HomeMy WebLinkAboutCAT 7 Guiding Principles Community Ideas Organized According to 7 Guiding Principles
Principle 1-Leverage publicly owned parcels and civic presence to create a vibrant
and connected district that serves as a catalyst for high quality,integrated public
and private development
Idea Source Group
Public space/public plaza-iconic design, S.C. 5/12 Andy Brown
Sculpture garden,gazebo,band shell,
Gathering areas,internal/external
Town Square/Civic Center S.C.5/12 James Justice
Public purpose on top/parking below S.C.5/12 Arne Cook
Reconfigure access lanes for Hwy. 100
Create 3 new acres public land-Green space S.C.5/12 Arne Cook
Intergenerational Community Center/green roof, S.C. 5/12 K. Montgomery
Outdoor café,meeting rooms,performance spaces,
Gym/workout facilities,rental spaces,
Performing Arts/Cultural Center-Auditorium, S.C. 5/12 Linda Urban/T.
Gallery space,meeting rooms,educational rooms, Ahlstrom
Convention site,performance space
Pool/Community Center/Teen/Family Center S.C. 5/12 Linda Urban/T.
Ahlstrom
Central Atrium/Rehearsal Spaces S.C. 5/12 Sandy Fox
Community Center-intergenerational,green,pool/
Workout spaces,arts spaces C. C. 5/10 Hilary Santoni
Town Square C.C. 5/10 Hilary Santoni
Community Center-teen center(Depot like) C.C. 5/10 Charlie Flinn
Central gathering spot-modern/multigenerational
Community center,meeting rooms,non-profit
Incubator,multi-use cultural center C.C. 5/10 Sandy Fox
Chautauqua like learning center/conference
Center C.C. 5/10 Dick Crockett
Civic/cultural center; family friendly/ C.C. 5/10 Linda Urban
Multigenerational
Performing Arts space: theatre,dance,music C.C.emails M.B.,S.R.
Rehearsal and recital spaces R.P.G
Intergenerational Community Center-meeting rooms,
Fitness facility C.C. emails MB,SD,VK,
PM,SJ,JH,
RPG,VK,MR
Central green space for outdoor concerts,Farmer's
Market,Community Garden C. C. emails MB,SD,VK
SJ,MR,S/B C
Teen Center(coffee shop,music,Depot like,
Bike shop) C.C.emails SD,MR,JH,
RPG, VK,SJ
Public Amenity that is a draw C. C.emails MF
Green Community Center C.C.emails SZ
Principle 2-Enhance the District's economic viability as a neighborhood center with
regional connections,recognizing that meeting the needs of both businesses and
residents will make the district a good place to do business.
Idea Source Group
Expand and support business hub S.C.5/12 Andy Brown
Targeted Retail/restaurant/office
Old feel design,low turnover,local S.C. 5/12 James Justice
Small business zone-small scale,unique
Businesses S.C. 5/12 P. Sussman
Retain business diversity/small business
Incubator S.C. 5/12 P. Robb
Encourage Large development
Medical complex,Large office complex S.C.5/12 P. Robb
Town Center-develop residential/office/
Retail/Centennial Lakes model S. C. 5/12 T.Rupport
Central Atrium/Mixed Use-service/retail
Small business/2 sided store fronts S.C. 5/12 Sandy Fox
Attractive commercial offices (no high
Turnover businesses-Centennial Lakes model S. C. 5/12 Adele/Reinhardt
Critical mass of restaurants/small specialty shops C.C. 5/10 H. Santoni
Keep/improve small businesses C.C. 5/10 Sandy Fox
Restaurants-small bistro-family atmosphere C.C.5/10 Charlie Flinn
Restaurants and improved stores C.C. 5/10 Dick Crockett
Small,varied service businesses/more restaurants C.C. 5/10 Linda Urban
Boutique hotel C. C.email MF
Specialty shops-baker,books,ice cream,
Boutiques C.C.email A/P J
Principle 3-Turn perceived barriers into opportunities.Consider layering
development over supporting infrastructure and taking advantage of the natural
topography of the area.
Idea Source Group
Height appropriate to context S.C. 5/12 P.Robb
Principle 4-Design for the present and the future by pursuing logical increments of
change using key parcels as stepping stones to a more vibrant,walkable,functional,
attractive and life-filled place
Idea Source Group
Broad dynamic scale S.C. 5/12 P. Robb
Make-over the area/improve attractiveness S.C. 5/12 Linda Urban
Principle 5-Organize parking as an effective resource for the district by linking
community parking to public and private destinations while also providing parking
that is convenient for businesses and customers.
Idea Source Group
Put parking on lower levels S.C.5/12 Arne Cook
Design ingress/egress like lots A,B,C at
Target Center S. C. 5/12 Arne Cook
Parking ramp attached to intergenerational
Community Center S.C. 5/12 K.Montgomery
Underground parking C.C. 5/10 Dick Crockett
Principle 6-Improve movement within and access to the district for people of all
ages by facilitating multiple modes of transportation and preserve future transit
opportunities provided by the rail corridor
Idea Source Group
Slow train with linkage to other connectors S.C. 5/12 Andy Brown
Transportation Hub S. C. 5/12 P.Robb
Connecting neighborhoods with bike and walking
Paths S. C. 5/12 Kim Montgomery
Pedestrian and traffic flow-reroute traffic/
Entrance ramps/eliminate Gus Young Ln.
Create meandering sidewalks S. C. 5/12 Linda Urban/T.
Ahlstrom
Fix Gus Young Lane S. C. 5/12. Gene Persha
Bike trail to and around area C. C. 5/10 H. Santoni
Better east/west Edina connector C.C.5/10 H. Santoni
Shuttle service C.C. 5/10 Sandy Fox
Better biking C. C. 5/10 Sandy Fox
Improve biking/walking access C.C. 5/10 Charlie Flinn
Pedestrian and bike accessibility C.C. 5/10 Linda Urban
Bike trails to and around area C.C.emails SD,S/B C
Transit Hub C.C. emails JH,VK,MR,
S/B.C
Vertical connectors/visible and energetic paths C.C.emails MF
Principle 7-Create an identity and unique sense of place that incorporates natural
spaces into a high quality and sustainable development reflecting Edina's innovative
development heritage.
Idea Source Group
Use Sustainable principles S. C. 5/12 P.Robb
Roof top/outdoor space/promenade-outdoor setting
RR covering/tree-lined S. C. 5/12 P.Robb
Park like area S. C. 5/12 Adele
Gateway connector C. C.5/10 Sandy Fox,
VK
Open space with small-scale amenities
Architecturally forward buildings C. C.emails VK
Process Ideas
Idea Source Group
Use demographic study results S.C. 5/12 P.Robb
Land/physical data needs S. C. 5/12 Arne Cook
Provide topography/grading plans etc.