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Understanding and Approach — 2. Capitalize on Amenities, Location and Access Need Ramsey wishes to leverage its natural attributes to promote better neighborhoods and jobs. Response Two of the best ways to encourage the private sector to build residential neighborhoods -- that are highly attractive and have lasting value is(1)to invest in public infrastructure such as parkways,parks,trails, greenways and schools and(2)to require through regulation sidewalks, street trees,wetland preservation,appropriately-narrow local streets,recessed garages and multiple-family housing that emulates and complements single-family housing. Each major neighborhood should be master-planned to the local street level when the first development proposal comes forward. That way, all stakeholders can agree on an — efficient and attractive plan that protects the key natural resources,provides totally interconnected streets and includes a variety of housing types of price points. The characteristics of the current housing stock will be documented using Census data and observation. We will then determine which types and price ranges should be increased and adjust the land use and public infrastructure plans accordingly. Related Experience We have included the above features in our fringe growth management plans for Eau Claire,La Crosse, Green Bay,Maple Grove and Brooklyn Park. The latter City wished to diversify its housing on the high end in its last undeveloped 4,000 acres. Rather than just draw a plan for larger lots,our strategy was to provide a major trail greenway,a parkway,neighborhood parks with trail links to the greenway, street trees, a walkable,mixed-use neighborhood center, and housing design guidelines. The response by the development community has exceeded the City's expectations. -- - I McCombs Frank Roos Team 6-10 City of Ramsey