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''ta rd GCLd- C3 1n/6,v;eL1 ' <br /> A philosophy for a "design theme" . .. <br /> • This project is about creating an environment that builds identity for the Mounds <br /> community. This is difficult due to the conditions that exist in the Highway 10 corri- <br /> dor -- especially because you cannot tell when you actually pass that point at which <br /> the Mounds View "region" is entered -- the "gateway." <br /> gate•way (gut' wa), n. 1. a passage or entrance that may be closed by a gate. <br /> 2. a structure for enclosing such an opening or entrance. 3.any passage by or <br /> point at which a region might be entered. <br /> Webster's Unabridged New World Dictionary <br /> • To make it Mounds View's corridor, it must say something about this place; it cannot <br /> simply be an idea transferred from another place. Because of this, some concepts <br /> might result in the creation of a design theme for the corridor that will not be obvious <br /> for years. <br /> • The project offers an opportunity to begin a project today that will benefit the commu- <br /> nity forever. This becomes a great reason to involve residents. But they should also <br /> participate because of the knowledge of the community they hold. The people of <br /> Mounds View must be a part of defining a 'design theme" that is meaningful to them. <br /> An approach to creating a "design theme" for Highway 10... <br /> Framework design... appropriate design character <br /> • draw from the natural,historical and cultural patterns and context to give meaning to a design <br /> • a design that"fits"Mounds View <br /> Strategic planning... buildable solutions <br /> • a range of implementation strategies based on the intrinsic strengths of the project and the community <br /> • finding a way to make the right things happen <br /> Inclusive participation... shared "buy-in ' <br /> • bring together diverse interests in an open,inviting,productive format <br /> • structured meetings,where everyone participates.and participants lend their"local knowledge"to the process <br /> • people of Mounds View are the beneficiaries of this project:they are.in part.responsible for making it happen <br /> PHILOSOPHY II <br /> Highway 10 Corridor Design Theme IBBI <br /> W� Homing=KocelerGrouo Inc. <br /> _. City of Mounds View, Minnesota ®8 • <br />