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TC Ford Plant, S aint Paul , MN

TC Ford Plant, S aint Paul , MN. Opened in 1924 Longest continuously running Ford plant In 2006 Ford declared: TCAP closure by 2009 Positive Ranger sales extended closing date Ford officially close s plant on Dec 22, 2011 Phases of demolition - Fall of 2012

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TC Ford Plant, S aint Paul , MN

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  1. TC Ford Plant, Saint Paul, MN • Opened in 1924 • Longest continuously running Ford plant • In 2006 Ford declared: TCAP closure by 2009 • PositiveRanger sales extended closing date • Ford officially closes plant on Dec 22, 2011 • Phases of demolition - Fall of 2012 • Redevelopment that is now"an opportunity of a lifetime" Everyone in Saint Paul, the TC region and the country is involved for the jobs and the planet.

  2. Vision of ARISE An Alliance of Labor, Community, Environmental, and Youth Organizations working together for sustainable development benefiting Saint Paul, the region and all new cities • Re-Invigorate the Ford Site with high-value jobs • Mixed-Use Redevelopment with Three Core Values • De-carbonize • Equalize • Re-Invigorate ARISE values are well aligned with Saint Paul’s Sustainability Report and thePort Authority Reindustrialization Study

  3. Similar Projects Dockside Green: Victoria, BC 15 acres of Victoria’s Inner Harbour Convertedmanufacturing site Residential, office, retail, & commercial Mixed income (Not as much as ARISE plan would be) Trying for LEED Platinum 200 acres site converted to mixed use, solar-powered, zero waste community with clean tech production at it’s core Leed Platinum High performance and replicable SoMo: Sonoma, CA

  4. Similar Projects WĀV: Ventura, California Working Artists Ventura (WĀV) First Sustainable Artist Community Mixedincomelive/work community Provides mixed land use for art and community LEED Certified Nonprofit which focuses on building sustainable, affordable communities that blend artswith Green Manufacturing Partners Projects Philadelphia, AZ, and WĀV Main officein Minneapolis Potential partner Place

  5. ARISE Moving Forward • Our vision has grown to include: • High-value Jobs • Increased Tax Base • Efficient Transit • ARISE encourages collaboration as the redevelopment process continues and asks supporters of the ARISE plan to be engaged and active in the planning process. • Localized Economy • On-site Clean Energy • Open Space & Urban Agriculture

  6. High Value Jobs • High Job Multiplier • De-carbonizes: Product/Process • Permanent • Family Sustaining • Increases Diversity • Values the Whole Person University of Minnesota, ARCH 851 students

  7. Study for Saint Paul Port Authority – May 2012 Land Use and Urban Development Loss of valuable industrial land in cities Creative re-use of sites and buildings Progressive American urban development Local Resource Production Clean tech production needed for valuable products Producing goods locally Decrease in transit

  8. Study for Saint Paul Port Authority – May 2012 Job Creation Industrial jobs have higher job creation rates Opportunities for sustainable, high-value jobs for employees of varying backgrounds Economic Growth Improved fiscal health in Saint Paul: good balance of residential growth and job creation Expand production for food processing, medical devices,and clean energy technologies, like solar modules

  9. Study for Saint Paul Port Authority – May 2012

  10. Ford Site Sustainable Redevelopment ReportAligned with ARISE

  11. Ford Site Sustainable Redevelopment Report “the redeveloped Ford Site will balance economic, social and environmental sustainability in a way that conserves and improves the qualities and characteristics of the Highland Park neighborhood and Mississippi River Valley corridor in which it sits, while advancing the City’s economic wealth and community goals, resulting in a forward-thinking 21st century development.”

  12. Choices of High Efficiency Housing • Full Range of Housing Choices • Single family units • Medium density apartments/condos • Hi-Rise garden apartments/condos • Benefits of HigherDensity Housing • Supports Street Car/Rapid Bus Options • Increases tax base • Improves Energy Efficiency • Increases open space • Envision 20% affordable on-site housing University of Minnesota, ARCH 851 students

  13. Transit Opportunities • Reduce auto-dependency on-site • Expand bus and rail options • Support walkand bike-ability • Reduce commute time • Potential for 2.4 million lb reduction • of carbon annually University of Minnesota, ARCH 851 students

  14. On-Site Clean Energy Estimate 253 million kWh of electricity consumed annually • Anaerobic Digestion • Ground-source Heating • Hydropower • Active Solar • Passive Solar Estimate 140.5 – 255.5 million or more kWh of electricity produced annually University of Minnesota, ARCH 851 students

  15. Community Open Space Active recreation space: • Baseball fields, Greenways Hidden Falls Stream restoration • Natural stream thru the center of the new community Abundant Planned Open Space • 69 Acres (51% of site) of open space University of Minnesota, ARCH 851 students

  16. Re-Connectingto the River Hidden Falls Stream Restored (How it maylook) The key ARISE aesthetic and storm water feature Bike/Walkwaysconnect to the River, Highland and inside a new Bike/Walk neighborhood. Courtesy: Perkins+Will Dockside Green

  17. Localized Agriculture • Community Gardensfor residents and surrounding neighborhood. • On-Site Crops for On/Off Site Co-ops and Sustainable Restaurants • On-Site Production for Processing • Raspberry preserves, Pesto, Salsa,etc • Jobs to sustain the community

  18. Old Paint Line: Anticipated VOC’s, Lead (Heavy Metals), PCB’s Existing Factory Concrete Slab ARISE Lower Cost / Faster Reuse Plan Hot Spots - Gas Fill, Wheel Paint Spray Booth , Frame Spray Booth, etc Anticipated VOC’s, Lead (Heavy Metals) PCB’s Existing Concrete Slab / Capped Contaminated Landfill: VOC’s, Lead (Heavy Metals) and Paint Sludge (Capped 1990’s). No Evidence of Leaking (Considered Permanent). Rail Yard: Anticipated – Coal Tars, Hydrocarbons (diesel fuels, possible chemical spillage from tank) Bluff Line: No indications of Seepage + the Landfill on the river is stable.

  19. ARISE Concept

  20. ARISE Concept

  21. ARISE Concept

  22. ARISE De-carbonize • Equalize • Re-invigorate University of Minnesota, ARCH 851 students

  23. Equalize De-carbonize • Low GHG Emission Practices guide every plan element • Contributing to reduction of environmental effects • Providesdiverse community access to: • Economic Opportunity • Open Space • Distributedeffect of development throughout the region • Community Experience • Clean tech production

  24. Re-Invigorate Saint Paul/Region • Fuel Increased Tax Base • Expand Local Economy • Foster Job Market • Stimulate Higher Levels of Education • Reinforce Community Culture and Identity

  25. Ford Site Redevelopment Timeline Key Dates and Processes to Impact for ARISE

  26. ARISE Site Plan Housing and Retail Clean Tech | Clean Manufacturing University of Minnesota, ARCH 8561 student Work

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