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Fourth St. Peninsula ConsultantCITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA MEMORANDUM March 28, 2001 TO: FROM: SUBJECT: Tt~e Honorable Mayor and City Council Members Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager Consultant Selection for 4th Street Peninsula/South Ice Harbor Master Planning Proposals were received for the master planning process on the 4th Street Peninsula and the property south of the Ice Harbor. The workgroup, which was established through the Development Agreement with Platinum Holdings, LLC; reviewed those proposals. The group conducting the review consisted of: Administrative Services Manager Pauline Joyce \ Plmming Services Manager Laura Carstens Greater Dubuque Development Corporation Executive Director Rick Dickinson Dubuque County Historical Society Executive Director Jerry Enzler Platinum Hospitality Group Chief Executive Officer Jim Rix Acting Community and Economic Development Director Para Myhre Parking System Supervisor Cindy Steinhauser (Facilitator) The workgroup interviewed three of the firms and is recommending that a contract be negotiated with URS/BRW, Leland Consulting Group and The Environmental Design Group (Minneapolis, Denver), within the budgeted amount of $225,000. I concur with the recommendation and respectfully request Mayor and City Council approval. Michael C. Van Milligan ~ MCVM/jh Attachment cc: Barry Lindahl, Corporation Counsel Pamela Myhre, Acting Community and Economic Development Director CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA MEMORANDUM March 27, 2001 TO: FROM: SUBJECT: Michael Van Milligen, City Manager 9,//~[' ~-Tj Pamela Myhre, Acting Co ~'~ ~d Econ'~fc~ic~e~elopment Director th Consnltant Selection for 4 Street Peninsula/South Ice Harbor Master Planning Introduction The purpose of this memorandum is to request City Council concurrence with the selection of a consultant team for the development of the 4~ Street Peninsula and South Ice Harbor Master Plan and design guidelines. Background The proposal review committee consisted of the workgroup called for in the Platinum Holdings LLC Development Agreement. It included Administrative Services Manager Pauline Joyce, Planning Services Manager Laura Carstens, Parking Supervisor Cindy Steinhanser, Rick Dickinson, Greater Dubuque Development Corporation Executive Director, Sue Czeshinski, Convention & Visitors Bureau Director, Jerry Enzler, Dubuque County Historical Society Executive Director, Jim Rix, Platinum Hospitality Group Chief Executive Officer and myself. Sue Czeshinski was unavailable to participate in the RFP selection process. Three often firms that responded to a Request for Proposals for this planning/design and economic feasibility study were interviewed by the committee. A fourth £mn that the teum had selected to interview, RTKL o£Dallas, withdrew their proposal due to work load conflicts and schedule problems. The abilities and experience of the consultant team, the general understanding of the proposed project, the proposed scope of work, the ability to meet deadlines and the proposed fee for services were all reviewed as part of the decision to invite the consultant teams to Dubuque for an interview. Those teams interviewed included: URS/BRW, Leland Consulting Group and The Environmental Design Group (Minneapolis, Denver) Dahlgren Shardlow and Uban, GVA Marquette Advisors, Meyer,Modaddes Associates and WHKS & Company (Minneapolis, Dubuque) EDAW, S.B. Friedman and Associates, Durrant Group and IIW Engineers (Denver, Chicago, Dubuque) Discussion The formal interviews included a presentation by the consultant team and then a question/answer session with the Committee. During the interview process, the team's approach to economic feasibility analysis and market strategies was determined to be critical to the needs of our study. The team's strategy to inject 'real life' developers' assessment into the planning process was very important. The track record of the proposed team in working on past, successful projects was also viewed as a very important element. The proposal review Committee agreed that the consultant team must bring a market reality perspective to the process, be able to provide design guidelines that ensure a quality built environment for the study area and, in the end, deliver developers who may be interested in the Dubuque market. The consultants' fees for master planning of both 4~ Street Peninsula and South Ice Harbor areas ranged from $227,000 - $696,055. The fees from the four firms selected for interviews were in the $237,000 - $466,000 range. After the interviews, the Committee shared with the consultants that the total identified budget for the project was $225,000 and that the preferred scope include both study areas. The higher fee firms indicated a willingness to revise their scope to meet the budget; however, reductions in proposed work elements would be needed. The lowest fee firm said they would complete their proposed scope, without modification, within the budgeted amount. Recommendation Based on an extensive review of the proposals, interviews, follow-up discussion and reference checks, the interview Committee recommends that the URS/BRW team be retained to complete the master planning project, including the market analysis and design guideline elements. This team is the recoramended choice because they have proposed a comprehensive scope of work with an approach that meets the objectives of both the City and private sector developers. Their approach will bring a developer team to Dubuque early in the process to "test" the market and monitor the planning activity to ensure that a realistic market strategy for the area is developed that is attractive, and feasible, for private developers. Their proposed fee was $237,000, including both 4~h Street Peninsula and South Ice Harbor areas, but have agreed to complete their same proposed scope of work for $225,000. BRW has worked successfully with the City on the Riverwalk project and is very familiar with the project area. They bring land planning, transportation planning and urban design experience to the team. Leland Consulting Group is the real estate strategist team member and impressed the team with their aggressive, informed approach to market analysis and their successful implementation of projects. The Environmental Design Group brings architectural planning experience to the team. The developer group that will be brought to Dubuque includes Integrated Real Estate Services, LLC from Germantown, TN, Performa Enterta/nment Real Estate, Inc. from Memphis, TN and Hubbell Realty Company from Des Moines, IA. An amount sufficient to cover the $225,000 cost of the consultant scope of work has been allocated in the City budget. Action Step The action step for the City Council is to concur with the selection of URS/BRW as the consultant for the 4~ Street Peninsula/South Ice Harbor Master Plan project and direct the City Manager to negotiate a contract not to exceed $225,000. attachment RESOLUTION NO. 125-01 A RESOLUTION APPROVING TWE SELECTION OF A CONSULTANT TO PREPARE A MASTER PLAN FOR THE 4TM STREET PENINSULA AND SOUTH ICE HARBOR AREA AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN APPROPRIATE CONTRACT FOR SAID STUDY. Whereas, the City of Dubuque, Iowa has identified the need for master planning and redevelopment of the city's riverfront as a top community priority; and Whereas, the City of Dubuque, Iowa continues to work in partnemhip with the private sector to provide economic development opportunities in the community; and Whereas, a Request for Proposals solicited consultant services to prepare a Master Plan for the 4t~ Street Peninsula and South Ice Harbor areas; and Whereas, URS/BRW, Inc. is recommended to complete the master planning project. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA: Section 1. That the selection of URS/BRW, Inc. as the consultant to prepare a Master Plan for the Redevelopment of the 42 Street Peninsula and South Ice Harbor areas for the City of Dubuque is hereby approved. Section 2. That the City Manager is hereby authorized to execute, on behalf of the City Council of the City of Dubuque, Iowa, a contract with URS/BRW, Inc. for consultant services not to exceed $225,000.00. Passed, approved and adopted this 2nd day of April, 2001 Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA MEMORANDUM Mamh 27, 2001 TO: FROM: SUBJECT: Michael Van Mittigen, City Pamela Myhre, Acting Co~~. nomic De~ment Director - Consultant Selection for 4* Street Peninsula/South Ice Harbor Master Planning Introduction The purpose of this memorandum is to request City Council concurrence with the selection cfa consultant tern for the development of the 4~ Street Peninsula and South lee Harbor Master Plan and design, guidelines. Background A proposal review Cormnittee composed of Pauline Joyce, Budget Officer, Laura Carstens, Planning Services Manager, Cindy Steinhauser, Parking Supervisor, Rick Dickinson, GDDC, Jerry Enzler~ Dubuque County Historical Society, Jim Rix, Platinum Hospitality and I interviewed three often finns that responded to a Request for Proposals for this planning/design and economic feasibility study. (A fourth f'mn that the team had selected to interview withdrew their proposal due to work load conflicts and schedule problems ) The abilities and experience of the consultant team~ the general understanding of the proposed project, the proposed scope of work, the ability to meet deadlines and the proposed fee for services were all reviewed as part of the decision to invite the consultant teams to Dubuque for an interview. Those teams interviewed included: URS/BRW. Letand Consulting Group and The Enviromnental Design Group (Minneapolis, Denver) Dahlgren Shardlow and Lrban, GVA Marquette Advisors, Meyer. Modaddes Associates and WHKS & Company (Minneapolis, Dubuque) EDAW, S.B. Friechnan and Associates, Durrant Group and IIW Engineers (Denver. Chicago, Dubuque) Discussion The formal interviews included a presentation by the consultant team and then a quesfio~answer session with the Committee. During the intermew process, the team's approach to economic feasibility analysis a~d market strategies was determined to be critical to the needs of our study. The team's strategy to inject 'real life' developers' assessment into the planning process was very important. The track record of the proposed team in working on past, successful projects was also viewed as a vow important element. The proposal review Committee agreed that the consultant team must bring a market reallY/ perspective to the process, be able to provide design guidelines that ensure a quality built environment for the study area and, in the end, deliver developers who may be interested in the Dubuque market. The consultants' fees for master planning of both 4* Street Peninsula and South Ice Harbor areas ranged from $227,000 - $696,055. The f~es from the four firms select, ii for interviews were in the $237,000 - $466,000 range. After the interviews, the Comm.il;ee shared with the consultants that the total identified budget for the project was $225,000 and that the preferred scope include both study areas. The higher fee firms indicated a willingness m revise their scope to meet the budget; however, rednctions in proposed work elements would be needed. The lowest fee fima said they would complete their proposed scope, without modification, within the budgeted amount. Recommendation Based on an extensive review of the proposals, interviews, follow-up discussion and reference checks, the interview Committee recommends that the URS/BRW team be retained to complete the master planning project, including the market analysis and design guideline elements. This team is the recommended choice because they have proposed a comprehensive scope of work with an approach that meets the objectives of both the City and private sector developers. Their approach will b~Sng a developer team to Dubuque early in the process to "test" the market and monitor the planning activity to ensure that a realistic market strategy for the area is developed that is attractive, and feasible, for private developers. Their proposed fee was $237,000, including both 4a~ Stree~ Peninsula and South Ice Harbor areas, but have agreed to complete fl~eir same proposed scope of work for $225,000. BRW has worked successfully with the City on the Riverwalk project and is very familiar with the project area, They bring land planning, transportation planning and urban design experience to the teton. Leland Consulting Crroup is the real estate strategist team member and impressed the team with their aggressive, informed approach to market analysis and their successful implemenlafion of projects. The Environmental Design Group brings architectural planning experience to the team. The developer group that will be brought to Dubuque includes Integrated Real Estate Services. LLC from Germantown, TN, Performa Entertainment Real Estate, Inc. from Memphis~ TN and Hubbell Realty Company fi:om Des Moines. IA. An amount sufficient to cover the $225,000 cost of the consultant scope of work has been allocated in the City budget. Action Step The action step for the City Com~cil is to concur with the selection of URS/BRW as the consultant for the 4~h Street Peninsula/South Ice Harbor Master Plan project m~d direct the City Manager m negotiate a contract not to exceed $225,000, attacinnent F:\U$ ERSkPmyh~ff~V~rp DOCS\13R\[ce Harl~ or~sultant~ec,rn,rm.wpd RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE SELECTION OF A CONSULTANT TO PREPARE A MASTER PLAN FOR THE 4'm STREET PENINSULA AND SOUTH ICE I~BOR AREA AND AUTHORIZ/NG THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN APPROPRIATE CONTRACT FOR SAID STUDY. Whereas, the City of Dubuque, Iowa has identified the need 'for master planning tu~d redevelopment of the city's ~Sverfi'ont as a top community priority; and Whereas, the City of Dubuque, Iowa continues to work in partnership with the private sector to provide economic development opportnnities in the community; and Whereas, a Request for Proposals solieited consultant services to prepare a Master Plan for the 44 Street Peninsula and South Ice Harbor areas; and Whereas, URS/BRW, Inc. is recommended to complete the masmr planning project. NOW, DfEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF TEIE C TY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA: Section 1. That the selection of URS/BRW, Inc. as the consultant to prepare a Master Plan for the Redevelopment o£the 4"' Street Peninsuta and South Ice Harbor areas for the City of Dubuque is hereby approved. Section 2. That the City Manager is hereby authorized [o execute, on behalf: of the City Council of the City of Dubuque, lowa, a contract with URS/BRW, lnc. for consultant services not to exceed $225,000.00. Passed, approved and adopted this 2"a day of April, 200I. AtIest: Terrance M. Duggan Mayor Jeanne F. Schneider City Clerk F:\ USERS~PmyI~re\WPDOCS \'U R\I ce Harbor\cons~lta~trec Jes,wpo Balanced Approach - Design and Market Focused On Implementation Live Residential Commercial Hospitality Entertainment Mix of surface and structured parking Pedestrian- Friendly Streets and Parks Convenient Transit Service Strong image theme · Physical & Market Analysis · Developer Review Panel -Workshop 1 · Master Planning & Development Standards · Developer Review Pan_el - Workshop 2 · Final Master Plan & Implementation Plan with Interim Developer Reviews Engagement: · Monthly Stake Holder Luncheon · Project Advisory Committee Meetings · Planning Commission and City Council Presentations Conditions Characteristics5 Access Relationship Water "Island" Characteristic Infrastructure Architectural/ Cultural Resources · Brownfields Conditions Characteristic? Access Relationship Water "Island" Characteristic Infrastructure' Architecturab Cultural Resources · Brownfields Vehicular and Pedestrian Access Internal Circulation and Parking Spatial Requirements and Support Services Land Use Compatibility and Proximity Relationships i Off-Site Land Use Compatibility, Issues and Concerns ~Plannmg anti,Urban Design Issues · "Edges" and Seams''" Visibility Views Structured vs. Surface Parking Critical Mass / "Densification" strategies Joint-Use Considerations "Live - Work - Play - Educate" Environment Phasing Major Issues. Urban Livability Property Ownership Market Conditions Regulatory Environment Development Economics Economic Incentives Market Study vs. Market Strategy Identify Opportunities Evaluation of "Delivery System" Identification of Barriers Test of Development Economics Recommendations Grounded in Market Reality Accurate and Independent Story to Tell Potential Investor Audiences Define the Process for Implementation Strategy for Removing Barriers Define Public and Private Sector Roles Strategic Infrastructure-PhasingWunding Program. HUD SuPerNOFA ~ US Army Corps of Engineers ~ US Environmental'Protection Agency Vision Iowa Illustrated Master Plan Phasing Plan Illustrated Development Guidelines Request for Proposals Sample Pro-Forma Marketing / Promotions Campaign Strategies: Land Assembly Flexible Zoning Clean-Up / Remediation Financing Mechanisms Catalytic Development Public / Private Partnerships Apatiments, Des Moines I Otturnnwa Main Street i Pier 66, Seattle I Marina Village, Portland ! Glen Oaks Golf Community, West Des Moines 1 Mill Ruins Park, Minneapohs i Lake Calhoun Park, Minneapolis ! Green Meadows Planned Community, Johnston, IA 1 Cedar Lake Park Trail, Minneapolis t Lac Belle Resort, Keeweenaw, MI 1 Stapletbn Development Plan, Denver I The New Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis i Mississippi Riverwalk ! River Run, Boise, ID ~ Design Guidelines for Wayzata, MN ~ The Pier at St. Petersburg Signage and Identity Program ~ Plaza ParkWay Design Guidelines, St. Petersburg, FL ~ Chain of Lakes Master Plan, Minneapolis i Port of Kickitat, WA l Festival Bay, Oi~lando, FL ! Main Street Station, Ames, IA i Rivertown, Shreveport, LO i Carmel Valley Ranch, CA 1 Craft Farms, Gulf Shores, AL i Desert Ridge New Community, Phoenix, AZ f Valley Junction Streetscape, West Des Moines, IA i De Pere, WI Downtown and Riverfront Plan ! Design Standards for Waconia, MN i Lake Harriet Park Renovation, Minneapolis ~ Breakwater, Two Habors, MN ~ Snail Lake Open Space Trail, Shoreview, 1V~ i Port of Anacortes, WA i Beale Street, Memphis, TN i 4th Street Winsten Salem, NC ~ Duluth Bayfront Festival Park Introductions Approach Urban Livability Property Ownership ® Market Conditions Regulatory Environment Development Economics Economic Incentives Market Study vs. Market Strategy Identify Opportunities Evaluation of "Delivery System" Identification of Barriers Test of Development Economics Recommendations Grounded in Market Reality Accurate and Independent Story to Tell Potential Investor Audiences Define the Process for Implementation Strategy for Removing Barriers Define Public and Private Sector ROles Strategic Infrastructure Phasing~unding Program. HUD SuperNOFA & US Army Corps of Engineers .A US Environmental 'Protection Agency Vision Iowa Tools: Illustrated Master Plan Phasing Plan Illustrated Development Guidelines Request for Proposals Sample Pro-Forma Marketing / Promotions Campaign Strategies: Land Assembly Flexible Zoning Clean-Up / Remediation Financing Mechanisms Catalytic Development Public / Private Partnerships SfiHwater, ~Do~mtown ~ ~vetuont P~ ~ Old Ap~ents, Des Moines 10~wa M~n Smeet I her 66, Seaffie [ M~na Villas, Poffi~d ~ Glen O~s Go~ Co~u~W, West Des Moils i ~H R~ns P~k, ~nneapoHs 1 L~e C~oun P~k, Minnmpo~s [ Green Meadows Planed C0~u~ty, Johnston, ~ ~ Ced~ L~e P~k Tr~l, Minneapohs 1 Lac Belle Reso~, Keeweenaw, ~ ~ Smplet0n Development PI~, Denver ~e New NicoHet MM1, Mimeapo~s [ ~ssissippi ~ve~ ~ver Ru~ Boise, ~ t Design G~deSnes for Wayzat& MN ~e ~er at St. Petersb~g Signage ~d Identity ~ogm ~ Plea P~k~vay Design Guidehn~, St. Petersb~g, ~ ~ Ch~n of ~es Master PI~, ~finneapo~s ~ Po~ of ~c~m~ WA ~ Festival Bay, O?l~do, ~ ~ Mhn S~et Station, ~es, IA ~ ~ve~o~, Shrevepog, LO ~ Cra'reel V~ey R~ch, CA ~ Cr~ F~s, Gulf ghoms, AL i Dese~ ~dge New Co~u~W, Phoedx, V~ley Jun~on S~eetsca~, West Des Moines, IA ~ De Pere, Downto~ ~d ~verfront PI~ ~ Design Stan~ds for Wacom& MN I L~e H~'iet P~k Renovation, Minneapo~s ~ Bre~water, Two Habors, MN ~ Sn~l L~e Open Spa~ Tr~l, Shoreview, MN ~ Po~ of Anaco~es, WA ~ Beale S~eet, Memp~s, TN 1 4~ Street Winsten S~em, NC ~ Dulu~ Bayfront Fesfiv~ P~k BRW, January 29, 2001 Ms. Para Myhre City of D~buque Community and Economic Development Department 50 West 13th Street Dubuque, IA 52001 RE: Master Planning and Design Services for the 4~ Street Peninsula and South Ice Harbor We are excited about the prospect of helping the City of Dulyaque with the l~edevelopment of the 44 Street Peninsula and South Ice Harbor. As a finn we are committed to strengthening and reafftnnlng the rote of the City's lZdveffront as a vital place where residents can live, work and play, and visitors return year after year to be educated and entertained by world-class facilities and attractions. We understand the significance of a historic river~ont like Dubuque's and the critical importance of its redevelopment and revitalization. Planning and design projects in locations such as the 4~ Street Peninsula and Ice Harbor present the prospect of challenging work, stimulating design and rewarding results. In responding to your request, we have assembled a team of senior professionals who have worked together before on similar projects. UR.S/BRW bongs more than 20 years' experience in mixed-use master planning redevelopment and urban design from cities across the United States, including the planning and design of the Heritage Trail and the Mississippi Rivenvalk for the City of Dubuque. Leland Consulting Group is a practice of principals and real estate strategists who have worked for more than 100 communities and contributed to the successful development ofl,500 projects across the United States. The Environmental Design Group, LtcL of Des M&mes briny a wealth of regional experience in architectural planning and adaptive reuse. We have also assembled a Development Advisory Panel ofnatioml and regional experts in the entertainment, commercial and residential development industries to strengthen the implementation of the Master Plan. As you review our qualifications, you will see that we much of our previous plan,~ing and design work has resulted in construction, which attests both to our expertise in master planning and our abilities in design and communications. Thresher Square 700 Third Street South Minneapolis, MN 55415 612.370.0700 Tel 612.370.1378 Fax BRW, ~nc. Ms. Para Myhre January 29, 2001 Page Two On behalf~£uKS/Bl~W and our team members, Leland Comulting Group, The Environmental Design Group, Ltd., Integrated Real Estate Senrices, LLC, Pet/om Entertainment Real Estate, Inc., and Hubbell l~eaflty Company, we thank you for requesting this proposal. We took forward to expanding on our proposal in an interview and continuing our rehtionship with the City of Dubuque. Please call me at 612.373.6421 or email me at bob_kost~urscorp.com if you have any questions. Sincerely, BRW, Nc. Bob Kost, Project Director BK/swna Enclosures BRW, Inc. Table of Contents Profile of F-Snn ................................................................................... I Proposal Qu~lificatiom ...................................................................... 