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M <br />MODERN <br />CONSTRUCTION <br />OF' MINNESOTA <br />12/28/2015 <br />Ecology General Overview <br />Modern Construction of Minnesota, inc. <br />Ecology Mixed use building <br />General Overview <br />Modern Construction of Minnesota inc (Modern) is proposing to develop and construct a state of the art <br />mixed use building within the city of Elk River along the Mississippi River. This building will consist of <br />rental apartments, commercial space, retail space, and underground parking and be built using some of <br />the most advanced and sustainable construction materials and methods as outlined below. It is the goal <br />of Modern to provide a safe, environmentally friendly living and working space for the residence and <br />business of Elk River and show the state and nation that Elk River is the BEST place to raise a family, <br />start a business, and truly be "Powered by Nature" <br />Site Concept: <br />-1.45 Acre building pad site less road extension space <br />-11 Acre recreational site along the Mississippi, portion to be swapped for building pad with city <br />-Ability to connect to local and future regional trails, public transport, and pedestrian walkways <br />-Landscaped using native prairie plantings, permeable surfaces, and minimal grass <br />-Site work for future park entrance and parking garage on Yale ct <br />Building Overview: (See initial sketch) <br />-Create 90+ residential housing units of various size and price from studio to 3 bedroom <br />-Create 10+ commercial/retail/restaurant spaces for lease with additional executive office spaces <br />-Provide underground and on street parking with trail and sidewalk access <br />-Implement the latest green building technologies and practices as highlighted below <br />-Provide access to sustainable, safe, and healthy food, water, and air as highlighted below <br />-Foster a strong community around sustainable and peaceful co -habitation as highlighted below <br />-Use the building as a successful proof of concept for further development in the FAST area that <br />benefits both the city, the residents, and the environment ----financially and politically <br />Green Building Initiatives: <br />-Design the building to minimize waste, reduce site damage, and increase layout efficiencies <br />-Minimize resource use during construction through recycling, project management, and reclamation <br />-Provide 100% LED lighting for all exterior, interior, commercial, residential, and common space lighting <br />-Use triple pane windows for all residential units and explore triple pane windows for commercial units <br />-Install occupancy sensors, timer switches, dimmers, photocells detectors, and other automated tools <br />-Install a horizontal Geo Thermal heating and cooling system for the entire building <br />-Explore the use of solar panels above street parking, on the building rooftop, and in flood plain area - <br />possible community solar project in co-operation with ERMU <br />