Grandview DistrictEdina MinnesotaSteering Committee Meeting 3 November 2011

Edina Minnesota

history and culture of place

S ll A Pl PS ll A Pl PWork In Progress ReviewWork In Progress Review

Small Area Plan ProcessSmall Area Plan Process

Concept Plan

“Grandview Works” – explore potential for district systems, taking advantage of topography, hidden from view beneath parking structures and buildings+ stormwater management+ geothermal+ power generation+ waste handling / recycling

Actively pursue public private partnerships – explore potential for demonstration projects that bring resources from a diverse group of experts+ energy providers+ watershed management+ ‘Living Streets’+ Green Buildings+ Home Energy Squad

The Grandview Plan Check List

Enhance bike and pedestrian movement within the District and strenghen connections to neighborhood, city and regional systems

Seek / secure additional parks, trails and open space to serve a growing (and more diverse) population

The Grandview Plan Check List

Define, design and build a “Community Commons” at Grandview+ multi-use, multi-purpose+ indoor and outdoor+ fill gaps identified in needs assessment+ focus on whole life – health and wellness+ meet needs of underserved populations

The Grandview Plan Check List

Promote a visible ‘art presence’ at Grandview based on content, program, producers and consumers+ contributing partner and major user of the Community Commons+ explore and define space / place needs for the arts

The Grandview Plan Check List

Reveal the history of Grandview+ connect with and develop the Mill Site – birth place of Edina+ tell the stories – interpretive sites, integrated with public art, special events+ contributing partner and user of the Community Commons (display, etc.)

The Grandview Plan Check List

Partner with Metro Transit to locate, design and build the Grandview District Park N Ride

Define the ‘reason platform’ and lead the process to implement Highway 100 interchange improvements

The Grandview Plan Check List

Make it safe, connected and beautiful !

The Grandview Plan Check List

The Concept Diagram

Streets and Parking

Public Realm

The ‘Draft’ Grandview Plan

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Initial Phase Diagram

Initial Phase Illustration

Existing Conditions – Looking SW

Potential Build-out – Looking SW

Existing Conditions – Looking NW

Potential Initial Phase – Looking NW

Potential Build-out – Looking NW

Existing Conditions – Looking west from Arcadia

Potential bridge street – Looking west from Arcadia

Potential bridge street – Sketch looking west from Arcadia

Sketch view looking north

Community Commons – Looking NW over Arcadia

Pedestrian link – Looking north from GrandView Sq

Potential build-out

Potential build-out shown at Public Meeting 10/27/2011