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11 17, • DESIGN CONCEPT The Development Team proposes in River Village a mixed use of medium and high-density housing, retail, office and restaurant spaces (see attached sheets al and a2). The main focus of the project will be on utilizing the greatest corn- munity amenity, the Mississippi River. Great care will be taken to capitalize on the use of the river for pedestrian walkways,fishing piers,green areas and com- munity gathering spaces all based on the City's Riverwalk concept. Our team has developed the following design concepts for the River Village project that will guide the project from the initial concept stages through final project imple- mentation. Site Issues • The project will become a defining edge to the downtown and also a gateway to the Mississippi River. • The development of the sites should embrace the Mississippi riverfront ' and the Riverwalk in order to provide the community open and direct access to the river's amenities. • The west and east blocks will be united by the Riverwalk but will be developed as distinct neighborhoods with their own sense of place. • The buildings should front on Main Street in to redevelop the street edge • and small town urban fabric in the downtown. • Significant buildings should flank the main spine of the Mississippi Tr Riverwalk between Main Street and the Mississippi River. This will pro- vide spatial definition to the Riverwalk and add people and activity to this space. • The project should develop large garden spaces that take advantage of the dramatic views of the river. • The development should be pedestrian oriented within and around the site and make connections to the proposed Mississippi Riverwalk. • The development to take full advantage of the unique topography and natural features of the site. Building Issues • The building must use appropriate systems, equipment and materials that are durable and follow sound practices of sustainable design. • The buildings must be appropriate in scale to the downtown and include traditional materials and detailing that recalls the core buildings in the community. • Building facades must be animated and interesting by incorporating bal- conies, porches, significant entries, awnings and traditional fenestration. • Each building in the development should be unique in design but be tied together visually in scale. 3QH