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��W W � • [Request for Proposal-Green,Mid-Market Neighborhood Development] 1. INTRODUCTION The City of Eden Prairie, MN is seeking proposals from qualified developers to purchase and develop an 8 acre parcel that the City is acquiring from Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT). The parcel is located at the southwest corner of Eden Prairie Road and Scenic Heights Road and adjacent to existing single family homes. The City's primary goals for this project are to increase sustainability/energy efficiency and single family housing affordability. The intent of the project is to create a sustainable single family neighborhood with implementation of"green"measures and mid-market housing price ranges. In addition, an attached housing option can be considered on the corner of Scenic Heights Rd and Eden Prairie Rd. A small neighborhood commercial element is also a possibility. The City will evaluate proposals based on the criteria outlined in this RFP and will negotiate the sale of the parcel to the selected developer contingent upon development approval. 2. PROPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS The proposals must address the following: • Developer team and eligibility/experience. • Neighborhood sustainability and green building design elements. • Housing costs affordable to households between 80% - 120%of the area median income. • Housing sizes, marketing demographic and potential to accommodate multi-generational needs. (e.g. "Mother-In-Law Units") • Architectural styles. • Potential inclusion of an attached housing option on the corner of Scenic Heights Rd and Eden Prairie Rd. • Potential inclusion of a small neighborhood commercial component. • Innovative design ideas in conjoining the commercial and attached housing elements(ex. attached housing on top floors, community assets such as cafe, co-location office, etc. on street level). • Potential street connectivity to the adjacent neighborhood. • Innovative design features such as community gardens and shared flex space (ex. community rooms, studio space, etc.) • Community participation process for neighborhood input and feedback before and during development(including addressing comments from 4/23/2013 Neighborhood Meeting*). • Potential involvement of students from Hennepin Technical College's construction trades in a portion of the construction process. • Proposed schedule. • Property purchase offer. • Financing sources and uses statement. *Meeting notes will be made available online and at the pre proposal meeting. 2