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Graphic Format Background Study for Landfill Master Plans <br />Since the data collection and subsequent findings <br />of this study Impact the entire Twin Cities <br />Metropolitan Area, It was essential that all <br />information gathered be presented in a clearly <br />understandable manner. Data provided by local <br />and regional agencies and derived from technical <br />research was illustrated in a graphic format <br />developed specifically for this project. <br />The tables, graphs, maps, and text were prepared <br />such that the format was flexible enough that it <br />could be presented as a unified package or by <br />chapter; as slides; as illustrative displays; or in <br />report form. <br />Data Collection Minnesota Disposal Site Selection Projects <br />Working as a member of a comprehensive team, a <br />Design Consortium principal assisted In the <br />development of an inventory process and data <br />collection scheme for designation of the most <br />acceptable site for a major landfill facility. The <br />project emphasized a hlgh degree of citizen <br />participation in the decision -making process. <br />Study and consideration was given to the most <br />practical and environmentally acceptable sites. <br />While politically and socially unpopular, the <br />assessment of available sites was accurately <br />detailed to the point where environmental <br />assessment papers and graphic presentation <br />packages were prepared. <br />Corridor Study Edina/Hyland Transmission Line Location Study <br />The selection of a corridor for placement of an <br />electrical transmission Itne was predicated upon a <br />number of considerations. Among the elements <br />inventoried were land use, zoning, social and <br />economic characteristics, hydrology, geology, <br />transportation patterns, ecological impacts and <br />culturatlhistorical features. <br />The significant aspect of this study was the <br />concept that corridor selection, while <br />necessitating an economical and practical <br />alignment solution, had to be based on an <br />objective evaluation of environmental and <br />ecological constraints. <br />The location criteria were selected in association <br />with Task Force representatives of the affected <br />agencies and communities. All decisions were <br />made based upon a Design Framework related to <br />1) geographic references, 2) mapping process <br />methodology, 3) composit mapping, and 4) a <br />subsequent ratingicriteria evaluation process. <br />