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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESPONSE - RFP - P952 LAND USE MODEL FOR THE MPONorth Front Range Metropolitan Planning Organization Land Use Model SL IL A •6 i°�° EDAW 28 September 04 EI)AW unsurpassed experience Decision Support Systems • SE Englewood Water District Demographic Forecasting Build Out Model • Greeley Water Demand Decision Support System • NCWCD Land Use Model and Water Demand Study • Habitrak Decision Support System • Scattered Tracks Decision Support System • Lake Cascade Resource Management Implementation Monitoring Tool • Metro Wastewater Land Use Forecasting System • Xcel Land Use and Demographic Studies (on- going) • Contra Costa Water Decision Support System • Washington DC Office of Planning Development Tools F D ANV Community Viz Projects • Steamboat Springs Comprehensive Pla • City of Cheyenne Comprehensive Plan • Cotton Jones (Pasadena) for City of Claremont Master Plan • Chickasaw National Recreation Area, NPS General Management Plan • Firewise for City of Steamboat Springs • Yellowstone National Park Training • Sussex County.. Delaware Population Forecasts + Conference Presentation unsurpassed experience_ _ _-------- _ Local Land Use Projects unsurpassed experience South East Englewood Water Demand Tools • Build -out analysis • Calculations updated based on new information • Land use parcel database • Land use coefficients • Automated update protocols RDAN'V unsurpassed experience Metro Wastewater Land Use Model • Addresses DRCOG region Build -out analysis Ability to generate forecasts for any area including TAZs or by jurisdiction Forecasts in 5-yrs increments to build -out • Forecasts generated using multiple data sources • DRCOG approved model F' DA W unsurpassed experience Xcel Demographic and Land Use Analyses • Analysis in 5 year increments to 2025 • Uses future land use and developer database to adjust TAZs • Market analysis to identify land use trends • Compares results against control totals F D ANC' a CD c4m c4m � � r z 0 o 0 � � T r O � rn rn .� UK O n -i n 0 n --I l.L �� 00O:� . QCD :3 0 CC) r-F- detailed project understanding Project Kickoff • Clearly understand NFR MPO needs and resources • Brainstorm what has worked and what has not • Define software platform • Provide choices to NFR MPO based on EDAW's implemented projects • Deliverables — Meeting — Functional Requirements Document 1" 1) A \ DEVELOPMENT REVIEW _r . Tools i e 1� . )S S-E Englewoo,I Decision Support Tools ® �;his G•„�I:. s".., .,�. �„ detailed project understanding System Design Demonstrate a system design that will: • Estimate build -out from land use densities • Assign development based on attraction factors • Improve defensibility • Improve presentation quality • Improve the update of the model • Improve stability • Improve run times • Define any area for application • Automatic error, calibration and coefficient tools • Create a transparent model (model builder) • Tools for output to TransCAD Deliverables Prototype Document EDAW detailed project understanding Data Preparation Design Lake C aEe Nefource ManaBemen { • Create parcel / census tract GIS database to assist in data management : - Attach existing and future land uses - Attach environmental constraints and hazards - Link Assessors' databases • Verify control totals - Redefine base year to 2005 - Split employment classifications • Verify and simplify allocation assumptions • Provide NFR with coefficients from our previous work I? I)AW detailed project understanding Application Development • Programming of application (Community Viz 2.1.1, Arc GIS 9) • In -House testing (EDAW's Firmwide AQ/QC Programmers) • Creation of pilot project • Enhancement of land use coefficients • Calibration against other data sources (growth rates etc.) Comparison against user defined areas — by city, Workshops and buy -in from local jurisdictions Testing of TransCad output tools Report generation E:1 Deliverables — Pilot Project — Application r; n Aw by county by parcel R�q� control io4a�s- presentation outline 1. An Innovative Team 2. Unsurpassed Project Experience 3. Project Understanding r, DANV detailed project understanding Application Development Control Totals Overall & by Jurisdiction/ Sub Area Population Employment by Type Computer generated Define year coefficients Define area adjusted by user Define output Parcel Database Tabular or GIS • Existing Land Use • Future Land Use • Natural Resources • Natural Hazards • Planning Zones — Priorities Based on Communities E D A\V No Text the right team • Defensible and proven demographic forecasting process • Stand as one team with NFR MPO • EDAW has completed 7 land use based models • In-house programmers / firm -wide QA/QC • Regional land use planners • 30 staff located in Fort Collins • Ongoing open ends providing similar services • Build upon EDAW's previous decision support systems • Benefits from Community Viz's previous work I? D A NN' the right team The EDAW team will provide an innovative and effective tool that capitalizes on our combined efforts in this field. Recent Awards.- 0 2004 ESRI Special Achievement in GIS • 2003 Best ESRI Group Entry Map Design • 2003 Map Publication Award — Greeley Trails Study • 2003 ESRI Multi Media Award for Outstanding GIS • Contra Costa Water District - U.S. Bureau of Reclamation 2003 Commissioner's Water Conservation Award for the Mid -Pacific Region • 2000 California Geographic Information Association Exemplary System Award Outstanding Application of GIS, HabiTrak • 1999 ESRI User Conference, Avenue Application Contest Award, HabiTrak "The District created one of the most accurate. large-scale water budget programs in the state of California. USBR Commissioner John Keys. 2004 EDA\k' questions 1_.CL- • RM r P 1 ��� � i. � ' i f I 1� � dljr3 t2'� � t r.l f f+' Mill rT -1 it ..., _1'-1 I�--y1�F'J^y •. ■�' �fA��lf •11 `��t��y "huf .Jr��- other projects Contra Costa Water District Water Budgeting Application • Full software development lifecycle • Integrated data from multiple sources/locations —Finance Dept. billing information —Weather data via intranet (XML) —Surface type classification data from GIS —Meter data from GIS • Dynamically sends 13MPs on water conservation