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512-3386838 HOISINGTON KOEGLER e 328 P04 MRR 17 '98 15:33 . e ~ria4e over ehe MisSissippi A new bridge over the river will make the metro area much more accessible to Ramsey residents and alleviate some traffic congestion. This alternative may have less impact on existing development or parkland. Gatewa~6 Gateways begin to tell us about Ramsey, its identity and its history. They are seen at major roadways as you travel south from Burns Township into Ramsey or as you head north off of Highway 10. The appearance of a gateway can vary from a simple stand of oaks to streetscape designs to a monument sign. Shoppin4 Noa85 Shopping nodes contain convenient shopping areas) which serve the basic necds of Ramsey residents as well as those who are passing through. Recreational Areas Recreational parks include areas with high use and activity primarily focused on athletics and exercise. Some of the more prominent areas include the golf courses and Central Park. Many smaller neighborhood parks also providc recreational activities. 5cettic Roaawa..V5 Some stretches of roadway in Ramsey provide opportunities for scenic vistas that preserve the rural character of the community. An overlay district that designates roadways as having significant scenic values would apply design and planning principles to preserve the rural character of the community. Parkways Parkways can provide an identity to a city or area and still allow efficient and safe traffic flow. They can provide connections between fooal points within the community and can safely combine trail corridors within the road right of way. Parkways would act as collectors relieving some residential streets of heavy traffic attempting to cross the community in an east and west direction. Recreational Trail Recreational trails connect the various focal points of the community such as the Mississippi River, the Rum River, Trott Brook. Trails connect to neighboring community trail systems. Roisihgton Koegler Group, lite.