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PARKS, RECREATION, & OPEN SPACE MASTER PLAN RFQ - 11292021 CITY OF SCANDIA JANUARY 28, 2022 / 4PM Parks, Recreation, & Open Space Master Plan 1 Cover Letter2744 Lyndale Avenue South Minneapolis, MN 55408 Landscape Architecture I Planning | Urban Design P: (612) 924-1874 W: asakurarobinson.com On behalf of the entire Asakura Robinson team, I am thrilled to submit our qualifications for the Scandia Parks and Open Space Plan! We are excited about the City of Scandia’s commitment to prioritizing resident’s and visitor’s quality of life and enjoyment of parks and open space while also maintaining environmental integrity and natural resource conservation that highlights the City’s rural character and beautiful natural setting along the St Croix River. Bringing our clients expertise in how to manage this balance between culture and ecology in our design and planning projects is one of our key values. Our team is represented by landscape architects and urban planners that thoughtfully integrate both community use and ecology into broad-reaching visions for parks and open spaces. The confluence of ecological science, landscape architecture, urban planning, design, and community engagement is where we feel most comfortable, knowing that great opportunities to do innovative work exist at the overlaps of each of our disciplines. Asakura Robinson’s work on parks planning and design comes from our love of park spaces. Our conversations with community members and stakeholders consistently affirm that parks and open space are the heart of the communities that we plan for and with. Parks mean something different to every person, family, and community, but are always integral to quality of life regardless of a person’s background. We are equally passionate about Minnesotan landscapes and how parks allow members of the community to experience the amazing diversity of our state’s ecology. We understand the dual roles our parks and open spaces play in providing active spaces for people and animals and in preserving our natural heritage and work to actively build co-benefits in the social and ecological spheres. We envision parks as opportunities to leverage open space toward the many different goals of a community and city. That leverage becomes even greater when we think beyond a single park and view parks as an interconnected system. Connections between and among parks and trails promote mobility, active living, quality of life of residents, ecological function, wildlife migration, cultural value, and social engagement. We are able to utilize our firm’s expertise in urban design and planning to understand the best ways to evolve the urban fabric of the cities and towns in which we work that both protects the identity of a place, its environmental and social integrity, and allows it to evolve resiliently. We excel at working with multiple stakeholders and in crafting plans that are implementable. We are creative and wide-reaching in our implementation strategies, and understand that physical infrastructure is only one component of successful implementation. We emphasize the importance of an equal focus on the three Ps: programs, policies, and projects. In doing so, we create a robust and comprehensive strategy for implementation. We also bring a unique methodology based on the belief that public engagement and multidisciplinary collaboration are the cornerstone of any project. We believe that implementation happens when the community takes ownership of the planning and design process. As such, we take the role of active listeners, translating community desires and stakeholder goals into implementable projects. We would be honored to work with The City of Scandia to develop a vision for the future of its Parks and Open Spaces. We could not imagine a project more in line with what we love most about the work we have the privilege of doing every day. Thank you so much for your consideration and time. Sincerely, Sandy Muelners, PLA / Project Manager This page has been intentionally left blank. Parks, Recreation, & Open Space Master Plan 3 17 YEARS in Business 50+ PROFESSIONAL AWARDS in Planning & Design 45+ LEED/LID Certified Projects LSU TOP 100 Fastest Growing Business - 2014, 2105, 2016, 2018 CONTACT 2744 Lyndale Avenue South Minneapolis, MN 55408 o: (612) 924-1874 FIRM SIZE Administrative 7 Landscape Architects 6 CADD Technicians 12 Planners 12 Project Managers 9 Total 46 OFFICES Austin, TX Houston, TX - Headquarters Minneapolis, MN New Orleans, LA San Antonio, TX Seattle, WA FIRM BACKGROUND Asakura Robinson is a planning, urban design, and landscape architecture firm which strengthens environments and empowers communities through innovation, engagement, stewardship, and an integrated design and planning process. Founded in 2004 by Keiji Asakura and Margaret Robinson, the firm has built a solid reputation for sustainable design solutions and design excellence. We strive to assist visionary clients to spur positive change through a collaborative design process. We focus on engaging communities in ever more diverse project contexts while maintaining a high level of creativity and collaboration in every endeavor. Three key values inform all of our work: interaction, diversity and innovation. We value the ability of the public to participate in our projects, creating places that encourage social interaction, and our staff’s deep engagement in our communities. We value our diverse workplace and communities and seek to optimize existing community-based and ecological resources. Finally, we value creativity in our processes, materials, technology, collaborations, approach, and design palette. COMMUNITY We promote inclusive design processes and community engagement to empower underserved communities, expand equitable access to urban resources, celebrate social diversity and instill health, safety and welfare everywhere that we work. CITY We envision dynamic urban places with accessible transportation infrastructure and engaging, multi- functional, environmentally sound, public gathering spaces that celebrate the unique culture, heritage, shared stories and creativity of the surrounding community. ENVIRONMENT We steward ecologically responsible resource management, resilient natural systems, and regenerative landscape maintenance practices through thoughtful, research-based planning and design for a more meaningful connection between people and nature. FIRM VALUES Our Values in Park Master Planning and Park System Planning are as follows: 2 City of Scandia EQUITY & ACCESS Many of our projects frame equity as a lens, allowing us to better understand the externalities of our actions. We hope to lift up unheard community voices to re-imagine the way equity drives process and outcomes. This framing influences our outreach and engagement strategy, proposed phasing plans, and programming recommendations for parks and park systems. We believe that parks should benefit all users and adopt principles of universally accessible design, and physical access to each site should be available to all modes of transportation and abilities. ACTIVE LISTENING We practice design as an extension of active listening. We believe the people who experience and are affected most by park spaces should be treated as partners in the design process. For each of our plans, there is an opportunity to expand the engagement process to develop innovative and imaginative community design activities. We frequently utilize online engagement tools, such as Social Pinpoint, which allow us to increase community feedback over a longer time frame, without much cost burden to the project. Our plans and designs will be the result of thoughtful analysis and engagement, to address existing conditions that may point to disparities in health and socioeconomics. Landa Park Master Plan, New Braunfels, TX Parks, Recreation, & Open Space Master Plan 5 4 City of Scandia OUR APPROACH Scandia is a vibrant community distinguished by its Scandinavian culture, beautiful location on the St. Croix River and rural character. These assets have all played a large role in defining the character of the city and its parks and open space resources. These spaces are well-loved by Scandia’s closely knit population, who are passionate about maintaining a high quality of life and the natural character and high environmental quality of their community, and are proven to attract visitors to the city as well. Residents are proud of their city, eager to participate in local governance, and protective of the values on which the city was originally founded. We are thrilled to have the opportunity to work with the outstanding residents and the City of Scandia Staff and City Officials to develop a Parks and Open Space plan that reflects a commitment to environmental integrity, conservation of natural resources, active recreation, and community togetherness. Our initial research has led us to develop the following approach items that we think will be key to this project: 1. Improve and reposition existing parks and open space according to resident desires and develop a plan for the community. Vibrant parks, trails, and open spaces greatly enhance quality of life for Scandia residents, and when these places reflect the desires of community members, they are far more likely to be used. Building upon the goals of Scandia’s Comprehensive Plan, our robust community engagement plan will use numerous strategies to energize and engage the public to learn what they desire from parks and open space - from pop-up events at festivals and markets to workshops and online surveys. We will ensure everyone has a chance to weigh in on the future of their Parks and Open Space. 