to land owners • Award winning E D A\V other projects Office of Planning District of Columbia Development Review Tools DEVELOPMENT REVIEW • Full software development lifecycle • Integrated with existing and future GIS applications • Delivered via toolbar within ArcG I S • Mapping Automation • Context Analysis • Custom Reports r,1)A\N" f f-F-F- F-F-f-FFF i tilt DtiI S.E. Englewood Decision Support Tool! EDAW Resource Management r �fYp-. r•rtwP• ... ,.. �f f ua August 30, 2004 EDAW I N c Ms. Arvilla Kirchhoff c/o City of Fort Collins Purchasing Division 240 EAST MOUNTAIN AVENUE 215 North Mason Street, 2nd Floor Fort Collins, Colorado 80524 FORT COLLINS COLORADO 80524 Re: Request for Proposal P952 Land Use Model for the MPO Dear Ms. Kirchhoff: TEL 970 484 6073 The EDAW team is extremely pleased to submit our qualifications for this project. We offer a team that has the following strengths: FAX 970 484 8518 Www.edaw.com • Collaborative Approach. EDAW has a collaborative approach in which we will work as a single team with NFR MPO. • A Local Understanding. EDAW has been working on land use and demographic forecasting studies in this immediate area. Recent projects have included the Fort Collins City Plan Update, Windsor Comprehensive Plan, the Greeley Water Demand Forecasting System and many other planning studies. • A Highly Effective Team. Located close to you, we offer a Colorado -based team with demonstrated expertise in the development of land use forecasting tools, in- house programmers, and a team that can develop innovative solutions within the available project budget. As demonstrated historically, we work efficiently. We also benefit from CommunityViz's intimate knowledge of the project. • Unsurpassed Project Experience. Our team specializes not only in Decision Support Systems, but also in land use planning. We have completed projects such as Southeast Englewood Water Decision Support System, Contra Costa Water Budgeting Decision Support Tool, and Northern Colorado Regional Demand Study for NCWCD. In addition, we have utilized decision support methods and related tools for a variety of other utility forecasting studies such as Xcel Energy's E470 Spatial Land Use Demand Study and Northwest Denver Land Use Demand Study, and a Spatial Land Use and Demographic Forecasting Model for the Metro Wastewater District in Denver. • A Vested Interest. We want to work with you to develop this important project, taking our team's previous work to the next step. Our proposal includes a cost estimate, which should be considered as an order of magnitude estimate at this point. We are confident, however, of our ability to fine tune this estimate once the project requirements are refined and work with you to create a budget that accomplishes your needs with available resources. Please let us know if you have any questions or need additional information. Best Regards, *00V-/� UNITED STATES . �4 Tom Keith Bruce Meighen E U R O P E Principal/Vice President Senior Associate AUSTRALIA ASIA DESIGN, PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTS WORLDWIDE table of contents PROJECT TEAM FIRM CAPABILITY AVAILABILITY + MOTIVATION APPROACH+SCOPE COST + WORK HOURS EDAW INC DESIGN, PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTS WORLDWIDE innovative team • Offices in Denver & Ft. Collins (approx. 30 people in Fort Collins) • Local land use planners; we understand the Front Range • 8 GIS staff in EDAW Central Region; 50 in the company • Technical expertise in-house (programmers, database designers, etc.) • Award -winning decision support, GIS and programming projects • Efficient and responsive development team • ESRI Certified Developer / Community Viz Partner EDAW PROJECT TEAM project team EDAW will be the prime consultant, responsible for managing and coordinating the project from our Fort Collins office. CommunityViz will support the team as a subconsultant because of their knowledge and understanding of the model that will be used in the project. EDAW, INC. EDAW is a leading environmental planning and design firm with over 60 years of experience in planning projects throughout the United States and the world. EDAW maintains 28 offices on four continents, with a staff of more than 1,000 professionals (including 80 people in our Denver and Fort Collins, Colorado offices). EDAW's information technology professionals have designed, developed and deployed more than 20 comprehensive land and facility decision support systems for national, private and public sector clients. The development of these systems followed sound software development methodologies, which provided for applications that were technically and fiscally sound. In addition to the preparation of functional requirements, design and technical documentation, staff prepared cost benefit analysis documentation in formats dictated by the client. This documentation defined the life cycle costs associated with the development, deployment, operation and maintenance of the various applications, as well as describing the benefits derived by using the application to improve or enhance business processes. The EDAW project team members included in this proposal have a great depth of experience in not only system planning, but also in land use planning. Our proposed project team members have worked on projects ranging from the development of comprehensive plans to development plans for key parcels. The understanding of comprehensive plans, proposed plats, zoning, development potential, infill and redevelopment allows us to accurately translate general information into an accurate forecast of future demand. As prime, EDAW will be responsible for day-to-day contact with the client group and team. Management of the team is critical to the success of the project. Subconsultant tasks will be communicated clearly through subconsultant agreements, phone conversations and e-mail. EDAW will coordinate all deliverables expected of our subconsultant to assure availability to the larger team and client in a timely manner. EDAW INC DESIGN, PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTS WORLDWIDE PROJECT TEAM Quality Assurance EDAW takes pride in producing quality work. We are always looking for innovation, creativity and new approaches that