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RELEVENT PROJECT EXPEREINCE At MOUND DOWNTOWN STRATEGIC PLAN Client: City of Mound Contact: Sarah Smith Community Development Director sarahsmith@cityofmound.com (952) 472-0604 Maxfield Research was engaged by the City of Mound to evaluate real estate market conditions and to assess the development potential for various real estate product types in the Downtown Business District of Mound, Minnesota. The study included a supply and demand analysis for retail, office, lodging, and multifamily housing. Recommendations were provided to strengthen Mound's ability to attract new business and residents to the community. These recommendations were intended to support the City's business and economic development initiatives. NEW HOPE CITY CENTER STREETSCAPE Client: City of New Hope Contact: Jeff Sargent Director of Community Development isaraent@ci.new-hope.mn.us (763) 531-5196 New Hope was looking to create an identifiable and unique area within its city border. New Hope's City Center has been the home of several public uses such as city hall, the public pool, fire station and Civic Center Park. Existing strip malls and the previously abandon K -Mart store along with multi -family housing were the primary private users. In an effort to create a remarkable community space, Nate Ekhoff, Project Manager, worked with the City to take advantage of the momentum created by a new Hy -Vee project to implement a new streetscape project. The streetscape design incorporates unique elements including banner columns, arbor structures, and includes gateway entry features to welcome users to the new City Center. The main thoroughfare is designed to convert, as needed, into a large public gathering space, bringing people together for community events. Proposal I Navarre Area Plan P a g e 111 August 4, 2017