2. Utilize data-driven decision-making tools alongside public engagement results to prioritize parks and open space improvements, investments, and options. As part of the parks needs assessment, we will seek to blend qualitative and quantitative aspects of our analysis. While community engagement can often be difficult to incorporate into a quantitative analysis, we have proven methodologies to organize and present community desires alongside our data-driven park assessment and planning processes. The community engagement findings will be paired and cross-referenced with a park asset inventory and assessment and geospatial analysis to provide recommendations for future park investments that will have the greatest impact on resident quality of life. From the City’s Comprehensive Plan we understand there are two primary sets of goals that relate to green spaces in Scandia: natural resources and parks and trails, and they need two different sets of goals. Benchmarks for evaluating conservation and recreation-focused Open Spaces will be developed and benchmarks for gathering and recreation-focused parks will be created to distinguish between the two needs, and where they overlap. TBC Healthy Parks Plan, Travis, Bastrop, and Caldwell Counties HEALTH We envision park spaces as nodes of activity that fill holes in the recreational needs of the community, and we understand that active and passive recreation are not the only reasons parks promote public health. Parks relieve stress and support mental health by providing opportunities for contact and connection with nature, especially evident during the pandemic. Parks also give people a place to relax and be social with friends and family, which reduces stress and strengthens immune systems. Our approach includes strategies for improving community health - physically, mentally, and socially - through our design work. ENVIRONMENT We imagine landscapes and places at the intersection of human and environmental systems. In practice, this often means helping municipalities and community organizations take stock of the value of natural resources and parks, and develop strategies for articulating, leveraging, and enhancing their value. Our team has the experience and expertise to integrate innovative sustainable design strategies to improve the ecological, economic, and socio- cultural resilience of the places where we work and communities whose health and wellbeing are ultimately linked to those places. We envision park spaces as an overlap of programming and green stormwater infrastructure systems, and we prescribe restoration strategies in parks to support ecosystem services including stormwater infiltration, water quality, habitat creation, carbon sequestration, and air pollution mitigation that simultaneously contribute cultural value. Opus Trails Placemaking and Urban Design, Minnetonka, MN Falls Park Design Competition, Sioux Falls, SD 6 Parks, Recreation, & Open Space Master PlanCity of Scandia 7 WORK PLAN Task 0Project Management March 2022 - August 2022 This task will set up all internal processes and expectations for the entire project and ensure seamless communications and coordination between all working parties. Upon receipt of a Notice to Proceed, Asakura Robinson will coordinate with the The City of Scandia staff to schedule a project kickoff meeting. During the kickoff, a Project Management Plan will be presented to the client. The Project Management Plan will outline communication management standards, quality control processes, and graphic standards for the document and duration of the project. In addition, recurring check-ins such as Bi-Weekly Calls will be discussed and scheduled. 0.1 Kickoff Meeting To begin the project, we will schedule a Kickoff Meeting and Tour for the planning team and the client team to discuss aspirations for the project process and final outcomes. Prior to this meeting, AR will prepare a Project Management Plan to be presented to the client at this meeting. The Project Management Plan will outline communication and project management standards, quality control processes, and graphic standards for the document and duration of the project. In addition, recurring check-ins such as Bi-Weekly Calls will be discussed and scheduled. The Project Management Plan will include the following items for group review and comment. • Project Details: Project scope, goals, objectives, project timeline & client expectations will be discussed. • Outcome Expectations: We will discuss expectations of the completed project. • Communications: Confirmation on lines of communication, points of contact, level of involvement by Department and local leaders, and other related project management details. Also, protocols and procedures for scheduling meetings will be agreed upon. • Prepare Stakeholder List: Our team will collaborate with The City of Scandia to develop a stakeholder list which will be used for focus groups and public engagement. • Branding and Graphic Standards: During the kickoff meeting, our team will discuss project branding and graphic standards to ensure that the key information and findings will be consistently formatted through the course of the project for all final deliverables. 0.2 Biweekly Calls - Client Team Our team will maintain clear, consistent, and reliable project management and client communication throughout the course of this project. For the duration of the project, we will hold biweekly project status calls to check in on expectations, monitor progress and move through the tasks outlined below. 0.3 Project Management Plan During the Kickoff, we will distribute a project guide called the Project Management Plan that establishes communication and material production standards. It will contain the draft project timeline and meeting dates that attendees will review and validate, and adjust as needed. We propose at this time to schedule bi-weekly check-in meetings, which can be conference calls between our team and the client team. The guide will also contain a series of graphic standards, including document and map templates, to ensure the key information and findings will be consistently formatted throughout the course of the project for all deliverables. 0.4 Final City Council Presentation After the plan has gone through the planning process, been vetted by staff and supported by the community, AR will provide a final presentation to the Scandia City Council. DELIVERABLES THROUGHOUT THIS TASK INCLUDE: 1. Biweekly Check-in Log 2. Draft Stakeholder List 3. Project Management Plan 4. Kickoff Meeting Minutes 5. Site Visit Summary 6. City Council Presentation 3. Foreground ecological design in all plans for the future of the parks system. The City of Scandia already has a reputation for high standards of environmentally sensitive planning and parks system design. This plan will take that legacy even further by setting standards for the ecological design of all future park improvements, including weaving ecological restoration into parks while also providing recreation and human access, protecting and enhancing wildlife habitat, promoting environmental education, catalyzing volunteer involvement in habitat restoration and the removal of invasive species and strategies for carbon neutrality across the parks system. Where more park amenities are recommended in conservation-focused open spaces, low- impact design strategies and materials will be prioritized so that human use and environmental integrity may be balanced. Alongside this ecological focus, our team will develop trail strategies to tie together parks, open space and natural spaces and increase the accessibility of the parks system. 4. Prioritize implementation at every step in the parks and open space planning process. Inspired designs need actionable plans. We know that conceptual designs that do not come with actionable items and implementation plans tend to sit on shelves. Asakura Robinson has a strong history of creating action-oriented implementable park system and landscape concept plans, and this experience empowers us to create an implementation and phasing strategy that integrates step-by-step tasks within a reasonable timeline and budget. In this plan, we will identify short-term wins that will provide major community value quickly, as well as detailing more ambitious, yet realistic long-term action items. Central Williamson Creek Greenway Vision Plan, Austin, TX 8 Parks, Recreation, & Open Space Master PlanCity of Scandia 9 Task 1Understand March 2022 - April 2022 We believe that implementation happens when plans are a reflection of a community’s core values and visions, and that it is critical to align our work with previous planning projects. The Understand Phase is an important part of analysis that will shape our knowledge of The City of Scandia’s existing parks that are succeeding, the desires of community members, and how parks can enhance quality of life for Scandia residents. This phase gathers community input, geospatial analysis, and community desires to help shape a baseline understanding of the existing conditions. This understanding will be summarized in an Existing Conditions Report. 