This document outlines the background and process for developing a small area plan for the GrandView District in Edina, Minnesota. It provides context on the history of planning for the area and describes the current task of converting earlier guiding principles into an actual plan. The district is described as a 37-acre civic center and neighborhood commercial center located near regional transportation connections. A steering committee process is underway with the goal of creating plans for land use, transportation, financing, and the market and having a draft small area plan approved by the end of 2011.

1. GrandViewDistrict Small Area Plan Edina GrandView District Small Area Plan June 21, 2011

2. Background and History November 16: Edina Morningside Rotary Visits New Edina Public Facility Edina GrandView District Small Area Plan June 21, 2011

3. Background and History Move from Old Public Works Facility to New Triggered Look at New Use for the Old Site Edina GrandView District Small Area Plan June 21, 2011

4. Background and History 2008 Comp Plan Amendment Identified District as Area of Potential Change Edina GrandView District Small Area Plan June 21, 2011

5. Background and History December 2009 – Anticipating Abandonment of the Public Works Bldg, City Council Authorizes Small Area Guide Process Edina GrandView District Small Area Plan June 21, 2011

7. Led by 28 Community Stakeholders Edina GrandView District Small Area Plan June 21, 2011

8. Background and History December 2010 – Edina City Council Approves GrandView District Guide Process Report Edina GrandView District Small Area Plan June 21, 2011

9. Background and History Seven Guiding Principles Leverage Publicly-Owned Parcels and Civic Presence Enhance Economic Viability as Neighborhood Center w/ Regional Connections Turn Barriers into Opportunities Pursue Logical Increments of Change Organize Parking as an Effective Resource Improve Movement within and Access to the District and Preserve Opportunities Created by the Rail Corridor Create an Identity and Sense of Place; Incorporate Natural Spaces into a Sustainable Development Edina GrandView District Small Area Plan June 21, 2011

10. Background and History March 2011 – Phase II Approved by City Council Goal – Assemble a Community-Led Advisory Team to Create a Small Area Plan April 14 – Phase II Kick-Off Led by Steering Committee of 49 and Executive Committee of 9 EM Rotary Members Dick Crockett Paul Nelson Bernie Beaver Edina GrandView District Small Area Plan June 21, 2011

12. 18 Parcels

13. Over 1/3 Publicly-Owned

14. Home to:

15. City Hall

16. Police Station

17. Library

18. Senior Center

19. EPS Bus Garage

20. Old Public Works SiteEdina GrandView District Small Area Plan June 21, 2011

22. Gas Stations

23. Postal Service

24. Funeral Home

25. Print Shop

26. Liquor Store

27. Video Store

28. Fitness Centers

29. Dry Cleaners

30. Banking

31. Auto Service

32. Haircuts

33. Coffee Shop

34. Groceries

35. Restaurants

36. Bakeries

37. Medical Offices

38. Tailors

39. Hardware Store

40. PharmacyEdina GrandView District Small Area Plan June 21, 2011

41. About the District With Regional Connections Edina GrandView District Small Area Plan June 21, 2011

42. The Task Convert 7 Guiding Principles into a Small Area Plan that meets the Needs of the Community Transportation Plan Land Use Plan Financing Plan Market Analysis Edina GrandView District Small Area Plan June 21, 2011

43. The Task In 1953, it looked like this: Edina GrandView District Small Area Plan June 21, 2011

44. The Task Today, it looks like this: Edina GrandView District Small Area Plan June 21, 2011

46. 20 Years?

47. 30 Years?

48. 50 Years from now?You Can Help Decide . . . Edina GrandView District Small Area Plan June 21, 2011

49. Schedule and Timing Steering Committee Meetings will Continue Through the Summer With the Support of a Met Council Grant, Consulting Experts are being Engaged A draft Development Framework and Implementation Plan will be Shared this Fall We Hope to have a Small Area Plan Approved by Year-End Edina GrandView District Small Area Plan June 21, 2011

50. GrandViewDistrict Small Area Plan Edina GrandView District Small Area Plan June 21, 2011