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• It is important that the project not end at this point. We do not intend to create a "paper plan"—one that looks great but never happens. Our intention is to work with the City to strategize meth- ods for implementation—defining the next steps in the process, and the timing,funding and priority of ideas that have been gener- ated • The approach described below is based on our understanding of the project to this point. It is intended,therefore,as a guide; it can be modified to more directly address the needs and concerns of the City of Mounds View. • Identify what exists... This corridor,while it may seem like many others,has forces influencing that make it different, or that will cause different de- sign responses. Every piece of ground is unique,and our goal in looking at what exists is to uncover the patterns that make it unique. Once those patterns are recognized and understood, the task of developing corridor enhancements that are meaningful and appro- priate to the community can begin. Through the work of this stage, we hope to identify the elements that will build identity from the underlying character of the area. We have found it useful to tour the project area and the sur- rounding community at the beginning of the project, with local experts as tour guides. Often we gain a level of information through this kind of a tour that cannot be gained through study of maps and reports. While some information might be anecdotal, it usually proves to be most valuable. HKGi will review existing background information provided by the City. City staff would be interviewed about issues affecting the corridor, and current or anticipated projects that might affect the corridor. HKGi would also interview the focus group to gain a • historical perspective or a view of Mounds View's future;knowing how the community has evolved and how the it envisions its future may provide insight to appropriate themes. Information provided ©© Hoisington Koegler Group Inc. E111