1.1 Existing Plan and Recommendation Review We understand the importance of aligning our work with previous planning projects. A review of previous planning efforts and conceptual plansm, including the City’s Comprehensive Plan, and the plans of partner entities, including Washington County and the State of Minnesota, and will include identifying key opportunities to advance recommendations in existing plans while identifying areas to leverage and complement efforts already being made by the City. This baseline will help guide and facilitate conversations throughout the engagement process and establish a foundation for our understanding of parks and open space in Scandia. These plans, annual reports, and other pertinent studies will be provided by the client for consultant review, in addition to any relevant data in GIS, CAD, or Excel format, which will be solicited via a Data Request. 1.2 Site Visit Immersive and tactile experience of Scandia’s parks, open spaces, and trails ensures our project team isn’t designing at arms length - we want to ensure that we have a complete understanding of the experience of the parks and open space system. Therefore, to supplement the data and plan review, the team will conduct experiential site explorations of all existing parks and open spaces by foot, bike, transit, and automobile to inform our understanding of user experience. We will make careful observations of connectivity and safety pain points, parks and open space assets, and visitor circulation and activity. During the visit our team will meet with City staff, elected and appointed officials, such as individual council members, to review any existing amenities or site constraints, and receive any direction regarding project-specific requirements. This process will be supplemented with photographic documentation and a summary of observations. 1.3 Demographic & Trends Analysis Asakura Robinson will utilize The City of Scandia’s population projections and supplement with census tract demographic data from the U.S. Census Bureau, Washington County and the MetCouncil to gain an understanding of how the City is growing and changing. This will complement the community engagement strategy, specifically the survey, to help us understand how residents are currently using parks and recreation amenities. See Task 2 for more information about community engagement. This analysis will provide an understanding of the demographic environment for the following reasons: • To understand the market areas served by Scandia Parks and Open Space and distinguish user groups. • To determine changes occurring in Scandia and the region, and assist in making proactive decisions to accommodate those shifts. The demographic analysis will be based on the most current US Census information, updated projections, and 5 and 10 year projections. The following demographic characteristics will be included: • Population Density; Age Distribution ; Households; Gender; Ethnicity; Household Income From the demographic base data, sports, recreation, and outdoor trends will be applied to the local populace to assist in determining the potential participation base within the community. For the sports and recreation trends, the AR team will utilize the most current Sports & Fitness Industry Association’s (SFIA) Study of Sports, Fitness and Leisure Participation, ESRI local market potential, as well as participation trends from the Outdoor Foundation on outdoor recreation trends. 1.4 Parks and Open Space Needs Assessment Our team will document the existing park, open space, and recreation facilities via a quantitative, numerical analysis of park and open space quality. The AR Team will visit each park to compile, inventory and assess existing parks and open spaces. Parks may have a distinct set of assessment standards, reflecting their use as community gathering spaces, while open spaces will have another set of standards reflecting their primary uses for conservation and recreation. These assessments are intended to provide a methodology to assess and compare existing park and open space quality, provide a baseline for future evaluations, inform decision-making regarding future investments, and accurately map accessibility for Scandia residents. We also will identify any major deferred maintenance items and provide a general assessment of the accessibility of the facilities. The team will also assess opportunities for new park acquisitions This assessment methodology will be standardized so that City staff may perform these assessments in the future to measure progress in achieving goals set for the parks and open space system. 1.4.1 Community Workshop #1 As part of the Parks and Open Space Needs Assessment, the first Community Workshop will be held during this stage to establish a baseline understanding of how Scandia residents currently use parks and open space and how they would like to use them moving forward. Our community engagement strategy is outlined further in Task 3. Engage. 1.5 Existing Conditions Report and Presentation All prior Understand tasks will occur in tandem with a holistic GIS mapping analysis analyzing critical geospatial data such as demographics, property ownership, traffic counts, urban biodiversity data from sites such as iNaturalist, and floodplain mapping. The review of this mapping analysis will be summarized in a comprehensive report showcasing findings, key data and will be used to supplement the assessment and understanding of existing facilities and assets. Finally, the Demographics & Trends Analysis, Parks and Open Space Needs Assessment, and the Existing Conditions Analysis will be compiled into a Existing Conditions Report and Presentation to the City of Scandia. Report/presentation graphics will include base maps, analysis graphics and text, charts, graphics, and other graphics-intensive elements, and the report will be made available to staff prior to the presentation for review. TASK 1 DELIVERABLES 1. Existing Plans and recommendations findings summary report 2. Demographic & Recreation Trends Analysis Report 3. Parks, Open Space, Facilities, Trail Assessment Inventories and Report 4. Community Workshop #1 5. Existing Conditions Report 6. Existing Conditions Presentation Little Walnut Creek Greenbelt Master Plan, Austin, TX 10 Parks, Recreation, & Open Space Master PlanCity of Scandia 11 Phase 2Engage March 2022 - June 2022 Asakura Robinson will utilize a robust public input process to solicit community input on how parks and open spaces can meet the needs of residents into the future. This task is an integral part of the assessment and envisioning process. A wide range of community/ participation methods may be utilized alongside traditional public meetings. The Team will prepare a Public Engagement Plan to include the number and types of meetings which will be held. These principles will guide our process for engagement and the plan as a whole: • Create and execute an outreach and engagement process that is fair, equitable and accessible, where all participants have the opportunity to be heard. • Attract diverse audiences, across neighborhoods, ages, races/ethnicities and lived experiences - particularly focusing on those that are active, interested and have a stake in the topic or are underrepresented in traditional planning processes. Everyone’s experiences are relevant to this process. • Ensure that as many people as possible in Scandia know about the project and understand why it is needed and is currently happening. • Meet people where they are: physically, virtually, and according to their capacity to absorb information and provide input on barriers and opportunities for planning the future of the Scandia parks. • Provide clear and regular project updates, including schedule information. • Build continuous and varied opportunities for education and input, both online and offline/in person. The final Public Engagement process will be finalized with the client, but will likely consist of the following tasks: 2.1 Public Engagement Plan The Consultant Team will develop the Engagement Strategy & Plan, which will explain in detail the target stakeholders and public audiences, methods of engagement, timeline for activities, and performance goals, such as a target number of engaged individuals and levels of public input. The Consultant Team will work closely with The City of Scandia to understand priorities and objectives for the study area during the Kickoff Meeting and incorporate them into the overall Public Engagement Plan. Pasadena Healthy Parks Plan engagement events, Pasadena, TX 2.2 Stakeholder Meeting The stakeholder meetings will bring together City officials, City staff, and any other invited stakeholders as either groups or individuals based on client feedback. The existing conditions report will be presented, along with a draft of the Public Engagement Plan to receive feedback on the public engagement strategy and prepare for the launch of the public engagement process. 2.3 Community Survey Our project team will develop one (1) web-based Community Survey, utilizing Social Pinpoint, and will work with the client to distribute the survey digitally and/or in bills or mailers to gain a comprehensive understanding of community desires. 