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City of Little Rock, Arkansas
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Central Arkansas Library System
Bid #8208
N..oRoberts & Williams Associates
• Design
• Planning
• Landscape Architecture
In association with
Leland Consulting Group
Real Estate Strategists and Urban Advisors
Roark Perkins Perry Yelvington
Architecture, Planning and Interior Design
Crafton Tull Sparks
Civil Engineering
March 21, 2008
Roberts & Williams Associates provide planning & design solutions that speak
to the nature of each site, the aesthetic preference of each client, and the
budget of each project.
We strive to balance the evolution of the built environment with protection of
the natural environment through creative design that affords a better quality of
life for all.
March 21, 2008
Mr. Jerry Paul, Purchasing Agent
City of Little Rock
500 West Markham, Room 300
Little Rock, Arkansas 72201
RE: 12th Street Corridor Statement of Qualifications, Bid #8208
Dear Mr. Paul,
The Roberts & Williams Associates (RWA) Team is pleased to submit the following Statement of Qualifications for the 12th Street Cor-
ridor Plan. As this submittal demonstrates, the RWA Team provides all of the resources necessary to complete a successful project
that meets the needs of the City and its residents.
Roberts & Williams Associates entered its eighteenth year of design excellence in 2008. Based in Little Rock, our firm brings both the
local knowledge and understanding as well as regional experience to this project. Our enthusiasm and passion for this assignment is
as deep as your excitement for the future of its implementation. This enthusiasm will translate into creative, thoughtful solutions that
will enhance the character of 12th Street while providing sound planning directives for economic growth in the study area. An under-
taking of this nature requires a technical team with a detailed understanding of your needs, desires, and limitations, coupled with an
unparalleled knowledge of design and implementation strategies. The RWA Team can deliver this knowledge and provide unmatched
expertise in every aspect of the design and construction process.
RWA Teams' key personnel presented in this submittal have been involved in numerous projects of this nature, including Arkansas
projects in Hot Springs (Gateway Community Plan) and Siloam Springs (Sager Creek Study) as well as urban design plans for Garland,
Texas, and Charlottesville, Virginia, as well as Comprehensive Plans for Irving, McKinney & Flower Mound Texas. RWA is committing
to you the firm's best and brightest professionals - individuals who understand your objectives and recognize your needs. If selected,
I will serve as Project Manager for this assignment, directing the Team's design and engineering activities. During my 18 years of con-
sulting experience, I have gained diverse experience in landscape design, land planning, and project management that provides clear
understanding of the necessary components to a successful project. I value the City of Little Rock as a repeat client, and will work to
ensure your satisfaction on this project.
The RWA Team is comprised of Urban and Economic Planners, Architects, Landscape Architects and Engineers. Our comprehensive
team approach sets the RWA Team apart from the others. Our team has learned from past projects the need for an understanding
of the economic factors affecting the study area. As a result, Leland Associates is a critical partner on our team, providing economic
planning and market research analysis. Also joining the team are RPPY Architects of Little Rock for architectural input on streetscape
and building fagade guidelines and Crafton Tull Sparks Engineers for civil engineering and surveying work as needed. These consul-
tants' broad portfolio of municipal expertise is a valuable asset to the RWA Team.
The RWA Team will provide the services to best meet the interests of the City of Little Rock, assuring any assignments we receive will
result in quality work, on time, within budget, and to your complete satisfaction.
Sincerely,
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David W. Roberts, ASLA, President
Roberts and Williams Associates
TABLE OF CONTENTS
I. Firm Descriptions
2. Project Approach and Work Plan
3. Work Schedule
4. Organization Chart
S. Resumes of Key Personnel
6. Manpower Estimates
Appendix A: Relevant Projects
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12th Street Corridor Plan
Statement of Qualifications for RFQ Bid #8208
I. FIRM DESCRIPTIONS
ROBERTS & WILLIAMS ASSOCIATES (RWA)
Roberts & Williams Associates, formerly Russell & Roberts, LTD., entered its eighteenth
year of design excellence in 2008. Roberts and Williams Associates' reputation has be-
come one of Arkansas' most notable and productive landscape architecture firms special-
izing in planning and design, as well as institutional, commercial, and residential landscape
architecture throughout the state and region. The firm's goal is to provide our clients with
the highest levels of excellence, innovation, and creativity in addressing their landscape
architecture and planning needs.
Working toward that goal, Roberts & Williams Associates strives to provide design solu-
tions that speak to the nature of the site, the aesthetic preferences of the owner, and the
budget of the project. Our numerous award-winning planning and design projects attest
to our focus on customized solutions for each project. However, it is not the number of
awards we receive, but the list of satisfied clients that counts.
Our methods are straight forward. We employ a proven combination of training, experi-
ence, knowledge, and technology tempered by a passion for our craft. We believe that the
diversity of our projects is a true testament to the value of our approach.
We are proud of the broad range of professional services we offer, specifically in urban
planning and design. From citywide master plans to the detailed design of individual sites,
Roberts & Williams Associates is pleased to provide technical expertise to our clients.
Our expertise also encompasses streetscape design, plazas, and memorials, as well as the
specific services listed below:
• Landscape Architecture
• Site Selection and Analysis
• Site Planning, Coordination, and Design Guidelines
• LEED Rated Environmental Design
• SAFETEA-LU Enhancement Project Management
• Entry Feature and Signage Design
• Parks System Master Planning and Site Design
• Bicycle and Pedestrian Trail System Planning and Design
• Water Feature, Playground, and ADA Facility Design
• Lighting Design and Nightscaping
• Construction Site Observation
Roberts & Williams Associates strives to provide thorough, consistent, detail -conscious
work for the long-term satisfaction of our clients. We believe that our projects' range in
scale and scope speaks to the diversity of our abilities.
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Statement of Qualifications for RFQ Bid #8208 x
Our approach to public projects is rooted in the belief that planning and designing for pub-
lic spaces should reflect the community's values, vision, and desires. Our methodology
nurtures this belief, with our priorities based in client communication, public participation,
and site -appropriate designs that result in a finished product that is on time, within budget,
and to the client's satisfaction.
At Roberts & Williams Associates, each of our staff are licensed landscape architects, with
one also a certified planner. Our employees bring a diverse range of project experience to
our clients, allowing us to plan and design a wide variety of project types at all scales.
The representative projects that we have submitted for your consideration include con-
structed parks, pools, trails, playgrounds, plazas, and memorials, as well as plans for cam-
pus -wide landscapes, community revitalization, citywide parks and trails plans, and regional
park resource plans. Some of our regional clients include Pulaski County, the City of Little
Rock, the City of Hot Springs, the City of Siloam Springs, the City of Conway, Arkansas
State Parks, the San Antonio River Authority, the City of Brownsville, TX, NorthWest
Arkansas Community College, the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, private developers,
and private foundations.
We look forward to the opportunity to work with the City of Little Rock again, and are
available to answer questions or give a formal presentation at your convenience.
David W. Roberts, ASLA, President
Roberts and Williams Associates
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I. FIRM DESCRIPTIONS
LELAND CONSULTING GROUP (LCG)
Helping clients succeed. That's the guiding principle behind Leland Consulting Group, a
consulting firm dedicated to providing the best in client service.
What began as a real estate consulting practice has come to include a wider range of
strategy, financial, and management services as principals with varied backgrounds have
joined the firm. Our core focus remains—Leland Consulting Group continues to focus on
enhancing opportunities, solving problems, reducing risk and adding value. Leland Consult-
ing Group provides the following services:
• Market research
• Public/Private partnership strategies
• Due diligence
• Feasibility analysis
• Market and Implementation strategies
• Project management for development
• Development strategies & programming
• Economic development
• Economic & environmental impact analysis • Public approvals
• Site selection and purchase negotiations • Deal structuring
Leland Consulting Group, Real Estate Strategists, is a regional firm with offices in Portland,
Oregon, Denver, Colorado and San Diego, California. The group is comprised of urban
economists, real estate market analysts, planning and development advisors and project
managers who specialize in analyzing market and economic factors that affect public and
private sector development. Our business objective is to bring a high level of reality and
practical experience to our assignments. We accomplish this through extensive cross -
training in market research, economic analysis and development. The firm and its princi-
pals have completed more than 3,000 real estate and economic consulting assignments for
public and private sector organizations. This industry exposure has built a rich base from
which to draw focused experience that is thoughtfully applied to each project.
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LELAND CONSULTING GROUP has significant real estate advisory experience with
the following types of real estate:
Housing:
Tourism, Resorts and Recreational:
Single -Family Detached
Hotels & Motels
Single -Family Attached
Golf Courses & Country Clubs
Garden Apartments
Destination Resorts
Low -Rise, High Density
Athletic Clubs
Condominiums
Convention Centers
Row Houses
Performing Arts Centers
Second Homes & Resorts
Ski Resorts
Loft Housing
Civic Centers
Subdivisions
Tourism Development Plans
Senior & Low -Income Housing
Mobile Home Parks
Retail -Commercial:
Traditional Neighborhood Development
Single -Use Retail Sites
Mixed -Use (Housing)
Neighborhood Centers
Community Centers
Office -Commercial:
Regional Centers
Low -Rise Suburban Offices
Specialty Centers
Mid -Rise Suburban Offices
Recreation Retail
High -Rise Urban Offices
Central Area Retail
Business/Office Parks
Medical/Dental Offices
Institutional/Joint Development:
Condominium Offices
Colleges & Universities
Cultural Centers
Industrial:
Civic Centers
Single -User Industrial Facilities
Parks & Open Space
Light Industrial Parks
Economic Development
Heavy Industrial Parks
Senior & Low -Income Housing
Technology Parks
Neighborhood Revitalization
Corporate Industrial/Office Parks
Implementation Strategies
Warehouse & Distribution Facilities
Transit Station Area Planning
Flex Office
RESOURCES
Leland Consulting Group may operate independently on a consulting engagement, partici-
pate as part of a project team, or assemble and lead a team when responding to a client's
needs. Leland Consulting Group maintains ongoing professional associations with other
real estate advisory firms in major cities. Hence, the firm has the capability to respond
to assignments throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico and the Pacific Rim. This
network of professional associates includes architects and landscape architects; engineers
(civil, structural, mechanical, soils, etc.); environmental consultants; appraisers; lenders
and investors; attorneys; accountants; real estate brokers; advertising and public relations
specialists and other members of the greater development community. Most of these rela-
tionships have developed over many years; however, new and valuable relationships form
each year. Each project assignment is a unique and challenging situation deserving the best
talents and experience available. Therefore, each team is handpicked to respond appropri-
ately to the project mission and its objectives.