5 Scope of Services ............................................................................... 85 Pre 'hminary Project Schedule and Deliverables .................... 91 l~esmnes ............................................................................................ 95 Fees and Compensation .............................................. (under separate cover) URS/BRW CiO, of Dubuque ~r~sr,~ . ~,ms/~w ~m~ i 4~ Street Peninsula and Svuth l~e H~ Master Pla~ Profile of Firm BRW, Inc. URS/BR.W, Inc. is a multidisciplinary consulting firm of more than 700 employees which stresses high-quality professional services and innovative approaches to problem solving. URS/B1ZW provides professional consulting services in the areas of civit and structural engineerin~ site design, ut~ties design, landscape architectural design, environmental analysis, tsamporration and traffic engineering, Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), cultural resources, and Geographic Information Systems (GIS). URS/BP~W was founded in 1956 in Minneapolis as a civil engineering consulting firm. Since then, we have expanded our professional services and opened regional offices in Chicago, Cincinnati, Dallas, Denver, Gulfport (MS), Louisville, Milwaukee, Newark, Omaha, Phoenix, Pittsburgh, Portland, Rolling Meadows, Salt lake City, San Diego and Seattle, with additional project offices in Albuquerque, Cleveland, Denver, Ft. Lauderdale, Hurricane (WV), Pordand, Salt Lake City, Santa Am and Tampa. URS/BR.W incorporates a worldng management with many firm office~s actively involved in day-to-day management of projects. The basic philosophy of the firm is to organize a professional services team to best meet the needs of each project and client. Through this multidisciplin~ry approach, the best possible professional resources are applied to the problems of each client, resulting in sound, effective solutiom provided on schedule and within budget. The firm serves a diverse clientele that indudes governmental agencies at local, coumy, state and federal levels, as well as private corporations. UR.S/ BP~W takes great pride in its reputation as a firm that strives for excellence through comistent professionalism, competent analysis and a highly innovative and effective ability to communicate with clients and with the public. In June 1999 Bt~W merged with LrP. s Corporation, creating a leading global consulting services company with over 16,000 employees in more than 30 countries around the world. Together, BI~W and LIILS Corporation have the resources, the technical expertise, and the geographic reach to meet the evolving needs of our clients on a global basis. In addition, by maintaining local offices nationwide, BtkW continues to offer the first-hand knowledge that adds a personal touch to local projects. URS/BRW City of Dv. buque ~zsa8a -¢ov. st~Rw ~/o~ 1 4~ .glreet Peninsula and South Ice Harbor Master Profile of Firm Our Plallnlng Philosophy and Principles Historic coramenid and wate~ant distrkts can foster urban vitality and dvic identity. An enhanmt public realm suFix~ redevdopmmt and dck p~ide. S~stainabilitf: We help our clients prepare plans that move toward a pbilosophy of environmental, social and fiscal sust~inability. In our pla~n~ng~ we attempt to link land use, transportati?n and urban design in ways that move beyond the expensive and consumptive development patterns that have predominated since World War II. Wise growth in the 21 '~ century, in our view, will make better use of past investments, conserve resources such as farmland and natural systems, and build neighborhoods and communities that engender civic, soc/al and personal well-being. Urbanism: We are committed to the preservation of small cities and to-m, and to strengthening their community values. Thus, we view the neighborhood or precinct as a critical "building block" of a more livable metropolitan region, and the most appropriate location for new residential and commercial development in an enhanced public realm. P#bt~c Engagement: We place a high value on public engagement, and are experienced in building consensus araong disparate interest groups. We recognize that there is no single technique that works in all situations, and that no single technique is ever enough to bnild the kind of understanding and support that a plan will need to succeed. A successful plan must represent the needs and desires of many diverse interest groups and stakeholders within the community. The following principles guide us in designing the public involvement process: Use a variety of techniques (workshops, interviews, and newsletters). · Facilitate informed participation with good communication tools (drawings, photographs, and simulations). · Create alternatives to find compromises and build support. · Demonstrate in the plan that we have heard the stakeholders' ideas and concerns. Street Peninsula and South Ice Harbor Ma~ter Plan Specialty Disciplines List (Alphabetical) Cultural Resources and Environmental Services · Section 106 Archaeological, Historical, and Architectural Compliance Investigations · HABS/HEAR Documentation · National Re~ster Nominations and Local Desiguations · Preservation Plans · Historic_Context Development · Lithic/Cemmic Analysis · Global Positioning Systems · Public Education and Curriculum Development · Historic Preservation Fund and ISTEA Enhancement Grant Preparation · Federal/State/Local Agency Coordination · Environmental Assessment Worksheet and Environmental Impact Statement Preparation · Wetland Services - Delineation, Classification, Evaluation, Mitigation Design and Permit Coordination · Wildlife and t~tsh Habitat A~sment, including Rare, Threatened and Endangered Species Geographic Information Systems · Transportation GIS Services · Predictive Modeling and Spatial Analysis * Demographic Analysis and Mapping · Natural Resources Analysis and Mapping * GIS Implementation Support Services, including Customized Training * Land Use and Regional Planning Applications of GIS · Database Design and Development · Custom Map Production · Industry-Specific Applications Development · Data Acquisition, Conversion, and Integration · Software and Data Sales Graphic Design/WLsualizafion · Publication Design * Electronie Presentations and Display Systems · Public Involvement ~s · Architectural Sigaage · Identity Design * Web Pageffntemet Graphics o Presentation Graphics . · Illustration · Plan Graphics URS/BRW SpecialtyDisciplinexloc Planning/Urban Design · Comprehensive Planning and Plan Updates · Zoning and Land Use Controls · Downtown/Neighborhood Revitalization Planning · Redevelopment Planning · Riverfront Planning · Urban Design and Streetscapos · Transit Station Planning and Architectural Design · Park and Trail System Planning · Indus~al/Business Park Planning * Master Planning and Site Planning - Office and Conm~rcial - Residential - Mixed-Use - Multi-Use * Planned Unit Development · Landscape Architectural Design · Contract Administration Structural Enghleering · Highway/Railroad Bridge Design · Btidge Inspection and Rating · Undep, vater Bridge Substnmmre Inspection and Scour Evaluation · Bridge Rehabilitation/Widening · Retaining Structures · Construction Engineering and Observation Smmeyhig * Boundary and Land Title Services · Subdivision Hatting and Monumentation · Topographic Mapping · Easement and Right-of-Way Surveys and Descriptions · Construction Surveying · Horizontal and Vertical Control Surveys Traffic Engineering · Traffic Signal Studies · Traffic Safety Studies · Traffic Noise Monitoring and Studies · Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) * Traffic Impact Analysis, Circulation and Access for Major Activity Centers Specialty Disciplines List (Continued) · Traffic Impact Analysis of New Development and Redevelopment Projects Parking Demand Analysis Accident Analysis/Expert Testimony Railroad Crossing Studies/Expert Testimony Transit Planning Short Range Transit Development Plans Operational Studies System'pialluing Alternatives Analysis/DEIS Major Investment Studies (MIS) Fixed Guideway Systems Transportation Engineering · Environmental Impact Statements, Federal and State · Air Quality Analysis .. Noise Impact Evaluation · Preliminary Engineering · Final Design · Major Highway Design · Urban and Rural Roadway Design. including lighting, signing and signalization · Intemhange/Intersecfion Design · Computer modeling applications for: - trip generation/distribution - parking demand - air and noise impact evaluation · Construction Observation · Expert Testimonyfrort Litigation and Right-of- Way Acquisition Transportation Planning · Comprehensive Transportation Planning - both roadway and transit system analysis Corridor Alternative Studies, Impact Analysis and Evaluation * Transpoxxation Demand Management · Pedestrian and People Mover System Studies Urban Infrastructure Water Systems - Wells, Storage, Distribution Sanitary Sewer Systems - Liftstations. Siphons end Collection Systems Storm Drainage Systems - NURP Treatment Facilities. Pipe and Open Channel Systems, Flood Studies and Detention Storage · Street Systems/County Roads - Urban and Rural Preliminary and Final Design, Pavement Management · CADD Systems - Multiple Software Systems · Construction Inspection and Administration · Earth Work and Ge~otechnical Analysis · Site Engineering · Urban and Regional Park Design o Easement and Right-of-Way Acquisition Assistance UR~BRW SpeciattyDisclpline.doc Proposal Qualifications BRW, Inc. PROJECT MANAGER and KEY PERSONN]~. Bob Kost, ASLA Project Manager Urban Design UB.S/BR~W has gathered a number of qualified senior staff to meet the City's needs. We have committed the best possible professional resources to meet the project's challenges and to provide sound, effective solutions on schedule and within budget. A team char~ can be found on the following page, with capsule resumes of key staffprovided below. Full resumes are provided at the end of this proposal. Bob Kost is a Senior Associate and a l~egistered Landscape Architect for UR~/BR.W. He has over 20 years' experience in community planning and urban design. He has participated in numerous urban design and streetscape masterrplanning projects around the country including Dubuque and Iowa City, IA; Minneapolis and Wayzata, MN; Phoenix, AZ; Valdosta, GA; and Holland, MI. His work with the City of Wayzata involved the preparation of a comprehensive set of design guidelines for private development and public realm improvements in the central business district. In Valdosta, Mr. Kost led the master planning and subsequent urban design improvements for the ten-block historic downtown. For the past five years, Mr. Kost has been Project Manager and lead designer for Dubuque's Mississippi R.iverwaIk. His history with the project site and many of the area's stakeholders provides strong local knowledge and insight into the many issues and opportunities affecting the redevelopment of the 4'~ Street Peninsula and Ice Harbor. As Project Manager and lead urban designer, Mr. Kost will lend his experfse to guide the Project Team through the development of an overall project master plan and detailed development guidelines. He will assist with public participation and provide overall design coordination integrating the economic development, urban design and master plarming efforts. Dale N. Beckxnaxm Senior Vice President, Entertainment Development P~indpal-In-Cha~ge Dale Beckmann, a Senior Vice President and National Director of URS/ BlOW's Development Group, heads the firm's Enter~inment Services component. His experience includes managing the design and approval of master planned developments, mixed-use developments, coqaorate real estate improvements and new hott~-i,,g. He is also responsible for the firm's tine of business in the tourism and leisure entertainment industries. Mr. Beckwonn wilt serve as Principal-In-Charge for the 4'~ Street Peninsula and South Ice Harbor project. City of Dubuque Street Peninsula and .Sou~I Ire Harbor Master Plan BRW, lnc, Master Pla~nin~ and Design Services for file Redevelopment of the 4th Street Penln~:!~ and South Ice Harbor ~eve ^ronow R~ck j; Toltakson; p.E~ Bill =CU~in~em ~n Heun~nn Proposal Qualifications Continued Timothy Dreese Vice President ~VIaster Planning and Site Design Steven Durrmat, ASLA, APA Vice President River~ont Planning Timothy Dreese, a Vice President with UKS/B]KW's Denver office, has over 27 years' experience in a wide variety of large-scale land planning and landscape architectural projects throughout the United States. His primary emphasis is in master planning and development; he also has experience in recreation and resort planning, site feasibility studies, corridor evaluations, and visual resource inventories and analysis. Mr. Dreese has served as Project Manager for several significant planr,.ing projects, reqviring coordination with a variety ofsubconsultants, governmental agencies and citizen interest groups. He has also managed large-scale environmental and master planning projects in Alabama, Alaska, California, Colorado, Florida, Idaho, Maryhnd, Montana and New Mexico. Steven Durrant, a Vice President with UKS/BIKW, is Director of the Planning and Urban Design Group in the firm's Minneapolis office. He is a landscape architect and planner with over twenty years' project management and planning experience. Mr. Durrant has provided leadership in all aspects of planning and landscape architecture practice in the United States and abroad, including large-scale environmental planning, regional planning, project master planning, design development and construction documents. His experience includes nature and interpretive centers, parks and recreational facilities, rest areas, urban trails, greenways and waterfronts, regional open space studies, main street and commnnky revitalization plans, visual resource management for scenic transportation corridors, and hiking and interpretive trails. Mr. Durrant currently serves on the Board of Advison for the Waterfront Center, an international organization that promotes public access and quality design on urban waterfronts. He also serves on the Board of Directors for the Cedar Lake Park Association, a local non-profit organivation that nurtures the restoration and development of native habitats, educational opportunities and vohinteerism in Minneapolis. URS /BRW City of Dubuque gzs~s~. ~ws,B~w ~o~ 7 4~ Sh~t Peninsula ami South Ice Harbor Master Plan Proposal Qualifications Continued Greg Brown, Civil Engineeffng Aaron Heumann, PE Tran~ortation and Parl~'ng Tim B!ankenshlp Senior Graphic Designer UR$/BRW Greg Brown is a Senior Civil Engineer with more than 10 years' experience in the design and construction of urban design and infrastructure improvements. His experience has included providing civil enginee~ag services for numerous park and open space projects in Minneapolis including West River Parkway, the Lake Harriet Improvements, the Chain of Lakes P~egional Park Master Plan and the Mill R. nim Park. Mr. Brown works regularly with UR.S/Bi~W planners and'hndscape architects to develop innovative "bio-engineering" design solutions to the many challenges associated with infrastructure development. He worked with Bob Kost on the HEC-2 analysis for the Mississippi Riverwalk in Dubuque, and the design of storm sewer and roadway improvements for the downtown Iowa City Streetscape Plan. Aaron Heumann is a civil engineer in Lr~S/BI:~W's Transportation Group, and has been task manager for all traffic-engineering activities at the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport for the past three years. He has also been responsible for traffic signal timing; traffic, transportation and parking studies; traffic forecasting; noise analysis; and preliminary design. Mr. Heumann has conducted numerous traffic studies that document the impacts of proposed developments to analyze issues of access, intersection and roadway segment operations, and safety. Traffic studies which he has conducted include Melrose Avenue in Iowa City; TH 23 in Fond du Lac, WI; the University of Kansas in Lawrence; US Postal Service developments in Chanhassen, Eagan, Golden Valley and Shoreview, MN; and several retail and office developments. He has also conducted parking demand and utilization analysis on projects at Southwest Missouri State University in Springfield, the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, and worked with Bob Kost on the 42 Su:eet Peninsula Parking Study in Dubuque. Tim Bbnleenship is a Senior Graphic Designer in Ui~S/Bi~W's Minneapolis office. He has over 20 years' graphic des/gn experience including the design and production of project graphics, presentation materials, posters and printed reports. Mr. Blankenship has developed a specialivation in solving graphic comraunication problems through the use of exquisite color City of 13~buque 8 4~ Street t~eninsula at~d South Ice Ha~or Ma~ter Plan Proposal Qualifications Contirmed combinations and superior graphic images. He is knowledgeable in Quark, Freehand, and Photoshop, and reg,larly participates in urban design projects. Mr, Blankenship is currently responsible for the graphic design components of the following projects: Valley Junction Streetscape Plan, West Des Moines, IA; Upper Mississippi River Master Plan; Minneapolis, MN; Hiawatha Corridor Light Rail Transit, Bloomington to Mi-neapolls, MN; and Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport Inbound/Outbound Roadway Master Plan, Bloomington, MN. O~ of D.