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IMPIamNrATIOO PUN .. ! . j '.. Inprovernents arrl future plannirgfor the 'IE 10 study area should advance accord.inJ to a la;ical set of goals. '!hese goals should involve economic develcpnent, larrl use, transportation arrl ccmnuni ty bna.ge. '!he di versi ty represented by these topics will provide a broad-based approach of benefit to the study area an:i ccmm.mi ty as a whole. '!he following in1plementation plan is derived fram action steps described in further detail wi thin the pr-ece:iirq chapters. Recommendations are listed by topic area. Ecx>nanic Devel()11:1DeI1t Potential '!he city of Ramsey offers a unique development opportunity in a difficult arrl challenging locational setting. capturing economic expansion requires an equally unique, organized and pro;ressive program to remove locational lilnitations. '!he implementing actions summarized here are extracted from the report. They overlap other reconnnendations because of the interrelationships of land use, market, financing, transportation, design arrl organization. -; Hi Inplementation is a system of actions and interrelationships as well. Each action has a resulting reaction. Urrle.rtaki.ng selective portions must be carefully weighed as to the i.npact on achieving results without other complementary in1ple.mentation actions. 1. Establish a hiem profile identi tv Prc:x::mml. o Name irrlustrial and commercial districts o Establish graphic arrl signing bna.ge o Develop promotional programs o Consider renaming the city or ('Ibis action has many facets. Any program must go beyond the cosmetics of slogans an:i graphics. '!he identity program should back up the structural cha.rges. Elements include community signing , private sign controls, building design, lan::iscape trea'bnent, public building design, community awards, promotional brochures, events and festivals, etc. Establishnent of an identity package for 'IE 10 and the i.n::1ustrial district would include names, signage, organizational activities, prarotional activities, etc.) 2. Prepare inventory and directory of existing businesses. 3. Prepare list of existina land CM'11ership. 59 z.