I. FIRM DESCRIPTIONS
ROARK PERKINS PERRY YELVINGTON (RPPY) ARCHITECTS
Headquartered in Little Rock, Arkansas and practicing in Arkansas and the surrounding
states, Roark- Perkins- Perry•Yelvington, Architects has been providing quality architectural
services since 1962. Our firm is medium sized, having four registered architects, an intern
architect, a certified specifications consultant, three CAD draftsmen and an office manager.
Service, dedication and experience are the qualities on which our firm was founded, and
they continue to be the strength of our firm today. Combining the varied experience and
talents of each principal, maintaining their direct involvement in all phases of a project, and
incorporating the talents of the other members of our firm has resulted in quality designed
buildings.
Repeat work from satisfied clients has been the mainstay of our practice. We have de-
signed projects for more than twenty-five repeat clients, and have numerous clients for
whom we have designed ten or more projects. This repeat work is possible only with the
dedication and commitment we bring to each project. We work with a client, listening to
their wants and needs to develop a project that meets these requirements. We are proud
to offer this same dedication and commitment to all our clients; new and existing.
We work with a variety of engineers and related consultants. The structural, mechanical,
and electrical systems of today's buildings demand professional attention. Rather than
attempt this highly specialized design work ourselves, we use professional consultants to
achieve the most reliable and economic systems for your project. We select professional
consultants whom we know from experience can offer the best design services, however,
we welcome the opportunity to work with a building owner's preference.
We are a multi -disciplinary firm of architects offering complete design services. We have
a wide range of experience in building design, renovation and interior design, as well as
feasibility studies and master planning. Our experience includes the successful design of
commercial, educational, medical, industrial and religious projects.
RPPY Mission Statement: It is our endeavor to listen to our clients' needs, then respond with
the most comprehensive solution utilizing our talents in the areas of technology, sustainability,
and durability. Our goal is to have a satisfied client while also representing the architectural
profession with good affordable design.
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I. FIRM DESCRIPTIONS
CRAFTON TULL SPARKS
At Crafton Tull Sparks, we are committed to providing clients with everything they need
from getting land surveyed to final construction of their project. With a staff of over
300 talented individuals, we offer comprehensive engineering, landscape architecture
and surveying services for clients across the nation. Our approach to design is based on
collaboration. Guided by interactive workshops with clients, we create a prioritized list
of planning elements to serve as decision-making criteria. The successful conclusion is a
unique combination of the client's vision and our experience. Since 1963, a passion and
drive for making clients successful has fueled our growth. And that growth continues today
with Crafton Tull Sparks being recognized as a top 500 design firm by Engineering News
Record, and one of the fastest growing architectural, engineering and environmental firms
by ZweigWhite.
Crafton Tull Sparks - Anticipating needs. Providing Solutions.
Range of Services
• Surveying
• Civil Engineering
• Structural Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Plumbing Design
• Landscape Architecture
• Construction Administration
• Construction Observation
Office Locations and Staff
• Conway, Arkansas 14
• Little Rock, Arkansas 46
• Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 36
• Rogers, Arkansas 107
• Russellville, Arkansas 16
• Wichita, Kansas 2
• Tulsa, Oklahoma 91
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2. APPROACH AND WORK PLAN
PLANNING PHILOSOPHY
Whether creating a master plan for a specific site, corridor, or citywide system, it is im-
perative that a community's vision and values be gathered and organized. It is this vision
that guides planning efforts to applicable alternatives, strategies, and solutions that succeed
for the community.
Each and every community is different. The RWA Team understands that successful master
plans and specific site designs are not the product of a consultant's vision for a community,
but rather a reflection of that community's values. We strive to create innovative solutions
that embrace each community's needs and desires with an eye towards market reality.
We are proud of the range of services that we provide our clients. From system -wide
planning, to site master planning, design, and construction, we offer attention to detail and
staff expertise at all levels of the design to development process.
CORRIDOR REVITALIZATION PHILOSOPHY
Commercial corridors which have undergone revitalization are emerging as regional desti-
nations in cities throughout the nation. In virtually every story of success, redevelopment
and new development within these corridors has been the result of a holistic approach
involving nurturing and growing each diverse segment of the economy, eliminating barriers
to investment, and marketing positive changes through an overall image of vitality. This
experience has proven that as varied as the markets are within these corridors, so too are
the required solutions. Just as communities can no longer rely on a single economic engine
to propel their future, neither can corridors rely on a single project or initiative. Multiple
efforts are required, including projects, programs and policies, all designed to "ready the
environment for investment."
To this end, forming and advancing the development agenda within commercial corridors
requires a keen understanding of the goals and aspirations of its stakeholders, the realties
of the marketplace, peculiarities of the political landscape and constraints of local public
and private resources. With this understanding, project advocates are then positioned
to establish priorities for action and investment. Only through a process which involves
educating stakeholders, soliciting their input, identifying barriers, and designing a program
of actions to move the corridor and neighborhoods surrounding it towards a vision of revi-
talization, can the community and key stakeholders seek to achieve this end.
This platform for action has resulted in awards to members of the RWA Team from the
International Downtown Association, Texas American Planning Association, Texas and Ar-
kansas Chapters of the American Society of Landscape Architects, Arkansas Chapter of the
American Institute of Architects, and have been documented in publication for the Urban
Land Institute. More importantly, it has set the stage for millions of dollars of private in-
vestment and reinvestment in communities across the country.
KNOWLEDGE OF THE STUDY AREA
Over the past eight (8) years, RPPY Architects and the RWA Team have been engaged with
various projects in the 12th Street Corridor. Projects ranging from minor architectural im-
provements, to the design of the Black Community Developers (BCD) Treatment Center
located adjacent to Hoover Methodist Church, to the current design of a new Empower-
ment Center positioned to improve working skills of area residents.
The Will's House is a recent neighborhood addition completed in 2005 and is located on
12th Street. It houses 70 residents that are trained to provide working skills that can be
useful to the community, as well as providing a viable income. This was a very successful
project that was implemented by BCD and designed by RPPY Architects.
Another 12th Street project that RPPY and RWA are working on is the Empowerment
Center located on 12th Street between Maple & Valentine Streets. The team is developing
a site plan and is walking the project through the City Planning process before beginning
architectural plans for the buildings.
PROJECT APPROACH: THE 12TH STREET CORRIDOR PLAN
A master plan is a comprehensive view of planning and design solutions proposed for a
community to set standards and advance a vision. The vision and standards are articulated
in the form of proposed improvements that act as building blocks which direct a City and/
or community toward realistic and obtainable goals. The purpose statements of the 12th
Street Corridor Plan should include, but not be limited to the following:
I . Set a clear direction for future corridor growth.
2. Create specific planning strategies and define action steps to achieve the proposed
master plan goals.
3. Provide the community with a document that will act as a checklist for measuring
progress.
4. Assess the community's existing zoning, circulation and streetscape conditions.
5. Stimulate economic development through urban revitalization utilizing a variety of
creative financing and legal options.
6. Encourage the diversity in the economic mix in order to strengthen the City's econo-
my by attracting residences and businesses to this corridor.
7. Establish the necessity of streetscape and open space improvements as a means to
enhance Little Rock's appearance, viability and image to visitors, businesses and the
community as a whole.
8. Provide design flexibility and efficiency while maintaining the integrity of the natural
and cultural setting through proposed design improvements for both commercial and
residential areas.
9. Establish high standards of livability and quality of life for all segments of the popula-
tion.
10. Provide a range of business, leisure and cultural choices to attract new residents and
visitors to the area.
11. Integrate with surrounding UALR, UAMS and downtown Little Rock that will result in
economic improvements through connectivity.
12. Enhance a community, unique with its varied amenities, that will act as a catalyst for
improvements in the surrounding Little Rock areas.
The RWA Team's goal is to produce a document that will be a guide for the neighborhood
and business community to improve the 12th Street Corridor both physically and econom-
ically. The planning solutions come from analysis of existing conditions, market, financial,
_ social, physical, regulatory, and political — with input form the community.
Our approach places equal emphasis on the process, as the product. To that end, com-
munity meetings will be a vital part of this master planning effort. Ideas and concerns of
the neighbors, business owners, stakeholders (UALR, UAMS, CALS and the City of Little
{ Rock) and surrounding neighborhood associations will give ownership to the plan and ul-
timately determine whether the plan will be followed as a guide or live on a shelf. We
reviewed action plans from adjacent neighborhoods and found the following:
The Stevens Area Neighborhood Action Plan (1998) states that their "future land use map
is intended to ....... encourage new business and promote diversity of retail and residential
uses into this area, properties along 12th Street."
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The Oak Forest Area Neighborhood Action Plan (1999) stated the need to develop a mar-
keting plan for 12th Street as well as "promote...... 12th Street as a viable commercial and
service oriented location/corridor."
The Oak Forest Area Neighborhood Action Plan cites transportation issues such as the
need to "develop a sidewalk and bikeway plan for the neighborhood" and to "request that
CATA review existing bus routes to ensure that they are effective and meeting the needs
of all residents.
City Director Ken Richardson recently shared this important thought, "You have to care
and believe you can make changes in peoples' lives through the work you do. It's not
enough just to care."
WORK PLAN
The RWA Team's work plan takes the major elements outlined in the RFQ and adds at least three (3) critical dimensions: market, de-
mographic and psychographic analysis; barriers to investment identification; and preparation of development proformas to test the need
for and magnitude of any public sector contribution. This approach can be generally described in the following terms:
Task 1: Inventory and Analysis
1.1 Conduct a kickoff meeting to confirm project goals and schedule with all project partners.
1.2 Conduct site visits to confirm team understanding of the study area, corridors, and context.
1.3 Gather data from city and private sources — GIS info to include current land use, zoning, infrastructure (street width, sidewalks,
overhead electric lines, underground utilities, etc.), historic structures, as well as any current or future public or private develop-
ment plans, thoroughfare plans, comprehensive plans, etc. that affect the project area. Gather all relevant plans pertaining to the
study area, including Neighborhood Action Plans, City planning documents, the UALR Campus Master Plan, and UAMS develop-
ment plans.