~v~.e and $ou~ Ice ~ Master Proposal Q~l~cations Continued SUBCONSULTANTS Our team consists of~/Bg.W, hlc., the prime consultant; subconsultants Environmental Design Group, Ltd. and Letand Consulting Group. Overviews for each firm and its key personnel are presented below, as well as the approximate percentage of the work that each will perform. Full resumes are provided at the end of this proposal. Environmental Design Group, Ltd. 5000 Westown Parleumy Suite 150 West Des Moines, IA 50266 Phone: 515-224-4022 E-mail: info~, ,edgS000.com Percentage o£ work performed: 10% William Ludwig 2:~indpal Architectural Planning and Design Alan Bownaan, AIA Principal Architectural Planning and Design URS/BRW Environmental Design Group, Ltd. was founded in 1969 by Alan Bowman and W'flliam Ludwig. From its inception, Env'mmmental Design Group has undertaken to integrate architectural, landscape architectural, engineering, planning and artistic, disciplines into a cohesive problem-solving process. A comtrdtment to this multidisciplinary team approach is demonstrated by staff diversity, supported by a working environment in the firm's West Des Moines office that reinforces professional interaction. This cooperation and discourse between rehted fields of study produces a product greater than the sum of its contributors. Environmental Design Group's representative design categories include commercial, office, industrial and religious facilities. Other areas of expertise include space planning and land planning. The faro has previonsly partnered with URS/BI:CW on the Country Club Commerce Center Master Plan and the Valley Junction Streetscape Plan in West Des Moines. William Ludwig is a Principal and Director of Urban Plannirlg with Environmental Design Group, Ltd- In this role, he has designed dozens of planned communities and planned unit developments in the Des Moines metropolitan area. Mr. Ludwig's projects include Glen Oaks, a 500-acre residential/golf community in West Des Moines; Venbuxy, a 400-acre planned community in Altoona; Green Meadows, a 2,000-acre planned community in Johnston; and Beaver Creek open space/wetlands. Alan Bowman is a Principal and Architect/Urban Planner with Environmental Design Group, Ltd. A licensed Registered Architect in Iowa, b_is past professional experience includes serving as a desirer and job captain with Fanery-Prall and Associates in Des Moines; a housing planner and architect with Whiting and Associates International, Inc. in Pome, Italy; and an architect with Kotakidis and Associates in Cyprus, Greece. 10 4~ street Peninsula and South Io~ Harbor Master Plan Proposal Quulificatlons Cantlnued Leland Consulting Group 694 South Gaylord Street Denver, CO 80209 Phone: 303-458-5800 E-mail: atankezsley(~, lc~denver, com Percentage of work performed: 25% Anne Ricker Principal, Market Analysis Economic Development Strategies Leland Comulting Group brings a wide range of both public- and ptivate- sector experience to bear on real estate and economic development issues conlionting municipalities, counties, states and public agencies. That combination of public and private experience is a distinguishing characteristic of the firm, and is ctitical to creating a workable solution to the problems ricing the public sector. Leland Comulting Group's principals have worked for more than 1,500 public- and ptivate-sector clients on a variety of assignments. Services provided for the public sector have included market research, development and redevelopment strategies and programming, financial analysis, valuation analysis and related development advisoxy services, The principals of Leland Consulting Group have prepared market studies, redevelopment programs and financial feasibility analysis to bring new economic life to urban buildings and properties. This work has been conducted for both public- and private-sector clients. Redevelopment strategies incorporate a wide range of issues ricing urban locations, and acknowledging the interrelated complexity of the surrounding environment. Only by adopting this comprehensive approach to redevelopment can a workable solution be formulated. The firm recently partnered with UP~/Bi~W in the development of the Entertainment District Master Plan for the City of Brooklyn Park, MN. Anne Ricker is Leland Consulting Group's principal in charge of economic development strategies. She has extensive experience performing real estate market analyses, economic feasibility studies and economic development analyses for public- and private-sector clients throughont the West. em United States. She has managed conceptualization and feasibility analyses for urban iht311 and suburban large-scale master-planned developments in Colorado, New Mexico, Montana, Nebraska, Iowa, Nevada, California, Oregon, and Washington. Ms. R/cker's interests focus on mixed-use community redevelopment projects that incorporate employment and housing uses and which embody economic development implementation and revitallvation strategies. c~ of Dut, uque Street Peninsula and South ke Harbor Master Plan Proposal Qualifications Continued 'al J. Principal, Finance and Fiscal Impact Analyses Bill Cunningham has over 10 yeats' experience in providing a wide variety of economic development and real estate advisory services to public- and private-sector clients throughout the United States. His areas of expertise include market and financial feasib'flity analysis for residential, office, retail, industrial, hotels, convention and public assembly facilities and mixed-use resorts; public and real estate finance; fiscal and economic impact analysis; economic development and commercial revitnti~afion planning; and asset management and disposition strategies. Mr. Cunnlngham was formerly a Manager with Arthur Andersen & Co., the nation's largest real estate advisory firm, and a Senior Real Estate Associate with the international accounting firm of Laventhol & Horwath. Mr. Cu~nlngham serves as Leland Comulting Group's principal in charge of the transportation ~3nance and fiscal impact analyses. DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY PAN~.L Integrated Real Estate Services, LLC 8840 Kateland Street Germantown, TN38139 Phone: 901-755-8705 E-mail: saronow(D,t-tk-E-S.com Steven L. Aronow Managing Member, Integrated Real Estate Services, LLC UP~/BRW The UR.S/BR.W Team will be supported by Development Advisory Panel members from Integrated iKeal Estate Services, LLC, Pefforma Entertainment Real Estate, Inc., and Hubbell P, ealty Company. Overviews for each firm and its panel members are presented below;, full resumes are provided at the end of this proposal. Integrated l~.eal Estate Services, LLC provides its commercial real estate clients the services necessary to take a project from the drawing board to reality. The firm provides predevelopment and development, redevelopment, financing, leasing and selling services. A joint venture between Steven L. Aronow and the legal form ofAltman, I(atitzer & Levick, Integrated Peal Estate Services has handled thousands of commercial real estate project tramactions, and has worked with virtually every major tenant, developer, lender and broker in the US. Steven Aronow, the managing member of Integrated P. eal Estate Services, brings more than 18 years' experience in real estate, asset m~nagement, design, development and construction. 12 Street Petti~ula and $outl~ Ire Harbor Master Plan Proposal Qwl~fications Continued PerfoLma Entertainment Real Estate, Inc. 203 Beale StlEet, Suite 300 Memphis, TN38103 Phone: 901-526-0110 E-mail: toni~beafestreet, com John A. Flldng'ron, Jl), ccnvl Chairman & CEO, Performa Entertainment Real Estate, Inc. Pefforma Entertainment Real Estate, Inc. is a privately owned real estate development and advisory finn located in Memphis, Tennessee. Founded to manage the redevelopment of the Beale Street Historic District for the city of Memphis, the company has matured over the last fifteen years to become the nation's leading real estate advisory firm in developing urban entertainment districts. Performa has won recognition from the Urban Land Institute, and consistently receives high ratings from the US Department of the interior for maintaining Beale Street's designation as a National Historic John A. Elkington, Chairman and CEO of Peff~ Entertainment P~eal Estate, began his career as a homebuilder and developer in 1974. He subsequently earned a number of professional recognitions, including becoming the developer of the first historical building under the 1982 National Economic Recovery Act. Since 1983, Mr. Elkington has led the redevelopment of Beale Street in Memphis. He was appointed by the Governor to serve on the Tennessee State Board of Liceming Contractors, and was named its chairman in 1991. Hubbell Realty Company 904 Walmtt Street, Suite 900 Des Moines, IA 50309 Phone: 515-243-3228 E-mail: P~ick. Tollakson(~, hubbellrearv.com Rick J. Tollakeon, PE Senior Vice President, Real Estate Development, Hubbell Realty Company Hubbell Realty Company has been a recognized leader in the areas of construction and development, property management, and brokerage services since the t850s. The firm's team of professional engineers and landscape architects are experienced in planning and project management, development of raw land, and construction of commercial, industrial, and retaiI buildings. Rick Tollakson, a Senior Vice President with Hubbell l~ealty Company, directs the development process through a "team concept" to meet client demands. Mr. Tollakson's list of successful projects includes RiverPoint Business Park, Lakeview Medical Park and Main Street Station in Ames. He also took the lead in developing projects such as NorthGlenn, Venbury and Copper Creek. Mr. Tollakson is a Professional Engineer and Cea-xified Groundwater Professiovafi. He is also a member of the National Society of Professional Engineers, the American Society of Civil Engineers, and served as state President of the Iowa Engineering Society. URS/BRW 13 Street Peninsula and South Ice Harbor Master Plan Proposal Qualifications Continued g~L&TED EXPERIENCE URS/BRV,r Euclid Corridor Transit- Supportive Development Guidelines Cleveland, OH Team Members: Bob Kost, ASIA, Urban Design and Project Management The LYR~S/BP~W Team is pleased to provide this overview ofrehted experience. Following are summaries of key projects rehted to urban design studies, along with names of key personnel who worked on each. Project sheets illustrating our work are also provide& Euclid Avenue, historically one of Cleveland's "great streets," link~ downtown to University Circle, connecting the city's major employment centezs, hospitals, universities, museums, and a host of other civic institutions. By converting a conventional diesel bus route to electrified Bus P~apid Transit (BR.T), with improved service and a substantial investment in public amenities, the Euclid Corridor Transit Project will enhance economic development and focus growth within the Euclid Corridor. UP~S,rBIkW prepared Transit-Supportive Principles and Development Guidelines to guide the form of private development and public regulation ofland use along the corridor in a way that will support this major transit investment. The highly-illustrated guidelines build upon previous citywide and neighborhood planning along the transit corridor, with an emphasis on several well-established principles of wansit-supportive development: · Mixed and compact land use. An enhanced wansit corridor environment. · Supportive access patterns. As part of the Guidelines document, URS/BR.W staff defined and described "character districts" within the corridor, each with its own land use, development potential and visual character. A framework for zoning changes to support transit and encourage mixed-me development was accompanies the guidelines. URS/BRW 14 CiO, of Dubuque Street Peninsula and South Ice Harbor Maser l~an Proposal Qualifications Conti#ued Upper Mississippi River Master Plan Minneapolis, MN Team Members: Steven Durrant, ,~SLA, AP& Project Manager ~' Bob Kost, ~,~SLA, Open Space Design Brooklyn Park Master Plan and Entertainment District Brooklyn Park, MN Team Members: Tim Dreese, Master Planning Anne Pricker, Market Analysis Historically, this 3-~-mile stretch of river was a setting for heavy industry. UP~S/BR.W's master planning helped galvanize changing attitudes and organize implementation efforts to treat the river as an amenity. The master plan is centered mound providing a balance of continuous riverfront access via parks and open space; reinforcing job-dense light industrial use; and creating a new mi~ed-use river~ont neighborhood, natural storm water treatment systems, and riverbank and wildlife habitat restoration. The City of Brooklyn Park sought to promote quality of tile and lasting value in its remaining 4,000 mostly undeveloped acres. UR~/BR.W helped prepare a plan that featured a parkway framework, attractive residential neighborhoods, office and business park locations, and neighborhood parks. This pattern was supported by plans for xoadways, utilities and drainage. Accommodating a wide range of housing types while maintaining neighborhood quality was a central objective. Special features of the master plan were the proposed entexxainment district, linlfing to the Minnesota Orchestra's amphitheater, and a neighborhood center consisting ofpedesttian-oriented shops, offices, housing and civic space. Design guidelines and zoning overlay districts were developed, and traffic circulation and surface water runoff were modeled. Omaha Northeast Redevelopment Plan Omaha, NE Team Members: Tim Dreese, Master planning UtLS/BtLW has been invited to present a proposed development framework to the Mayor of the City of Omaha that will guide redevelopment of the City's Northeast Development District. The District will soon experience considerable redevelopment pressure as a direct result of the public approval ora $300 milh'on convention center/arena and highly visible corporate office campus projects. The fi~amework plan was recently presented to the City's Planning Department where it was very flvorably received, evoking a comment from one senior planning official that the adjacent core downtown area should have had such a forward-thinking plan years ago. URS/BRW City of Dubuque ms~- et~//mu~ ~/os 15 ga Street Peuimula and South Ice Harbor Master Plan ~mvlronmental Design Group, Ltd. Old Main Apartments Des Moines, LA Leland Consulting Group Highway 42 Corridor Study Louism~lle, CO URS/BRW Proposal Qv~llflcations Continued The phn features four adjacent urban village areas built around the themes of LIVE, WORK, PLAY, and EDUCATE. These are proposed mixed-use development areas for which we will develop independent design guidelines that will allow'each village center to develop in a unique, but COmplementary fashion while still allowing current uses to continue and flourish. A strong pedestrian circulation plan is proposed that will link the four village centers. The framework ~ put decision-making power in the hands of City ofiqcials so they can work cooperatively with potential developers to find suitable redevelopment opportunities that maximize both the developer goals and the City's smart growth objectives. Old Main Apa~u~ents is a four-bnilthng, high-density urban complex of.108 units (24 efficiencies, 12 two-bedroom, 48 one-bedroom deluxe and 24 one-bedroom) which forms the cornerstone of the Drake University R. evkalizadon. The projectis part ora 15-acre Plauned Unit Development and utilizes a variety of density, parking and setback variances to achieve an enclosed courtyard environment with swimming pooh sun deck, grilles and tables interior to the project. The apartment project uses theme lighting and period architectural materials expressed in contemporary ways to harmonize with the historic buildings on the Drake campus. Letand Consulting Group, together with URS/BP,.W, is currently assisting the City of Louisville with completion ora land use and wauspottation study of the Highway 42 Corridor. The analysis includes evaluation of site characten'stics which will affect development potential; profile of the City's current and furore land use base; determination of current and future commercial, industrial and residential demand in the trade area; assessment of impacts fi:om future transportation improvements; potential ~kages with downtown core; and, preparation of a report to be used for adoption by City Council and amendment to the City's comprehensive plan. 16 C2y of Dubuque ami Soutf~ ke Harbor Master Plan Proposal Qualifications Continued Downtown Business Plan and Economic Profile Des Moines, L4 Leland Consulting Group was engaged by the Downtown Des Moines Partnership to assist in preparing a business plan and economic profile for their downtown. Together with Progressive Urban Management Associates (PUMA), the firm provided the following services: community and stakeholder interviews; analysis of planning area characteristics which will affect development and redevelopment potential; evaluation of the City's and region's economic and demographic trends; identification of residential, office, retail and hotel development opportunities; and formulation of strategies designed to attract private sector investment to the downtown area. Block 41 Urban F. ntertainment Center Pre- Development Strategy Lincoln, NE REFERENCES URS/BRW Leland Consulting Group was recently engaged by the Downtown Umcoln Association and the City of Lincoln to assist in preparing a pre-development strategy for a proposed urban entertainment center in Downtown Lincoh~ The Block 41 property was identified as a catalyst project by the Doums0wn Investment Strategy and is viewed as an important "anchor" for the downtown entertainment district. Services the firm is providing include a market analysis of demand for various land uses in the downtown area; analysis of the economics of redeveloping the property, including the need for public- private financial contributions; and a redevelopment strategy that responds to market conditions, addresses redevelopment economics, and positions the property for solicitation to prospective investors and developers. LrI~/BKW is also pleased to provide the following references. We encourage the City to talk with our former clients, as they are the best advocates for our services. Euclid Corridor Tr~nd~t-Supportlve Development Guidelines Client: Greater Cleveland Kegional Transit Authority Contact: ~ Maribeth Feke, Director of'Programming and Planning Phone: 216-566-5160 Brooklyn Park Master Plan and Entertainment District Client: City of Brooldyn Park, MN Contact: Mr. Howard Blin; City Planner Phone: 763493-8055 URS/BR W City of D~que #;s~s~ - ou~$~e~w ~ ~o~ 17 4* Street Peninsula and Smah Ire Harbor Master Plan Proposal Qu~lificatiom Continued CURRENT WORKIX)AD INTEG~TION Omaha Northeast Redevelopment Plan Client: City of Omaha, NE Contact: Mr. Gregory Peterson. Assistant Director, Planning Depath~ent Phone: 402-~:9~-5207 UP.S/BP,.W anticipates no difficulty integrating the 4~' Street Penimula and South Ice Harbor Master Plan into our current workload. UR.S/BKW is the largest planning and urban design firm in the Upper Midwest, with twenty landscape architects and ten urban designers and community planners on stale Many of our staff members have been with the firm for over ten years. Our size and depth of experience allow us to offer flexibility in scheduling, and affo~ us the ability to add staff to the project as circumgtances may require. URS/BRW 18 City vt'Dubuque 4a Street l~im'ula and ,South ~ Harbor Master Plan Upper Mississippi River Master Plan BRW, ~nc. Minneapolis, Minnesota Historically, this 3.5 mile stretch of river was a setting for heavy industry. BR.W's master planning helped galvanize changing attitudes and organize implementation efforts to treat the river as an amenity. The master plan is centered around providing a halance of continuous riveffront access via parks and open space; reinforcing job-deuse Light industrial use; and creating a new mixed-use riverfront neighborhood, natural storm v~mr treatment s~ten~ and riverbank and wildlife habitat restoration. Colorado's Ocean Journey Denver, Colorado BKW provided complete site selection serv/ces for the location of Colorado's Ocean Journey, a freshwater aqumum in Denver's Central PLumValle3 Based upon site evaluation criteria developed by BRW,, a large number of sites were screened at a regional level. Criteria included: site size; regional, local transit, and pedestrian accessibility; proximity to other visitor attractions; land use compatibility; cost; ease of assembly/ development ne/ghborhood accepmce; opportun/ty for "spin-off" development; site features/aesthetics;joint-use park/ng; and environmental constraints. A~er selection of the preferred site, BK'W participated in a series of programming work sessions with owners and architects to develop alternative site development concepts, phasing scenarios, response to neighborhood/ssu~ conformance with the Central PlatteValley Comprehensive Plan, access and drculation, and