2.4 Speak-Out Events Meeting community members at existing events can be an effective way to elicit feedback by engaging them in activities that feel like fun but provide valuable information for parks and recreation planning purposes. The project team will attend up to two (2) pre-planned community events in Scandia. These events will also provide equitable in-person opportunities to fill out a hard copy of the survey for those without access to the internet. 2.5 Community Workshops Our team will host up to two (2) community workshops throughout the project period to include multiple types of events and engagement opportunities at specific project milestones, including but not limited to site tours, pop-up events, and traditional workshops. Community Workshop #1 | Understand Workshop The first Community Workshop will take place during Task 2 - Understand and will be focused on learning from the community how they use their existing parks and open spaces and how a new plan for parks and open space will serve them. Community Workshop #2 | Envision Workshop The first Community Workshop will take place during Task 2 - Understand and will be focused on learning from the community how they use their existing parks and open spaces and how a new plan for parks and open space will serve them. TASK 2 DELIVERABLES 1. Public Engagement Plan 2. Workshop Materials 3. Provide all raw data from the Public Engagement Process 4. Public Engagement Summary Report 2.6 Focus Groups Asakura Robinson will host three (3) Stakeholder Focus Group meetings to be held during Task 3 to focus on prioritizing recommendations and discussing implementation. The City of Scandia would be responsible for providing contacts for these focus groups. These focus groups may be in person or virtual depending on dates and stakeholder availability. A possible Focus Group breakdown, subject to client review and draft recommendations, may include: 1. Sportsfields and Recreation Centers | This focus group will discuss the needs of community users and sports organizations within Scandia. Participants may include athletic program staff, recreation center staff, and recreation participants. 2. Trails and Accessibility | This focus group will discuss access to parks and trails, as well as address ADA accessibility within the parks system. Participants may include Scandia staff, advocates for ADA accessibility, and active transportation advocates. 3. Natural Resources | This focus group will discuss the natural areas and conservation goals within Scandia and look at ways to balance that with the recreation desires of the community. 12 Parks, Recreation, & Open Space Master PlanCity of Scandia 13 Task 3Envision May 2022- June 2022 The Envision task of the project will build upon findings from previous tasks to develop a draft Parks and Open Space plan based on existing conditions, public engagement, and the information provided by City Staff, elected and appointed officials. Our team values parks that benefit the community in many ways and will develop plan concepts that address key goals identified by The City of Scandia and its residents such as environmental sensitivity, conservation, safety, water quality protection, public health, and economic development. We will evaluate current trends to inform potential programming and pay particular attention to environmental opportunities to foster native vegetation, strategies for improved water quality and the reduction of heat island effect and air quality pollution. As it relates to the programming of the recommendations, we will look into current amenities, programs, and other activities to boster the diversity of uses and potential attractions to Scandia’s parks and trails. 3.1 Draft Scandia Parks & Open Space Plan Our team will develop a draft plan for review and presentation. This plan will rely on previous scoped items within this project plan, including the Site Reconnaissance Visit with Scandia Staff, existing conditions of the park and open space assets, and the public engagement process to develop an inspiring vision for the future of Scandia’s parks and open spaces. The plan will provide alternatives for balancing recreation, sports, facilities, outdoor adventure, playgrounds, ecological restoration, conservation areas, trails and active transportation and acquisition opportunities. 3.1.1 Community Workshop #2 Asakura Robinson will make the Park and Open Space Plan available for public comment via The Scandia and/or project website. The second community workshop will be held during this task to gather more feedback on the concepts; this is outlined in more detail in Task 2 of the project plan. 3.1.2 Stakeholder Feedback Presentation Asakura Robinson will present the client team and City officials with the plan to solicit feedback on the three options. 3.2 Funding and Revenue Strategies Utilizing the concept plan, funding strategies will be developed based in part on our review and analysis of the facilities as well as the national experience brought by the team. AR will review existing funding sources, research any potential funding opportunities and provide a 5-year action plan with a 10-year horizon plan to make recommendations for the City to implement the plan moving forward. The funding strategies to be evaluated for recommendations may include: • Fees and charges options and recommendations • Endowments/Non-profits opportunities for supporting operational and capital costs • Sponsorships to support programs, events, and facilities • Partnerships with public/public partners, public/ not-for-profit partners and public/private partnerships • Dedicated funding sources to support land acquisition and capital improvements • Development agreements to support park acquisition, open space and park and facility development • Earned Income options to support operational costs • Land or facility leases to support operational and capital costs • Identify grant opportunities and resources to construct facilities identified in the Master Plan including suggested timelines TASK 3 DELIVERABLES 1. Draft Park and Open Space Plan 2. Community Workshop #2 3. Stakeholder Feedback Presentation 4. Funding and Revenue Strategies Report Task 4Act July 2022 - August 2022 Inspired designs need actionable plans. We know that conceptual designs that do not come with actionable items and implementation plans tend to sit on shelves. Asakura Robinson has a strong history of creating action-oriented implementable urban design and landscape concept plans, and this experience empowers us to create an implementation and phasing strategy that integrates step-by-step tasks within a reasonable timeline. After research work, community engagement, and recommendations and conceptual plans are made, the team will begin to create the final plan document, which will include an action plan and schedule for shovel-in-the-ground projects. Specific tasks include: 4.1 Strategic Action Plan Upon completion of all technical work, a Strategic Action Plan will be completed with supporting strategies, actions, responsibilities, and priorities/ timelines for future capital investments and potential acquisitions for the City’s park and open space system. These strategies will be classified as short-term, mid- term or long-term strategies and priorities. These goals will be closely developed alongside the City of Scandia to ensure they are feasible, fundable, and placed within an appropriate timeline. This strategic action plan will also provide an estimated cost for phased development of the Parks and Open Space Plan and ongoing maintenance of park assets into the future. 4.2A 4.2A Sample Park Concept Design Our team will develop a detailed concept design for one (1) selected park or open space, which will include layout and design of any paths, seating, nature play or other playgrounds, sports fields, environmental features, and parking lots. This concept design will include an illustrative plan rendering, planting palette, and precedent concept imagery. A more detailed concept design can be helpful in catalyzing community buy-into the plan, and assist in fundraising efforts for park improvements. TASK 4 DELIVERABLES Deliverables for Task 4 will be delivered for review throughout the timeline of this phase for review and compiled in a final document that will include appendixes related to the previous tasks. Deliverables consist of: 1. Strategic Action Plan and Opinion of Probable Costs & Operational Costs for the Parks & Open Space Plan 2. Final Parks and Open Space Plan Report 4.2 Draft Scandia Parks and Open Space Plan Report The Draft Scandia Parks and Open Space Plan Report will present the final vision for the Scandia Parks and Open Space Plan, as well as the Existing Conditions Analysis, a summary of the engagement process, Funding and Revenue Strategies, and the Strategic Action Plan, as well as any relevant appendices and information. This plan will be provided to the client and posted for public comment on the City’s website. 