1.4 Create base maps.
1.5 Identify stakeholders and conduct stakeholder interviews regarding plans and trends affecting the corridor.
1.6 Document opportunities and constraints (including existing and future natural and man made systems).
1.7 Present inventory and analysis findings (client meeting).
Task 2: Market Forces and Uses
2.1 Quantify historic and projected trends in demographics and psychographics.
2.2 Prepare an investment profile within and surrounding the study area documenting the surrounding condition, type and ownership
of land uses.
2.3 Define the market area's overall development and political climate, as well as select development concerns.
2.4 Meet with key representatives of the "delivery system" such as public officials, financiers, developers and others to discuss oppor-
tunities and barriers to investment.
2.5 Prepare a list of barriers in the community's development "delivery system.,,
2.6 Define the study area's primary and secondary trade areas for all major land uses.
2.7 Complete audits and inventories of residential and non-residential developments, stores and other uses in the study area.
2.8 Identify issues related to housing stock, affordability, code enforcement and commercial impacts.
2.9 Analyze vacant and underutilized land in the study area, ownership patterns, and the potential for assembly of significant parcels for
new development and/or redevelopment in catalyst locations.
2.10 Quantify market share among land uses and product types for the community, study area and corridor.
2.11 Present market forces findings (client meeting).
Task 3: Vision, Goals, and Priorities
3.1 Conduct a public workshop to understand the community's vision, priorities, and pending needs.
3.2 Identify historic and architectural context that is compatible and incompatible with community goals.
3.3 Identify/confirm the study area boundaries based on the analysis, priorities, and needs.
3.4 Develop a preliminary program based on the analysis, priorities, needs, and market analysis (client meeting).
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Task 4: Master Plan Scenarios
4.1 Infrastructure:
4. I .a Create proposed land use and zoning maps, as well as a thoroughfare plan and utility recommendations for the study area
which create the framework to accommodate the community's desired outcomes.
4. I .b Prepare a development capacity analysis based on proposed zoning and infrastructure recommendations.
4. I .c Identify key catalyst sites and/or areas within the corridor which will advance the plan concepts.
4. I .d Prepare development programming recommendations.
4. I .e Develop evaluation criteria for objectively evaluating the programming alternatives.
4.I.f Complete comparative analysis based on evaluation criteria (including fiscal considerations, neighborhood and transit im-
pacts, compatibility, etc.)
4. I .g Prepare a series of development proformas with supporting assumptions in an effort to quantify funding gaps and potential
strategies to fill the gap.
4.2 Urban Design Guidelines:
4.2.a Develop urban design guidelines for the study area that address proposed standards for setbacks, fagade treatments, infill
development, street trees, paving, walls, signing, lighting, street furnishings, and trails.
4.2.b Develop site plans and graphics depicting typical spacing and alignment of urban design components along roadway corridors
by street type (i.e. arterial, collector, residential), as well as at intersections, activity nodes, gateways, and along study area
edges.
4.3 Prototypical Development Solutions (12th Street Corridor): Create site plans for the redevelopment improvements within the
right-of-way of the 12th Street Corridor, including man made and natural components.
4.4 Strategies:
4.4.a Identify current and potential resources and public initiatives which will incent private investment - general enough to ad-
dress the range of issues present within the study area.
4.4.b Develop a list of priorities for public and private investment.
4.4.c Identify a range of development incentives necessary to attract investment and create a more favorable environment for
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5.1 Present Master Plan components (Tasks 4. La through 4.3.d.) to the client and to the community for feedback and refinement.
5.2 Develop a final illustrative master plan that encompasses the community priorities and is feasible for implementation.
5.3 Develop an Action Plan for implementation of master plan components, including rezoning, subdivision regulations, parking regula-
tions, overlay district development, etc. as appropriate. Address specific projects and programs (as well as implementing entities)
which will enable the area to compete more effectively for new investment and advance the plan.
5.4 Prepare written documentation and graphics, where appropriate, of Task I through Task 5.
5.5 Master Plan presentation to client.
Task 6: Report Preparation
6.1 Prepare a final master plan report document (including design guidelines).
6.2 Submit five (5) color copies of the final report document as well as digital version of the report document and illustrative master
plan.
6.3 Present master plan report document to Planning Commission and Board of Directors for adoption.
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3. WORK SCHEDULE
The proposed work schedule is based on the Work Plan described in Section 2 of this
document. A final schedule will be developed once an agreed-upon Scope of Services is
complete.
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4. ORGANIZATION CHART
The proposed work schedule is based on the Work Plan described in Section 2 of this
document. A final schedule will be developed once an agreed-upon Scope of Services is
complete.
CLIENT CLIENT I CLIENT
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS CITY OF LITTLE ROCK CENTRAL ARKANSAS
FOR MEDICAL SCIENCES LIBRARY SYSTEM
Julie C. Luther, ASLA, AICP
Roberts & Williams Associates
Barry R. Williams, ASLA
Roberts & Williams Associates
Frank Riggins, ASLA
Crafton Tull Sparks
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David W. Roberts, ASLA
Roberts & Williams Associates
Jerry Kelso, P.E.
Crafton Tull Sparks
Lane Housley, P.L.S.
Crafton Tull Sparks
Anne B. Ricker
Leland Consulting Group
Bill J. Cunningham
Leland Consulting Group
Christine A. Maguire, AICP,
EDFP
Leland Consulting Group
'David Perry, AIA, LEED AP
Roark Perkins Perry Yelvington
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5. RESUMES
Team resumes are included as follows on the following pages:
Roberts & Williams Associates (RWA)
David Roberts, President
Julie Luther, Associate
Barry Williams, Vice President
Leland Consulting Group (LCG)
Anne Ricker, Principal
Bill Cunningham, Principal
Christine Maguire, Senior Associate
Roark Perkins Perry Yelvington (RPPY) Architects
David Perry, Principal
Crafton Tull Sparks
Jerry Kelso, Senior Vice President
Frank Riggins, Vice President
Lane Housley, Vice President
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David W. Roberts, ASLA
President, Roberts & Williams Associates
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PROJECT EXPERIENCE
David's diverse experience in landscape de-
Community and Subdivision Planning and Design
sign, land planning, and project management
- Winston Park Planned Urban Development, Coconut Creek, FL
provides clear understanding of the neces-
- Gateway Community Master Plan, Hot Springs, AR
sary components to a successful project.
- Deltic Timber, Chenal neighborhood entries and open spaces, Little Rock, AR
His experience includes landscape master
- Deltic Timber, Red Oak Ridge entries and open spaces, Hot Springs, AR
plans for subdivisions, office parks, retail
- Silo Falls Development, Rogers, AR
centers, urban plazas, city parks, zoological
- Chardeaux Court neighborhood, Little Rock, AR
parks, rehabilitation facilities, and academic
campuses. David brings an award-winning
Campus Planning and Design
approach to each project with an emphasis
- Ouachita Baptist University, Arkadelphia, AR
on details and a commitment to excellence.
- Northwest Arkansas Community College, Bentonville, AR
- University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, Pine Bluff, AR
EDUCATION
- Hendrix University, Conway, AR
- Cathedral Middle and High School, Little Rock, AR
Bachelor of Landscape Architecture,
- Henderson State University, Arkadelphia, AR
1989, University of Arkansas, Fayette-
- Catholic High School, Little Rock, AR
ville
- University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Little Rock, AR
- Arkansas National Guard Museum, Camp Robinson, North Little Rock, AR
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
AND HONORS
LEED and Sustainable Design
- Beaver Water District Administration Building, Lowell, AR
President's Medal for Service to the Pro-
- Hendrix College, Conway, AR
fession, Arkansas Chapter ASLA
- UAMS College of Public Health, Little Rock, AR
Arkansas Chapter, ASLA Executive Com-
mittee Member (Past Chapter Presk
Park Planning and Design
dent)
- Turtle Creek Greenway Trail, Jonesboro, AR
Arkansas Landscape Architecture Licens-
- Pulaski County Trails Master Plan, Pulaski County, AR
ing Board, Member
- Little Rock Parks and Recreation Master Plan, Little Rock, AR
University of Arkansas School of Archi-
- Sager Creek Restoration Study, Siloam Springs, AR
tecture Professional Advisory Board
- Jacksonville Zoo, Jacksonville, FL
UALR Urban Studies, Little Rock, AR,
- MacArthur Park Restoration Study, Little Rock, AR
Past Adjunct Professor
- Chalamont Park and Pool Facility, Little Rock, AR
School Of Architecture UACDC Past Ad-
visory Board Member
Commercial/Office/Retail Landscape Design
Little Rock City Beautiful Commission,
- Cantrell West Building, Little Rock, AR
Past Member
- Bryant Medical Office, Bryant, AR
Little Rock Capitol Area Advisory Com-
- Arkansas Municipal League, North Little Rock, AR
mittee, Past Member
- Simmons First National Banks, Pine Bluff and Little Rock, AR
Little Rock Landscape Ordinance Task
- Dogwood Crossings, Little Rock, AR
Force
- Bowman Station, Little Rock, AR
Grace Lutheran Church, President of
- Rave Theater, Little Rock, AR
Congregation
- Pleasant Ridge West, Little Rock, AR
- Village at Rahling Road, Little Rock, AR
REGISTRATION
- Chenal Creek Center, Little Rock, AR
Health Care/Rehabilitation Facility Design
State Arkansas Registered Landscape - Chenal Heights Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Little Rock, AR
Architect # 198 - Arkansas Easter Seal Society Children's Rehab Center, Little Rock, AR
- Beverly Healthcare Facility, AR, AL, FL
- Briarwood Nursing Home, Little Rock, AR
18 - Van Buren County Hospital and Nursing Home, Clinton, AR
r FM
Julie Cunningham Luther, ASLA, AICP
Associate, Roberts & Williams Associates
PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Julie Luther is a landscape architect and ur-
Comprehensive Planning
ban planner who has managed and designed
- City of McKinney Comprehensive Plan, McKinney, TX (TX APA award recipient)
both large-scale comprehensive, parks, and
- City of Galveston Comprehensive Plan, Galveston, TX
site master planning projects, as well as land-
- Town of Flower Mound Comprehensive Plan and SMART Growth Strategy, Flower
scape architecture projects for streetscape,
Mound, TX
trails, open space, and commercial projects.
- City of Wylie Comprehensive Plan, Wylie, TX
Her knowledge of the public process has
- McKee Properties, Collegedale, TN
been developed through her years of experi-
Urban Design
ence at national design and planning firms.