will advance our profession. Quality work is the product of our collective knowledge, experience and talent. It is EDAW's policy that all drawings and documents be reviewed for conformance with established quality standards and contractual obligations prior to delivery to our clients. Those reviews are performed by qualified personnel other than those preparing the deliverables, and are documented in the project files and an office Quality Assurance (QA) file. We also require that our subconsultants provide quality assurance for the technical and professional quality of the products they prepare, which are incorporated into our drawings and documents. In addition, we review subcontractor products to assess compliance with our statement of work and quality standards. The QA review process begins with project budgeting and scheduling and extends through project closeout. At the outset of the project, the principal -in -charge and the project manager will assign designated QA reviewers and develop budgets and schedules that allow for adequate QA review. To ensure that quality is EDAW's top priority, we hold periodic audits of ongoing projects within the firm subject to the QA guidelines. Deadlines and Budgets We have consistently met deadline and budget parameters over our professional history. EDAW has the management and planning experience to meet this project's deadlines. Our senior staff of professionals has many years experience managing multidisciplinary teams on very large and complex projects. Our in-house project management and scheduling software enables our project managers to accurately plan and monitor project progress. Upon selection and negotiation of scope for this project, we will prepare project schedules and meet your deadlines. Clear communication with the client and team members is essential to the success of any project. Because our team is local, we are able to meet with you frequently in person and to have weekly conference calls. We have hand-picked key staff so that we can work together as an integrated team to successfully complete this project. COMMUNITYVIZ CommunityViz specializes in providing and implementing dynamic and flexible GIS analysis tools for modeling and visualizing regional and community plans. They help planners and land use managers compare alternatives, measure impacts and indicators, propose, revise and communicate with stakeholders. The core of CommunityViz planning software is Scenario 360, a dynamic GIS analysis and decision -making tool that works as an extension to ESRI's ArcGIS platform. Scenario 360 makes it possible to create multiple scenarios and study their social, environmental and/or economic impacts. Scenario 360 is highly customizable. It works with spatial data the way an Excel® spreadsheet works with numbers. Spatial information, table information and assumptions such as cost, count, density, etc., EDAW INC DESIGN, PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTS WORLDWIDE PROJECT TEAM can be used to create user -defined models. These models dynamically calculate indicators of the impacts you want to measure for your alternative scenarios. As you change assumptions or edit tables or shapefiles, the models recalculate the indicators in real time, showing the updated changes in simple charts. The CommunityViz Professional Services Group has a skilled and knowledgeable team of consultants ready to help with applying their products. They bring a wealth of experience in the areas of regional planning, model development, application customization, project management, and GIS. KEY PERSONNEL The following organization chart graphically depicts the relationships of team members. Brief descriptions of each key team member follow. Full resumes may be found at the end of this section. Tom Keith, Principal -in -Charge Tom is an award -winning planner who is highly experienced in community and regional planning. He has directed much of EDAW's planning work in Colorado, and is particularly knowledgeable of the communities, development trends and planning framework within Northern Colorado. Bruce Meighen, AICP, Project Manager Bruce is a certified planner who has specialized in land use and demographic forecasting, and decision support systems for communities along the Front Range of Colorado. He has recently completed the web -based Arc/IMS land use and demographic forecasting buildout model for Southeast Englewood Water District, which includes the city of Centennial and adjacent areas. Other EDAW INC DESIGN, PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTS WORLDWIDE PROJECT TEAM experience includes the development of a land use and demographic forecasting GIS model for the Metro Wastewater Reclamation District (a project that uses regional GIS and demographic information for the entire service area to forecast population and employment information); and development of GIS databases for Xcel Energy in key growth areas in northeastern Denver. Bruce was also the project manager for the Greeley and NCWCD Water Demand GIS models. Bruce is currently serving on the Larimer and Weld County State Demographer Population and Employment Forecasting Committee to set county totals. Bruce is experienced in comprehensive planning and has recently completed plan Fort Collins' City Plan Update. Richard Schwien, Programming Richard Schwien is a senior programmer with an educational background in Urban and Regional Planning. His technical experience includes the development of end -user tools, complex GIS analysis and graphic communication for water projects. Experience has been gained by working on a variety of planning projects with a GIS component ranging from large-scale planned communities to small- scale regional environmental studies. Richard is an ESRI authorized instructor in ArcView GIS. His extensive experience in presenting technical information using computer graphic techniques allows him to present complex information clearly and effectively. Richard has a deep understanding of Database Design and programming languages including; Microsoft Access, Microsoft SQL Server, Visual Basic, Avenue and Active Server Pages. His experience includes Metro Wastewater Service Area Utility, GIS Feasibility Study; Southeast Englewood Build -out Study and Decision Support System; and the Contra Costa Water Budgeting Decision Support Tool. Avinash Srivastava, GIS Applications Avi is a certified planner and landscape designer specializing in developing GIS-based applications and tools for planning and design professions. He has experience in large-scale landscape planning incorporating computer -based modeling, visualizations and simulations for planning scenarios, and in public landscape and urban design projects. His relevant experience includes Denver Metro Wastewater Service Area Utility Plan, Denver, CO; Greeley Water Demand Study; Greeley Decision Support and Southeast Englewood Build out Study and Decision Support Tool. Debbie Campbell, GIS Database Development Debbie is a GIS analyst who specializes in database development for land use. She provided GIS services for the Metro Wastewater Service Area Utility, Land Use + Demographic Forecasting Model, Service area utility plan which included demographic and economic forecasts and future land use analyses. The project included an automated GIS model to assist in the generation of demographic data at any scale, utilizing TAZ data, land use information and census data. Debbie has also utilized GIS on numerous recent projects including Fort Collins City Plan Update; Laramie County Comprehensive Plan - Natural Resources Element, WY; Steamboat Springs Comprehensive Plan - Natural Resource/Open Space Elements; Blue Springs Area Plan, Blue Springs, MO; and Independence, MO Corridor + Neighborhood Plans. EDAW INC DESIGN, PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTS WORLDWIDE PROJECT TEAM Drew Stoll, GIS Analysis Drew Stoll is a planner with an emphasis on landscape conservation, interpretation and nature -based recreation. He has utilized GIS on numerous projects, including Fort Collins/Timnath/ Windsor Separator Implementation Program, Steamboat Springs Comprehensive Plan, and the Windy Gap Firming Project. Jeremy Call, Land use and Demographics Jeremy Call will assist in land use planning and demographics for this project. Mr. Call is a landscape architect and environmental planner with a broad range of experience in the fields of environmental and regional resource planning. He has been responsible for performing visual and land use components of environmental and urban studies in both private and academic research. He is highly experienced in computer graphic and GIS software. Jeremy is currently working on land use policies and redevelopment activities for the cities of Independence and Blue Springs, Missouri and Louisville, CO. Chris Ferguson, Quality Assurance Chris Ferguson is EDAW's enterprise database, applications and web developer. It is his sole responsibility to ensure the quality of EDAW IT projects, including all Decision Support Systems. Chris has more than ten years of experience doing application and web development using a variety of platforms. He has seven years of project lead experience entailing project development from requirement definition through to release and support and involving management of other developers; and six years of development of multi -tiered applications under COM, .Net and socket -based platforms. For this project he will assist in overseeing CommunityViz's products. Charles A. Donley AICP Mr. Donley directs Professional Services, Training and Technical support for CommunityViz. Mr. Donley is an urban and regional planner who specializes in creating CommunityViz applications. He brings 25 years of experience in public and private sector planning working on current and long range planning processes. Mr. Donley has worked with the Orton Family Foundation since October 1997, As CommunityViz emerged, he participated in the early steps of software conceptualization, beta testing and commercial release. His vision for real world applications became an integral component of the software, guiding users in how to use this decision - support system. Mr. Donley has prepared many sample models for CommunityViz, including: • Forecasting- assigning projected growth to small areas (e.g. parcels) based on weighted criteria. • Build -out- wizard conceptualization, design, marketing, and actual use. • Traffic Generation -dwelling units and non residential space by traffic analysis zones. • Suitability Analysis -Subdivision analysis based on hazards and resources. EDAW INC DESIGN, PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTS WORLDWIDE PROJECT TEAM I Mr. Donley works with the CommunityViz Professional Services Group providing consulting services to users. His projects include forecasting for Sussex County (DE), the General Management Plan for Chickasaw National Recreation Area (National Park Service), and preparation of the impact model for Hayden Colorado. Peter Young, Technical Support Mr. Young has been part of the CommunityViz team since early 2000, when he came on board to help organize the CommunityViz beta test program. He currently fills various roles - including working directly with CommunityViz users, coordinating the development of the online CommunityViz support site, and providing CommunityViz project -specific services to individual clients. A trained geographer, Mr. Young also offers a strong background in project coordination and implementation that he gained while working with various non -profits and governmental agencies. Mr. Young has been using GIS technology since the days of ArcView 2.x. He combines his GIS know-how with applied geographic analysis that focuses on community affairs, development, and planning. In addition, Mr. Young often acts as a facilitator at large meetings, presentations, and events. At CommunityViz, some of Mr. Young's GIS and comprehensive planning experience includes working on Sussex County (DE) forecasts. Also, Mr. Young worked on the Hayden impact analysis model, performing quality assurance and documentation writing. Eric Christensen, Technical Support Representative Mr. Christensen assists customers with all aspects of using CommunityViz software, from technical details to broad issue framing. He supports professional services projects with data processing, analysis and set-up. He enjoys working with and helping others. He is able to carry out projects from concept to