4.3 Final Scandia Parks and Open Space Plan Upon comment by The City of Scandia and the key Departments, as well as the community, the Consulting Team will revise the Draft Plan to reflect all input received. After the plan has gone through the planning process, been vetted by staff and supported by the community, AR will provide a final presentation of the Final Parks and Open Space Plan to the Scandia City Council; this is outlined under Task 0.5. The final plan will be prepared with a Summary Brief delivered along with associated appendices (technical reports, maps and other applicable documentation). PROPOSED TIMELINE Asakura Robinson has a positive track record of adhering to strict project schedules and deadlines. The timeline below illustrates a 6-month work schedule and includes project task duration throughout. 2022 Mar Apr May June July Aug Task 0: PROJECT MANAGEMENT Task 1: UNDERSTAND Task 2: ENGAGE Task 3: ENVISION Task 4: ACT COST PROPOSAL Asakura Robinson Zakcq LockremSandy MeulnersKari SpiegelhalterGwen Jenkins + Norman PalaciousMichelle BrightTotal Hourly Rate $ 234 $ 139 $ 113 $ 100 $ 137 0 PROJECT MANAGEMENT Hours 16 17 17 4 5 59 Cost $3,744 $2,363 $1,921 $400 $685 $9,113 1 UNDERSTAND Hours 8 18 26 60 4 116 Cost $1,872 $2,502 $2,938 $6,000 $548 $13,860 2 ENGAGE Hours 16 29 27 32 4 108 Cost $3,744 $4,031 $3,051 $32,000 $548 $14,574 3 ENVISION Hours 5 20 28 48 6 107 Cost $1,170 $2,780 $3,164 $4,800 $822 $12,736 4 ACT Hours 8 52 28 62 10 160 Cost $1,872 $7,228 $3,164 $6,200 $1,370 $19,834 Subtotal Cost $70,117 Direct Expenses: Supplies and Materials $1,379 Other: Mileage $270 Grand Total $71,766 16 Parks, Recreation, & Open Space Master PlanCity of Scandia 17 Landa Park Master Plan, New Braunfels, TX When it comes to our interest in parks planning, first and foremost we are individuals who love parks and who spend much of our free time using parks and trails to connect with our loved ones, friends, and our larger community. Even outside of Asakura Robinson’s work directly on parks and park system planning and design, our conversations with community members and stakeholders consistently affirm that parks are the heart of the communities for which we are planning for and with. Parks are communal facilities that mean something different to different people, families, and communities but are always integral to quality of life, regardless of a person’s background, especially as they have served as an increasingly vital asset for communities in the past years, amidst the ongoing pandemic. The diversity of connection found in parks is one of the many reasons we feel passionately about this work. We see parks as familiar and safe spaces for cohesive communities, but also as common ground for diverse communities to come together and better understand each other. As planners and designers, we see parks as more than just an opportunity for social connection or recreation, but we envision parks and open space as a critical element to realize more equitable cities. That potential becomes even greater when we think beyond a single park and view the parks as an interconnected system. Connections between and among parks and trails promote mobility, active living, quality of life of residents, ecological function, cultural value, and social engagement. We excel at working with multiple stakeholders and crafting implementable plans. We are creative and far-reaching in our implementation strategies, and understand that physical infrastructure is only one component of successful implementation. We emphasize the importance of an equal focus on the three Ps: programs, policies, and projects. In doing so, we create a robust and comprehensive strategy for implementation. EXPERIENCE IN PARK MASTER PLANS AND PARK SYSTEM MASTER PLANS In the past five years, our team has received seven awards for park system master plans and three awards for park master plans from state chapters of the American Planning Association or American Society for Landscape Architecture Awards. These plans have included the Healthy Parks Plan for Bastrop, Travis and Caldwell Counties (TX), the Opus Trail Placemaking and Urban Design Plan (Minnetonka, MN), and the Mandel Park Master Plan (Houston, TX). One plan, the Pasadena (TX) Healthy Parks Plan, received a national APA Sustainable Communities Division award. Inwood Detention Recreation Study, Houston, TX 18 Parks, Recreation, & Open Space Master PlanCity of Scandia 19 REFERENCE Bryan Brown (713) 274-4037 bryan.brown@eng.hctx.net SERVICES PROVIDED Urban Planning Community Engagement Parks Assessments and Design 18 THE STATE OF THE OUTDOORSDRAFT August 2020 Source: Esri, DigitalGlobe, GeoEye, Earthstar Geographics, CNES/Airbus DS, USDA, USGS, AeroGRID, IGN, and the GIS User Community PRECINCT 2 PARK TYPOLOGY OVER ACCUMULATED DENSITY 0 10 miles2.5 5N PARK TYPOLOGY COMMUNITY PARK GREENWAY MINI PARK NEIGHBORHOOD PARK REGIONAL PARK SPECIAL USE PARK UNDEVELOPED DENSITYNONELOW (BELOW 5)MEDIUM (5-10)HIGH (10-60)VERY HIGH (60-150)PARK ZONES CLOVERLEAF BAYTOWN DEER PARK HOUSTON ATASCOCITAALDINE PASADENA CROSBY LA PORTE MORGAN’S POINT TAYLOR LAKE VILLAGE EL LAGO SHOREACRES CHANNELVIEW HIGHLANDS BARRETT JACINTO CITY GALENA PARK NASSAU BAY WEBSTER SHELDONLAKE HOUSTONBUFFALO B A Y O U GALVESTON BAY WEST ZONE 1 CENTRAL ZONE 2 SOUTH ZONE 3 EASTZONE 4 SOUTH HOUSTON This parks and trails plan works to provide opportunities for communities to safely come together, play, exercise, and connect with nature. Asakura Robinson teamed with Tecolotl and Working Partner to provide an analysis of the parks and trails in Precinct 2 and provided recommendations towards the future of the open spaces in the precinct. The planning process involved a Task Force of stakeholders, Community Planners, or resident leaders committed to increasing awareness through the plan, and engagement opportunities held in both English and Spanish. The Precinct 2 Parks and Trails Plan outlines how parks, trails, and open spaces can best serve the communities of Precinct 2; examine existing parks and trails; make recommendations for new and improved facilities; and develop clear goals and objectives for the future of parks and trails in Precinct 2. In order to provide a comprehensive set of recommendations, Asakura Robinson conducted a suitability analysis that takes into account socioeconomic vulnerability, community health, environmental vulnerability, and park need. The analysis identified high- priority areas and parks that will be the focal point of detailed recommendations. Asakura Robinson also conducted in-person assessments of all parks and trails operated by the Precinct 2 Parks and Recreation Department and framing design, programming, and policy recommendations based on goals and objectives formed by members of the communities. HARRIS COUNTY PRECINCT 2Parks and Trails Plan May 2020 - June 2021 | Houston, TX PRECINCT 2 PRECINCT 2 PARK AREAS 0 10 miles2�5 5N BUFFALO B A Y O U CLOVERLEAF BAYTOWN DEER PARK HOUSTON ATASCOCITA ALDINE PASADENA SOUTH HOUSTON CROSBY LA PORTE MORGAN’S POINT TAYLOR LAKE VILLAGEEL LAGO SHOREACRES CHANNELVIEW HIGHLANDS BARRETT JACINTO CITY GALENA PARK NASSAU BAY WEBSTER SHELDONLAKE HOUSTONSTREAMS AND BAYOUS PARKS VERY LOW VULNERABILITY LOW VULNERABILITY MEDIUM VULNERABILITY HIGH VULNERABILITY VERY HIGH VULNERABILITY PRECINCT 2 OVERALL PRIORITIES Sources: US Census American Community Survey 2014-2018 5-year data, Harris County Public Health Houston Health Survey 2018, 2015 Federal Emergency Management Agency National Flood Hazard Layer, Houston Galveston Area Council, Houston Council Appraisal District, iNaturalist, Landsat 8 OLI/TIRS C1 Level-1 United States Geological Survey, 2018 USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, 2019 Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, Texas Water Development Board Water Quality by Well, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency EJ Screen, Texas Department of Transportation 9 PARKS AND TRAILS PLANDRAFT SEPTEMBER 2021 REFERENCE Jed Aplaca (713) 745-7048 japlaca@pasadenatx.gov Lisa Graiff o: (713) 942-8500 x44 c: (832) 335-0078 lisag@houstonparksboard.org SERVICES PROVIDED Planning Public Engagement The goal of the Pasadena Healthy Parks Plan was to identify investments in healthy, welcoming, accessible parks that will ensure that Pasadena continues to thrive. Utilizing extensive community engagement and rigorous analysis of scientific data, the Healthy Parks Plan identifies the best opportunities for new parks, park improvements, park programming, and park funding and maintenance. The plan identifies the most effective ways to improve the park system to increase community health and reduce environmental risks. After providing an evaluation of current conditions of Pasadena parks and trails, and with the help of the Advisory Committee, more than 50 datasets were selected and weighted to build an equity map using a suitability analysis that stacked environmental and socioeconomic vulnerability, community health, and park access indices. This map was used to inform an in-depth assessment of 10 high- need parks. From there, a finance feasibility assessment, maintenance plan, and recommendations for the overall park system and for specific improvements were carried out. Not only was it important to identify where to invest, but there was substantial scientific evidence to show that specific types of investments in infrastructure and programming have direct health impacts. Asakura Robinson developed Healthy Parks Design Guidelines to provide guiding principles