- NTTA Systemwide Design Guidelines, Dallas, TX
Julie is proficient in both graphic and com-
- Charlottesville Downtown Urban Design Plan, Charlottesville, VA
puter visualization techniques.
- Garland Downtown Urban Design Plan, Garland, TX
EDUCATION
Streetscapes and Transportation Design
Senior Scholar, University Arkansas
- President George Bush Turnpike Landscape, Dallas, TX
Bachelor of Landscape Architecture,
- Green Oaks Boulevard, Arlington, TX
1997, Minor, Art History, University
- 1-190 O'Hare Gateway Design, Chicago, IL
of Arkansas, Fayetteville, summa cum
- Wichita Central Rail Corridor, Wichita, KS (TX ASLA award recipient)
laude
- Bethany Road Landscape, Allen, TX
- Houston Street Streetscape, Dallas, TX
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
- Lubbock International Airport Corridor Master Plan, Lubbock, TX
AND HONORS
- Northwest Parkway Concept Plans, Golden, CO
American Institute of Certified Planners Community and Development Planning
American Planning Association Member
- Ouachita Baptist University, Arkadelphia, AR
American Society of Landscape Architects
- Northwest Arkansas Community College, Bentonville, AR
(ASLA), Arkansas Chapter Executive
- Santa Rosa de Apoquindo, Santiago, Chile
Committee Member (Secretary) 2004-
- The Lakes of Indian Hills, Farmersville, TX
present
- Montgomery Farm Development Plan, Allen, TX
ASLA, Texas Chapter Executive Commit-
- Collegedale Master Plan, Collegedale, TN
tee (Secretary), 2003-2004
- McKee Properties, Collegedale, TN
ASLA, Dallas/Fort Worth Section Secre-
tary, 2002-2003
2002-amda
Parks and Recreation Planning and Design
Sigma Alpha (Landscape Architec-
- Pulaski County Trails Master Plan, Pulaski County, AR (AR ASLA award recipient)
ture)
- Turtle Creek Greenway Trail, Jonesboro, AR
Tau Sigma Delta (Architecture)
e)
- Pompe Park Master Plan, Conway, AR
Senior Scholar, University Arkansas
- Arkansas Korean War Veterans Memorial, Little Rock, AR
School of Architecture, 1997- 1998
- San Antonio River Authority Plan for Nature -Based Park Resources, Bexar, Wilson,
Awa,
Honor Award, Studies in Landscape Ar-
Karnes, and Goliad Counties, TX (TX ASLA and TRAPS awards recipient)
Sud Arkansas Chapter,
chit
- Brownsville Parks and Open Space Master Plan, Brownsville, TX
1997
- Burleson Parks and Recreation Master Plan, Burleson, TX
- Bexar County Parks and Open Space Plan, Bexar County, TX
REGISTRATION
- Little Rock Parks and Recreation Master Plan, Little Rock, AR
- Galveston Parks and Recreation Master Plan, Galveston, TX
State of Texas Registered Landscape Ar-
- Flower Mound Parks and Trails Plan, Flower Mound, TX
chite
- Flower Mound Open Space Plan, Flower Mound, TX
State off Arkansas Registered Landscape
- Memorial Park Conservation Master Plan, Houston, TX
Architect
- Clear Creek Natural Heritage Center, Denton, TX
Certified Plannnerner #020552
- Gateway Center, Knoxville, TN
CLARB Certified
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PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Barry's expertise in site planning, devel-
Planning and Public Approvals
opment, and governmental approvals has
- Sage Meadows Apartment and Single -Family Mixed Use Planned Residential Devel-
evolved through many years of working in
opment (PRD), Little Rock, AR: multiple building site plan reviews
civil engineering firms. His work includes
- Calvary Baptist Church, Little Rock, AR: multiple building site plan reviews with mul-
master planning for office, commercial, in-
tiple variance requests
dustrial, institutional, and apartment com-
- Creekwood Plaza, Little Rock, AR: multiple building site plan reviews
plexes throughout the southeast. The broad
- Horace Mann Magnet School, Little Rock, AR: conditional use permit
knowledge of site design and construction
- Splash Superpools Plant Expansion, North Little Rock, AR: site plan review with vari-
Barry brings to each project enables him to
ance request
provide effective, innovative, and creative
- Malvern Elementary School, Malvern, AR
solutions to each project.
Park Planning and Design
- Arkansas River Trail, Little Rock, AR
EDUCATION
- Pulaski County Trails Master Plan, Pulaski County, AR
State of Arkansas Registered Landscape
- Hot Springs Transportation Depot and Plaza Phase 2B, Hot Springs, AR
Bachelor of Landscape Architecture,
- Daisy State Park Campground Rehab, Kirby, AR
1992, Mississippi State University
- City of Jacksonville Redmond Road Pedestrian Trail, Jacksonville, AR
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS Retail/Commercial Landscape Design
AND HONORS
- North Market Plaza, Conway, AR
- Holiday Inn Presidential Conference Center, Little Rock, AR
American Society of Landscape Archi-
- Creekwood Plaza, Little Rock, AR
tects, Member
- Harvest Foods, Maumelle Town Center, Maumelle, AR
American Society of Landscape Archi-
- Brookswood Commercial Center, Kohl's Department Store, Sherwood, AR
tects, Arkansas Chapter, Executive
Campus Planning and Design
Committee (Past President)
The Arkansas Board of Landscape Archi-
- Northwest Arkansas Community College Landscape Master Plan
tects, Current Board Member
and On -Call Landscape Architecture Services, Bentonville, AR
- Malvern Elementary School, Malvern, AR
REGISTRATION
- Little Rock Christian Academy, Little Rock, AR
- Harding University, Searcy, AR
- White County Medical Center, Searcy, AR
State of Arkansas Registered Landscape
- St. Joseph's Regional Medical Center, Hot Springs, AR
Architect #204
-UAMS Cyclotron, Little Rock, AR
State Mississippi Registered Landscape
- UAMS Biotechnology Building, Little Rock, AR
Architect #367
State of Alabama Registered Landscape
Office Design
Architect #487
- The Cypress Plaza Office Building, Little Rock, AR
- Nausbaum Law Office, Little Rock, AR
- Hot Springs County Medical Clinic, Malvern, AR
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EDUCATION
Colorado State University, Consumer Sci-
ence and Public Housing,
Bachelor of Science
Colorado State University,
Construction Management
Concentration:
Housing and Public Policy, Consumer
Housing, Real Estate and Real Estate
Law, Land Use planning, Natural Re-
source Law, Social Welfare and Housing
Special Needs
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-Anne B. Ricker ,' -
Principal, Leland Consulting Nip`
Ms. Ricker has extensive experience with real estate market analysis, economic feasibility stud-
ies and economic development analysis for public and private sector clients. As a Senior As-
sociate with the international accounting firm of Laventhol & Horwath, she managed teams
working with the FSLIC and Resolution Trust Corporation (RTC) to identify solutions for problem
assets. Since joining Leland Consulting Group in 1991, Ms. Ricker has successfully assisted
private and public sector clients in evaluating the market, identifying opportunities and barri-
ers to development and creating tools and strategies to achieve success. In 1993, Ms. Ricker,
together with Mr. Cunningham, expanded the firm with the Denver office of Leland Consulting
Group and since has developed the firm's reputation as a leader in real estate advisory services
in the Central, Western and Southwestern United States. As a member and speaker for the
International Downtown Association, American Planning Association, and Urban Land Institute,
Ms. Ricker has focused on assisting urban and suburban entities with implementation strategies
for real estate redevelopment and development and providing organizations financing tools for
successful revitalization.