completion and is a quick learner, who takes pleasure in teaching others. ECAW INC DESIGN, PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTS WORLDWIDE RESUME TOM KEITH Principal EDUCATION Mr. Keith is an Environmental and Land Use Planner who is highly M.S., Regional Resource Planning, experienced in master planning and natural resource management. He has Colorado State University specialized in regional -scale studies for the past 20 years and has worked A.B., Bowdoin College throughout Colorado and most of the nation. Much of his work focuses on the ACTIVITIES theme of balancing resource protection and development objectives. Larimer County Open Lands Advisory Board PROJECT EXPERIENCE HONORS +AWARDS Merit Award. American Society of Fort Collins Comprehensive Plan "City Plan" Update, Fort O P Y P e Collins,, Landscape Architects, Colorado State Trails Co -Principal -in -Charge Master Plan CLIENT: City of Fort Collins Merit Award, American Society of Landscape Architects, Colorado Chapter, An update of Fort Collins' Comprehensive Plan, known as City Plan. Hard Riley Ridge Project Visual Analysis issues of maintaining the current growth management boundary vs. modifying $ $ $ y fy� g Merit award, American Society of it, and how the city wants to handle future growth are at the forefront of the Landscape Architects, Colorado Chapter, update. Another focus for the update is on redevelopment and infill Grand ,function Conversion Project opportunities within the community. The project was integrated with the Honor Award, American Society of Transportation Master Plan update. Landscape Architects, Colorado Chapter, Fort Collins Parks and Recreation Master Plan Metro Wastewater Service Area Utility, Land Use + Demographic Chapter Award, Colorado Chapter of the Forecasting Model, Denver, CO American Planning Association, Northern Colorado Community Separator Study Principal -in -Charge Merit Award, American Society of CLIENT: Metro Wastewater Reclamation District Landscape Architect, Colorado Chapter, Service area utility plan for Denver metropolitan area, including demographic Colorado Springs Parks Recreation and and economic forecasts and future land use analyses. Included an automated Trail 2000 - 2010 Master Plan GIS model to assist in the generation of demographic data at any scale, Partnership for Community Design Award, Colorado Springs Parks, Recreation and utilizing TAZ data, land use information and census data. Examined future Trail 2000-2010 Master Plan growth for the Denver Region for key points in time, from 2000 to build -out. Colorado Chapter ASLA Honor Award, 2001 - California National Historic Trails Interpretive Center Siting Study Xcel Northwest Denver Demand Forecast Study, metro Denver area, CO Colorado Chapter ASLA Land Stewardship Xcel E 470 Demand Forecast Study, metro Denver area, CO Award, 2001 — California National Historic Principal -in -Charge Trails Interpretive Center Siting Study CLIENT' Xcel Energy Land use, demographic and load forecasting analysis for key growth areas within the Denver region. Key components include developing future land use scenarios to the year 2025 to assist in utility planning. State Highway 392 Environmental Overview Study, Larimer + Weld Counties, CO Principal -in -Charge CLIENT: Colorado Department of Transportation Environmental Overview Study (EOS) of corridor route location alternatives, which integrates multi -modal transportation, land use and environmental considerations and analyzes the need for transportation improvements. The purpose is to identify environmentally sensitive sites along State Highway 392, from the I-25 interchange to downtown Windsor. Northern Colorado Water Conservancy District (NCWCD) Water Demand Study, CO Principal -in -Charge CLIENT: Northern Colorado Water Conservancy District Study assessing and quantifying present and future water demands for the region along Colorado's northern Front Range. Developed GIS database utilizing satellite imagery, existing GIS databases and future land use plans to assist planners in meeting water demands into the next century. EDAW INC DESIGN, PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTS WORLDWIDE RESUME TOM KEITH Southeast Englewood Build -out Study + Decision Support System, Englewood, CO Principal -in -Charge CLIENT: City of Englewood Build -out study for the Southeast Englewood Water District examining vacant and redevelopment parcels to determine future water taps. Corresponding decision support system allowing information to be updated annually. Greeley Water Demand Study, Greeley, CO Principal -in -Charge CLIENT: City of Greeley Long range water demand forecast based on population growth and future development patterns. City of Greeley Water Demand + Supply Decision Support System, Greeley, CO Principal -in -Charge CLIENT: City of Greeley Automated computerized decision support system that forecasts parcel -level water supply and demand information. Windy Gap Firming Project, CO Principal -in -Charge CLIENT: Northern Colorado Water Conservancy District Analysis of environmental issues and identification of feasible strategies to minimize adverse impacts associated with diversion of Colorado River water to the Colorado's eastern slope. Southern Water Supply Project, CO Principal -in -Charge CLIENT: Northern Colorado Water Conservancy District Siting of water delivery pipeline system to numerous Front Range communities and Environmental Assessment (EA) on the project for the Bureau of Reclamation. Northern Colorado Community Separator Study, Northern CO Principal -in -Charge CLIENT: Six Northern Colorado Communities Study identifying key areas for protection of agricultural and open lands separating six Northern Colorado communities. Project received an award from the Colorado Chapter of the American Planning Association. Windsor Comprehensive Plan Update, Windsor, CO Principal -in -Charge CLIENT: Town of Windsor Update of the Town's current comprehensive plan, including the addition of housing policies addressing workforce and affordable housing. Other components include environmental, transportation, infrastructure and economic development. Moffat System Environmental Impact Assessment, Western slope, CO Principal -in -Charge