for what makes a park “healthy” and inform the planning and design of projects locally and regionally. HOUSTON PARKS BOARDPasadena Healthy Parks Plan February 2019 - July 2020 | Pasadena, TX Environmental vulnerability mapCommunity event RECOGNITION 2021 Award for Excellence in Sustainability, American Planning Association Sustainable Communities Division 2021 Planning and Analysis Merit Award, American Society of Landscape Architects, Texas Chapter 20 Parks, Recreation, & Open Space Master PlanCity of Scandia 21 REFERENCE Maura Rockcastle maura@tenxtenstudio.com SERVICES PROVIDED Transportation Planning Public Engagement Cedar Lake and Lake of the Isles are two major destinations within the Chain of Lakes Regional Park in Minneapolis, Minnesota, which also includes Bde Maka Ska and Lake Harriet. The Chain of Lakes is the most popular destination within the City of Minneapolis park system, which was also named the Trust for Public Land’s Best City Park System in the U.S. in 2020. The Cedar Lake and Lake of the Isles Master Plan focuses on two of the chain’s four lakes and their surrounding trails, walking paths, green and open space, natural areas, surface water and recreational amenities to create the 20-year vision for this parkland. Major transportation investments, in the form of a new station for the expansion of the Green Line light rail line, will introduce major changes to how and who will have access to this vibrant open space. Asakura Robinson, as a subconsultant to TenxTen, is leading the mobility planning with a focus on equity and accessibility. Our concept designs for the park include recommendations for bicycle, pedestrian, paddle, skate, ski and auto access and circulation and public realm improvements to improve access to programmatic improvements. Among the key concepts are redesigned parkways that seek to adapt to changes in the ways in which people travel around and through the park spaces and provide additional spaces for community gathering, new entry points to the park space and a focus on improving safety and visibility to those entering the park. MINNEAPOLIS PARKS AND RECREATION BOARDCedar Lake and Lake of the Isles Master Plan March 2020 - Ongoing | Minneapolis, MN SERVICES PROVIDED Landscape Architecture Planning Public Engagement SIZE 130 acre The Falls Park Design Competition envisioned how a 130-acre city park could meet the needs of the city while maintaining the wild and exploratory spirit of the Falls and Big Sioux River ecology. Over the summer Asakura Robinson participated in the City of Sioux Falls, Falls Park Design Competition! The challenge was to create a comprehensive vision for the entirety of Falls Park, addressing current demands and future uses. Our design builds upon the layered past of the geology and region, and the existing conditions of the site. As we re-imagined this park, we also re-imagined how people would experience its complex history and ecological value as well as its meaning for people and communities over time. Our design process is rooted in observation and partnership, and is based on three large design moves. (1) The creation of landscape rooms that act as gathering places where we connect, learn, gather, and explore the park. (2) The development of strong connectors that knit rooms together, as well as facilitate easy access to the park from the city. (3) The establishment of frames that provide guidelines for contextual economic development and create a plan for successful implementation and maintenance of the park through strategic partnerships. Through this organizational framework the future of Falls Park is a connected, open hub of activity for residents of Sioux Falls and visitors alike. Congratulations to the winning team - Confluence. CITY OF SIOUX FALLSFalls Park Design Competition June 2021 - October 2021 | Sioux Falls, SD Parks, Recreation, & Open Space Master Plan 23 REFERENCE Carol HejlStone (former PM) (952) 939-8342 phejlstone@minneapolisparks.org SERVICES PROVIDED Urban Planning Public Engagement Urban Design Landscape Architecture Transportation Planning Developed in 1970, Opus was envisioned as a walkable community of workers and residents existing alongside one another in an ecologically-oriented district located in the southeast corner of the City of Minnetonka. Initial development focused primarily on commercial and office buildings, with some housing constructed on site through the 1980s. Now in the twenty-first century, Opus is experiencing its first wave of redevelopment with the introduction of the Southwest METRO Green Line LRT (Light Rail Transit) Extension bisecting the heart of the district, new affordable and senior housing options, and growing national corporations such as Boston Scientific and UnitedHealthgroup. To meet both this employment and residential demand, this plan will guide the transformation of the Opus area into a cohesive mixed- use community positioned for future needs while reflecting the history of the area. Key elements the plan focused on include establishing a mixed use community, integrating light rail investment into the broader community, enhancing the existing trail network to help create a sense of place, enhancing the district’s natural features and functions, developing a scope and program elements for a signature new central plaza space, and complementing the area’s existing businesses. CITY OF MINNETONKAOpus Trails Placemaking and Urban Design March 2019 - November 2019 | Minnetonka, MN PROPOSED TIMELINE Asakura Robinson has a positive track record of adhering to strict project schedules and deadlines. The timeline below illustrates a 6-month work schedule and includes project task duration throughout. 2022 Mar Apr May June July Aug Task 0: PROJECT MANAGEMENT Task 1: UNDERSTAND Task 2: ENGAGE Task 3: ENVISION Task 4: ACTRECOGNITION 2021 Runner Up for Planning in Context, American Planning Association, Minnesota Chapter 24 Parks, Recreation, & Open Space Master PlanCity of Scandia 25 STAFFING PLAN ZAKCQLOCKREM, aicp Managing Principal PRINCIPAL-IN-CHARGE Zakcq Lockrem focuses on the experience of public space and the role of movement through the city in shaping civic engagement and built form. As managing principal and director of planning at Asakura Robinson, Zakcq is responsible for the overall direction and operation of the firm’s urban planning practice. With over 15 years of experience, he successfully manages many of the firm’s most complex and multidisciplinary projects. He specializes in collaborative planning processes that utilize cutting-edge public participation strategies to build the capacity of project stakeholders. Zakcq is a co-founder of Social Agency Lab, a collaborative of urban planners and designers who engage in public art and creative urban interventions. He is one of the 2015 Next City Vanguard, a group of 40 urban thought leaders under 40 and is a sought after speaker on urban topics. EDUCATION Master of Urban Planning, Harvard University Graduate School of Design Bachelor of Science, Urban Affairs, Boston University CERTIFICATIONS American Institute of Certified Planners, (#027316) PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS American Planning Association, Member Harvard University Graduate School of Design, Alumni Council Austin Pedestrian Advisory Council, Alternate, 2015-2017 Next City Vanguard, 2015 RECENT TEACHING/SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS 2018 APA California Conference, “What California Planners Can Learn from Texas” 2018 APA Minnesota Conference, “Working Together for Community Change” 2018 APA National Conference, “Planning Gulf Coast and Texas Downtowns” 2017 APA National Conference, “The Arts in Planning Context” 2017 New Partners for Smart Growth, “A Tale of Two Land Banks” 2016 ASLA National Conference, “Helping Communities Access Vacant Land” 2016 Japanese Landscape Architects Union EXPERIENCE SMALL AREA PLANNING Opus Trails Placemaking and Urban Design, Minnetonka, MN Historic Walker Lake Small Area Revitalization Plan, St. Louis Park, MN Deer Springs Livable Centers Study, City of North Las Vegas, NV Homewood Comprehensive Community Plan, Pittsburgh, PA Connect Communities Gulfton/ Sharpstown Needs Assessment, Houston, TX A Plan Downtown, Houston, TX South Central Waterfront Vision Framework, Austin, TX A G Fifth Ward/ Buffalo Bayou/ East End Livable Centers, Houston, TX HOUSING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Pittsburgh Vacant Lot Tool Kit, Pittsburgh, PA A Galveston 2039 Vision Plan, Galveston, TX Detroit Landscape Design and Process Standards, Detroit, MI SoulY Austin District Visioning, Planning, and Design, Austin, TX A St. Louis Land Bank Assessment, St. Louis, MO TRANSPORTATION Houston Bike Plan, Houston, TX A New Orleans RTA Strategic Mobility Plan, New Orleans, LA METRO Transit System Reimagining, Houston, TX A Downtown Austin Parking Strategy, Austin, TX A METRO Bike & Ride Access & Implementation Plan, Houston, TX URBAN DESIGN San Antonio Trail Design Strategy, San Antonio, TX Congress Avenue Urban Design Initiative, Austin, TX Fifth Ward Pattern Book, Houston, TX Magnolia Transit Center ReDesign, Houston, TX Southern Downtown/CBD Public Realm Plan, Houston, TX URBAN ECOLOGY Landa Park & Arboretum Master Plan, New Braunfels, TX Willow Waterhole Public Access Plan, Houston, TX A A Award Winning / G Green Infrastructure Our most valuable resource is our people. Asakura Robinson staff are the essential element driving our collaborative practice and represent a diverse cross section of the profession and of the communities we work with. This team of professionals is excited and committed to undertaking the City of Scandia’s Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Master Plan. Our team is adequately staffed with an array of qualified professionals with various backgrounds and certifications. We offer redundancy of expertise including multiple licensed and registered landscape architects and planners, multiple LEED accredited professionals, and designers, planners, and project managers. In addition, we have an office Minneapolis and are geographically situated to promptly respond to any project needs that arise. 