CONSULTING EXPERIENCE
Colorado, New Mexico, Montana, Nevada, Utah, Oklahoma, Wyoming, Oregon, Califor-
nia, Texas, Louisiana, Washington, and New York
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Urban Land Institute
International Downtown Association
American Planning Association
Colorado Community Revitalization Association (CCRA)
National Trust for Historic Preservation
HONORS AND AWARDS
Texas Chapter, American Planning Association (APA)
North Central Texas Council of Governments
State of Iowa America's River Project
International Downtown Association
PRESENTATIONS
Colorado Chapter, American Planning Association
Colorado Chapter, Urban Land Institute
Colorado Real Estate Journal — Trammell Crow Symposium
Colorado Springs Downtown Leadership
Presenter — CU Planning Studio
Boulder County Realtors Association
Texas Chapter, American Planning Association
Greater Dallas Planning Commission
MAJOR CLIENTS SERVED
ORADO)
Major Clients Served (Colorado):
City of Thornton, Colorado
City of Commerce City, Colorado
City of Federal Heights, Colorado
City of Northglenn, Colorado
City of Glendale, Colorado
City of Brighton, Colorado
City of Loveland, Colorado
City of Greeley, Colorado
City of Platteville, Colorado
City of Westminster, Colorado
City & County Broomfield, Colorado
City of Aurora, Colorado
City of Arvada, Colorado
City & County of Denver, Colorado
City of Lakewood, Colorado
City of Boulder, Colorado
City of Louisville, Colorado
City of Lafayette, Colorado
City of Golden, Colorado
City of Pueblo, Colorado
City of Longmont, Colorado
City of Fort Collins, Colorado
City of Canon City, Colorado
Town of Superior, Colorado
Town of Windsor, Colorado
Town of Lyons, Colorado
Town of Berthoud, Colorado
(COL- Gunnison County, Colorado
Town of Elizabeth, Colorado
Town of Dillon, Colorado
Town of Frisco, Colorado
Town of Breckenridge, Colorado
Town of Vail, Colorado
Town of Silverthorne, Colorado
Town of Snowmass Village, Colorado
Town of Steamboat Springs, Colorado
Town of Del Norte, Colorado
City of Colorado Springs, Colorado
City of Longmont, Colorado
City of Fort Collins, Colorado
City of Pueblo, Colorado
City of Grand Junction, Colorado
City of Montrose, Colorado
City of Paonia, Colorado
City of Salida, Colorado
Weld County, Colorado
Arapahoe County, Colorado
Elbert County, Colorado
Pitkin County, Colorado
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Saguache County, Colorado
Jefferson County, Colorado
Greeley -Weld Econ Devel Partnership
Denver Urban Renewal Authority
Colorado Spgs Urban Renewal Authty
Lakewood Redevelopment Authority
Denver Housing Authority
Boulder Housing Authority
Aurora Housing Authority
Regional Transportation District
Colorado Housing Finance Authority
Rocky Mountain Mutual Housing
Colorado Springs Transit
State of Colorado
General Services Administration (GSA)
Salvation Army
Southern Ute Indian Tribe
MAJOR CLIENTS SERVED (OUT-
SIDE
OUTSIDE COLORADO):
City of Denton, Texas
City of DeSoto, Texas
City of Mansfield, Texas
City of Fort Worth, Texas
City of Carrollton, Texas
City of Plano, Texas
City of Richardson, Texas
City of Richland Hills, Texas
City of North Richland Hills, Texas
City of Abilene, Texas
City of Midland, Texas
Town of Addison, Texas
Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART)
Texas Tech University, Texas
Greater Greenspoint Redevel Authority
Corpus Christi DT Management District
Downtown Lincoln Association
City of Texarkana, Arkansas
Fort McClellan, Alabama
Sand Springs, Oklahoma
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Clinton, Oklahoma
Tooele Army Depot, Utah
City of St. George, Utah
Missoula County, Montana
Lincoln County, Montana
City of Palm Springs, California
City of Dubuque, Iowa
City of Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Des Moines Downtown Partnership
State of Nevada
Middleton, Idaho
Blue Springs, Missouri
Brooklyn Park, Minnesota
Lawrence County, South Dakota
Santa Fe, New Mexico
Los Alamos, New Mexico
City of Gresham, Oregon
City of Tualatin, Oregon
City of Portland, Oregon
City of Beaverton, Oregon
City of Medford, Oregon
City of Coos Bay, Oregon
City of Lake Oswego, Oregon
Portland Development Commission
Kitsap County, Washington
City of Federal Way, Washington
City of Boise, Idaho
MAJOR PRIVATE SECTOR CLI-
ENTS:
Village Homes
Terrabrook
Newland Communities
Valencia Capital Management
Hunt Properties
Unocal Corporation
Public Service Company
National Association of Realtors
Gold Hill Mesa Metro District
Marksheffel Road Metro District
120th Interchange Metro District
MidCities Metro District
St. Luke's Maintenance District
Terry Erwin Properties
Dupont Corporation
Lifebridge Christian Church
Montgomery Farms
Jensen Family Land Trust
Crosswinds Development
Briargate
Raytheon Corporation
Verde Realty
Legacy Partners
Clyburn Village
Lincoln Properties
Wazee Wire Works
EDUCATION
University of Northern Colorado
Bachelor of Arts, History
University of Denver
Master of Business Administration
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Mr. Cunningham has extensive experience providing a wide variety of economic development
and real estate advisory services to public and private sector clients throughout the United
States. Mr. Cunningham was formerly a Manager with the nation's largest real estate advisory
firm, Arthur Andersen & Co. and a Senior Real Estate Associate with the international ac-
counting firm of Laventhol & Horwath. His areas of expertise include market and financial
feasibility analyses for real properties, as well as a special focus on public finance; commercial
revitalization plans; and asset management and disposition strategies. He holds a Bachelor of
Arts degree from the University of Northern Colorado and a Master of Business Administration
from the University of Denver.
CONSULTING EXPERIENCE
Colorado, New Mexico, Montana, Nevada, Utah, Oklahoma, Wyoming, Oregon, Califor-
nia, Texas, Louisiana, Washington, and New York
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Urban Land Institute
International Downtown Association
American Planning Association
Colorado Community Revitalization Association (CCRA)
National Trust for Historic Preservation
HONORS AND AWARDS
Texas Chapter, American Planning Association (APA)
North Central Texas Council of Governments
State of Iowa America's River Project
International Downtown Association
PRESENTATIONS
Colorado Chapter, American Planning Association
Colorado Chapter, Urban Land Institute
Colorado Real Estate Journal — Trammell Crow Symposium
Colorado Springs Downtown Leadership
Presenter — CU Planning Studio
Boulder County Realtors Association
Texas Chapter, American Planning Association
Greater Dallas Planning Commission
MAYOR CLIENTS SERVED (COL-
ORADO)
Major Clients Served (Colorado):
City of Thornton, Colorado
City of Commerce City, Colorado
City of Federal Heights, Colorado
City of Northglenn, Colorado
City of Glendale, Colorado
City of Brighton, Colorado
City of Loveland, Colorado
City of Greeley, Colorado
City of Platteville, Colorado
City of Westminster, Colorado
City & County Broomfield, Colorado
City of Aurora, Colorado
City of Arvada, Colorado
City & County of Denver, Colorado
City of Lakewood, Colorado
City of Boulder, Colorado
City of Louisville, Colorado
City of Lafayette, Colorado
City of Golden, Colorado
City of Pueblo, Colorado
City of Longmont, Colorado
City of Fort Collins, Colorado
City of Canon City, Colorado
Town of Superior, Colorado
Town of Windsor, Colorado
Town of Lyons, Colorado
Town of Berthoud, Colorado
Town of Elizabeth, Colorado
Town of Dillon, Colorado
Town of Frisco, Colorado
Town of Breckenridge, Colorado
Town of Vail, Colorado
Town of Silverthorne, Colorado
Town of Snowmass Village, Colorado
Town of Steamboat Springs, Colorado
Town of Del Norte, Colorado
City of Colorado Springs, Colorado
City of Longmont, Colorado
City of Fort Collins, Colorado
City of Pueblo, Colorado
City of Grand Junction, Colorado
City of Montrose, Colorado
City of Paonia, Colorado
City of Salida, Colorado
Weld County, Colorado
Arapahoe County, Colorado
Elbert County, Colorado
Pitkin County, Colorado
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Gunnison County, Colorado
Saguache County, Colorado
Jefferson County, Colorado
Greeley -Weld Econ Devel Partnership
Denver Urban Renewal Authority
Colorado Spgs Urban Renewal Authty
Lakewood Redevelopment Authority
Denver Housing Authority
Boulder Housing Authority
Aurora Housing Authority
Regional Transportation District
Colorado Housing Finance Authority
Rocky Mountain Mutual Housing
Colorado Springs Transit
State of Colorado
General Services Administration (GSA)
Salvation Army
Southern Ute Indian Tribe
MAJOR CLIENTS SERVED (OUT-
SIDE COLOI ADO):
City of Denton, Texas
City of DeSoto, Texas
City of Mansfield, Texas
City of Fort Worth, Texas
City of Carrollton, Texas
City of Plano, Texas
City of Richardson, Texas
City of Richland Hills, Texas
City of North Richland Hills, Texas
City of Abilene, Texas
City of Midland, Texas
Town of Addison, Texas
Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART)
Texas Tech University, Texas
Greater Greenspoint Redevel Authority
Corpus Christi DT Management District
Downtown Lincoln Association
City of Texarkana, Arkansas
Fort McClellan, Alabama
Sand Springs, Oklahoma
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Clinton, Oklahoma
Tooele Army Depot, Utah
City of St. George, Utah
Missoula County, Montana
Lincoln County, Montana
City of Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Des Moines Downtown Partnership
State of Nevada
Middleton, Idaho
Blue Springs, Missouri
Brooklyn Park, Minnesota
Lawrence County, South Dakota
Santa Fe, New Mexico
Los Alamos, New Mexico
City of Gresham, Oregon
City of Tualatin, Oregon
City of Portland, Oregon
City of Beaverton, Oregon
City of Medford, Oregon
City of Coos Bay, Oregon
City of Lake Oswego, Oregon
Portland Development Commission
Kitsap County, Washington
City of Federal Way, Washington
City of Boise, Idaho
MAJOR PRIVATE SECTOR CLI-
ENTS:
Village Homes
Terrabrook
Newland Communities
Valencia Capital Management
Hunt Properties
Unocal Corporation
Public Service Company
National Association of Realtors
Gold Hill Mesa Metro District
Marksheffel Road Metro District
120th Interchange Metro District
MiclCities Metro District
St. Luke's Maintenance District
Terry Erwin Properties
Dupont Corporation
Lifebridge Christian Church
Montgomery Farms
Jensen Family Land Trust
Crosswinds Development
Briargate
Raytheon Corporation
Verde Realty
Legacy Partners
Clyburn Village
City of Palm Springs, California Lincoln Properties
City of Dubuque, Iowa Wazee Wire Works
EDUCATION
Master of Science, Public Policy and Man-
agement, Carnegie Mellon University,
Pittsburgh (PA)
Bachelor of Arts, Plan II Honors Program
in Economics and Government, Uni-
versity of Texas at Austin (TX)
REGISTRATIONS
American Institute of Certified Planners
Economic Development Finance Profes-
sional
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Ms. Maguire has over 15 years of experience in urban planning and redevelopment in both
the public and nonprofit private sectors. Her experience as project manager and executive
director for nonprofit redevelopment organizations in Pittsburgh, Houston, and Indiana has
given her depth of expertise in affordable housing development; business expansion financ-
ing; nonprofit management; community organizing; and organizational, strategic and business
planning. In addition to community development, Ms. Maguire has unique expertise in mu-
nicipal strategies to bring about urban revitalization. Her work in Houston (TX), Indianapolis
(IN) and most recently with the City of Fort Worth (TX) as resulted in the development and
implementation of investment strategies netting over $20 million in federal, State and local
funds earmarked for urban renewal; $400 million in private investment, 1,278 multi -family
units, 425 single family units, 740,000 square feet of commercial space, and 800 new jobs.
Her experience with municipalities includes real property asset management, public and real
estate finance, economic development, zoning and subdivision regulations, economic and fiscal
impact analyses, and market and financial feasibility analyses. She is currently in the process
of obtaining MWBE and DBE status in the State of Texas and Colorado.
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
American Planning Association
American Institute of Certified Planners
Leadership Fort Worth
Greater Fort Worth Commercial Real Estate Women
HONORS AND AWARDS
North Central Texas Council of Governments
Greater Fort Worth Real Estate Council
RECENT CONSULTING CLIENTS
City of Grand Junction, Colorado
City of Henderson, Nevada
City of Arlington, Texas
Woodlands Development Corporation, Texas
Mr. Perry's current position is principal -in -charge of production and personnel. He has more
than 2 7 years experience in production, administration and contract documents. Mr. Perry also
EDUCATION is primary designer for our shopping centers and developer related projects.
Bachelor of Architecture, University of PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Arkansas, Fayetteville, Arkansas
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
Member, U of A School of Architecture
Professional Advisory Board
Corporate Member, The American Insti-
tute of Architects
Past President, Arkansas Chapter, A.I.A.
