Workshop Item - Erik Thorvig, Community Development Director
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Northtown Mall Redevelopment and Revitalization Plan Charette Review
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Background
On October 26 - 28, 2021, a design charette was completed for the Northtown Mall Redevelopment and Revitalization Master Plan. The three-day process involved staff, consultant and stakeholder collaboration to generate various short, mid and long-range redevelopment concept plans for the area. Presentations were made on Wednesday and Thursday afternoon for all groups involved. Various representatives from adjacent cities and landowners were present.
General themes that resulted from the preliminary concepts include improvements to the existing traffic infrastructure, introducing bike/pedestrian connections, enhancing stormwater and utilizing Springbrook Creek as an amenity for future development, introduction of greenspace, and softening transitions between existing residential neighborhoods and new development.
Next Steps:
Thursday, December 9, 6 - 8PM: Public open house at the Mary Ann Young Center to present the preliminary concept plans and receive feedback from the public.
Refining of plans will occur as a result of the feedback with revised concepts being presented to the City Council at a workshop in early 2022. Additional market analysis during this timeframe will also assist staff and the consultant in understanding what land uses would be appropriate for this area. Completion of the plan is identified for April, 2022.
Staff Recommendation
Receive the report and provide feedback on the concept plans.
Attachment List
Presentation from Damon Farber