utilities. BRW, Inc. ~3RW, Inc. Riverwalk Planning Design Dubuque, Iowa BKW's-team of planners, engineers and landscape architects assisted the City with the plarm~g and design of a multi- use trail and promenade along the M~ssissippi Kiver and the historic Ice Harbor. The l~iverwalk, which is part of the City's 10-mileqong Heritage Trail system, also designed by BR_W, serves as a major public recreational amenity linking the dowmown with the river. BKW landscape architects facilitated a two-year public participation and review process and made monthly presentatiom to area business and pro~ perry owners. BR.W assisted in design review and provided traffic engJneefirrg, engineering services for the $4 n~on project. Cherl~ Creek E~st urban DesigTi Plan Denver, Colorado BRW inc. Cherry Creek East is a twenty-four Nock area of primar,qy small single tinnily residences and some higher density ottice development, adjacent to the Cherry Creek Shopping Center and Cherry Creek North in south centre! Denver. BRW was engaged as project manager and urban designe~ for-rbe preparation of the East Cherry Creek Urban Design Plar~ The Plan recoxmnends the area be redevelnped into a neighborhood x~th a strong, cohesive image, md diverse housing options (indnding affordaNe housing) to complement the up,ca]e, higher density row-house residential development in adjacent neighborhoo& The proposed neighborhood is a dense, compact urban vill~e, exhibiting high-quality architecture, site phnning and urban design, Within the neighborhood are a developed park and parkway system of public and private open spaces connected to surrounding open spaces; a concentration of neighborhood-serving commercial, cultural and public D. fildin~ around a central landmark open space; a pedestrian-friendly transportation ~ srem that limits traffic on residential streets; and a transit system that facilitates easy access to the work and shopping oppornmi- ties in adjacent Cherry Creek North. The plan outlines how the redevelopment of private properties and public improvements ~ enhance the area. The Cenvaf Landma~ Open Space The urkan design plan includes development design guidelines addressing sire design, building mas- sing, residential character and access and panking. The plan is based upon existing zoning and the polities contained in the greater Cherry Creek Neighborhood Ham Tbrou~out the phmaing process. BRW worked closely with the · Steering Committee, a volunteer group of land and business o~mers and residents, in a series of wonk- shops and meetings. Brooklyn Park Entertainment District BRW, inc. Master Plan Brooldyn Park, Minnesota The City of Brooklyn Park sought to promote quality of life and lasting value in its remvfirdng 4,000 mostly undeveL oped acres. Bi~W helped prepare a plan that featured a parkway framework, attractive residential neighborhoods, office and txtginess park locatiom, and neighborhood parks. This pattern was supported by plans for roadways, utilities and drainag~ Accommodating a wide range of homing types while main- raining neighborhood quality was a central objective. the proposed eatertaiment district, linking to the Minnesota Orchestra's amphitheater, and a neighborhood center consisting ofpedesuia~riented shops, oRices, housing and civic space. Design guidelines ~na zoning overlay districts were developed, and traffic circulation and surface water runoff were modeled. Centennial Lakes Multi-Use Edina, Minnesota Centennial Lakes is a 100-acre, multi-use development located in Edina, a first-tier suburb southwest of Minneapolis. The Centennial Lakes project was developed by a unique public/private partnership involving four developers and the Phase I included an eight-screen movie theatre, a 120,000-square-foot n~edical office building, a two-level 220;000-square-foot retail center, and a 270-trait residential complex. The Centennial Lakes project responds to and resolves a nmnber of issues and goals estabhshed by the developers and the City,. BRW used a multi-disciphnary project approach to develop the overall master plan, to prepare design development drawings and construction documents, and provide construction observation. BRW was responsible for all public and private site development, as well as for the design of the medical office building, the retail center, and the park headquarters building. Development BRW, Inc. $tapleton Development Plan Denver, Colorado Stapleton International Airport served as the Denver region's primary airport from the 1920's until 1994 when Stapleton was replaced by the Denver International Airport, making available 4700 acres for redevelopment only five miles from downtown Denver. BKW managed a mulfi-disdpllnary group of consultants to prepare a redevelopment plan for the Stapleton property. The purpose of the plan was to create a strategy for the land to enhance long and incorporate new uses into the exist- ing fabric of adjacent neighborhoods. BRW faced many challenges in developing a workable plan for the site Some of the unique aspects of the project included: recycling of airfield pavement otxm land for redevelopment, using a portion of Stapleton~ buildings including a 2,000,000-square-foot terminal, connecting the open space to the new Rocky. Mountain Arsenal Natiomlv~rfldl~fe 1Kefage, creating alter- native mmsportation choices, and linking the site to adjacent neighborhoods. BP~W pn~vided overall project manage- ment, urban planning, transportation planrfing, and civil engineering for the project. In addition, Bt~W assisted in corrmaunity involvement through workshops and presentations. Inc. Stapleton Infrastructure Piannin§ & Desi§n Denver, Colorado BP~W qvas reta/ned to prepare an infrastructure master plan for the Stapleton l~edevelopment, as welt as the detailed design for phase I improvements. Bt~W's irdtial involvement w/th the redevelopment of the former Stapleton Airport included directing a multi- disciplinary consultant team that prepared, documenmd, and presented the gni~ng vision and long range master plan for the 4,700 acre site. Following the City's selection of Fore~ City Developmem as the site~ master developer, BI~W was selected to provide due chligence services and prepare a s~te infiastmcmre master plan and cost model to guide the 15-year development of infrastructure on the site. BI~W worked dosely w/th Forest City and Calthorpe Associates and involved City of Denver agencies to develop utility infrastructure, drainage and transportation concepts for the site. BI~W is currently serving as the program manager for the phase I infrastructure, including a 75-acre regional retail site, 140-acre town center and residential area, and rehted trunk road mad infi~tmcmre improvements. Above: ~elirm'nasy Concept Plan Draft (65~ subraittal) Left: Sample of Drainage Patm'n Ovemiew Draft (65% submittal) Nicollet Mall BRW, lnc, Redesign and Reconstruction Minneapolis, Minnesota The redesigned Nicollet Mall is a primary retail street, central public space and main tra~it street ha do~ntown Minneapolis. The $30 million twelve-block mall was designed by Bi~W to form a string of linear plazas that are relatively open in the core relail blocks and park-like on the ends. Open pl~ in the core pmvi& public space for active prognurarfing and ensure visibility of retail signage and display windows. Guidelines for display windows, sidewalk cafes, bu~ness signs, and entries integrated the retail environ- ment and public space. The flexible plans formed urban spaces that can be added to and changed with time t~ serve the evolving needs of users. Connectiom to the mrmunding down- town were reinforced with lighthearted, user-friendly kiosk directories and a s~tem of signs that extend down the side streets and beyond. Public art is also integrated with the project. Civic Center Plan and Mankato, Min.esota For Riveffront 2000, Mankato's dovna- town revitalization plan, B!~W worked with the City and a citizen advisory pand to create a plan and design for the eight- block revitalization district. The district's focus was the city's new Civic Center and Arena_ Enhancements to sidevealks and public spaces were de- signed to c~cate a distinc6~e identity and integrate existing historic buildings and parking structures into the district. The stree~cape design featured: ·HeaW use of street trees and landscaping beds with shrub and perennial plantings · Identity signage and logo elements highlighting entries to the district and the civic center · Customized pedestrian lighting fixtures to enhance pedestrian use · Outdoor seating, bicycle racks and other street furniture to create a pleasant pedestrian environment · Continuous unit paving for sidewalks and street crosswalks The design responded to input fi~m the City's Department of Public Works and Deparn-nent of Pa~ks. ~ input helped create a street:ape with !ower maintenance corn, tong-term dumNh'~, and a landscape that v~ grow and mature with the disnSc~ Streetscape Design Festival Park Duluth, Minnesota The ufiique Festhral Park is located on the Duluth-Superior working harbor in northeast Minnesota. The community's vis/on for the park was for it to fimction primarily as a concert venue accom- modating up to 20,000 persom, but also as a city park accessible to everyone during non-concert times. BB.W developed a master plan for the ten-acre former industrial yard. Design elements induded a gauss seating amphi- theater, a permanent stage structure, vending spaces for fat'men markets or art fairs, boaMx~Iks and overlooks along the waterf~nt, lfistorical interpretation kiosks, a bridge, restrooms, paved bike trails, benches, and lighting. Worldng with City staffand a project team of citizenS, council members and business persom, BP~W helped develop a project vision statement and guiding principals to set dear, obtainable goals and lead the team through the seven- month design process. By identifying and incorporating both existing and historic~ elements into the plan, BRW presented three options to the public, ufing the favorable components of each ~n the final m,~ster plan. BI~W was also retained to complete consn'uefion documents for the 3.8 mill~on-doILar park to open in August 2001. BRW, nc. Axon0metric V'mw view of En~ Plaza West River Parkway Minneapolis, Minnesota Project Description: 2-mite linear park located along the Mississippi River adjacent to downtown Minneapolis Client Goals: Develop a parkway that links the city and the river wh/le being semitive to the historic architecture of the area. BR'W Services Provided: planning, en/neering and des/gn for the parkway including recreational motorwag, bicycle paths, pedestrian promenades, walksvays, tra/ls, plazas, picnic grounds, and landscaped open space. Unique Features: Great care and sensitivity were used w preserve the historic buildings and s/res in the area. The parkway changes in character to match its surroundings as it winds through a maze of various types of historic bridges and structures. The parkway is designed to conserve existing shoreline, landscap'mg and natural features. BRW, Inc, Transit Supportive Development Guidelines BRW', inc. Eudid Corridor Transporta~on Project Euclid-Avenue. historically one of Cleve- land's "great streets;' links downtown to University Circle. connecting the city's major employment centers, hospitals, uni- ve~fies, m~eums, and a host of other civic institutions. By converting a con- ventional diesel bus mute to electrified Bus Rapid Transit (BI~T) with improved service and a substantial investment in public amenities, the Euclid Corridor Transit Project will enhance economic development and focus growth within the Euclid Corridor. URS/BR.W prepared Transit-Supportive Princi£1es and Development Guidelines to gaide private development and public regulation of land use along the corridor in a way tha* will support this major transit investme~mThe guidelines build upon previous citywide and neighbor- hood planning along the tlmn~t corridor with tm emphasis on several well-estab- lished pr'mciples of transit-supportive development: - Mixed and compact land me · An enhanced tranfit corridor enviromnent · Supportive access patterns As part of the C~/dd/nes document, UI~S/BRW staff defined and described "character districts" wiflain the corridor, each with its own land use, development potential and visual chamcter. A work for zoning changes to support tran- sit and encourage mixed-use development was prepared as well. Buildings ~ corr~rs pedestrian plazas. 14qde sideualks a~commodate gro~s of pedestrians dong a transit Parking buffer with low walls and ~antin~ BRW, Inc. Wayzata Design Guidelines Wayzata, Minnesota Feeling incrdasedpressure for new development, the City engaged BP~W to prepare a comprehensive set of design guidelines. The main purpose of the guidelines was to influence the scale and character of new and remodeled commercial developments x~fithin three distinct neighborhood districts in order to protect and promote the City's small to,wa image. Building upon the Ci~s comprehemv~ plan, BP~'W's team of landscape architects and planners led the city through a six-month planning effort that included extensive physical and visual analysis, a visual image survey, pubic input and visioning sessions, and regular review meetings. The guidelines use a prescriptive approach employing numerous photographic ~amples from around the United States and Great Britain. In conjunction with these efforts, BIKW also conducted a review of the City's zoning ordinance to bring it into compliance with various elements of the design guidelines. Concept s~etrh depicting #ew two~sto~y ~'mainstreet" stile Pepsi Center Arena Transportation P~R~A, Inc. Planning, Design & Construction Denver, Colorado BB.W was hired to provide mmsportation pbsming and design services for Denver's new NBA, NHL, mad event arena, and to design specific elements o£the tmmpor~afion ~cture including ITS elements. The arena was built adjacent to downtown Denver and within one mile of Coors Field, Denver's professional baseball stadium. Its location and the existing traffic patterns in the area posed some interesting transportation, pedestrian, and parking puzzles to be solve& ]~ter the City of Denver reviewed Bi~.W's traffic impact analysis for the arena, BRW moved into the design phase of the project to develop tr~nspomfion and ITS dements. BRW produced plan sheets and specifications for a system of fiber optic blank-out sigm placed around the Pepsi Center to guide patrons to parking locations. These signs are interconnected through a closed loop, fiber-optic cable communication system with fi~e local controllers and one master controller. BRW then compiled a bid set of plans that included signal plans,VMS plato, and blank-out fign plans,A~Cter a contractor was hired, Bt~W acted in the role of project engineer for the construction of the ITS and transportation elements, wor~ closely w/th the City, and CDOT. In addition, BRW produced a"Trafl]c and Parking Operations Manual" that showed tr~c, pedestrian, and parking parterre for the load and break condition of several types of events. This manual also shows specific traffic control officer locations and the messages to be displayed on theVMS and fiber optic blare-out signs. It was designed to be carried by on-site operations p~sonnel during every event at the Pepsi Center. PROFILE ] Enviranmental D~-gn Group, L~t. was founded in 1969 by A~n Bowman and W'/fllam Ludwig. From ils inception, rtnvJronmental Design Group has p~--iug and artistic disciplines into a cohesive problem-solving process. A comm~Un~nt to this nnflti-di~ciptinsry te~m ~proach is demenstratexl by staff diversity s~port~d by a w~king enviromn~ in the ~,~'s West Des Moines office, wMch reinforces prof~ional interactio~ It is this ldnd of cooperation and discourse between related fields of study ~hat produces a product greater than the sum of its conm~butom A representation of Environmental Design Group's project categories include commerci~ office, industrial, a~l religious fao. lities. O~er areas of ext~-~'fise fi~olude sp~e pl~nrdng ~ land Various office/medical and ptan,~g projects have ~ recogni~d for excelAmce in desig~ The Kirk~Van O~dek Inc. Corporate Headq~am"~s C~m?~ was recog~zed as Building of the Year in 1993. Our s~ff of ~-n professional and two a~m~s~v¢ personnel assomble into dosign t~ns of p~, ~ ~d ~e ~ for ~ D~i~ ~o~ to ~ ~ ~, id~ ~o~ ~ ~ to a ~obl~ ~d ~ p~ ~ge~ ~o~ ~ n~ m ~tve ~ E~h proj~t ~ ~t ~ ~ ~u~ r~es a d~t ~ of pmf~ ~ ~e ~ Environmental Design Group also employs a .ln'lled ~xl oxperienc~d cadre of ou~ourcc individuals and consultiug firm~. This allows us to supplem~t our own staff with specialized expertise and manpower while ~in[~i'~ing a lean and eflS~ient core team. t DESIGN GOALS Enviromnenlat Design Group's goal has always been budggt control wi~aout j~opar~i~ng the quality of the project. Em6ronmetaal D~gn Group provides the lead. ship and commitment to assist /ne client ff~rough the entire project includiug post construction OLD MAIN APARTMENTS 24th Street and University Avenue Des Moines~ Iowa 50310 Owner: University/Civic Center Court Associates, L.P. Owner Contact: William C. Knapp, Chairman Iowa Realty Company 3500 Westown Parkway West Des Moines, Iowa 50265 Contractor/Construction Manager: The Weilz Company, Inc. Todd Anderson, Project Manager Size: t08 Unit Apartment Project 89,800 g.s.f. $4,500,000.00 including land acquisition, so~t costs, fees, interim interest. $41,666 per unit. Construction cost, $3,746,000.00. $41.71 per square foot. Completion Date: June, 1986. Brief Description: Old Main Apartments is a four-building, high density urban complex of 108 units (24 Efficiencies, 12 Two Bedroom, 48 One Bedroom Deluxe and 24 One Bedroom) which forms the cornerstone of the Drake University' Revitalization. The project is part of a 15 acre Planned Unit Development and utilizes a variety of density, parking and setback variances to achieve an enclosed courtyard environment with swimming pool, sun deck, grilles and tables interior to the project. The apartment project uses theme lighting and period architectural materials expressed in contemporary ways to harmonize with the historic building on the Drake University Campus. ' ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN GROUP, LTD. ARCHITECTS ,~ LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS · PLANNERS < Ill LELAND CONSULTI1WG GROUP INTRODUCTION Helping clients succee~L That's the guiding p~l,~ple behind Letand Consulting Group, a consulting firm dea'~,,?ted to providing fl~e best in client service; What began as a real ~;~te cons-l~-~g practice has come to include a wider range of Pmencial, management and investor services, as principals with varied backgrounds have joined the ~ Our core focus remains--Leland Consulting Group continues to focus on enhancing opportunities, solving problems, reducing risk end adding value. We do this through our people, a network of prin~pals with decades of experience. Lelend Consulting Group provides the following services: · Market research Marketing si~'ategies, plans end implementation Due diligence * Development strategies end programming · Feasibility armlysis - Business plans and operations consulting Organi~t-ml analysis and strategic planning · Economic development · Public approvals Packaging for tmancing end sales · Site selection and purchase negotiations · Project management for development implementation · Fiscatimpact asses~tent · F_o~awi~tes;~ony · Debt restructuring and workout strategies The strength of any professional organization is its people. The principals of Lelend Consulting Group are cross-trained in several professional disciplines, strengthening their ability to effectiv~y carry out the firm's services. All the senior personnel of Leland Consulting Group bring yea~ of experience in many discipline. LELAND CONSULTING GROUP INTRODUCTION WATERFRONT DEVELOP Waterfront development and redevelopment is an exciting~ yet particularly challenging, real estate niche. The involvement of many regulatory agencies, the usual presence of sensitive environmental issues, ~ intense interest of varied and vocal special interest groups, and the diversity of land uses ~r,a activities all demand the services of an experienced and focused The principals of Leland Consulting Group have prepared market studies, developmelmt and redevelopment pro{~tams, financial feasibility analysis, and project management for a numb~ of s'~ificant urban and suburban wat~f~ont properties. Selected waterfront projects involving these real estate advisory services indud~ Project Location Description Alaskan Ferry Terminal Anacortes Waterfront Birch Bay Resort Blue Ridge Resentoir The Breakers Bremerton Waterfront