Board Member, Camp Aldersgate (2
terms)
Building and Grounds Committee Mem-
ber, Camp Aldersgate (current)
National Trust for Historic Preservation
President Top 25 Business Lead Group
President, Linden Court P.O.A.
Board Member, Harbor East Estates,
Mountain Harbor
Founding Member, U. S. Green Building
Council, Arkansas Chapter
Board of Directors, U. S. Green Building
Council
Greenprints Attendee - sponsored by the
Arkansas Energy Office
"LEED" (Leadership in Environmental and
Energy Design) Accredited
REGISTRATIONS
Registered Architect - Arkansas, Okla-
homa, Illinois, Tennessee, Iowa, Wis-
consin, Indiana, Washington, Florida,
Alabama
National Council of Architectural Regis-
trations Board
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Mr. Perry has produced construction documents on hundreds of facilities. Some of these
projects include the following:
- Philander Smith College Library, Little Rock, Arkansas
- Philander Smith College Science and Health Mission Center, Little Rock, Arkan-
sas
- Camp Aldersgate Commons Building (Gold "LEED" Certified), Little Rock,
Arkansas
- Sysco Corporation Distribution Center, Little Rock, Arkansas and Geneva, Alabama
- First National Bank, Hot Springs, Arkansas
- Heber Springs State Bank, Heber Springs, Arkansas
- Access School Kitchen, Little Rock, Arkansas
PROJECT EXPERIENCE
EDUCATION
City of Bentonville Drainage Manual - Bentonville, AR
Hampton Inn - Rogers, AR
University of Arkansas
Kantz Commercial Center - Fayetteville, AR
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
40 acre commercial site
EXPERIENCE
Little Rock Bond Improvement Program - Little Rock, AR
Project manager for sidewalk improvements
13 years
National Home Center - Little Rock, AR
45,000 square foot addition
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
National Home Center - Rogers, AR
20 acre commercial site
Arkansas Society of Professional Engi-
Padgett Road Elementary School - Conway, AR
neers
Puppy Creek Drainage Study for the Links at Lowell - Lowell, AR
National Society of Professional Engi-
CLOMR, LOMR
veers
American Society of Civil Engineers
Scottsdale Center - Rogers, AR
Project manager for master planning and civil design of 100 acre shopping center.
REGISTRATIONS
Shadow Valley - Rogers, AR
Project manager for master plan and civil design of 500 acre community.
Arkansas
Sienna Lakes - Little Rock, AR
Nebraska
Project manager for civil design of Phase II of a 360 acre community.
Kentucky
Southwestern Energy -Conway, AR
Oklahoma
Mississippi
Project manager for feasibility study on future office building.
South Carolina
The Links @ Fayetteville - Fayetteville, AR
Missouri
Project manager for master planning and civil design of 150 acre community.
Spring Creek Drainage Study - Springdale, AR
CLOMR, LOMR
Siloam Springs Drainage Manual - Siloam Springs, AR
Project manager for new drainage study and manual
Southgate Road Improvements - Rogers, AR
Project manager for street improvements and 300 If bridge
UAMS Parking and Traffic Study - Little Rock, AR
Project manager for parking and traffic study
US Hwy 67 Mitigation - AR Game and Fish Commission
Project manager for bridge and roadway design
University of Arkansas for Medical Science - Little Rock, AR
Project manager for traffic and parking study for the UAMS campus.
Wal -mart Neighborhood Market - Rogers, Fayetteville and Mountain Home, AR
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PROJECT EXPERIENCE
EDUCATION
Bank of the Ozarks
Landscape Architectural services for headquarter building.
University of Missouri
Baptist Medical Center
Bachelor of Science - Landscape Design
Overall campus master plan, parking lots and outpatient addition.
EXPERIENCE
Baylor Athletics Center - Waco, TX
Landscape and Irrigation design for new athletics center at Baylor University.
32 years
Bryant School District - Bryant, AR
Bethel Middle School (LEEDO Certified)
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Hurricane Creek Elementary (LEEDO Certified)
Camp Aldersgate Commons Center - Little Rock, AR* (LEEDO Certified)
American Society of Landscape Archi-
Conway Marketplace Streetscape - Conway, AR
tects
Landscape Designer for the redevelopment of the downtown area.
Arkansas State Board of Landscape Archi-
Fayetteville Public Schools -Fayetteville, AR
tects - Chair
Professional Advisory Board - University
Owl Creek School
of Arkansas School of Architecture
Elementary School Additions
Galleria Shopping Center - Little Rock, AR
REGISTRATIONS
Good Shepherd/Ecumenical Retirement Center
Campus master plan
Alabama
Grand Prairie Professional Ballpark - Grand Prairie, TX
Arkansas
Missouri
Landscape and landscape irrigation design for a minor league baseball park site
Oklahoma
John Q. Hammons Center - Rogers, AR
Texas
Little Rock Athletic Club - Little Rock, AR
Three recreational swimming pools for club members at LRAC Little Rock and North
Little Rock facilities. Water park for the Little Rock Club
Little Rock Parks and Recreation Department - Little Rock, AR*
Routing and design of trail and trail amenities for War Memorial Pedestrian Trail & Boyle
Park Pedestrian Trail
Remmel Park - Design of park to include site roads, boat ramp, soccer field and picnic
areas.
War Memorial Fishing Pond - Design of youth fishing pond on Coleman Creek in War
Memorial Park to include accessible fishing pier.
Oklahoma State University - Stillwater, OK
Boone Pickens Stadium Expansion, Phase III
Sherman E. Smith Training Center
Athletic Village Master Plan
Pedestrian Bridge Study - Pulaski County, AR*
Developed concepts for transforming the Old Rock Island Bridge for pedestrian use,
linking River Front Park in Little Rock to Alltel Arena in North Little Rock.
University Village - Fayetteville, AR
* denotes work done prior to employment with Crafton Tull Sparks
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EDUCATION
University of Arkansas Community Col-
lege - Morrilton, AR
Associates Degree
Land Surveying and Applied Science
F*7_�A ;I1:12COLO
10 years
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Arkansas Society of Professional Survey-
ors
Oklahoma Society of Professional Survey-
ors
American Congress Surveying and Map-
ping
National Society of Professional Survey-
ors
REGISTRATIONS
Arkansas
Mississippi
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PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Russellville Airport extension - Russellville, AR
Hurricane Lake Estates - Saline County, AR
Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corporation - Ozark, AR
Wal -mart Stores, Inc. - Various locations
Arkansas Highway & Transportation Department
Hwy 167 - Saline County
1-69 Connector - Pine Bluff, AR
Bella Vista Bypass - Bella Vista, AR
Caldron Creek Bridge Replacement - Rose Bud, AR
Hwy 118 Bridge Replacement - West Memphis, AR
Conway Elementary School - Conway, AR
Splash Car Wash Systems - Various locations
Ruby Tuesdays - Fayetteville, AR
Heber Springs Airport - Heber Springs, AR
The Gardens at Conway Commons - Conway, AR
First Security Bank - Various locations
Starbucks - Various locations
Regions Banks - Various Locations
Taco Bueno - Various Locations
6. MANPOWER ESTIMATES
Based on the proposed estimated Work Schedule of approximately 13 months (seen Sec-
tion 3), the RWA Team anticipates the following percentage breakdown of manpower for
the 12th Street Corridor Plan:
Principal -in -Charge (Senior Landscape Architect) 15%
Certified Planner
35%
Economic Planners
30%
Project Architect
10%
Civil Engineer
05%
Landscape Architects
05%
Total Project 100%
The majority of the 12th Street Corridor Plan will be performed by the Certified Planner
and Economic Planners with support from the Architect, Civil Engineer and Landscape
Architects. The Principal -in -Charge shall be the client's primary contact and will oversee
the work performed by the team and track progress against the projected schedule.
Once a final scope of services and schedule has been agreed upon, manpower and hourly
estimates will be more defined.
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APPENDIX A: RELEVANT PROJECTS
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.Gateway Community Master Pian
Hot Springs, Arkansas
Client: City of Hot SI)rings
Cumpleted. 2002
Tire refrnrne: f lancing - 6 months
The Gateway .Community Master.
Pian, produced by Roberts & Williams ..
Associates in conjunction with Vision
Associates, was a six-month study dist
resulted in a comprehensive refaar•t
that was unanimously adopted by the
Hot Springs Board of Directors in De-
cember 2062.
The final report provided visions and
standards for community growth with
regard to zoning and land use, vehicu-
lar and pedestrian circulation as well
as guidefines for streetscape.enhance-
ments.
The. goal of the master plan was to
create a gateway community for the
neighborhood around the new Civic r
Center and National Park Bath House
that would greet tourists and visitors
that entered the city while better
serve the families and businesses that �.
called this area home. After the Inven-
tory and analysis phase, we established
Action Items related to zoning, circu-
lation and streetscapes to guide the
Steering Commitcee through a multi-
phase improvement process. Funding
strategies were listed to aid the neigh-
borhood in securing grants, sponsor-
ships and other funding sources.
Roberts & Williams Associates
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Sager Creek -Restoration
Siloam Springs, Arkansas
Cllerltr City V f 5doar ptings } { r
Completed: Februaty"200 - �1
Time frame: l'lranning - 12 months
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RWA was the lead firm on a study for
historical warer frornt restoration prof-
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ect in downtown Salaam Springs, Ar-
kansas. Working with Bartlett & West
Engineers and FTN Environmental
Consultants for Siloam Springs Parks
& Recreation Department, numerous
`
site inventory visits to gather informa-
tion on existing site conditions were
completed and analyzed to produce
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a report for long-range enhanceriient
options to the Siloam Springs park
system in the Sager Creek watershed.
Recommendations for Improvements
to trail planning, park design, wail sec-
tions, structural considerations, fry-
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drology, and water quality issues were
detailed.,•
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Chnt: City of Garland. Texas
vMpleted.- 2002
tme-frawe: Nonni rig - 9 mon t#is` .
Recognizing the need to support the re-
vitaifzation of this important historic area
of Garland, the Downtown Urban De-
sign Plan was commissioned to "establish
and articulate a design style"'lin€ci.ng and,
giving identity to the primary functioq
components of downtown Garfan
These components included the down-
town square and surrounding historic
retail/office district, the governmental/
cultural center, the downtown Ga: -land
DART (Dallas Area Rapid Transit) station,
the residential neighborhoods, as well as
the primary and secondary entrances to
and connections within downtown.