CLIENT: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Development of key EIS components for new water supply for the Front Range. Components include recreation, land use, visibility, vegetation and overall alternative development. EDAW INC DESIGN, PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTS WORLDWIDE RESUME BRUCE MEIGHEN, AICP Senior Associate EDUCATION Bruce Meighen is a certified land use planner with experience in Master of City Planning, Georgia Institute of comprehensive planning, regional planning, environmental analysis and Technology geographic information systems. He specializes in local and regional land use Thesis, Statistical Modeling for Environmental Impacts and environmental analysis for comprehensive plans, resource management y p p g Bachelor of Arts, Geography Urban studies, demographic analysis, NEPA documents and water demand studies. Systems, McGill University, Montreal, As a project manager, Bruce has directed large environmental projects Quebec throughout the western United States. Commerce Degree, Champlain College, Montreal, Quebec PROJECT EXPERIENCE REGISTRATIONS Certified Planner (AICP), 1995 State Highway 392 Environmental Overview Study, Larimer + Weld Habitat Evaluation Procedures (HEP) Counties, CO Certified, 1999 Project Manager Community viz, 2002 CLIENT: Colorado Department of Transportation Environmental Overview Study (EOS) of corridor route location alternatives, AFFILIATIONS which integrates multi -modal transportation, land use and environmental American Institute of Certified Planners considerations and analyzes the need for transportation improvements, The American Planning Association purpose is to identify environmentally sensitive sites along State Highway 392, Colorado Planning Association from the I-25 interchange to downtown Windsor. Larimer Land Trust Project ID Team Nature Conservancy Fort Collins Comprehensive Plan "City Plan" Update, Fort Collins, CO Larimer+ Weld County State Demographer Project Manager Population and Employment Forecasting Committee CLIENT: City of Fort Collins An update of Fort Collins' Comprehensive Plan, known as City Plan. Hard HONORS + AWARDS issues of maintaining the current growth management boundary vs. modifying Colorado Chapter ASLA Honor Award, 2001 it, and how the city wants to handle future growth are at the forefront of the - California National Historic Trails update. Another focus for the update is on redevelopment and infill Interpretive Center Siting Study opportunities within the community. The project was integrated with the Colorado Chapter ASLA Land Stewardship Transportation Master Plan update. p Award, 2001 - California National Historic Trails Interpretive Center Siting Study Colorado Chapter, ASLA Merit Award, Greeley Water Demand Study, Greeley, CO 2001- Colorado Springs Parks Recreation Project Manager and Trail 2000 - 2010 Master Plan Colorado Chapter of the American Planning CLIENT: City of Greeley Association, Chapter Award, 1999 - Long-range, GIS-based water demand forecast utilizing alternative land use Northern Colorado Community Separator scenarios for the years of 1999, 2020 and 2050. Study Georgia ASLA Award, 1998 - Kennesaw Battlefield Earthworks Mapping and City of Greeley Water Demand + Supply Decision Support System, Preservation Plan Greeley, CO GPA Award, 1997 - Kennesaw Battlefield Project Manager Earthworks Mapping CLIENT: City of Greeley Corporal of the Year Award for Outstanding Leadership and Top Candidate Award Automated computerized decision support system that forecasts parcel -level P Pp Y A988, Canadian Military Reserve water supply and demand information. B.A. Geography Graduate with Distinction, 1992 Southeast Englewood Build -out Study + Decision Support System, Englewood, CO PUBLICATIONS Project Manager G. Bourne, S. Massey, E. Rolle, B. "Developing CLIENT: City of Englewood Meighen, Comprehensive State Groundwater Protection Programs," Journal Build -out study for the Southeast Englewood Water District examining vacant or water Resources Planning a and redevelopment parcels to determine future water taps. Corresponding Management, July/August 1995 decision support system allowing information to be updated annually. SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS Northern Colorado Community Separator Study, CO Wyoming APA Conference, 2003, Innovative Planning Techniques Project Planner pro CLIENT: Various Northern Colorado Communities EDAIN INC DESIGN, PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTS WORLDWIDE RESUME BRUCE MEIGNEN, AICP GIS analysis to identify key parcels for preservation and model future growth as a way to evaluate different perceptions of open space. Scenarios for Large Scale Planning, 2003, APA National Conference Metro Wastewater Service Area Utility, Land Use + Demographic Colorado Wildlife Society, 2001, CDOw Master Management Plans g FOreCdStin Model Denver CO > > National Conference on Battlefield Project Manager Preservation, 1996, Earthwork Preservation CLIENT: Metro Wastewater Reclamation District EEI, 1997, Recreation Planning Service area utility plan for Denver metropolitan area, including demographic ERDAS southeastern Users Conference, and economic forecasts and future land use analyses. Included an automated 1995, Shoreline Management GIS model to assist in the generation of demographic data at any scale, utilizing NALMS Southeastern User's Conference, TAZ data, land use information and census data. Examined future growth for 1995, Shoreline Management the Denver Region for key points in time, from 2000 to build -out. ESRI, 1994, Transmission Line Siting URISA, 1994, Transmission Line Siting Metro Wastewater Service Area Utility, GIS Feasibility Study, Denver, CO Project Manager CLIENT: Camp Dresser McKee, Metro Wastewater Reclamation District Assessment of the feasibility of various customized application and decision - support tools. Moffat System Environmental Impact Assessment, Western slope, CO Project Manager CLIENT: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Development of key EIS components for new water supply for the Front Range. Components include recreation, land use, visibility, vegetation and overall alternative development. Xcel Northwest Denver Demand Forecast Study, metro