26 Parks, Recreation, & Open Space Master PlanCity of Scandia 27 KARISPIEGELHALTER Senior Urban Ecological Designer DEPUTY PROJECT MANAGER As a Senior Urban Ecological Designer for Asakura Robinson, Kari works on a broad range of sustainability and equity-related planning and design projects that enhance urban ecosystems, public health, and environmental justice. She is especially interested in how participatory design processes build ecological and social resilience in communities. Kari received her Masters of Landscape Architecture from Cornell University and was named Cornell’s 2018 Graduate Olmsted Scholar. Kari has been recognized through the American Planning Association as the sole landscape architect on the winning team for the APA’s 2018 Student Design Competition. Prior to beginning her MLA, she co-founded a volunteer natural resources commission to restore prairies and wetlands in her hometown of Prospect Heights, Illinois. EXPERIENCE PARKS + OPEN SPACE Pasadena Healthy Parks Plan, Pasadena, TX A Central Williamson Creek Greenway, Austin, TX TBC Healthy Parks Plan, Travis, Bastrop, and Caldwell Counties A Little Walnut Creek Greenbelt Master Plan, Austin, TX A URBAN ECOLOGY Japhet Creek Plan, Houston, TX Green Galveston, Galveston, TX San Antonio River Authority Low- Impact Development Toolkit, San Antonio, TX St. Anthony Green Streets, New Orleans, LA G URBAN DESIGN San Antonio Trail Design Strategy, San Antonio, TX City of Austin Corridor Placemaking, Austin, TX Vision Galveston 2039, Galveston, TX A HEALTHCARE Austin State Hospital Brain Health Redesign, Austin, TX Episcopal Health Foundation Healthy Places Toolkit, Houston, TX Austin FC Stadium Environmental Design, Austin, TX CIVIC Asian American Resource Center/ Rutherford Campus LID Improvements, Austin, TX G Green Infrastructure / A Award Winning EDUCATION Master of Landscape Architecture, Cornell University Bachelor of Arts, Biology, Lawrence University Bachelor of Arts, Environmental Studies, Lawrence University PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS American Society of Landscape Architects American Planning Association AWARDS & RECOGNITION Olmsted Scholar, Cornell University, 2018 Mellon Urbanism Fellow, 2017 RECENT TEACHING / SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS 2021 LABASH Conference “Data and Democracy: Design Processes for Community Health” 2021 TX-ASLA Conference “Funding Design for Health Equity” 2021 TX-ASLA Conference “Funding Design for Health Equity” 2020 APA Cross-Chapter Collaborative Conference “Leveraging Urban Floodplains for Community Resilience” 2019 American Planning Association-Texas Conference “City Checkups: Assessing and Designing for Community Health” 2018 Texas Children in Nature Conference “Healthy Parks Plan for Travis, Bastrop, and Caldwell Counties” SANDYMEULNERS, pla Senior Designer PROJEC T MANAGER Sandy is a Senior Designer in the Minneapolis office. Originally from the Twin Cities, Sandy developed a love for the interaction between nature, science, and the built environment at a young age. She found the field of environmental design the perfect fit as an undergraduate at the University of Minnesota, and further completed her Master of Landscape Architecture degree at the U of M after being accepted into the accelerated program. She has a passion for in-depth research and learning new things, and though she loves all aspects of the field, Sandy’s greatest interests reside in culturally based design and sustainability based design. Sandy’s experience broadly covers all scales of Landscape Architecture, from design/build to master planning. EDUCATION Master of Landscape Architecture, University of Minnesota Bachelor of Arts, Environmental Design, University of Minnesota CERTIFICATIONS Professional Landscape Architect, Minnesota EXPERIENCE PARKS & OPEN SPACE Cannery District Parks, Eau Claire, WI* West End Office Park Courtyard, St. Louis Park, MN* Shakopee Riverfront Marina and Schroeder Brickhouse, Shakopee, MN* Quarry Lake Park, Shakopee, MN* Windermere Community Park & Neighborhood Park, Shakopee, MN* SandVenture Renovation Feasibility Study, Shakopee, MN* Firemen’s Park & Veteran’s Park, Chaska, MN* EDUCATION University of Minnesota Essex Corridor at the Superblock, Minneapolis, MN* Academy of Whole Learning, Golden Valley, MN* MASTER PLANS Shakopee Park, Trail, and Recreation Master Plan, Shakopee, MN* RecQuest: Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board System Facilities Study, Minneapolis, MN* Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community Riverfront Master Plan, Shakopee, MN* CIVIC Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library, Medora, ND* Highland Park Mixed Use Development (Ford Redevelopment Site), St. Paul, MN* Shakopee Cultural Trail, Shakopee, MN* Duluth Baywalk, Duluth, MN* Transit-Oriented LRT Station Districts, St. Louis Park & Hopkins, MN* Minneapolis Convention Center Sustainable Sites Study & Development, Minneapolis, MN* HOUSING Veterans Community Housing, Minneapolis, MN* Eleven on the River, Minneapolis, MN* Lake Street Apartments, Minneapolis, MN* Commonbond PRG Housing Portfolio, Minneapolis, MN* HEALTHCARE Altru Replacement Hospital, Grand Forks, ND* G Green Infrastructure / * Previous Firm Experience 28 City of Scandia GWENJENKINS Planner PLANNING SUPPORT Gwen is a Planner in Asakura Robinson’s Minneapolis office. She holds a Master of Urban and Regional Planning at the University of Minnesota, and a BA in Environmental Studies from Carleton College. Gwen was drawn to planning by her interests and previous work in food and agriculture policy, community development, and urban gardening, and by watching the cities she grew up in develop and change. As a planner, she strives to center the agency of communities in the planning and development process, and to advocate for greater environmental justice, equity, and quality of life for all residents. At Asakura Robinson, her work has supported small area and neighborhood planning, equity-focused park systems, climate resilience, and inclusive community engagement. EDUCATION Master of Urban and Regional Planning, University of Minnesota Bachelor of Arts-with Honors, Environmental Studies, Carleton College PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS American Planning Association, Minnesota Chapter EXPERIENCE SMALL AREA PLANNING Opus Placemaking and Urban Design Implementation Plan, Minnetonka, MN Cedar Isles Master Plan, Minneapolis, MN Montrose Livable Centers Study, Houston, TX Southbridge Neighborhood Plan, Wilmington, DE Downtown Gateways Vision Plan, Corpus Christi, TX East Aldine Livable Centers Study, Houston, TX URBAN ECOLOGY Community Climate Action Plan, Cedar Rapids, IA Harris County Precinct 2 Parks and Trails Plan, Houston, TX Pasadena Healthy Parks Plan, Pasadena, TX MOBILITY TIRZ 13 Mobility Plan, Houston, TX CORRIDOR, TRAILS AND STREETSCAPES Northwest Boulevard Corridor Plan, Corpus Christi, TX Uptown Corridors Revitalization Strategy, Corpus Christi, TX Lowry Avenue Reconstruction, Minneapolis, MN NORMAN PALACIOUS JR. Designer LANDSCAPE DESIGN SUPPORT EDUCATION Master of Landscape Architecture, The University of Minnesota, College of Design Bachelor of Environmental Design, with distinction, University of Minnesota, College of Design Associates of Science, Architecture, The University of The Bahamas Associates of Science, Geographical Information Science, Saint Paul College (Pursuing) PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. STEP UP Juxtaposition Arts COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT ACT Preparatory Program ASPIRE Mentorship Program RECENT TEACHING/SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS 2020 Final Review Critic. The University of Minnesota Department of Landscape Arch. 2020 Studio Review Critic. Thomas Jefferson University, School of Landscape Architecture Norman Palacious is a Landscape Designer in Asakura Robinson’s Minneapolis office with an interest in stormwater management and interconnected design systems. A year after completing an Associates of Science in Architecture, he moved to Minnesota where he completed a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Design and a Master’s in Landscape Architecture. During his master’s program, he served as a research fellow with Juxtaposition Arts in North Minneapolis and contributed stormwater infiltration concepts that aided in the acquisition of the Mississippi Watershed Management Organization Grant