Coh~mh~a Pointe Dexter Lake Eau Claire Riverfront Eomomic Development F'm'~-man's Terminal Harbo~ S~ep~ J. nmhy Bay Resort Keloc Klickitat Point Lake Billy Chinook Lake Merwin Lake Padre/Gulf Isles Lake Simtustus Lakeside V'dlage The Landing Condominiums lvkCormlck Pie~ Ocean Promenade Town Pier 66 Rive~Place River Run St. John's UDAG Seattle Waterfront Tom McCall W~ Park Tualatin Seattle, WA Anacortes, WA Blahs, WA Lane Co., OR Denver, CO Bremerton, WA ~,WA Pc~dm,'~d, OR Lane Co., OR Rainier, OR Sel~de, WA Wflsonville, OR Seattle, WA West Indies iancoln Cavy, OR White Salmon, WA Keeweenaw, MI Warm Springs, OR c2m She m , Woodland, WA Corpus Christi, TX Warm Sprdngs, OR Boise, ID Portland, OR Portland, OR Portland, OR Seattle, WA Rainier, OR Portland, OR Portland, OR Seattle, WA Portland, OR Tualat~ OR Ferry Terminal Redevelopment Marina & Uplands Development Ocean Front Community Recreation Master Plan I2tkeside Residential Development CBD Revital~-'~tion Study Urban. Island Redevelopment Lake Master Plan Mixed-Use Urban Redevelopment Downtown Wa~t Plan Upscale Apartment Project Mixed-Use Urban Development Exclusive Island Resort Waterfront Housing Mixed-Use Project Year-Round Resort Recreation Master Plan Resort Expansion Golf & Residential Community Rectealion Master Plan Lakeside Mixed-Use Community Waterfwnt Housing . ~. ~ Mixed-Use Urban Development Urban ProOf High- Cond Downtown Wamrfront Plan Major Urban Mixed-Use Project Waterfront House§ Downtown Wate~t Plan Urban Wate,-f~ont Park Mixed-Use Urban Development Performa Entertainment Real Estate, Inc. is a privately owned real estate development and advisory firm located in Memphis Tennessee. Performa is the successor corporation to Beale Street Management Inc. Founded to manage the redevelopment of the Beale Street Historic District for the city of Memphis, the company has matured over the last fifteen years to become the nations leading real estate advisory firm in developing urban entertainment districts. Identified by "USA Today" as "perhaps the greatest urban success story combining black history, culture, and commerce~. Today the Beale Street Histodc District is recognized as one of Tennessee's largest tourist attractions. Pefforma has won recognition from the Urban Land Institute, and consistently receives high ratings fromthe Department of Interior for its adherence to historical correctness in maintaining its designation as a National Historic Area. · CORPORATE PHILOSOPHY Performa Entertainment Real Estate, inc. believes the development of an urban entertainment district is a highly specialized niche of the development industry. Success is dependent on a sensitivity to the historical significance of the area and on marshaling the resources within the community to support the development. By concentrating the expertise and experience of its professional staff on a limited number of projects at one time, success can be measured in terms of financial return, community acceptability and longevity of the development. As communities throughout America strive to redevelop urban aFeas as tourism magnets to attract visitors and conventioneers eager to experience the unique and historically accurate cultural richness of these cities. DEVELOPMENT Communities, around the world, are recognizing that developments capturing the flavor and historical significance of the attribute of their region fuels increas!ng toudsm and rekindles interest in decaying inner cities and neighborhoods. By capturing their experience with the successful redevelopment of Beale Street in Memphis, Tennessee, into a structured development, the principals of Pefforma Entertainment Real Estate, Inc. were able to transplant the success of Beale Street to other entertainment related redevelopment opportunities. Performa will participate in all aspects of the development process including site selection, rezoning and construction supervision. We will also create the concept for the development, prepare alt budgets related to the property including site development, construction and tenant improvement. Performa will also handle all leasing and asset management. CONSUl;TING Performa Ds a leader in understanding the proper formula entertainment district successful. required to make an Performa has established a division which specializes in consulting with governmental agencies and private investors in developing entertainment districts: Due to the complexity of developing an entertainment district, Performa provides critical services which include market analysis, development concepts, and assisting in the financing of the development. With the current emphasis in the nation on redeveloping existing urban entertainment areas, we believe this division of our company wilt continue to have measurable growth. 'COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE LEASING AND MANAGEMENT Performa Entertainment Real Estate, Inc. and or its principals hold real estate licenses in Tennessee, North Carolina, Mississippi, Georgia and Louisiana. Performa has been active since its inception with brokering both leases and the sales of commercial property. Over the years, we have developed a speciality in finding tenants for entertainment related properties. Regardless of what the property is used for, the key to a successful sale or lease is matching a unique piece of property with the appropdete party. The property must be able to meet the parties needs and expectations. Even the very best laid plans for developments are futile unless the appropriate tenants are located and included in the development. Performa will become active in the real estate markets in and around all developments in which the company is involved to enhance and protect the investment. Performa will also be involved in managing the asset, including preparing budget, capital improvement programs and supervising all management and maintenance of the property. EVENTS MANAGEMENT Central to Performa's development philosophy is the belief that the key to superior long- term performance is a primary emphasis on events management. The definition of "events" covers a broad spectrum~ which includes everything from annual festivals to parades. The management of these events provides recurring opportunities to promote the development and to always attract new patrons to the development The key to success in managing an entertainment development is creating through events, a magnet which draws patrons. The professionals at Performa Entertainment Real Estate, Inc. are highly experienced in this area and produce over 25 events annually. Building upon this experience, we can provide ideas and talents which will maximize a developments potential. FINANCIAL PLANNING Entertainment Districts are not typical commercial developments. It is imperative to utilize a variety of lending sources to finance a district. Developments can take advantage of the following financial options: (1) the establishment of a TIF District, (2) historical tax credits, (3) foundations, (4) pdvate equity, (5) bonds, (6) conventional 'financing. Performa's ability in assisting to obtain the necessary funding to complete a projec~ has been a major contributor to our continuing success in the unique niche of urban entertainment district development. Each development in which we have been involved has required its own approach to funding, dependent on the various set of circumstances in ptace in those cities. Through our three stage development study process we first determine the probability of success of the development. Second, we develop an identify for the development. This identity is either based in a community's history or some other unique facet of the community that will maintain the interest of local citizens and attract visitors and tourist. Third, we uncover various opportunities for funding the development. Performa does not finance projects, but our track record of success has brought us into contact with those whose business is the financing of such developments. BEALE STREET Memphis, Tennessee The redevelopment of Beale Street is considered a major catalyst in downtown Memphis' rebirth. In the late 1970's the City of Memphis bought nearly all of the properties along three blocks of Beale Street. In 1982, John Elkington and his company became involved in the redevelopment of the street. Their primary responsibility was to focus on the marketing leasing and property management of Beale Street. The company was also responsible for developing the entertainment theme for the district through the selection of tenantS. In 1983, the first club on Beale opened and one by one clubs and businesses moved into the renovated spaces, producing the most vibrant streetscape and activity center in downtown Memphis and the Mid South. Beale Street prior to redevelopment Beale Street is Memphis' premiere entertainment district and it is the city's number one tourist attraction. Visitors to the Beale Street Historic District exceed over 4.2 million annually. The Beale Street Entertainment District ..consists of 100,000 square feet of restaurant, club and retail space, and boast national tenants such as the Hard Rock Cafe, Have A Nice Day Caf6 and Dicks Last Resort. The cornerstone anchor of the redevelopment is B. B. Kings Club on Beale. R1VERTOWN Shreveport, Louisiana The Rivertown Entertainment District is Iocated in downtown Shreveport, Louisiana on the banks of the Red River. The district is within 200 miles of Dallas, Texas, Little Rock, Arkansas and Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Downtown Shreveport is one of the State of Louisiana's fastest growing areas. It is the center of banking, law, government, riverboats, festivals, museums, parks, casinos and historic architecture. The t20,312 square foot Rivertown Entertainment District is currently in Phase I with 42,638 square feet of entertainment, retail and restaurant space opening in the summer of 2001. Phase 2 will have 60,147 square feet of space and Pat O'Bden's will add an additional 17,527 feet of space to the total district. The basic concept of the distdct is to enhance the culture, music, food and heritage of Louisiana and east Texas. There is no region in America whose culture and music is more emulated than that of the South, and no area in the South has the diversity, culture or music than that of Louisiana. The Rivertown Entertainment District will be the premier restaurarCJentertainment/retail development in Louisiana. National and Local tenants will provide an exciting mix throughout the District. At this time, tenants include: Acme Oyster House New Orleans landmark restaurant serving gumbo, jambalaya, crawfish, and oysters prepared a variety of ways. Campisi's, Dallas based traditional Italian restaurant. Specialties include shrimp, veal, manicotti, baked lasagna, and italian sausage made to ordpr. HUBBELL REALTY COM?ANY CB PdCHARD ELLIS/HUBBELL COMMERCIAL Since the 1850's Hubbell Realty Company has been a rec%gni?ed leader in the areas of constmction and development, property management, and brokerage services. Our hard work, sound business practices, and a commit- ment to delivering on time and on budget con- tinue to cam us a premier position in the mar- ketplace. In business circles, the Hubbell name stands for good business savvy. It represents a tmdi- fian of service that comes with nearly 150 years of knowledge and experience. Hubbell Realty Company continually strives to exceed the highest standards of excellence in the industry. We're conscious of every derision and every move we make. We have to be. It has our name on it -- Hubbell Realty Company. JAMES HUBBELL III RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT Formesrly years, Realty 150 Hubbell company has b~n a trusted leader in commerffml real estate services. We've built our reputation on integrity and attention to detail, providing the highest level of profes- sional service to all our customers. Our commitment to residential develop- ment is an outgrowth of our commercial development experience and expertise. Through carefully selected sites and distinc- five neighborhood features, our team of pro- fessional engineers and landscape arohiteets provides hm~ae buyers that extra value they are seeking. Our builders are equally com- mitted to providing the home buyer depend- able and quality ~ship in each and every home. To Hubbell Realty Company, land devel- opment is moro than streets and residential lots; it is providing a sense of eommun/ty and neighborhood within a development that conveys a lifestyle the community is designed to provide. Hubbell Realty Company has a legacy of success, a corporate commitment based on lasting values, and a history of quality development. For both commercial and res- idential real estate, the message is the same; Hubbell Realty Company is a name you can trust. Hubbell Realty Company Residential Development / Commercial Construction and Development, Brokerage, and Property Management 904 Walnut Street, Suite 900 Des Moines, Iowa 50309-3574 (515) 243-3228 CONSTRUCTION AND DEVELOPMENT Hubbel!'s emergence as a premier commercial developer is no surprise to our clients; it's a natural expansion of the business we have successfully conduct- ed for the past century and a half. The goal of our Construction and Development team is '5~ successful project on schedule and on budget." This philosophy combined with a team of professional engineers has earned Hubbell a reputation of construction excel- lence. Our staff's experience in planning and project management contn'bute to our successfi~ development of raw land and development and construction of commer- team is also expertly qualified to handle ten- ant improvements and remodeling, build- ing renovation, and building maintenance and-repairs. We handle each project with the same degree of professional service end attention to detail. Satisfying the needs of our clients is the key to a successful project. Hubbell Realty Company Brokerage Property Management Consla~action & Development 9O0 Hubben dld g 904 Walnut Street Des Moines, Iowa 50309 (515) 243-3228 BRW, Ir, c. I. Project Understanding Scope of Services This section provides a preliminary assessment of the project area environment, followed by a general discussion of our strategy to address the City's needs. Based on our previous experience in planning the Heritage Trail and the Mississippi tKiverwalk, we believe we have a good general knowledge of the 4'h Street peninsula and the Ice Harbor area. We will, however, gain more detailed knowledge through the course of the project, allowing us to refine or change these ideas as we work more closely with City staff and local stakeholders. We understand that the City seeks assistance in creating a master plan for the redevelopment of the 4e Street Peninsula and South Ice Harbor areas. This plan should generate a strong, compelling vision for the future of the Peninsula that can be supported by property owners, tenants, residents and political leaders; and that will guide public and private actions in the immediate future and for years to come. Above all, the plan should be realistic, practical, and able to be implemented. The plan should address land use patterns; types of businesses and housing; infill development; creation of public spaces such as streets, sidewalks, plazas and green space; link's between the downtown and the river~ont as well as both sides of the Ice Harbor, reuse of the historic structures such as the Star Brewery; creation of design standards, costs and priorities for public capital spending;, and an action program for implementation. The plan should be created through the active and informed participation of a stakeholders' Advisory Committee, as well as other members of the public. As development proceeds on the river and north harbor-fi'ont properties, proper plann'mg and design of the remaining non-waterfront property will be critical. This work must be based on a clear understanding of existing market conditions and future development possib'flifies. It should strive to solidil~, the peninsula as a modem urban neighborhood that supports and compliments the developing education and entertainment facilities on a year- round basis, by providing additional opportunities and choices for housing, employment and commerce. City of Dubuque Street Pealnsula and South Ice Harbor Master Scope of Services Continued H. Strengths, We~l~esses, Opportunities and Threats URS/BRW In order to formulate a response to the City's needs, we have prepared the following preliminary S.W.O.T. analysis of the project's major strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats. We would work with the community to expand and refine this list. Strengths · Large amount of vacant or underutilized land · Served by well-built local roads and major utilities · Adjacent to the Ice Harbor and Mississippi River Location of new wofld-chss Mississippi River museum/aquarium Historic b'mhphce of the community · l~ecent purchase and reinvestment of Diamond Jo Casino · Future new Hotel and Waterpark · Future new education/conference center · New Rivers' Edge Plaza and future Mississippi Riveswalk · Dramatic views of river, Julian Dubuque Bridge, downtown and blufl~ Weaknesses Variety of visions and ideas for Peninsula - needs clarification and · Umightly views of open industrial storage · Large areas of open surface parking · inadequate or underdeveloped pedestrian environment · Inadequate green space · R~ilroad noise and wa/tic · Impacts of grain facility and operatiom - truck traffic, noise, views · Limited and confusing access from downtown · DiflScult access to South Ice Harbor area · Poor soils - · · Stimulate private investment in housing, office and commercial uses · Create and improve open spaces, including private find public properties · Create development and design standards to ensure the form of new development is mixed, compact and pedestrian-oriented · Strengthen connectiom to the harbor and riverfront Cit~ of Dubuque 86 4* Street Peninsula and South l~e Hadoor Master Plan Scope o£ Ser~cus Continued III. Project Approach Step I: Market and Physical Inventory and Analysis · Create "urban villages", each with its own functional and visual character Strengthen linkages to the adjacent districts such as the downtown and historic "Old Main" neighborhood - U 'nlize a variety of mit and parlring strategies to diminish the impact of the auto, while meeting facility owners' needs · Creation of a public dock facility for private watercraft T~ycat$ Loss of momentum, discouragement and inertia Suburb~ni~-ed pattern of development with isohted s'mgle-use facilities separated by large "seas" of parked cars Loss or lack of public funding o Poor market response Lack of private developer/investor interest We propose to employ a three-step approach in developing the Master Plan and Development Standards. These steps incorporate the six scope-of- service elements described in the City's Request for Proposal, The first step calls for the Project Team to develop an understanding of the market conditiom in the Dubuque area~ This will involve utiliz'mg available downtown use data as well as real estate conditiom in the larger market area to assess the penlnsula's competitive position by land-use categories, including retail, ottice and residential roes. Additional targeted market research will be collected and analyzed based upon the type, age and quality of existing data. Data w'fll be collected via telephone, the World Wide Web, personal visits and interview. The physical conditions of the project area will be collected, mapped and analyzed with respect to the sites ability to support various potential land use and development scenarios identified in the market analysis. Several site forces and analysis graphics will be prepared to illustrate the physical site constraints and opportunities. The comparison of these two factors, market potential and site forces will be examined in detail as part of a day--and-a- half-long Development Opportunities Workshop. URS/BRW City of Dubuque ~zs~- ot~s/auw t/~ 87 4a Street Peninsula and Sout~ Ice lqarbor Master Prim Scope of Services Co~tln~ed Step 2: Master Planning and Development Standards Develolsraent Analysis Workshop 1: Conducted in Dubuque, preferably ou- site, the first workshop will involve the Development P~eview Panel, the project design team, City staff, and members of the stakeholders' Advisory Committee. The focus of the workshop will be to evaluate development opportunities for the 4~ Street Peninsula. The workshop will be organized around several topic areas, and roughly structured as follows: Introduction to Project Area and Site Tour o Market Overview - Presentation · Targeted Development Opportunities - Presentation and Discussion o ConcePt Plan -Discussion and Sketching · Financial Feasib'flity of Development Opportunities - Presentation and Discussion · Matching Potential Projects with Potential Developers - Discussion · Summary and Next Steps Workshop proceedings will be recorded with wall-notes, photographs, and possibly on videotape. Proceedings will be summarized in a color booklet City staf~ stakeholders and consultants will work with the Project Teana to refine a collective "vision statement" for the peninsula and south harbor area. This statement should embody everyone's collective highest aspiratiom for the project. Building on this, a series of goal statements will be developed for Economic Development, Land Development, Urban Design, Circulation, parking and Public Space Design. Vision and goal statements, combined with the outcomes of the Step 1 Analysis, will serve as the basis for developing master plan alternatives. Based upon the master plan alternatives, several preliminary development pro formas for prototypical "catalyst" projects, will be prepared including:- · Development program (e.g. uses, density, product mix) · Development costs (off-site, on-site, and soft: costs) · Operating revenues (rental/sales revenue) · Operating expenses · Rate of return - private and public sector (fiscal impact) URS/BRW City of Dubuque ~2~8~ - ~uas/auw ~ol 88 4* Street Peninsula and South Ice Harbor Master I~an Scope o£ Services Continued Step 3: Implementation Plan and Fiaal Master Plan Development Analysis Workshop 2: The second workshop will bring the Development Review Panel back to Dubuque to evaluate master plan alternatives and preliminary development and urban design standards. This daylong event will be conducted in a hands-on design workshop format where participants will engage in presentations, plan review mark-ups, sketching, and discussion regarding implementation strategies. The results will be synthesized into a recommended final site development plan and illmtrated development standards. The implementation plan will be cra~xt in cooperation with members of the Development Review Panel and City stafl~ The action-oriented plan wilt identify discreet project priorities and a recommended phasing plan. It will also include a matrix 0fpublic programs, public improvements, private development projects and economic development activities. The matrix will present actiom, purpose, timing, responsible entity, cost and financial resources. Financing sources will be described by type of activity, marketing and merchandising strategies for specific land acquisition, and development projects will also be outlined, along with organization al/operational structures for development of the project. The implementation plan, final development plan, mad development standards will be compiled into a comprehensive Master Plan document. This document will include a brief description of the planning process as well as narrative and illmtrative descriptiom of the final site development plan. IV. Public Engagement and Review The ongoing efforts of the City, Historical Society and other area stakeholders have created momentum for change and excitement for the redevelopment of the 4~ Street Peninsula and South Ice Harbor area. The planning process for the development of the master plan needs to build on the goodwill and enthusiasm generated by these efforts. With members of the design team visiting Dubuque on a monthly basis, we propose to conduct a monthly project luncheon where area stakeholders can meet in a casual atmosphere to review and discuss project progress. This process was used during the preliminary plan~Ang of the Mississippi UR$/BRW City of D~uque Scope of Sez~ices Continued P,.iver~'alk, and was very effective for obtaining input and keeping the business community engaged and informed, tn addition to the monthly luncheon, we anticipate meeting each month with a Project Advisory Committee. This committee will be comprised of representatives from relevant City departments: economic development, administration, planning, en~neering, public works, and parks and recreation. We also propose to assist City staffin presenting the project to the Planning Commission and City Council at appropriate times during the process. URS/BRW ~y of Dubuque ~s~s~. ~w ~/o~ 90 4~ Stree~ Peninmla and South I~ Harbor Master Plan BRW, Inc. Preliminary Project Schedule and Deliverables Step 1: Market and Physical Inventory and Analysis We propose to conduct the Master Planning process over a six-month dine period. Although this is a compressed time flame, it should allow ample time for City and stakeholder input, staffreview and comultant response: We anticipate refining the schedule in concert with City staff. The following is a detailed description of the proposed project deliverables for each major project step. A graph illustrating the project schedule follows. The following deliverables are to be provided at the end of Month 1 and Month 2: 1.1: 4th Street Peninsula project base map at a scale of 1": 100 feet. 1.2: South Ice Harbor project base map at a scale of 1": 100 feet. An additional combined base map at a scale of 1': 200 or greater will developed if the South Ice Harbor area is induded in the Master Planning process. 1.3: Photo analysis graphics with captiom, 2 or 3 boards. 1.4: Colored Site Forces plan graphic depicting the various site issues and comtraints including access and circulation, parcel shape or size, parking, views, etc. 1.5: Meeting stmamaries of interim team meetings (two proposed). 1.6: Combined market and physical analysis summary report with color graphics, for me during the workshop (25 copies). 1.7: StLmm~ry report of Development Review Workshop 1 (25 copies ptm one original). Step 2: Master Plan.i.g and De~elopii~nt Standards URS/BR~V The following deliverables are to be provide at the end of Month 3 and during Month 4: 2.1: Meeting summaries of interim project review meetings including vision and goals setting (three proposed). 2.2: Maximum of four alternative development plan scenarios for both sides of the Ice Harbor. ' Color rendered presentation sized plans will illmrrare circulation, parking, open space, building massing and landscaping, and will include a tabulated summary of the proposed uses and development features. 2.3: Preliminary, illustrated draf~ development standards in bhck and white report forma[ Standards will include plans, sketches, photos and prescriptive text for the guidance of land use, site access and 91 4~ Street Peninsula a.d South Ice Ha~oor Master Plan Preliminary Project Schedule and Deliverables Continued parking, built foma, public realm and greening. 2.4: Final Illustrated Site Development Plan with accompanying development data sunmmry tabulation and legend. 2.5: Illustrative aerial site perspective of Site Development Plan. 2.6: Illustrated Development and Urban Design Standards. StelJ $: Implementation Plan and Final Master Plan The following deliverables are to be provided at the end of Month 5 and Month 6: 3.1: Meeting summaries of interim team meetings (two proposed). 3.2: Draft implementation phn, including "catalyst" project performance analyses with summary of underlying assumpnons, phasing plans, and acrion-phn matrix. 3.3: Executive Summary report (15-20 pages) of complete market analysis that could serve as the basis for "catalyst" project marketing materials (designed for various audiences). 3.3: Final Master Phn Report including illustrative plans and graphics, development standards and implementation plan. The document will include the following sections: Introduction, Planning Process, Market and Site Analysis Summav/, Site Development Plan, Development Standards, Implementation Phn and Appendix. Participation and ass/stance is anticipated during the process for two presentations: one each to the Planning Commission and the City Council. All plans and graphics will be created for use in both public presentation and report format. URS/BRW 92 City of Dubuque 4~ Street Peninsula and South Ice Harbor Maxter Plan 8RW, lnc, Project Schedule M~ter Planning and Design Services for the Redevelopment of the 4th street Peninsula and South Ice Harbor Step 1 · Kick-Off. Meeting · M~rket Inventory and Analysis · Site Inventory and Analysis · Interim Team Meeting · Workshop I J Step 2 Master Plan and Development Standards · Visioning and Goals Meeting · Alternative Plans and Preliminary Development Standards · Interim Team Meeting · Workshop 2 · Follow-Up Team Meeting · Planning Commission Presentation Step 3 Implementation Plan and Final Master Plan · Preliminary Implementation Plan · Interim Team Meeting · Final Implementation Plan · City Council Meeting · Final Master Plan · Final Team Meeting II BRW, Inc. Robert M. Kost, ASIA Senior Associate/Registered Landscape Architect ~xpeH~e~ce Park System Master Park and Trail System Design g. obert Kost is a Senior Associate in the Minneapolis office, and serves as a project manager and landscape architect/urban designer for public and private sector clients. Mr. Kost's responsibilities include marketing, project management, project design, government approvals, public meetings and workshops and supervision of design production documents. Park system master plans prepared by Mr. Kost include: Chain of Lakes Master Plan in Minneapolis, MN Comprehensive Parks and Recreation Plan Update, Saint Anthony · Park System Maseer Plan, Superior, WI · Park System Master Plan, Burnsville, MN · Upper Mississippi River Master Plan, Minneapolis, MN Park and trail system projects designed or managed by Mr. I~ost include: · P, afil l~oad Park Master Plan, West Des MoJnes, IA · Elm Creek Park, Champlin, MN · Heritage Trail Master Plar~ Dubuque, IA · Slioreview Park and Community Center, Shoreview, MN · Bucher Park, Shoreview, MN · Wash Corridor Trails and Recreation Facilities for State Route S1, Phoenix, AZ · Central Park Master Plan, Saint.~lthony Vffiage, IvHq · Lake Calhoun Park P~erlovation, Minneapolis, MN · West River Parkway, Minneapolis, MN · Lake Harriet Park P,.enovation, IMinneapo]is, MN Edinborough Park, Edina, MN · Mill Ruins Interpretive Park, Minneapolis, MN · Cedar Point Park Master Plan, Waconia, MN Urban Urban planning and design projects managed or designed by Mr. Kost inclu&: Aesthetic Design Guide for the I-liawatha LKT Corridor, Twin Cities, · Transit Supportive Design and Development Guidelines for the Euclid Corridor Txansportation Project, Cleveland, OH · Linden Hills Neighbo~ood Design Framework, Minneapolis. MN · Design Guidelines for the City of Wayzata, MN Robert M. Kost, ASLA Page 2 Comprehensive Streetscape l~.enovation for the historic downtown of Valdosta. GA · Waconia Design Standards, Waconia, MN · Mississippi tldverwalk, Dubuque, IA · Streetscape Renovation for the 50~' and Fmce Business District, Edina, MN · Historic Mills District Sereetscape and Fountain Plaza, Minneapolis, MN Implementation of the Public Arts Program for the New Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN · Do~vntown Streetscape Renovation, towa City. IA · Valley Jtmction Streetscape, West Des Moines. IA Master Planning Master planning and site design projects completed by Mr. Kost include: · Humboldt Greenway (70 acres of new housing and open space), Minneapolis, MN · Long-tkange Campus Master Plan for North Memorial Medical Center. Robbinsdale, MN · Parkers Lake Multi-Use Planned Unit Development (225 acres), Plymouth, MN · Fairview Southdale Hospital Master Plan, Edina. MN · Desert Ridge New Community (5,400 acres) Phoenix, AZ · Sugar Woods Phamed Uifit Development (40 acres~ Orono, MN · Continental Executive Park/Corporate Center (440 acres), Vernon Hills, IL · Elm Creek Multi-Use Planned Unit Development, (1,300 acres), Champlin, MN Landscape Planning and Design Education Major landscape projects designed by Mr. Kost include: · Landscape Master Plan for Fairview Southdale Hospital, Edina, MN · Cray Research Corporate Headquarters Landscape Master Plan. Eagan, MN · Landscape Master Plan for North Memorial Medical Center Expansion, Robbinsdale, MN University of Minnesota Tramitway, Minneapolis and St. Paul, MN · Edinborough Mixed-Use Community, Edina, MN · Minnesota Korean War Veterans Memorial at the State Capitol Mall, St. Paul, MN Bachelor of Landscape Architecture, University of Illinois. 1979 Neighborhood Design and Traffic Calming, University of Wiscons'm Treatment Wedands, University of Wisconfm Biotechnical Slope Protection and Erosion Control, University of Wisconsin Robert M. Kost, ASIA Page 3 Professional Registrations/ AG~H~atlons Registered Landscape Architect, State of Mimaesota (16381/1983) American Society o£Landscape Architects National Trust for Historic Preservation Sensible Land Use Coalition Congress for the New Urbanism Awards and Presentations MASt~ Merit Award for Public Plamaing, 1999- Wayzata Design Guidelines MASLA Merit Award for Private Design, 1999-Gray Research Landscape Master Plan Committee on Urban Environment "Cue Award" for the renovation of Lake Harriet and Lake Calhoun Parks - 1998 Committee on Urban Environment "Cue Award" for completion of the MN segment of the GreatR/ver Road- t998 MASLA A~vard of Special Recognition 1995 - Nozthem Lights Fountain MASLA Merit A~vard for Public Planning 1996 - 50* and France Streetscape First place in national design competition 1997 - MN Korean War Veterans Memorial Guest Speaker, "National P~esource Enhancement in Urban Parks," MN Park and Recreation Annual Meeting~ November 2000 Guest Workshop Facilitator, Design Excellence Through Context-Sensitive Design, Center for Transportation Studies, Mn/DOT and FHWA, Spring 2000 and 2001 Guest Speaker, The Human Scale in Urban Design, American Ptazming Association, Ioxva Chapter Fall Conference, I999 Guest Speaker, lqammnizing Tramportation and Community Goals, Transportation Research Board Spring Conference, Boston, MA, 1999 Work History BR.W, Inc., Project Manager/Landscape Architect (1986 to Present) Architectural Forum, hic., Project Manager/Site Planner (1985 to 1986) Custom One, Inc., Project Manager/Site Planner (t983 to t985) IKobert Engstrom Associates, Site Phrmer (1980 to 1983) Dale N. Beckmann Senior Vice President BRW, Inc. Management Experience Dale Beckmann is a Senior Vice President with BP~W, Inc., a subsidia~ of UR_S Corporation. His current responsibility, as the Land Use Practice Business Line Manager is to lead BP,.W's effort to capture a larger share of the Land Use Planning and Design business. He is also responsible for a new llne of business in the international tourism and leisure entertainment industry. Prior m this, Mr. Beckmann was the National Group Director for the BRW Development Group and was responsible for managing one of two BP~W Divisions, which special/zed in non-transportation, planning and design of public and private sector projects. As a Senior Vice President, his responsibilities included Management of the Development Division with responsibility for the Division's revenue, profitability and growth. Mr. Beckmann also served on the BI~W Executive Committee. which had overall responsib'flity for the BP,.W Division of the Dames & Moore Group. In 1997. Mr. Beckmann was one of the founders of the DMG Entertainment Services Group. Entertainment Services provides a full range of services to the Tourism Planning Market as well as the Leisure and Themed Entertainment Market. In 1996. Mr. Beckmann was on the management team, which successfully implemented the merger of BP~W as a 450 person, privately held company into the Dames & Moore Group, a 7500 person publicly, traded company. Mr. Beckmann was involved in all aspects of this integration process that resulted in the retention of key employees. Mr. Beckmann has held the position of Office Manager for the Bi~W Minneapolis Office. He was responsible for overall day-to-day operations of an office with more than 200 employees. This included coordination of four working groups, budget preparation, capital expenditures, and regional marketing. Prior to his role as the Minneapolis Office Manager, Mr. Beckmann was the Local Group Director for the Minneapolis Urban Infrastructure Group that was responsible for all Civil Engineering which was not Transportation related. This included both public and private sector clients. Prior to merging with Dames & Moore, Mr. Beckmanu was on the Board of Director's of the BI~'W Group. Dale N. Beckmann Page 2 International Project Experience National Project H~q~erlence Mixed Use Master P~anned Develoiome~ts Mr. Beckmann has International Experience working on projects in Korea, China and South America. The projects include Tourism Master Planning, Concept Theme Design, Project Programming, Site Master Planning, Financial Feasib'flity, Design and Implementation for various types of projects including Tourist Destinations, Leisure Resorts, Themed Entertainment Complexes, To~ri~m Eco-Parks and other related tourism and leisure entertainment ptoject~ In 1985, BP~W was selected by the Marriott Corporation to help their Nexv Products Division implement a "rollout" program for Courtyard and Fairfield Inn Hotels. With a goal of opening 300 Courtyard Hotels in five years, Mr. Beckmann worked closely with Marriott staff to develop a process for achieving this goal. BLOW'S primary role was the site design and entitlement process. Over the next five yeats, Mr. Beckmarm and the BB.W team assisted the Marriott staffin developing their A, B, C and D Phase process for rapid roll out ofMartiott Coustyard Hotels, Fairfield Inns, and eventually Residence Inn by Marriott, and Marriott Brighton Gardens Assisted Living Developments. During this time, BI~W prepared hundreds of conceptual site plans, completed the due dil/gence process and project entitlement for sites all over the United States, and completed the site design and infrastructure improvements required when the projects were approved for development. In addition to Marriott Hotels, Mr. Beckmann has assisted numerous other national Corporate P~eal Estate Development companies with similar programs. Clients include Old Country Buffet Restaurants, Wal-Mart Stores, Country Inns and Suites, Hilton Garden Inns, Best Buy, Wholesale Club, and others. Since 1983, Mr. Beckmarm has been involved with numerous M/xed Use Master Planned Commercial and l~esidential Projects. M~. Beckmann's responfa'bilities included the role Project Director or Project Manager and represent the client in obtaining entitlements, overall project design, project implementation, and construction. In 1999, BR.W was hired by the Mall of America Company to develop the Concept Master Plan for Phase II of the Mall of America. Phase II is a $1.0 B'fllion Mixed Use Development which will have 5.6 million square feet of retail, ol~ice, hotel and other uses. BP, W is continuing to provide on-going design services for this project. Stattingin 1993, Mr. Beckmann served as Principal-in-Charge of the 5700- acre Desert Ridge Planned Community in Phoenix, AZ. BP~W has worked Dale N. Beckmann Page 3 with the client to Master Plan tiffs large tract ofhnd into a major mixed-use development that includes resorts, commercial and residential componeuts. Mr. Beckmann worked with the client and the project manager in preparing an implementarion schedule, budget and work program for the implementation of this "fast-trick" project, which required staff from four BR_W offices to complete. The first three phases of the project included grading, infrastructure and amenities for a major hotel-resort, Arnold Paliner golf course, and residential developments and related improvements. Small Scale Developments Throughout Mr. Beckmann's career at BRW, he has spent a significant amount of time working on infrastructure design and construction for small- scale public and private sector developments. Early assignments at BRW included the site and infrastructure design and construction marmgement of community oriented projects. Mr. Beckmann was responsible for assisting with the preliminary design, infrastructure design, site and grading plans, construction management and observafiom. Mr. Beckmann often worked directly w/th community officials on public sector projects or represented the client on private sector projects. Educaron Work History Graduate in Civil Engineering Technology Mankato Vocational Technical Institute Mankato State University BP.W, Inc., Senior Vice President, Land Use Practice/Entertainment Services Business Line Manager (1998 to Present) BP.W, Inc., Senior Vice President, National Development Group Director (1994 to 1998) BRW, Inc, Vice President Urban Infrastructure Group (1992 to 1994) BP~W, Inc., Office Manager (1991 to 