Denver area, CO Xcel E-470 Demand Forecast Study, metro Denver area, CO Project Manager CLIENT: Xcel Energy Land use, demographic and load forecasting analysis for key growth areas within the Denver region. Key components include developing future land use scenarios to the year 2025 to assist in utility planning. Northam Colorado Water Conservancy District (NCWCD) Water Demand Study, CO Project Manager CLIENT: Northern Colorado Water Conservancy District Study assessing and quantifying present and future water demands for the region along Colorado's northern Front Range. Developed GIS database utilizing satellite imagery, existing GIS databases and future land use plans to assist planners in meeting water demands into the next century. Windy Gap Firming Project, CO Environmental PlannerlGIS Analyst CLIENT: Northern Colorado Water Conservancy District Analysis of environmental issues and identification of feasible strategies to minimize adverse impacts associated with diversion of Colorado River water to Colorado's eastern slope. Windsor Comprehensive Plan Update, Windsor, CO Project Manager CLIENT: Town of Windsor Comprehensive plan update, including the addition of housing policies addressing workforce and affordable housing. Other components included environmental, transportation, infrastructure and economic development. EDAW INC DESIGN, PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTS WORLDWIDE innovative team An Extension of Your Staff Land Use Planning / Management • Bruce Meighen, AICP • Tom Keith Programming • Richard Schwien • Avi Srivastava GIS • Debbie Campbell • Drew Stoll Programming • Chuck Donley • Tom Holcomb A Hand-picked Team that • Specializes in land use forecasting • Creates defensible demographic forecasts • Has worked with TAZ modification and review for DRCOG and NFR MPO • Is cutting edge and award -winning • Has our firm -wide commitment and QA/QC review Community Viz Project Support Supports the EDAW team by • Bringing previous understanding of the project • Integrating new products • Ensuring seamless integration F, D A\%' RESUME RICHARD SCHWIEN Senior Associate EDUCATION Mr. Richard Schwien has embraced technology as a tool to solve real -world B.S. - Urban & Regional Planning, California State Polytechnic University, iHidl bk d is in Urbd ional planningssues. s eucationaacgrounan anRe g Pomona,1993. Planning. His technical experience includes the development of end -user tools such as decision support systems and websites in support of large NEPA, CERTIFICATIONS resource management and water studies. Mr. Schwien is an ESRI authorized ESRI Certified Instructor for ArcView GIS instructor in ArcView GIS. His extensive experience in presenting technical information using computer graphic techniques allows him to present complex AWARDS information clearly and effectively. Mr. Schwien has a deep understanding of Exemplary System Award Outstanding Database Design and programming languages including; Microsoft Access, Application of GIS, HabiTrak, ACalifornia Geographic Information Association, ciation, 2000 Microsoft SQL Server, Visual Basic, Avenue and Active Server Pa es. g Avenue Application Contest Award, HabiTrak, ESRI User Conference, 1999 PROJECT EXPERIENCE Innovative Use of Technology Award, California Chapter American Planning Association Inland Empire Section, The Greeley Water Demand Study, Greeley, CO Barstow General Plan on CD-ROM, 1997 Project ) Programmer CLIENT: City of Greeley PUBLICATIONS Long-range, GIS-based water demand forecast utilizing alternative land use Using GIS to Plan the Communities of scenarios for the years of 1W9, 2020 and 2050. Tomorrow, ESRI Map Book Volume 14, 1999 City of Greeley Water Demand + Supply Decision Support System, Greeley, CO Project Programmer CLIENT: City of Greeley Automated computerized decision support system that forecasts parcel -level water supply and demand information. Southeast Englewood Build -out Study + Decision Support System, Englewood, CO Project Programmer CLIENT: City of Englewood Build -out study for the Southeast Englewood Water District examining vacant and redevelopment parcels to determine future water taps. Corresponding decision support system allowing information to be updated annually. Contra Costa Water District Landscape Water Budget Database Improvements, Concord, CA Project Manager CLIENT: Contra Costa Water District (CCWD) Mr. Schwien is leading a team to deliver and easy -to -use yet robust Landscape Water Budget Database Application to the CCWD. GIS Habitat Tracking Tool, San Diego County, CA Project Manager CLIENT: San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) Mr. Schwien developed a GIS tool that tracks habitat losses and gains. The tool has been designed as an easy -to -use ArcView application. The tool allows local jurisdictions to generate standardized maps and reports on an annual basis to the wildlife agencies. HabiTrak includes a Habitat Conservation Accounting Model which allows local jurisdictions to evaluate the impacts of development projects on their habitat plans. In addition, the tool assists local agencies in project review and habitat conservation monitoring. It is intended that this tool be utilized by 19 different local agencies in San Diego County. Mr Schwien was responsible for all aspects of development of the tool including; Design documentation, Avenue Programming, Crystal Reports, Visual Basic and Installation programming. EDAW has just been awarded an additional contract RDAW INC DESIGN, PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTS WORLDWIDE RESUME with SANDAG to continue the development and expansion of HabiTrak. Additional funding was procured through California Department of Fish and Game to allow for future enhancement and support of the tool. EDAW provided support to SANDAG in procuring this funding. Metro Wastewater Service Area Utility, GIS Feasibility Study, Denver, CO Project Programmer CLIENT: Camp Dresser McKee, Metro Wastewater Reclamation District Assessment of the feasibility of various customized application and decision - support tools. Metro Wastewater Service Area Utility, Land Use + Demographic Forecasting Model, Denver, CO Project Programmer CLIENT: Metro Wastewater Reclamation District Service area