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<br /> Council was encouraged to hear the Developer indicate that their vision of the community
<br /> space is to be predominately public use. The community space will be one of the most
<br /> experiential returns on investment for many residents, and their rights to use the space and
<br /> enjoy quality programming and management must be protected with specific language
<br /> ensuring predominant public use. Amenities supporting public use such as restrooms, free
<br /> wifi, and interactive features such as play equipment, a splash pad, an ice rink, or prebuilt
<br /> stage ought to be documented with a plan for management and maintenance. The
<br /> Community Vision encourages us to provide "public spaces that are open and inviting with
<br /> access for all." (Community Wellness).
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<br /> The formation of the Community Space should follow the functions performed by and known
<br /> to partners such as Lakewood Alive, Lakewood Arts Festival, the Lakewood City School
<br /> District, the Beck Center, Lakewood Library, the Downtown Lakewood Business Alliance, and
<br /> be informed by the expertise of their leadership teams. The Developer and Administration
<br /> might consider contracting with an existing, knowledgeable local entity to oversee
<br /> programming of the Community Space. This would be in alignment with the Community
<br /> Vision goal to leverage "local and regional cultural assets to direct programming in
<br /> Lakewood." (Community Vision- Education and Culture). Council encourages continued
<br /> dialogue on the best location and design of the Community Space to align with Community
<br /> Vision success statements as the Planned Development process proceeds with Planning
<br /> Commission and Architectural Board of Review. Council will need more detail on the design,
<br /> finishes, ownership, maintenance, and use of the Community Space including drafts of any
<br /> maintenance agreements, leases, or easements proposed prior to approving the
<br /> Development Agreement.
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<br /> As noted in the previous section, the Term Sheet indicates that the design of the
<br /> Development will align with the Community Vision, which lays out a framework for this space
<br /> to support our community's values in areas of Economic Development, Housing, Community
<br /> Wellness, Safety, Mobility, and Education and Culture. The Community Vision success
<br /> statements are listed by Council Priority as attached Exhibit A. In alignment with these goals,
<br /> Council envisions incorporating both the design and history of the Curtis building into the
<br /> public space as well as utilizing local artists for public art installations. Additionally, while
<br /> Council understands that the initial renderings are not an accurate prediction of the
<br /> community space design, it is important to recognize that the industrial, non-permeable
<br /> surface dominated Community Space portrayed would be unwelcome in a Development
<br /> Agreement. Three stream disposal and other such best practices should be employed in the
<br /> public spaces as well as units. The Community Space should include free public wifi.
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