1993), Minneapolis Office Bt~W, Inc., Vice President (1987 to 1991), Civil Engineering Studio BRW, Inc., Sr. Associate (1986 to 1987), Civil Engineering Studio BI:kW, Inc., Associate {1984 to t986), Civil Engineering Studio BtLW, Inc., Project Manager, Lead Design, Design & Drafting, and Construction Services (1972 to 1984) Timothy P. Dreese Vice President BRW, Inc. Timothy Dreese has over 27 years' experience in a wide variety of large-scale land planning and landscape architectural projects throughout the United Stares. He has served as project manager for several signllq cant local and regional ptamfing projects involving many mb-consultants and requiring coordination with a variety of governmental agencies and citizen interest groups. He is currently serving as Project Director for the Valle De La Luna Tourism Attraction Study for Ischigualasro Provincial Park, in San Juan, Argentina. The study analyzes the sodal, environmental, and market conditions as a bails for the formulation of a development strategy and master plan for enhancing tourism opportunities, while at the same time preserving the semitive paleontological and geologic features of this fragile resource. Mr. Dreese is also serving as Print/pal-in-Charge for the Cherry Creek ~Greenway' Master Plan in Denver, CO., a project that is addressing environmental, tramportation, and land use issues adjacent to an 8-mile drainage corridor used not only for flood control and management, but also for ~ wide variety of parks, open space and recreational uses. Mr. Dreese has also served as project ~ or as a key partidpant on the following large-scale related regional, enviromnen~al and master planning projects: l~l Toro Marine Gorp Air Station Reuse Plan, Orange County, GA. Part of a pLamfing team to prepare a community reuse master plan for the 4,700-acre facility. The assignment included the responsibility for all hnd planning tasks, including the coordination of subcontractors providing services in economic analysis, tramporlation planning, and engineering. lr~sual Inventory and Analysis of Portions of the Colorado River Corridor, Bureau of Land Mmmgemant. Served as Project Manager and lead phnner for the inventory and analysis of the Colorado por6ons of the Colorado River corridor, including the identification of view corridors, qua~ty, and the impact of man-made development on the preservation and scenic quality. lr~ual Resource Inventory and Anal)sis for the Sawtooth National Recreation Area, la.ho. A visual resource inventory and evaluafon of this 360.000-acre Iqafonal Recreation Area induding the identification ofviewsheds, sensitive and unique areal, and an evaluation of visual impair, considering potential development areas, and other visually sensitive issues within the region_ Visual Quality Methodology Development for the Alaska Coastline, Bureau of l..and Management, Alaska..assisted in the formulation of a unique Timothy P. Dreese Page 2 methodology to assess visual quality and impact of off-shore oil driRing operations along the coast of Alaska. The methodoloff3, was based on a user survey, and incorporated radons elensents of both the US Forest Service and BLM methodologies. Economic Development Strategy for Palm Springs, California. Preparation of a plan that builds on existing resources within Pahn Springs, and attracts new business investment and jobs to the area_ The team planning focused on looking for opportunities to diversiW the Cit3?s economic base and capture additional customers for energy'services, while improving set,ace and loweri~hg costs for the cornmumW. The Economic Development Strategy was immediately implemented to compliment the City's on-going programs in order to further enhance opportunities for success. Site Selection Studies for Power Plant Fac~ty, Public Service Company of Colorado, Denver, CO. Project Director for three significant environmental studies that resulted in the identification of Icast sensitive areas for the developl,aent of a coal-fired electrical generation facility and associated transmission corridors in southeastern, northeastern, and north central Colorado. Study areas included 4,000.000-acre acre, 8,000,000-acre, and 2,000,000-acre areas, with all studies addressing a full range of environmental consideratiom, including visual impact and Mesa del Sol, Albuquerque, New MexSco. 12,400-acre master plarmed community in southeastern Albuquerque, encompassing a ~vide range and mix of land uses for an estimated population of 25,r)00 residents. Involvement included project mamgement, master planning, and coordinating the efforts of a team of planners. engineers, and transportation planners. A Master Plan Report was prepared and submitted to the City of Albucluerque as part of the rezoning and approval process. Oxmoor Valley New Community, Birmingham, Alabama. A master plan and implemenradon strategy for an 8,000-acre. mixed-use devalopment. The land use program included residential, recreanon, research and development, industrial, and commercial uses. Mr. Dreese served as Project Director for a team of consultants over a three-year period, during which studies were prepared addressing overall physical opportunities and constraints, growth and development strategies, master plan alternatives and comparative evaluations, and conceptual level site planning for the Village Center, 54-hole golf course, and residential communities. Denver Airport Gateway, Denver, Colorado. Strategic planning for a group of landowners in the southern growth corridor related to the planned Denver International Airport. Efforts included coordination of transportation, infrastructure, land use policies, market considerations and zoning for tiffs 16,000-acre area. Missoula Airport Development Plan, Missoula, Montana. Master phnning for Timothy P. Dreese Page 3 a 450-acre site adjacent to the Missoula Airport and preparation of an econontic development strategy for the community, within the context of regional goals and opportunities. Incorporated a mutti-6ered process for identifying and evaluating community concerns relative to site conditions, planning concepts and development Westshore Redevelopment Plan, Tampa, Floridm A study of one of Tampa's in-sown neighborhoods mmitioning f~om lower-income and moderate housing into an upscale urban enclave. Studies included pedestrian and vehicular transportation issues, street improvements, safety considemfiom, existing and potential new land uses, and other issues affecting quality of life and future growth opportunities. St. Charles New Commtmity, Charles Comaty, Maryland. Master planning, environmental impact studies, and site planning for this 8,000-aere new commtmity south of Washington, D.C. Planning studies were completed over a ten-year period. Carmel Valley Ranch, Catrrnel, California. 3ssismd in the development ora master plan for the community, which defined golf course development, residential acreage and densities, dubhouse and other recreational amenities, working closely with golf course architect Pete Dye in the final course alignment and development. Hiwass Country Club, Evergreen Colorado. Provided a variety of conceptual land planning, and site planning services for this prestigious golf course communky west of Denver. Hiwan's champiomhip 18-hole golf course has been designed throughout the community, with a variety of'luxury single-family and multi-family parcels planned to take advantage of the unique mountain golf setting. Tampa Palms, Tampa; Florida. Mr. Dreese prodded land planning, site plannlt~g and design services as part of a multi-disciplinary team of consultants. Planning services included conceptual site planning for a variety of residential home produc~s, including a range of single family and multi-family lots. Craft Farms, Gulf Shores, Alabama. Project planner for this 1,200-acre golf/second home community. The development currently includes an 18-hole Arnold Palmer tournament golf course, single-family detached housing, zero lot homing, clubhouse and amenity facilities. The Broadmoor Properties, Colorado Springs, Colorado. Phnnino~ for over 600-acres of undeveloped lands surrounding and withi~ the Hotel's three 18-hole golf courses. Components included physical invemory and analyses, tmmportation systems analysis, potential visual impact studies, and land use programming to enhance existing facilities. Battlement Mesa New Community. A 3,000-acre new community on the western slope of Colorado. Previously planned as a "Company Town", the Timothy P. Dreese Page 4 Education development has successfully transifoned to a retirement conmm~fity. Involvement indufled master plain'ting, site planning, and project coor~nation. Master of Landscape Architecture, Harvard University, 1972 Bachelor of Landscape Architecture, The Pe~msylvania State University, 1967 Professional Registrations/ National Association of Industrial and Office Parks (NAIOP Affiliations Urban Land Institute ~qYLI' Work History B I~W. Inc.. Vice President (1996 to Present) HOH Associates. Vice President q987 to 1996) PBS & J, Project Manager 1984 to 1987) UKS Corporation, Project Manager (1983 to t 9843 HOH Associates [1972 to 1983) Steven Durrant, ASLA, APA Vice President, Planning and Urban Design BRW, Inc. Experience ' Steven Durrant is a landscape architect and planner with over twenty years of project management experience. He has provided leadenhip in all aspects of planniqg and hndscape architecture practice in the United States and abroad including large scale environmental planning, regional planning, project master planning, design development and construction documents. Mr. Dun-ant is a vice president Of BKW, Inc., and director of the Planning and Urban Design Group in the firm's Minneapolis headquarters. He supervises a profe~oual staff of approximately 30 landscape arChitects, architects, planners and urban designers. The group's practice includes leading corridor and major investment studies, scenic road, park and parkway ptam, comtmction documents for major public works including commuter rail, roadways and airports. The group collaborates closely with allied design professionals in the firm tach as cultural and natural resource specialists, civil, structural, transportation, bridge and electrical engineers, transportation planners, intelligent transportation services and environmental engineering Selected Projects His experience includes urban nails, greenways and waterfronts, nature and interpretive centers, parks and recreational facilities, regional open space studies, main street and community revitalization plans, visual resource management for scenic transportation cottidors, and hiking and interpretive trails. He has experience with light rail transit facility design, including stations and station sites, pubhc art and corridor design guidelines. He currently serves on the board of advisors for the Waterfiont Center, an international organization that promotes public access and good design on urban waterfronts, and the board of directors for the Cedar Lake Park Association, a local non-profit that nurtures the restoration and development of native habitats, educational opportunities and voltmteetism in Minneapolis. Recent projects include: · Conceptual Design for 13 Passenger Stations, Hiawatha Light Rail Transit Line, Minneapolis, Minnesota: 5 artists and 5 architecture firms were retained to support BRW hndscape architects and engineers designing unique neighborhood landmarks for the region's first light rail transit facility. · Above the Falls: Upper Mississippi River in Minneapolis. This plan addresses the future of a major quadrant of the city of Minneapolis, Steven Durrant, ASIA, APA Page 2 including many miles of failing industrial hverfront. Implementing the plan will result in over 90 acres of new parks, 8 miles ofparkxvay, 14 miles of teail, 2,000 new jobs, 2,400 households and more than $10 m~tllon per year iu tax revenue. Waterfzont Center Honor, Minnesota ASLA Honor, Minnesota APA Distinguished Planning · Paju-Sh/, A Plan for Repopulating the Demilitarized Zone, Korea. Working with local advocates to analyze cultural and natural resource suitability for conservation, land use, transportation and a reunification institute w~thin a portion o£the demilitarized zone. Cedar Lake Park and Trail, (FHWA, ASLA, CUE awards) threading its way through a nature preserve, active rail l/ne, and the congested heart of Minneapolis' warehouse district. · Yosenfite Valley Plan, which defines how America's premier nadonal park can be redeveloped in a way that reduces the impacts of cars and crowding on tiffs incredible landscape. · Redmond RiverWalk (National Award for Environmental Sustainability), a community process that improves channel-side habitat, provides public access, raises awareness of the fiver and makes connections between the hear/fy used trail and the adjacent business dim/ct. Columbia P,.iver Renaissance/Vancouver Waterfront Master Plan (Waterfront Center Honor Award), a community revitalization and waterfront recreation opportunity study. The plan coordinated federal, state, municipal and private development policies and initiatives. Spokane River Centennial Trail (Waterfront Center Top Honor Award), a 40~mile trail com~ecfing suburban and rural Spokane County with the heart of the city. This project has been vital to the revitalization of Spokane's downtown and neighborhood business and residential districts, while helping to improve riverside habitat and recreation opportunities. · Mountains to Sound Greenway (a National Scenic Byway), 100 mile scenic corridor plan paralleling Iotersrate 90 in Washington State. · Mt. Baker Snoqualmie National Forest Visitor Information Center. · Nisqually Basin Interpretation and Environmental Education Enhancement Feasibility Study (ASIA Merit Award). · Nisqually House Interpretive Center, Phase I Planning and Design. The Nisqually projects are the result of an ongoing rehtiouship with the Nisqually River Council and the Nisqually River Interpretive Center Foundation. Projects include a regional analysis and plan for interpretation and a study identify'mg sites suitable for development o£a central interpretive center. The most recent study includes site desigll, architectural design, interpretive planning and hnptementation strategies Steven Durrant, ASLA, APA Page 3 Lectures a~d Pt'esentatlons Publications and Articles for a $10 mi111on natural and cultural history interpretive center that will serve the entire Puget Sound Region. · Nez Perce National Historical Park General Management plan and Environmental Impact Statement, This plan will guide development and managemem of the forty sites in four states that make up this unique national park, The park is a tour through a 10,000+ year cultural continuum which expands visitors' understanding of the Nez Perce. It challenges our notions of what our national parks are and can be. The planning process included working with NPS staffand representatives of three Nez Perce bands preparing field studies, visual resource analyses, public meetings, production of newsletters and booklets, site design, and the draft and final ptan/EIS. 2000 Park E~ectations, Planning for the Utrger Mississitrpi River in Minneapolis, National ASLA Conference, St Louis, Missouri 1999 Maintenanm in a Time of Stnqnklng Budgets: Ronndtabte DLm~sien, Urban Waterfxonts 17: Creative Urbanism, The Waterfiront Center, Charlston, South Carolina. 1997 The Place is Our Client, National APA Conference. San Diego, California 1997 Expe~qence with Trails, Annual Meeting, Waterfront Center, Baltimore, Maryhnd 1996 La~ge Scale Resource Planning with Multi-Agency Client Groups, Western Planners Conference, Park City. Utah 1996 Aesthetic Considerations in Forest Management, Western Forest Resource Association Issaquah, Washington 1995 Place and Aesthetic Considerations in Corridor Management, Transportation Planning for Livable Cities, WSDOT, Wenatchee, Washington 1991 Trail Blazing the Inland En~re's Rdver Histmy: The Implementation of the Spokane Centennial Trail Mam. r Plan, International Linear Parks Conference. Charlottesville, ¥irginia 1989 Roads of Knowledge: A Regional Atrtyroadl to Interpretation, International Linear Parks Conference, Ashville. Noxth Carolina 1988 Time and Place in the Nisq.al~y. ASLA Annual Convention. Seattle, Washington 1997 1997 Jones, Grant, Ilze Jones, Steve Durrant and Susan Lee, Fa~h P/ace Our C/ient, The Environment and Landscape Architecture of Korea, Nov. 1997, No. 115 Manifesto: The Place is Our Client, Western Planner, June 1997, VoL I8, No.4 Steven Durrant, ASLA, APA Page 4 1995 Bioaesthetics in Forest Management, Morning Edition, Nat/omi Public Radio, January 20, 1995, Interview and story by correspondent Wendy Kaufman 1994 Bioaesthetics I Forest Management, News coverage in Newsweek, Panorama (Europe), New York Times, Wall Street Journal, local and regional newspaper natiom~,ide 1989 Roads of Knowledge: A Regional Approach to lnter~retatim~, International Linear Parks Conference Proceedings, Appalachian Consortium 1988 Jones, Grant and Durrant, Steve, Landscapes of the Heart: Interpretation and Environmental Education, Proceedings, Open Comrrfittee for Regional Landscape Design, ASLA Annual Convention 1985 Carlson, Chris and Durrant, Steve, The Farm Landscape of Whatom County: Managing Change Through Design, Trust for Public Land Professional Registrations/ Affiliations Registered Landscape Architect, State of Minnesota (1985) Registered Landscape Architect, State of Kentucky (#594/1999) Board of Advisors, The Waterfront Center, Washington, D.C. Work History BR_W, Inc., Vice President (1998 to Present) Jones & Jones, Architects and Landscape Architects, Senior Associate (I 989 to 1998) Jones &Jones, Architects and Landscape Architects, Associate (1986 to 1989) Trust for Public Land, Consultant (1985 to 1986) Minnesota Department of Transportation, Landscape Architect (1984 m 1985) Jongejau/Gerrard/McNeal, Landscape Architect (1982 to 1983) Hilton-Foster Limited, Landscape Architect (1979 to 1980) Voyageurs National Park, Landscape Architect Trainee (1976 to 1977) Dtif~3rtt..doc - Aaron 5. Heumann, PE Transportation Engineer BRW, Inc. Experience Aaron Heumann is a civil engineer in BlOW's Transportation Group, and has been task manager for all traffic-engineeting activities at the Minneapolis-St. Paul (MSP) International Airport for the ~ three years. Mr. Heumann has also been responsible for traffic signal timing, traffic and transportation studies, traffic forecasting, noise analysis, preliminary design, and parking studies. Airport Design Mr. Heumann has been revolved in a ~vide variety o£tzansportation planning, design, and construction engineering projects at the MSP Airport. Some of this work includes design of the bus, shuttle, and taxi areas; development of the permanent guide and regulatory signage; rental car interim and permanent on-site consolidated facility design and development; design of the airport transit center plaza; planning and design of the Inbound/Outbound P~oadways, secondary roadways, and parking entrance and exit plazas; design of the parking structure stall striping; and review ofparldng structure permanent signage. Prelimina~ Design Parking Studies Traffic Studies Traffic Signal Timing In addition to Mr. Heumann's work on roadway design and signage design for the MSP airport, he designed the new tramit area for the ?datl of America in Bloomington, MN, and conducted roadway design in Minneapolis, MN and Valdosta, GA. Mr. Heumann has conducted parking demand and utilization analysis on projects at Southwest Missouri State University in Springfield, MO and the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, MI. Mr. Heumann has conducted numerous traffic studies that document thc impacts of proposed developments and analyze issues of access, intersection and roackvay segment operations, and safety. Traffic studies which Mr. Heumann has worked on include TH 23 in Fond du Lac, WI; the University of Kansas in Lawrence, KS; Melrose Avenue in Iowa City, IA; United States Postal Service Developments in Chanhassen, Earn, Golden Valley and Shoreview, MN; and several retail and office developments. Mr. Heumann has participated in several studies that involved issues renting to traffic signal timing programs, including Highway Capacity Software, SIGNAL94, PASSEB_ II-90, and TRANSYT 7F. A project of particular interest was the Fuel Efficient Transportation Signal Optimization Study in Aaron $. Heumann, PE Page 2 Fond du Lac, WI, whicl~ involved the development and implementation of timing plans and a comparison of before and after conditions using the TRANSYT 7F software. Other related sig~tal dining studies Mr. Heumann has worked on include the Citywide Sigml Timing Improvements in Fargo, ND; CSAH 152 in Bro6klyn Center, MN; 77th Street in Richfield, MN; the 19th Street Interchange tn Rochester, MN; and CSAH 109 in Maple Grove, Noise Analyses Education Mr. Heumann conducted noise analyses in conjuction with highway and trans/t corridor evaluatidns using STAMINA2.0, OPTIMA and AUTOBAI~ software programs. Representative noise analysis projects include 1-494 in the Twin Cities Metro Area; 79da/80th Street in Bloomington, MN; TH 14/52 in Rochester, MN; CSAH 31 in Dakota County, MN; and Highway 96 in Ramsey County, MN. Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering and Transportation, University of Illinois, 1993 Professional Registrations/ Affiliations Registered Professional Engineer, State of Minnesota Institute of Transportatiqn Engineers American Society of Ci'44l Engineers Chi Epsilon, National Civil Engineering Honor Sodety Work History BRW, Inc. (1994 to Present) City of St. Paul (1993 tO 1994) GregOry S. Brown, PE Civil Engineer BRW, tnc, Structural Gregory Brown is a project engineer in the Transportation Division, respomible for technical design and development of plato and specifications for a variety of projects, including pavements, water resources, utilities, and associated structures. Mr. Brown's experience includes the design and rehabilitation of flexible and rigid airfield and mmticipal pavements and working knowledge ofpavement management systems. He has designed roadway, water main, sanimty sewer, and storm drainage improvements associated with county highways, municipal roadways, and private site development and redevelopment projects. /Viz. Brown has performed stxuctural design for sm~ll facilities, renovations and additions, and hydv~tic structures. He bas guided projects fi~om planning and budgeting stages through design, contracting, and comtruction for the US~, municipalities, and private developers. Mr. Brown has mote than twelve years' experience in civil engineering practice. Prior to joining B1KW in 1993, he worked as a civil engineer for the United Stares Air Force and for Barr Engineering. Mr. Brown has designed and managed several projects involving new construction and recomtructiun of pavements on: · Jet engine trim pad, USAF · Engine test cell facility renovation, USAF · Main runway repairs and rehabilitation, USAF · Removal of airfield rubber deposits · Street Kenewal Program, 1995-1996, City of Shoreview, MN · Development of five year Pavement Management Program, Cl~nha~n, MN · Stxeet Kenewal Program, 1998, City of Arden Hills, Mr. Brown has performed stroctoral engineering and analysis for a variety of facilities, including:. Breakwater, Two Harbors, Mb/ · Repairs to Phelps Mill Dam, Otter Tail County, MN · Canopy enclosure for medical incinerator, USAF · Misce~neous structural analysis for facility renovations and alteratiom while working as a staff engineer at Little Kock AFl3, AK · Miscellaneous retaining walls: concrete, timber, and modular block, in support of roadway and trail projects Bm~n~oc- (4/oo) Gregory S. BroWn, PE Page 2 Municipal Mr. Brown has completed numerous projects for local municapalities involving storm sewer, water mare, roadway and water quality design. Mr. Brown has also completed a number of projects for parks and recreation departments including the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board · Ice Hockey and In-Line Skating P,.haks, Chanhassen, MN · Lake Harriet and Lake Calhoun Improvements, Minneapolis Park Recreation Board · West River Parkway, MinneapoLis Park and R_ecreatiou Board · Cahfil Avenue, Inver Grove Heights, MN · Birch Boulevard. Inver Grove Heights, MN · 1998-2000 Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Programs, Arden HiJls, MN · 1993-1994 Sanitary Sewer Rehab'xlitation Program, Chanhassen, MN · Arthur Street, Roseville, MN · Abbott Avenue, P,.obbinsdale, MN Concord Boulevard. Dakota County, MN · County Road 17, Carver County, MN · Highway 96, Ramsey County, MN · Humboldt Greenway Neighborhood Redevelopment, Hennepin CounW, MN · West R. omad Lake Road Realignment, Arden Hills, MN · Currently serving as the City Engineer for Arden Hills, MN · Lift Station #3 Replacement, Arden IIfils, MN Mill Ruins Park, Minneapol/s Park and Recreation Board · Lift Station #8 Rephcement, Arden Hills, MN ISTEA Mr. Brown has completed several projects for municipalities including the federal ISTEA process: · Highway 96 Regional Trail, Ramsey County Parks Department · Snail Lake Open Space Trail and Underpass, Shoreview, MN · 1-694 Pedestrian Bridge, Shoreview, MN · County Road C Pathway, Roseville, MN · County Road J Pathway, Shoreview, MN · West River Parkway Trail, Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board · Dale Street Underpass, Roseville, MN Bmwn.doc-(~O0) Gregory S. Brown, PE Page 3 Water Resources Professional Registeations/ ~, fh'illations Mr. Brown has completed numerous projects for municipalities involving significant water resources issues. · Arbor Pointe Stormwater Management Plan, Inver Grove Heights, · Cuneen Trail Stormwater Pump Station, Inver Grove Heights, MN · Twin Lakes Regional Pond, R. osevilte, MN Chain of Lakes Masterplan, Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board · Highway 96 Stormwater Management Plan, Ramsey County, MN · McCarrom Lake Inlet/Outlet Design, P~oseville, MN · Rmnway 17-35 Trunk Storm Sewer, Metropolitma Airports Commission Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Univexsity of Minnesota, 1988 Professional Engineer in Civil Engineering, Minnesota (22814/1993) Chi Epsiton, National Civil Engineering Honor Fraternity American Society of Civil Engineers America Public Works Association Minnesota Public Works Association City Engineers Association of Minnesota Bt~W, Inc., Civil Engineer (1993 m Present) United States Air Force, Civil Engineer (1989 to 1993) Bart l~ngineering, Civil Engineer (1988 to 1989) Tim Blankenship Graphic Designer BRW, Inc. Expe~ence Tim Blankenskip has ~vo decades' experience as a sldlled graphic defigner, In this time, he has developed a specialization in solving graphic communication problems through the use of exquisite color combinations and superior graphic images. He is a leader in photo editing and photo color balance. Mr, Blankemhip has studied at both the Urfiversity of Minnesota and the Minneapolis College of Art and Design, where he received a BFA degree. While at BRW, Mr. Blankenship has had major project experience including design and production of project graphics, presentation materials, posters, and printed reports. Education Bachelor of Fine Arts, Mkmeapolls College of Art and Design Project Experience/ Recent Projects Mr. Blankenship is currently responsible for the graphic design components of the following projects: Valley Junction Streetscape Plan, West Des Moines, Iowa e Upper Mississippi Privet Master Plan, Minneapolis, Minnesota · Hiawatha Light Rail Transit, Bloomington to Minneapolis, Minnesota · Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport Inbound/Outbound Roadway Master Phn, Bloonfington, Minnesota Professional Registrations/ American Institute of Graphic Artists (ALGA) Affiliations Work History BKW, Inc., Graphic Designer (1976 to Present) Modern Medicine Publishing, Harcourt Professional Publishing, Designer (1974 to 1976) William J. Ludwig EDUCATION Fine Arts Major, Loras College, 1960 Bachelor of Arts in Architectam, Iowa State University, 1965 Master of Science in Urban Planning, Iowa State University, 1968 EXPERIENCE Mr. Ludwig is a Principal and Urban Design Architect with Environmental Design Group, Ltd. He co-founded the company with Alan Bowman in 1969. Before starting El)G, he served as Direet0r of Planning and Urban Design with Smith-Voorhees-Jensen. Mr. Ludwig is Director of Urban Planning at Environmental Design Group, Ltd. He has designed dozens of planned communitieS, and planned unit developments in the Des Moines Metropolitan area. His projects include: Glen Oaks, a 500-acre residential/golf- community in West Des Moines, Iowa, centered on a Fazio championship golf course and country club; Venimry, a 400~acre plmmed community in Altoona~ Iowa; Johnston Commons, a 130-acre planned community in Johnsto~ Iowa; Green Meadows, a 2,000- acre planned community in Johnston, Iowa, which includes the Pioneer Hi-Bred International Headquarters Campus; and Beaver Creek open space/wedands. PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATION · Registered Architect, State of Iowa, LiCense No. 1310 · Registered Architect, State of North Carolina, License No. 8833 · N.C.A.R.B. License No. 8833 · Member American Institute of Architects - Member American Plmming Association COMMUNITY AND PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES o Member of the Mayor's Task Force · Member of the Des Moines Housing Council · Chairman of the Centremetro Planning Study · Convention Review Committee, American Institute of Architects - Design Critic/Juror for Sensible Growth Awards, Washington, D.C. · Presenter for the Des Moines Ail-American City Awards, Pittsbmgh, PA o Member for the Des Moines Planning and Zoning Commission, Planning Review Task Force ~ LeeVarer on Urban Design, Iowa State University Alan W. Bowman ARCIqtTECT/URBAN PI~hNNER PRINCIPAL EDUCATION Bachelor of Arts in Arehitecture, Iowa State University, 1965 Master of Science iu City and Regional Planning: 47 of 50 credits attained to date. EXPERIENCE Mn Bowman is a Principal and Arehitect/Urban Planner wi~h Environmental Design Group, Ltd. He co-founded the company with Will/mu Ladwig in 1969. Before starting EDG, Mr. Bowman Was a Preject ArchiteCt with General Growth Properties, Des Moines, Iowa, His past professional experience includes serving as a Designer and Job Captain with Emery-Prall and Associates, Des Mothes; a Housing Planner and Architect with Whiting and Associates h~ternational, Inc, Rome, Italy; and aaa Architect with Kolakidis & Associates, Limassol, Cyprus, Cn'eece, PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATION Registered Architect, State of Iowa, License No, 1305 Registered Architect, State of Florida, License No. 8947 Registered Architect, State of North Carolina, License No. 4025 Registered Architcet, State of Illinois, License No. 001-017069 N.C.A.R.B. License NO. 1 l 185 Member, American Institute of Architects COMMUNITY AND PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES * Adnerican Institute of Architects; Professional Development Committce · Presenter for the Mayor's Housing Task Force . Member of the Des Moines Developer's Council - Lecturer of Urban Design. Iowa State Univemity * Member of the Polk-Des Moines Taxpayers Association ~ Member of Urbandaie Board of Appesls ANNE B. RICKER, PRINCIPAL LELAND CONSULTING GROUP CONSULTING I~(PERIENCE: Colorado, New Mexico, Mon~na, Nevada, Utah, Oklahoma, Wyomln~, Ore, on, California, Texas, Louisiana, Washln~l~n and New York. EDUCATION: Colorado State University, Consumer Science and Public Housing, Bachelor of Science Colorado State University, Construction Management CONCENTRATIONS: Housing and Public Policy, Consumer Housing, Real Es~te and Real Estate Law, Land Use Planning, Natural Resource Law, Social Welfare and Housing Special Needs ADDITIONAL COURSE WORK: Estate Finance, Re~l Estate Feam'bility ~, Economic/Demographic Data Analysis, StatisticS, Management. Accounting and Computer Infommtion Processing AREAS OF EXPERTISE Economic/F~scal hnpact Analysis, Public and Real Estate Finance, Commercial Revi~l~,~-ion and Reuse Strategy, Asset Acqaisitioo and Dtvposition Strategy, Loan/pmtfolio Review Internship: Fort Collins, Colorado, O~mmunity Development Block Grant Of~e Survey Coordinakm. Handicapped Information OC4~ce, United Way Affiliate (Hous/ng Survey) Economic Market Analyst: THK ~tes, Inc. Senior Consultant: Laventhol & Horwath (Denver), Real Es/ate Advisory Services Seniox Associate. Laventhol & Horwah5 ~ Angeles), Real F. stam Advisory Servic~ Semlor Aszocia~: Leland Cotmul~g Group (Portland), Real Estate Economists, Development Advisors & Pro~ec~ Manager~ Principal: Leland Consulting Group (Denver), Real Es~e Economi~ & Development' Advisors PROFESSIONAL AFFI!.I ATIONS: Member:. UFoan Land Ins~ihl~e Membeg. Internaiio~l Downtown Association Me-u'~m. Down~own Denve~ Partnership Member:. Lowe~ Downtown District, ~ IvIAJOR CLIENTS SERVED:. Arapahoe C~m~, Colorado ~en-m~i~ coup, ~ D~, CO G~ & Co~ offs, C~do G~ of Am~, C~do ~ of ~ ~, ~o~o ~ of ~d~ Hei~, Col~do ~ of ~ ~, C~do ~ of ~, ~mdo ~ of ~, Col~ ~ ~ ~, ~1o~o Co~o H~g ~ Au~ ~v~ Ho~ Au~ Boulder Housing Authority BRW, Inc Centu~ West Development, Inc~ The Chot~ Group Denver Symphony Task Force Feld Company G.T. Land Colorado, Inc. Gionet Development Company Greater Denver Chamber of Commewe HOH Associate~ Inc. HOK, Ina ANNE 13. PICKER, PRINCIPAL LELAND CONSULTING GROUP Missoula County, Montana Oregon Economic Development Depm-h'nent Pierce County, Washington Port of Anacortes, Washington Port of Kennewick, Washington Port of Klickitat, Waslzlngton Regional Transportation District Sec!uache County, Colorado Tooele County, Utah, Economic Dev't Corp. Town of Paonia, Colorado Town of Snowmass Village, Colorado Tri-Met- Oregon Johnson Wax Development Corporation King Brothers Development Lincoln Property Company Medite Corporation Long-Term Credit Bank of Japan Metro Denver Network Navajo Nation Portland General El~ic Public Service Company of Colorado Raytheon Corporation Resolution Trust Corporation Weyerhaeuser Realty Investors BILL J. CUNNINGS, PRINCIPAL LELAND CONSULTING GROUP CONSULTING EXPERII~CE: Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, California, Oregon, Arizona, Wyom~g, Montana, Texas, Louisiana, I~ac_higa~ lllinois, Nor th Carolina a~ M~xico. EDUCATION: University of Nor~ Colorado, Hislm~t, Bachelor of ~ University of Denver, Marketing, Master of Business Administration CONCENlliATIONS: Market Research, Survey Eu~igu, Cor~tme~ Behavior, Small B~ Consulting, Marketing Management, Slafistical Analysis, Corporate Finance Principal: Lela~d Consuliin§ Group (Denver), Real E.slate Consultants Manager: GA/Partners-A~,.hur Anderse~ & Co. Principal: Westin Eco~mic Associates Principal: Business F~onomics Group Senior Real Estate ~ssociate: Laven~ol & Horwath Real Estate Consultant: Laventhol & Horwa~ Market Research Analyst: Wood Bros. Homes AREAS OF EXPERTISE: Analysis, Public and Real Estate Finance, S~zategic Economic Development Planning, Commercial Revil~tion and Reuse Strategy, Asset Acquisition and Disposition Sh'ateg~, Loan/Portfolio Review MAJOR CLIENTS SERVED:. Arvada Urban Rev. ewal Authority Berthoud Turmel Authority The Chotin Group City of Conuneme City, Colorado Colorado Housing Finance Authority Cushman ~q, Downtown Denver, Inc. Edgewater Redevelopment AuLhori~ Eng]ewood Urban Renewal Authori/y ~k P.~l~y AdvP~s Medite Corporation Missouh County, Montana Norwest l~mks Renizon Corporaiion Temple Pock Capi~l A~apah~e County. Colorado City o[ Federal Heights, CoIorado Ci~ o[Fort CoIlLns, Colorado ~ty of Lakewoed, Colorado ~y of Midland, T~s City of Ne~thglenn, Colorado A~p~n~fi~ldn County Planning Dept~ Colorado Central Banks City of Azvada, Colorado City of Denver Planni~ and Community Dev't Colco Devetopn~nt Columb/a Savings/Colmd Development Cc~p. Downtown Denver Par'me~p E-470 Highway Authority Englewood Downtown Development Auh%rity General Accounting Office (GAO) Meh~ Denver Network - Mobil Oil Compan~ Regional Transl:~ District (RTl)) - De~ver Resolution Trust Co. rani°n (RTC) Telluride Resort Company Town of Sn°wm~ss ¥illa~e, Colorado Boulder Housin~ Authorit~ BRW, Inc. CITICORP De~ver S~pho~y Task Force Desi~ Studios West Dow~ Denver P~r~ezship Pede~al Deposit L-~.mmce Corp. (FDIC) BILL J. CLrNNINGHAM, PRINCIPAL LELAND CONSULTING GROUP City of Pueblo, Colorado Colorado Housing Finance Authority Denver Housing Authority Colorado Department of Transportation Denver Urban Renewal Authority Lincoln Property Company Regional Transportation District Weyerhaeuser Realty Investors G.T. Land Colorado, Inc. HOH Associates, Inc. HOK, Inc; Johnson Wax Development Corporation City of Colorado Springs, Colorado King Brothers Development Nava~o Nation Raytheon Corporation Steven L. Aronow Managing Member Integrated Real Estate Services, LLC Steven Arono,v is the manal~g member of Integrated Real Estate Services, a consulting venture with Altman, Kritzer & Leviclg P.C. Prior to jo'ming Integrated, Mr. Aronow was Senior Vice President of Belz's Factory Outlet Division and the parmer-in-charge o£1easing Festival Bay, a one- million-square-foot retail and entertainment cen:er being developed by Betz in Orlando. Pt/or to Belz, he was Senior Vice President of the Mills Corporation in cha~ge of all anchor transactions throughout the portfolio, including income production, leasing, tenant relations and legal functions. Integrated Real Estate Services, LLC An Affiliate of Altman, Kritzer & Levick, 8840 Kateland Street Germantown, Tennessee 38139 901.755.8705 Fax: 901.755.8706 saronow@l-R-E-S.com John A. Elkington, CCIM Chairman & CEO John A. Elkington, received his Bachelor Arts degree from Vanderbi~t University in 1970, and his Juds Doctorate from Memphis State University (now University of Memphis) School of Law in 1973. He began his career as a homebuilder and developer in 1974. Recognized by Professional Builder Magazine as one of the top 300 builders for the years 1982 through 1988, Mr. Elkington has a number of professional recognitions including being ranked as the 79th fastest growing company in 1984 by tnc. Magazine, and as the developer of the first historical building under the 1982 National Economic Recovery Act. In the ten years from 1976 to 1990, he developed 33 properties with a total value in excess of $150 million. Since 1983 he has led the redevelopment of Beale Street in Memphis, Tennessee which has, dudng that time: 1) Beale Street has become one of the largest toudst attractions in the state of Tennessee 2) Been called by ABC-TV's Good Morning Amedca "One of the greatest urban success stodes in America," 3) Returned over $30,000,000 in sales and liquor tax to the State of Tennessee, Has been called the second best n~ghttime entertainment center in the South by Travel South magazine, 5) Called by US News and Wodd Report 'the best barhopping stretch in the land." He has been involved in numerous civic and philanthropic activities including service on the boards of directors of the Memphis Park Commission, Memphis in May, the National Civil Rights Museum, Memphis Special Olympics, and as Chairman of the Memphis and Shelby County Planning Commission, and Memphis Convention & Visitors Bureau. He has been recognized as one of Tennessee's Outstanding Young Men in 1980, named a "Seeker of Change', in 1982 by the Memphis Commercial Appeal, one of "America's Future Leaders" by Esquire magazine in 1985, and in 1996 one of "50 Leaders of Tomorrow" in Real Estate Forum Magazine. Professionally he was appointed by the Governor to serve on the Tennessee State Board of Licensing Contractors and its chairman in 1991. He was appointed by the Governor to the Film & Music Task Force in 1995. He has received his CCIM designation from the National Association of Realtors. A lover of the blues, in 1987, he received the "Blue Note Award" from the National Blues Foundation for support of the blues music community. In 1999 he received the A. W. Willis preservation award from the Memphis Heritage Foundation. Also in 1999 he was appointed to the Memphis Center City Commission Board of Director, He is marded and has two boys. - RickTollakson develop- directs the merit process through a '~team con- copt" to meet client demands. By assem- bling a team of professionals with the prop- er credentials, Rick manages their efforts to achieve the greatest efficiency, cost- effectiveness and project quality. Rick joined Hubbell Realty in 1984 and holds a Consmac~ion Engineering degree from Iowa State University and a Master's degree in Business Administration from the University of Iow~ During his career with Hubbell, Rick has developed over a million square feet of commercial property. His list of successful projects includes RiverPoint Business Park, Lakeview Medical Park and Main Slreet Station in Ames. Hubbell Realty has also become one of the area's premier residential developers through Rick's leadership in developing projects such as NorthGtenn, Venbury and Copper Creek. Rick is a Professional Engineer and Certified Groundwater Professional. He is also a member of the National Society of Professional Engineers, the American Soci- et/of Civil Engineers, and served as state President of the Iowa Engineering Society. RICK J. TOLLAKSON, RE.