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• We do not expect solutions at this point. Rather,we will rely on the participants to provide input about elements of the com- munity that they feel are significant.and to begin the dialog that is necessary for later exploration and evaluation. The process for involvement needs to be carefully crafted to keep discussions fo- cused,and to provide the consultant with the information needed to fully understand the Highway 10 area and the factors influenc- ing it. Workshop participants would work in small groups to respond to a series of prepared questions,and then to discuss their responses in a large group format. The workshop environment is one of energy, enthusiasm and possibility, and the consultant is given a wealth of information to carry forward into the design process. Our goal in working directly with the community during the work- shop is to understand the values held by the people of Mounds .. View. The only way Highway 10 can be shaped to wholly reflect the community is to encourage their participation in this process. Explore what is possible_ • Initially,HKGi will consider a wide range of alternative solu- tions. We might consider solutions that are grand, bold or dra- matic...or solutions that are more subtle,with the relationships to Mounds View only becoming obvious over time. Some solutions might structures... some might be more of the land. Some could be contained in a single small place...while others might be spread along the length of the corridor. It is only through exploration that we will find the right answer. The right solution will not likely be the first one considered. HKGi will generate a number of possible solutions for evaluation in Workshop Two. Ideas may.be presented in a variety of forms, including drawings,illustrations,diagrams,plans,models or other graphics. The focus group will be responsible for determining . which ideas have the most potential — how well each idea re- flects the character and spirit of Mounds View;which ideas have the best chance of being supported by the community and agen- ©® Hoisington Koegler Group Inc.