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Request for Proposals 2017 Downtown Redevelopment Project Page 3 of 7 The City of Elk River,in collaboration with the above entities seeks to achieve the following objectives for the proposed development site: • Development consistent with the approved land use guidance included in the Comprehensive Plan and the Mississippi Connections Plan. • High density,mixed use,market rate residential development as the most predominant land use. The proposed development shall also target a specific group such as artists or entrepreneurs. • The inclusion of an Innovation Center or Collaborative Workspace designed for the needs of growing small businesses and entrepreneurs complete with an executive conference room. • Pedestrian oriented retail and service use space on ground level adjacent to fronting Main Street. • Structured above and below ground parking to address the increased parking needs resulting from the development.The parking areas used for development must be accounted for within the new development. • Innovative shared parking facilities/arrangements within and/or beyond the boundaries of the development site. • High-quality,public or quasi-public greenspace at ground level or on the rooftop. • Work with existing businesses on possible relocation options, to include multiple phasing of the project to accommodate relocation if needed • Pedestrian corridor improving access to the core downtown area from Highway 10. • An enhanced pedestrian environment along Main Street corridor. • Innovative project elements that enhance the long-term environmental sustainability of the development. Applicants are encouraged to propose LEED Certified Building Concepts. • Indoor family-friendly amenities such as a pool, or playground,and multi-bedroom units. Environmental Specific testing will be needed when development plans are formulated. Eligible applicants Applicants may be either for-profit or non-profit developers and may include a partnership of both. Applicants must have a proven record of delivering projects and at least 10 years of professional experience, demonstrated success in managing redevelopment projects,demonstrated ability to collaborate and partner with local stakeholders, and the ability to obtain sufficient financing. The selected developer should have a history and reputation for developing well designed,well managed, safe,market rate rental and ownership. N:\Departments\Community Development\Economic Development\HRA\Administrative\Agenda\2017\11.6.2017\3 at2 2017 RFP For High Density-Mixed Use Residential Downtown ER v3(Final).docN:\Departments\Community Development\Economic Development\HRA\1 HRA Case Files\Trunk Hwy 10 and Main Street Redevelopment\2017 RFP For High Density-Mixed Use Residential Downtown ER v3(Cal Zack Mikaela and Jenny B Reviewed).doc