The goal of the Downtown Urban De-
sign plan was to reinforce the existing
downtown fabric through pedestrian -
oriented enhancements to the public
realm. Through a design process aimed
at developing consensus through com-
munity evaluation and Input, an overall
structure plan was developed to estab-
lish policy direction upon which future
urban design declsions would be based.
Thfs was followed by the development
of five specific area plans illustrating
prototypical design solutions that follow
the direction established within the pre-
ceding structure pian. Implementation
techniques, preliminary costs, and design
guldelines addressing landscape, lighting,
paving, signage, street furnishings, gate-
way and directional treatments, focal
points, open space, and pubfic activity
areas provides guldance to the city and
design community. The plan provides a
basis for public decisions related to infra-
structure and capital improvements pro-
graniming, for private decisions related
to site development, renovation, and
property improvement, and for organi-
zational decisions related to revitaliza-
tion activities.
Garland Downtown Urban Design Plan
Garland, Texas
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Julie Luther served as project planner
designer while at WRT
Above Left: Proposed street improvements
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a` -tornado ffi .1 999. Ile .16s§) .. af
Vees to the area gave fie. dty-tb
P101-1 k1rifty to 0 -p -a4*, a ilow lookfor"
block by using trees that piatcft'
sine and d iar&,mristiq w,J warc:
WrAbln for die narrow plzinning.
In the older parts of down'T.Oml.
The recommended tl'cles were
lucted'ih two groups:, cwopylsfiade
Trecs. and Ornamental 7i-ees. A list for
trees suitable f6- use benwh powex
llnes. was also included in .t?x-gu!de-
lines. The proposed gr6uping W4 to
be consistent on kllorth/South streets
With different yet rnatc1flng trees oil
EastlWeA, streets No more than 150(6
of the same species of tree was pro-
posed n, be planted in one Particular
area- Location of proposed decora-
tive light poles were suggested a the
corner of each block with a proposed
spacing of thirty feet (30') for each
tree between. The typical elevations
provided showed the optimum place-
ment of the street Erees between the
curb and, sidewalk next to the street.
The guidelines were formulated af-
ter a community workshop and meet-
ings with the Little Rock Parks & Recre-
ation. The C4 of Little Rock provided
.the guidelines to neighborhood as-
sociations and volunteer groups that
undertook re -planting projects In the
yew -s that followed the clean-up and
restoration of the Governor's Man-
sion area. The City Beautiful Commis-
sion later administered the street tree
restoration project done by a volurt-
teer,group called Tree Streets.
Roberts & Williams Associates
Goverinor Yrs,' M-ansion Restdration guidelines
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Governor's Mansiqn`Us__toP*ic District, Little Rock, Arkanias -
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Parks and Recreation Master Plan
Uttle•Rock, Arkansas
CllentxWolloce Roberts & Todd, LLC
ca wpkted 2001
TirrOc iae: Plannin - 18 rrfonchs
RWA (formerly Russell and Roberts
was part of a team led by Wallace Rob-
erts 4 Todd, commissioned by the City
of Little Rock to prepare a comprehen..
sive parks, recreation. and open space 4
plan for• the 100-square-mife capitol city
of Arlonsas located along the Arkansas
River, with a population of 200,000.
The plan for the 5.000 -acre park sys.
tens addresses land acquisition and de-
velopment, recreation programs, and
existing and future park facilities, as well
as management, operations and pro-
grams of the Little Rock Parks & Recre-
ation Department,_
The community's vision of creating a
"City in a Park" was developed through
a series of workshops. The resulting plan
proposes strategies and actions for im-
plementation through a four -point strat-
egy.
1. Create an interconnected, multi- , 4
functional public open space system, `
2. Construct regional signature parks
and facilities which provide new and ,*
expanded recreational opportunities
to the citizens of Central Arkansas.
3. Provide neighborhood service by 11 P
locating a recreational opportunity -. -
within eight blocks of each resident
of Little Rock, and
4. Create lifetime customers by offer-
ing a diversity of recreational pro- A
grams that serve each resident's
interests from childhood to matu-
rity.
The Parks and Recreation Master Plan t
coincides with the City of Little Rock's
"Vision Little Rock" cammunity-wide
goat setting process, based on exten-
sive and inclusive community participa-
tion. Additional team members included
Leon Younger & PROS as well as Stone
& Ward,
The Little Rock Parks and Recreation
Master- Plan was adopted by the Little. E
Rock Board of Directors in 2001.''•
Roberts & Williams Associates
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Astoria, Oregon
Auburn, Washington
Aurora, Colorado
Beaverton, Oregon
Bellingham, Washington
Billings, Montana
Boise, Idaho
Charleston, North Carolina
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Corpus Christi, Texas
Dearborn, Michigan
Denver, Colorado
Des Moines, Iowa
Englewood, Colorado
Eugene, Oregon
Florence, Oregon
Fort Worth, Texas
Hillsboro, Oregon
Kirkland, Washington
Klamath Falls, Oregon
Lake Oswego, Oregon
Lexington, Kentucky
Lewiston, Idaho
Lincoln, Nebraska
Lincoln City, Oregon
Medford, Oregon
Midland, Texas
Milwaukie, Oregon
Missoula, Montana
Montrose, Colorado
North Richland Hills, Texas
Palm Springs, California
Portland, Oregon
Pueblo, Colorado
Racine, Wisconsin
Salem, Oregon
Santa Fe, New Mexico
Seattle, Washington
Shiprock, New Mexico
Shoreline, Washington
Snowmass Village, Colorado
Spokane, Washington
Steamboat Springs, Colorado
Stockton, California
Tacoma, Washington
Tualatin, Oregon
Vail, Colorado
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DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AND REDEVELOPMENT EXPERIENCE
Across America, downtowns are experiencing resurgence and emerging as regional destina-
tions. After suffering sustained losses to regional malls, and more recently, giant big -box re-
tailers and discounters, downtowns are realizing the need for implementation strategies that
renew downtown vitality through multiple projects. Leland Consulting Group has extensive
experience working with downtown leaders across the nation. Our firm contributes to
successful revitalization of downtowns through a unique and effective implementation strat-
egy that gets results.
Most successful downtowns result from nurturing and growing each diverse segment of the
downtown economy. Revitalized downtowns are able to market these positive changes and
produce an overall image of vitality that results in continued reinvestment. Leland Consult-
ing Group provides our downtown clients with implementation strategies that integrate
marketing with redevelopment. We offer the right combination of services from market
research, development programming, and financial analysis to identifying opportunity sites,
and structuring and negotiating private -public partnerships.
Solutions to downtown development require a broad base of experience and knowledge in
order to implement a multi -faceted approach. Leland Consulting Group's cross -trained pro-
fessionals provide a solid foundation in urban economics, market strategy, urban program-
ming and real estate advisory services that are key to successful implementation. We have
the experience and capability to combine opportunity identification with feasibility analysis
to get projects built. We provide flexible and innovative solutions for our clients. The list of
selected clients illustrates our experience.
16th Street Mall Corridor, Denver CO
85th Avenue Corridor, Kirkland WA
96th Street Corridor, Louisville CO
Airline Corridor, Houston, Greenspoint TX
Belt Line Corridor, Addison TX
Brighton Boulevard Corridor, Denver CO
Camp Bowie Boulevard Corridor, Fort Worth TX
Centers and Corridors Strategy, Spokane WA
Central Broadway Corridor, Denver CO
Central Platte Valley Light Rail, Denver CO
Crossroads Boulevard, Loveland CO
Denver Central Light Rail Station Program, Denver,
CO
Downtown to Airport Corridor, Caldwell ID
E-470 Circumferential Toll Beltway, Aurora CO
East Colfax Avenue Corridor, Denver CO
East Lancaster Avenue Corridor, Fort Worth TX
East Mulberry Avenue Corridor, Fort Collins CO
East Rosedale Corridor, Fort Worth TX
Five Corridor Strategies, Fort Worth TX
Folsom Boulevard Corridor, Rancho Cordova CA
Grant Street Corridor, Thornton CO
Grapevine Highway Corridor, Richland Hills and
North Richland Hills TX
Hemphill Street Corridor, Fort Worth TX
Highway 160 Corridor, Bayfield CO
Highway 24 Corridor, Grand Junction CO
Highway 42 Corridor, Louisville, CO
1-25 North Uses and Impacts,
North Front Range CO
Loop 820 Plan, North Richland Hills TX
Marksheffel Road Corridor, Colorado Springs CO
Mason Street Corridor, Fort Collins CO
Michigan Avenue Corridor, Dearborn, MI
Missouri River Corridor, Great Falls MT
MILK Blvd. Corridor Opportunities, Portland OR
Mulberry Corridor Plan, Fort Collins CO
North Main Street Corridor, Fort Worth TX
No. Nevada Ave. Corridor, Colorado Springs CO
Northwest Parkway Corridor, Golden CO
R Street Corridor, Sacramento CA
Route 99 Corridor, Shoreline WA
Route One Corridor, Prince William County VA
South Broadway Corridor, Denver CO
South Broadway Corridor, Englewood CO
South Platte River Corridor, Jefferson Cty CO
Sunset Corridor, Hillsboro OR
Thurman -Vaughn Corridor, Portland OR
Underperforming Corridors, Plano TX
US 34 Corridor Plan Cost of Development Strategy,
Greeley CO
West Colfax Avenue Corridor, Denver CO
West Seventh Street Corridor, Fort Worth TX
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CORRIDORS EXPERIENCE
Regardless of the market size, commercial corridors in urban and rural communities are
experiencing rapid declines in property values and market share. The national trend of stag-
nating and declining "inner ring" suburbs has been largely attributed to the deterioration of
the commercial corridors within them. In midsize and rural markets, corridors that were
once the gateway to the community are now an inventory of commercial and industrial land
uses with little connection to neighborhoods or employment centers. Attempts to advance
smart growth and economic sustainability have also been significantly compromised by the
deteriorating effects of declining corridors.
Together, the public and private sectors face the challenge of revitalizing the commercial
strips that once represented the lifeblood of these communities. Leland Consulting Group
(LCG) has proven that the competitive position of the markets connected by corridors can
be enhanced by thoughtful repositioning of the corridors' role, recognition of current target
markets, and restructuring of their physical layout to reflect the more mature nature of the
communities that surround them.
