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Ms. Cathy Bennett - 2 - August 1, 1997 110 Creativity must be exercised to unify the corridor yet express the diversity of abutting land uses, architectural styles and community values. Maintenance and operation of future improvements must be anticipated and allowed for. An implementation strategy must be carefully articulated that prescribes the roles and responsibilities for City departments and other agencies to improve the corridor. Community involvement incorporation both public and private sector input is critical to establish a balanced perspective and buy-in to the master planning process. SRF has assembled a team of innovative, experienced professionals for this project. SRF has the broad staff skills, technical expertise and project experience demanded by the TH 10 project. Specific consultant team highlights include: SRF is familiar with the TH 10, Section 9 Redevelopment area: SRF had the privilege of working with the City of Mounds View for the Section 9 Redevelopment Plan, and we understand the issues that must be confronted in developing design concept alternatives as well as the opportunities the area affords. SRF offers a full-service project team: Our team represents truly multidisciplinary expertise, including landscape architecture, urban design, community planning, highway engineering, traffic engineering, transportation planning and public participation. This skill diversity is pivotal to responding to the wide variety of issues and interests represented by the TH 10 corridor. We have experience with similar projects: SRF has extensive corridor experience in design, operations and maintenance of highway and urban design elements. Our experience includes the Shepard Road design concept (which received an Award of Excellence MASLA); design of I-35E in Saint Paul, and Stadium Road in Mankato and Yankee Doodle Road in Eagan. SRF in known for a responsive public participation process: Numerous agencies and private sector interests must be given the opportunity to participate in the design concept development process. SRF has a reputation for inclusive and responsive public participation facilitation. Public input will serve as the basis from which the Economic Development Authority can make informed decisions and establish public policy regarding the TH 10 corridor. In addition, the participation will establish the foundation for public/private participation in the project implementation and cost sharing. SRF has an outstanding track record for meeting budget and schedule: Please check the references we list in this proposal to gain a better understanding of our experience and • performance in similar assignments.