Landform has provided general planning support to the City of Hugo since 2002, including development review, responding to resident inquiries, and updating the City Zoning and Land Use maps in GIS. In addition to the ongoing review of development applications, Landform has prepared comprehensive updates to the City’s Zoning and Subdivision Ordinances. Landform led the […]
The City of Corcoran updated the Northeast District Plan and Design Guidelines with a planning grant from Hennepin County. Landform staff, City staff and Hennepin County met throughout the process to review expectations, deliverables and specifically the County road street connections. Landform facilitated an online survey and two open houses to gather feedback from residents […]
Landform designed the master park plan as part of this larger, regional park improvements project. Our services included development of the master park plan to create a central park for the community. The plan included a new pavilion, wetland boardwalks, skating pond, sledding hill, playground, restored prairie and sports fields. The emphasis was on protecting […]
Elk River Municipal Utilities, driven by a desire to modernize while preserving its community’s history, embarked on a transformative project. Our design team rejuvenated the area’s aesthetics and functionality. The centerpiece, a historic building, seamlessly blends the past and the present, fostering a stronger connection to Elk River’s legacy. This multifaceted effort delivered significant benefits. […]
Landform led the site design and worked closely with the project architect on this large, four-season park shelter in Hugo, Minnesota. The City was the recipient of a generous donation from the Hanifl Foundation for construction of the structure and associated site improvements. The project incorporated many sustainable design elements, including: Rain barrels to provide […]
In 2017 Landform was asked to lead the 2040 Comprehensive Plan Update for the City of Lino Lakes. Landform worked with City staff, the City’s consulting engineer, Council members, board members and community members to identify strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and obstacles that stand in the way of the community achieving their goals. The direction from […]
Landform was selected to help the City of New Richmond prepare a new Zoning Ordinance and Subdivision Ordinance. The City wanted to update these ordinances to make them easier to read, understand and implement. The City’s original goal was to develop a form-based code, but based on community feedback, chose to develop a hybrid code […]
Landform was selected to help the City of Rogers update the format of their existing Zoning and Subdivision Ordinances. The City wanted to update these ordinances to make them easier to read, understand and implement. The City was interested in developing a form-based code; however, the City budget limited the opportunity for a full rewrite. […]
Landform lead a re-visioning effort and provided development management for the former “Ramsey Town Center”, a 322-acre urban mixed-use development anchored by the Municipal Center and a commuter rail transit station. Work included an analysis of the existing development plans prior to the City acquisition, conducting stakeholder meetings to gather feedback and preparation and […]
The Wabasha Port Authority organized the Riverfront Task Force in 2014 to study and make recommendations for an undeveloped parcel located along the Mississippi River and adjacent to the National Eagle Center (NEC). The desire to evaluate opportunities for the parcel became a priority with news from the NEC about future expansion. In early 2015, […]