for the Juxtaposition Skate-able Art Plaza. In his professional career, he has worked as an intern for Damon Farber Associates and the City of Saint Paul, Public Works Department. Since joining Asakura Robinson he has developed a passion for drafting and detailing, as well as an interest in master planning and urban design. In his spare time, he has worked with Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. to provide an ACT preparatory program in Minneapolis to aid students of color in their pursuit of knowledge and collegiate aspiration EXPERIENCE PARKS, NATURAL AREAS AND OPEN SPACE Brush Square, Austin, TX G Reynolds ES Spark Park, Houston, TX Crenshaw Basin, Houston, TX Bastrop Promenade Playground, Houston, TX Water Works Park, Minneapolis, MN* CIVIC Austin State Hospital Brain Health Redesign, Austin, TX North Regional Library, Minneapolis, MN* EDUCATION University of Texas at Austin Red River Street Realignment, Austin, TX G Ochsner Innovation Center, New Orleans, LA G UHD Student Wellness & Success Center, Houston, TX University of St. Johns & St. Bens Graduate Student Housing Courtyard Design, St.Cloud, MN* URBAN DESIGN & PLANNING North Lamar Corridor Placemaking, Austin, TX Hardy-Yards-Design, Houston, TX Burnsville Center Village Redevelopment Vision, Burnsville, MN* Juxtaposition Skate-able Art Plaza, Minneapolis, MN* GRAPHIC DESIGN City of La Porte Signage Design Concepts, La Porte, TX * Previous Firm Experience / G Green Infrastructure 30 Parks, Recreation, & Open Space Master PlanCity of Scandia 31 MICHELLEBRIGHT, sites ap Senior Designer SENIOR ADVISOR Michelle is a Senior Designer and Project Manager, who focuses on park projects in the Urban Ecology studio in the Austin office. Recognizing the role nature and public open space have in our lives has inspired Michelle’s work for the past 15 years. Early in her career she spent time understanding the biology, ecology, and regulatory aspects of wetlands and riparian systems in the Mid- Atlantic states as an environmental consultant. Prior to joining Asakura Robinson, Michelle was an Environmental Designer with the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center. There she managed projects that include urban prairie creation, native turfgrass installation, stream bank restoration, green roof design and native plant design collaborating with a diverse client base of developers, architects, landscape architects, planners and municipal officials. More recently Michelle was a Capital Projects Manager at Waterloo Greenway Conservancy. In both roles she saw firsthand how urban conservation projects can shape communities and become lasting legacies of health and wellbeing in our cities. EDUCATION Master of Landscape Architecture, University of Texas at Austin Bachelor of Science in Environmental Studies, Virginia Commonwealth University CERTIFICATIONS SITES Accredited Professional RECENT PUBLICATIONS + RESEARCH Austin PBS Science: Restoring Waller Creek Houston Chronicle, Native Texans: What wildflowers do for our cities Wildflower Magazine (Vol 34, No.2), Adrift on a Desert Sea Landscape Architecture Magazine, Take the Heat: A Living Wall for the Texas Climate AWARDS + RECOGNITION Best of Campus Sustainability Initiatives, University of Texas, 2015 ASLA Honor Award, CELA Professional Research, 2013 Overall Scholarship in Landscape Architecture, University of Texas, 2013 Merit Award, ASLA, 2013 Hine Competition Honorable Mention, Urban Land Institute, 2013 RECENT TEACHING/SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS 2020 Waterloo-in-Place Virtual Tour, Waterloo Greenway Conservancy 2020 Sustainability Strategies at Waterloo Greenway, USGBC EXPERIENCE MASTER PLANNING Harris County Precinct 2 Parks and Trails Plan, Houston, TX Japhet Creek Plan, Houston, TX Downtown Gateways Vision Plan, Corpus Christi, TX Montrose Livable Centers Study, Houston, TX East Aldine Livable Centers Study, Houston, TX St. Tammany Parish Comprehensive Plan Update, New Orleans, LA Slidell Comprehensive Plan, Slidell, LA Gathering Place For Tulsa Plant Ecology, Tulsa, OK* The Chinati Foundation Master Plan + Prairie, Marfa, TX* Bluestem Prairie Park, Fort Worth, TX* PARK DESIGN Waterloo Greenway, Creek Delta Phase, Austin, TX* URBAN ECOLOGY Green Galveston, Galveston, TX Behavioral Study for Raincatcher Program, Austin, TX Wells Branch Urban Forest and Natural Resources Management Plan, Wells Branch, TX Great Springs Framework Plan, Austin, TX Houston Conservation Moonshot, Houston, TX Amistad National Recreation Area Plant Conservation Inventory, Val Verde County, TX* CIVIC Asian American Resource Center/ Rutherford Campus LID Improvements, Austin, TX UT Architecture School Green Wall, Austin, TX* UT Landscape Master Plan, Austin, TX* Dell Medical School Green Roof, Austin, TX* * Previous Firm Experience SUBCONSULTANTS Asakura Robinson does not plan to include any subconsultants as part of our team. REFERENCES Project: Opus Trails Placemaking and Urban Design Company: City of Minnetonka Contact: Carol HejlStone (former PM) P: (952) 939-8342 E: phejlstone@minneapolisparks.org Project: Pasadena Healthy Parks Plan Company: City of Pasadena Contact: Jed Aplaca P: (713) 745-7048 E: japlaca@pasadenatx.gov Project: Parks and Trails Plan Company: Harris County Precinct 2 Contact: Bryan Brown P: (713) 274-4037 E: bryan.brown@eng.hctx.net Opus Trails Placemaking and Urban Design, Minnetonka, MN 32 Parks, Recreation, & Open Space Master PlanCity of Scandia 33 SHOULD ANY OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED POLICIES BE CANCELLED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION DATE THEREOF, NOTICE WILL BE DELIVERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE POLICY PROVISIONS. 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CERTIFICATE HOLDER The ACORD name and logo are registered marks of ACORD HIREDAUTOS ONLY 6/30/2021 Higginbotham Insurance Agency IncPOBox870CorpusChristiTX78403-0870 Sofie Kaper 361-561-2195 361-844-0101 certificates-cr@higginbotham.net Sentinel Insurance Company,Ltd 11000 ASAKROB-02 Hartford Insurance Company Of The Midwest 37478Asakura Robinson Company LLC2500SummerStreet, Suite 3228HoustonTX77007 Property & Casualty Ins. Co of Hartford 34690 Navigators Insurance Company 42307 519377775 A X 2,000,000 X 1,000,000 10,000 2,000,000 4,000,000 X X Contractual 65SBAIN2909 6/29/2021 6/29/2022 4,000,000 A 2,000,000 X X 65SBAIN2909 6/29/2021 6/29/2022 A X X 1,000,00065SBAIN29096/29/2021 6/29/2022 1,000,000 BC X N 65WBCAR2686 TX65WBCAR2686LA 6/29/20216/29/2021 6/29/20226/29/2022 1,000,000 1,000,000 1,000,000 D Professional LiabilityRetroDate: 7/6/2004 CH21DPLX00006NC 6/29/2021 6/29/2022 Each ClaimAggregateDedEaClaim $2,000,000$2,000,000$10,000 . See Attached... '-Sample Certifcate- INSURANCE ACORD 101 (2008/01) The ACORD name and logo are registered marks of ACORD © 2008 ACORD CORPORATION. All rights reserved. THIS ADDITIONAL REMARKS FORM IS A SCHEDULE TO ACORD FORM, FORM NUMBER:FORM TITLE: ADDITIONAL REMARKS ADDITIONAL REMARKS SCHEDULE Page of AGENCY CUSTOMER ID: LOC #: AGENCY CARRIER NAIC CODE POLICY NUMBER NAMED INSURED EFFECTIVE DATE: ASAKROB-02 1 1 Higginbotham Insurance Agency Inc Asakura Robinson Company LLC2500SummerStreet, Suite 3228HoustonTX77007 25 CERTIFICATE OF LIABILITY INSURANCE Business Liability policy (which includes Hired & Non-Owned Auto)provides blanket automatic waiver of subrogation and additional insured status including aprimary& non-contributory provision to the certificate holder only when there is a written insured contract between the insured and certificate holder that requiressuchstatus per Form SS0008 04/05 - Business Liability Coverage Form Contractual Liability per Business Liability Coverage From SS0008 04/05 - Business Liability Coverage Form Business Liability policy (which includes Hired & Non-Owned Auto)includes Endorsement Form SS4163 06/11 Amendment - Definition of Insured Contract. Business Liability policy (which includes Hired & Non-Owned Auto)includes an endorsement providing that 30 days’ notice of cancellation will be furnished to thecertificateholder except 10 days’ notice of nonpayment of premium per Form SS1224 06/11 Notice of Cancellation to Certificate Holder(s), per list on file with theInsuranceCompany. Workers'Compensation policy includes a blanket automatic waiver of subrogation that provides this feature only when there is a written contract between theinsuredand certificate holder that requires it per Form WC420304B - Texas Waiver of Our Right to Recover from Others Endorsement. Workers'Compensation policy includes a blanket automatic waiver of subrogation that provides this feature only when there is a written contract between theinsuredand certificate holder that requires it per Form WC000313 - Waiver of Our Right To Recover From Others Endorsement. (Not applicable in KY,NH, NJ,or for any MO construction risk.) Workers'Compensation policy includes an endorsement providing that 30 days’ notice of cancellation will be furnished to the certificate holder except 10 days’notice of nonpayment of premium per Form WC990394 - Notice of Cancellation To Certificate Holder(s), per list on file with the Insurance Company and perFromWC990386 - Notice of Cancellation To Designated Person(s)Or Organization(s)Other Than The Name Insured, per list on file with the InsuranceCompany.