. By <br />involving developers early in the process they become interested and <br />possibly could develop the property. <br /> <br />Establish Community Support: Having the full community support <br />the plan is important. Projects can best be implemented when the <br />majority of the community is interested and willing to contribute <br />either through the process or through financial support. Once a plan <br />has been created by a group of citizens charged with representing the <br />community, the plan must be presented to the greater community to <br />build public support for the project. <br /> <br /> 3. Assemble the Land: Dealing with multiple owners and multiple <br /> properties can often be a barrier to the organized development of a <br /> town center. Land either must be assembled into one sole ownership <br />2001 Ramsey Comprehensive Plan Page XV1-6 <br />Amended February 26, 2002 <br /> <br /> <br />