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minnesota.uli.org 3 The Panel Panel members are ULI MN members and experts who volunteer their time because of a commitment to the principles of redevelopment, planned growth, economic expansion and local and regional capacity-building. Panel ULI Minnesota Staff Michael Fischer, LHB, Inc. TAP Chair James Lehnhoff, Aeon Sarah White, Artspace Projects, Inc. Stacie Kvilvang, Ehlers Paul Maener, Maener Properties Mike Sturdivant, Paster Properties Cathy Bennett Gordon Hughes David Baur The Panel’s Charge St. Anthony Village is a community of increasing prosperity with growing property values, a convenient location in the metro, and a school district that entices families to move even just a few blocks to get into it. After nearly twenty years of looking at the Gateway South District as a redevelopment target, the City believes the time is right to begin taking more deliberate actions to make that happen. To that end, how can St. Anthony Village best prepare and position Gateway South for redevelopment in today’s market? The panelists at the half-day TAP considered this overarching question and several more granular ones to develop insights and recommendations for moving forward. TAP participants looked at existing site uses, infrastructure configurations including streets and cycling paths, and considered how the Gateway South District integrates with the surrounding community both now and in the future. They considered what types of uses would be a good fit for redevelopment, what kinds of businesses might succeed here, and steps the City can take ahead of time to be ready when private sector project proposals are presented. The TAP culminated in a lively discussion between panelists, elected and appointed officials, and staff members about the possibilities that exist in the study area. There was broad agreement that it is an area with great potential, though it may take a number of years to see substantial change. The report that follows compiles the thoughts and findings of the panel in hopes that it will help St. Anthony Village move forward with developing and implementing a vision for the future of the Gateway South District. The “Panel Findings” section provides overarching suggestions and concepts while the “Panel Reaction to Questions” area specifically addresses questions provided by St. Anthony Village.