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ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
<br /> This Framework and Policy Plan focuses on the very center of The Center of Ramsey's 320 acre downtown referred to as The
<br /> COR. The fact that the community is succeeding in the primary vision of having its own downtown and identity cannot be
<br /> understated, The COR is over half built-out according to plan,with favorable progress continuing even within and through
<br /> the Great Recession.This is attributable to Ramsey residents,and leadership,holding to the original vision fora pedestrian
<br /> oriented,successful,vibrant downtown-this Center Street Area Framework and Policy Plan is an implementation strategy
<br /> that supports the vison and objectives of The COR Design Framework which cites an 'implied responsibility'to carry forth the
<br /> goals in site planning and design:
<br /> 'All participants in the development of The COR recognize the local and regional impacts of this project and the various
<br /> systems that play an important role.Each parcel and each building must fit within the context of the entire plan.'Individual
<br /> projects must complement,not compete with,adjacent development in terms of public green space,walk and trail connections,
<br /> stormwater management solutions,street layout,parking strategies,land use mix and building design.`The Center Street
<br /> Area Framework and Policy Plan does just this,by integrating and interrelating,the above tenets.
<br /> The COR Design Framework goes on to list the three Objectives:
<br /> •Overall COR design(and all new private development within The CORD will accommodate stormwaterfrom new projects and
<br /> from off site,and highlight stormwater features as an amenity.
<br /> •Bikeways and pedestrian routes into The COR from adjacent neighborhoods must be designed forsafety and ease of access,
<br /> suggesting that a person on a bicycle has an equally accessible route to[and within]downtown.
<br /> •Parks and open space will be easily accessible to all COR residents,visitors,people who work here and also for the citizens of
<br /> Ramsey and the surrounding area,*This connected green system is reminiscent of the world renowned'Grand Rounds'of
<br /> Minneapolis.
<br /> *The above is also mirrored in The Circle of Ramsey Grdenway,of which The COR,is an integral,part and a destination within,
<br /> The COR was an organic,citizen led movement in delivering an urban downtown with its amenities for the whole community,
<br /> while'also'taking some of the development pressure off'the more rural areas of the city. The success in finding that balance
<br /> has been due to thoughtful,reasoned residents-unified in mission and vision. Future Ramsey residents can thanktoday's
<br /> residents and Planning Commission,Economic Development Authority,the Park and Recreation Commission,and City Council
<br /> for coming together in theircollective service to the community.
<br /> Parks&Assist.Public Works Superintendent,
<br /> Markpiverblood
<br /> TABLE OF CONTENTS
<br /> Background+ Purpose(Context/Coverage Area/Components)...................................... . . ......:.. . .....................................3
<br /> Pump,House Building(Location/Site Plan/Project Description/Design Program),.. . „ .. . ... .......... ....... .. ,. ..........5
<br /> Rest Room + Maintenance Building(Location/Site Plan/Project Description/Design Program)... .........................:......7
<br /> Pump,House Plaza(Location/Site Plan/Project Description/Design Program) .......... ., . ... .........9
<br /> Sapphire Apartment Frontage(Location/Site Plan/Project Description/Design Program); „ .. ,...................................18
<br /> Center Street(,Location/Site Plan/Project Description/Design Program) ... . . ,.. ...'!.. ., , ............- , ..., ...,-22
<br /> Central Anoka County Regional Trail(Location/Site Plan/Project Description/Design Program)-.... . .....: .. . ....... . . .. ........24
<br /> Stormwater Management System(Location/Site Plan/Project Description/Design Program)...... ................ ..... .... .... .;...26
<br /> Future Development Site Frontage(Location/Site Plan/Project Description/Design Program),.,..; ..... .. ...................'..,.30
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