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Leland Consulting Group, through experience and inspiration, has successfully initiated cor-
ridor redevelopment efforts in communities throughout the country as noted in the repre-
sentative client list. LCG understands the barriers to investment, and recognizes opportuni-
ties inherent in this type of environment. Their recommendations lead to new investment
and reinvestment through an approach that engages the "delivery system" and promotes
accountability.
Project Uperient"e
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40 Smart Growth Projects (State of Oregon)
Alpenrose Redevelopment (Portland, OR)
Anchorage (Alaska)
Dammash Village (Wilsonville, OR)
Downtown Pueblo Revitalization (Pueblo, CO)
Fairview Training Center (Salem, OR)
Flower Mound (Texas)
Fort Worth Corridor (Fort Worth, TX)
Jackson (Wyoming)
Jacksonville Housing (Jacksonville, OR)
LCOG Nodal Development (Eugene, OR)
LRT Station Area Planning:
Denver, CO
Portland, OR
Sacramento, CA
San Diego, CA
Seattle, WA
Midtown Redevelopment (San Diego, CA)
Murray Scholls (Beaverton, OR)
North Downtown Plan (Salem, OR)
Northwest Crossing (Bend, OR)
Northwest Landing (Dupont, WA)
Rainier Waterfront (Rainier, OR)
Seaside Housing (Seaside, OR)
Station Area Planning (Seattle, WA)
Stonegate (Denver, CO)
Sunnyside Village (Clackamas, OR)
Tanasbourne Village Center (Hillsboro, OR)
Teton County (Wyoming)
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NEW URBANISM AND SMART GROWTH EXPERIENCE
New Urbanism and Smart Growth are terms often used interchangeably without a clear
definition of what they mean. At Leland Consulting Group we strive to inject progressive
planning principles into each of our projects. This comes not from an idealistic utopian vi-
sion, but rather from our experience that shows that New Urbanism and Smart Growth
principles can make projects more attractive, more profitable, more successful.
New Urbanism is much more than just neotraditional planning. It implies a holistic approach
to building new communities and revitalizing existing ones. This approach takes into account
regional implications to a project so that it blends into the regional urban fabric and responds
to regional issues related to open space, transportation, employment, environment, and
density. At the neighborhood level, New Urbanism principles call for a rich mix of uses in
close proximity so that residents can live, work, and shop in the same neighborhood. Physi-
cally, New Urbanism means pedestrian -oriented design that de-emphasizes the automo-
bile and encourages pedestrian activity and interaction among residents. Leland Consulting
Group has worked with nationally -recognized design teams on successful New Urbanist
developments.
Smart Growth can refer to many different styles of development as long as they reflect key
Smart Growth principles:
- Provide nearby services;
- Lower commuting time and reduce congestion;
- Encourage and make possible alternate modes of transit;
- Provide better neighborhoods for walking and living;
- Be environmentally sound;
- Be economically vital;
- Maintain affordability; and
- Enhance the quality of life and the sense of community.
Smart Growth principles are appropriate for all projects, urban and suburban, commercial
and residential, environmental and industrial. By adhering to these principles, Leland Con-
sulting Group helps to facilitate projects that are environmentally friendly, economically
feasible, and that create more livable communities.
Aubrey Butte (Bend, Oregon)
Campbell Courthouses (Portland, Oregon)
Delschneider Building (Portland, Oregon)
Eastmoreland Village (Portland, Oregon)
Eau Claire Terraces (Calgary, Alberta)
Flanders Lofts (Portland, Oregon)
Garza -Little Elm (Dallas, Texas)
Goose Hollow Apts. (Portland, Oregon)
Interlocken (Boulder, Colorado)
Lloyd Apartments (Portland, Oregon)
Madison Tower (Portland, Oregon)
Mountlake Terrace (Seattle, Washington)
Murrayhill (Beaverton, Oregon)
New Neighborhood Qackson, Wyoming)
Park Place (Denver, Colorado)
Percival Landing (Olympia, Washington)
Portland State Housing (Portland, Oregon)
Rennaisance Condos (Oceanside, California)
River Falls (Aurora, Colorado)
Societe Candy (Seattle, Washington)
Springwood (Arvada, Colorado)
Tanasbourne, Washington County (Oregon)
Telluride Village (Telluride, Colorado)
Tualatin Commons (Tualatin, Oregon)
Williamsburg Village (Atlanta, Georgia)
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URBAN AND INNER CITY HOUSING EXPERIENCE
Successful development of housing is one of the most challenging real estate assignments.
The purchase or rental of a housing unit is an emotional decision enhanced or restricted by
one's ability to pay. Successful housing development requires a solid understanding of the
needs and desires that must be met to satisfy each of the housing market segments—one-
and two -person household renters, entry-level family home purchasers, middleaged family
and empty -nester move -up home buyers, condominium purchasers, and resort and second -
home purchasers.
Each housing product needs to be thoughtfully tailored to meet the rigorous demands of
the market that will purchase or rent it. This requires solid experience coupled with mar-
ket research, good design and quality execution in terms of land development and building
construction.
Most mid-size to large cities and virtually all metropolitan areas throughout America have
reached a point where approximately two thirds of all households are comprised of one or
two persons. A single person living alone, a couple married or unrelated, a single parent with
a child, a retired couple, two individuals sharing space—all or part of the majority of house-
holds redefining their living and space needs. While many such households have the financial
capacity to live in a variety of housing products, security, ease of maintenance, smaller but
high quality living environments, access to entertainment and cultural facilities, proximity
to restaurants, and other attributes are part of the attractions that draw this ever-growing
population to inner city and downtown urban living solutions.
Traditional apartments and single-family homes made up more than 95 percent of all housing
constructed in America only ten years ago. Today, a significant percentage of housing is con-
sidered alternative—lofts, low-rise, mid -rise and high-rise rentals and condominiums, row -
houses, townhouses, stacked units, clustered units, and all of the variations, are part of the
myriad of products increasingly available. The principals of Leland Consulting Group have
provided market research, development programming, financial analysis, valuation analysis,
and related development advisory services to communities and private developers. Selected
projects are listed at left.
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Conway Streetscape - Conway, Arkansas
The City of Conway retained the services of Frank Riggins, ASLA to provide landscape de-
sign services for the downtown, Main Street revitalization area. Design included sidewalk
improvements, street trees and other plantings, lighting and street furnishings.
Arkansas Tech University "O" Street - Russellville, Arkansas
The "O" Street improvements were part of Arkansas Tech University's goal of creating a
more appealing and inviting entry into the campus. Brick -paver crosswalks, area lighting,
and general landscaping were added to create a more pedestrian -friendly environment. "0"
Street was also narrowed from 36 feet to 27 feet to reduce traffic speed, and a new under-
ground storm system was installed.
Southern View, Phase II - Fayetteville, Arkansas
Southern View phase II is a true mixed-use development located in Fayetteville, Arkansas.
Crafton Tull Sparks provided survey services and civil engineering design for this project.
Commercial, retail and office space are available on the ground floor, while multi -family
housing is provided on the second and third levels of the building. Wide sidewalks, street
trees and parallel parking were incorporated to create a unique street-scape.
The Villlage at Centre Pointe - Rogers, Arkansas
In a region like Northwest Arkansas, that offers so much to do and see, The Village at Center
Pointe is a destination in itself. This new development is an eclectic community of shops, spe-
cialty stores, restaurants, hotels and residential suites. The tree -lined streets, parks and wa-
ter features make this development a unique, relaxing, urban destination. Features include a
175 room, all -suite atrium hotel, a 75 room luxury boutique hotel, commercial space ranging
from 1,300-40,000 square feet, and apartment lofts and condominiums. At this point in the
project, Crafton Tull Sparks has provided master planning, schematic design and preliminary
site plan documents. Crafton Tull Sparks' marketing staff also prepared the marketing mate-
rials to take this project to the next level of presales and design.
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28th Street - Bentonville, Arkansas
The 28th Street project extends from Moberly Lane to S.E. "J" Street and spans approxi-
mately 4,000 feet. It is three lanes wide with curbs and gutters, a storm water drainage
system and a sidewalk along the north side. This project effectively extended the already
existing Olive Street westward into Bentonville to provide access for potential commercial
development. A box culvert was also constructed over Tributary I of Osage Creek.
Cleveland Street - Fayetteville, Arkansas
Prior to design and construction, this steep and narrow .5 mile section of Cleveland street
with open ditches experienced drainage problems during heavy rainfalls. The design called
for widening and reconstruction of the street and the addition of a curb and gutter, storm
drains, sidewalks, and retaining walls. The design was complicated by several factors. The
vertical grades of east Garland Avenue are in excess of 13%, necessitating curved vane
grates to catch quickly moving stormwater. A new box culvert was installed along with block
retaining walls and articulated matting to protect the outlet channel from erosion. A large
concrete retaining wall was constructed to improved sight distance at the Leverett Avenue
intersection.
Dixieland Road - Rogers, Arkansas
Rapid growth in southwest Rogers over the past several years has gradually increased traf-
fic on the existing street network. Crafton Tull Sparks was retained to prepare plans and
construction documents for the needed improvements in three phases. Phase I widened the
existing road to four lanes from Oak Street to New Hope Road and included reconstruction
of the New Hope Road intersection with multi -lane approaches and turning lanes. Phase II
provided a 3 -lane section from Price Lane to Perry Road, while Phase III filled in the gap be-
tween New Hope Road and Perry Road with a 3 -lane section. All phases consisted of asphalt
paved streets with curb and gutter, sidewalks and storm drains. Phase II also included the
design and construction of a ten -barrel box culvert in a regulatory floodway to replace an
obsolete bridge over Blossom Way Creek.
Huntsville Avenue Corridor Study - Springdale, Arkansas
Crafton Tull Sparks identified and evaluated the costs associated with the construction of a
three-mile east -west arterial street across from the central area of Springdale. The street
would relieve traffic congestion in the historic downtown areas and provide a better route
for motorists traversing the city. The study included an existing portion of Huntsville Avenue
that would be widened in its present location. A new section of roadway is also planned to
extend Huntsville Avenue on new alignment to Butterfield Coach Road. Numerous public
hearings were held to obtain feedback from the affected residents. Crafton Tull Sparks pro-
vided three alternative alignments; cost estimates were generated based on the alignment
chosen by the City of Springdale, a full -depth asphalt street section with curb & gutter,
sidewalks, storm drainage, numerous culverts, and a span -bridge over the Spring Creek
Tributary.