utility plan for Denver metropolitan area, including demographic and economic forecasts and future land use analyses. The project included an automated GIS model to assist in the generation of demographic data at any scale, utilizing TAZ data, land use information and census data. The project examined future growth for the Denver Region for key points in time, from 2000 to build -out. Implementation Action Tracking Graphical User Interface(GUI), Pacific Northwest, USA Project Manager CLIENT: Bureau of Reclamation, Pacific Northwest Region Mr. Schwien led a team of web designers, software developers, GIS technicians, and Resource Planners to create a web -based application to track the status of implementation actions within Resource Management Plans. The site allows Resource Managers at the Bureau of Reclamation to update the status and add to implementation actions. Implementation actions are linked to an interactive mapping section, allowing the user to explore maps of the project area. The site was built using Visual Studio .NET, MS Access and ESRI ArcIMS. Rancho Mission Viejo NCCP, Mission Viejo, CA GIS Manager/Programmer CLIENT: Rancho Mission Viejo Mr. Schwien was responsible for creating an ArcView GIS application that had the flexibility to evaluate a multitude of development alternatives. The application includes a data entry component where users can create development areas as well as preserve areas. Once an alternative is completed the tool will quantify the amount of development area as well as the preserved area. This is accomplished by generating reports from the GIS data. Gaviota Coast Resource Study, Santa Barbara County, CA Technical Lead CLIENT: County of Santa Barbara The Gaviota Coast encompasses approximately 100,000 acres of land located along the east -west facing coastline of the County. The project involved completing a GIS-based inventory of resource and planning information; a preliminary constraints analysis to identify priority areas for preservation; identification of preservation techniques focusing on transfer of development credit programs; and a full -color resource report summarizing all the aforementioned work. A GIS model was created to help prioritize areas for conservation based on a dynamic and flexible set of criteria. The report serves as an informational document for the public and County of Santa Barbara decision -makers and staff. l DAW INC DESIGN, PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTS WORLDWIDE RESUME AVINASH SRIVASTAVA Planner / GIS Analyst EDUCATION Mr. Srivastava is a certified planner and landscape designer specializing in M.L.A., Landscape Architecture, University developing GIS-based applications and tools for planning and design of Illinois at Urbana -Champaign, professions. He has experience in large-scale landscape planning Champaign, IL, 1999. incorporating computer -based modeling, visualizations and simulations for B.A., Physical Planning, School of Planning and Architecture, New Delhi, India, 1995. planning scenarios, and in public landscape and urban design projects. PROJECT EXPERIENCE PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATIONS American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) City of Greeley Water Demand + Supply Decision Support System, Greeley, CO HONORS + AWARDS National Achievement Award 2003 Gold Technical Support Level Winner, "Success through CLIENT: City of Greeley Partnering; • Canal Parkway, Cumberland, Automated computerized decision support system that forecasts parcel -level Md. National Partnership for Highway Quality, 2003. water supply and demand information. Merit Award, Massey Hill Redevelopment Plan, Fayetteville, NC, ASLA Greeley Water Demand Study, Greeley, CO Maryland/Potomac Chapter, 2003. Technical Support Communications Honor Award, National Capital Memorials + Museums Master Plan, CLIENT: City of Greeley Washington, DC, ASLA, Maryland and Long-range, GIS-based water demand forecast utilizing alternative land use Potomac Chapter, 2003. scenarios for the years of 1999, 2020 and 2050. National Award, National Capital Memorials + Museums Master Plan, Washington, DC, APA Federal Division, 2002. Denver Metro Wastewater Service Area Utility Plan, Denver, CO Outstanding Award, National Capital Technical Support Memorials and Museums Master Plan, CLIENT: Metro Wastewater Reclamation District Washington, DC, APA National Capital Area Chapter, 2001. Plan for Denver metropolitan area, including demographic and economic Award, National Capital Memorials + forecasts and future land use analyses. The project included an automated Museums Master Plan, Washington, DC, GIS model to assist in the generation of demographic data at any scale, using AIA Virginia Chapter, 2001. TAZ data, land use information and census data. The project examined Distinguished Award for a Professional future growth for the Denver region for key points in time, from 2000 to Planning Project, Memorials and Museums build Plan, Washington, DC, APA Virginia -out. Chapter, 2001. Merit Award, Downtown Action Agenda, Southeast Englewood Build -out Study + Decision Support System, Washington, DC, ASLA Potomac and Maryland Chapter, 2000. Englewood, CO 9 1 First Place Award, Open Design Technical Support Competition for the Gateway to the City of CLIENT: City of Englewood Champaign, It, The City of Champaign, Build -out study for Southeast Englewood Water District examining vacant Spatial Systems Research Award, and redevelopment parcels to determine future water taps. Corresponding University -wide exemplary and innovative decision support system allowing information to be updated annually. work in GIS, University of Illinois, 1999. Outstanding Graduate Student, American D.C. Office of Planning Development Tools, Washington, DC Society of Landscape Architects, Illinois Chapter, 1997. @r Project Manager 9 First Place Award, Planning & Research CLIENT: District of Columbia Category, "Quality Environments for the 21s' The Office of Planning is responsible for reviewing a wide variety of century: Establishing Green and Blue Belt proposed applications for development in D.C. EDAW was hired for its Networks in the City", International Federation of Landscape Architects (IFLA) planning and ArcObjects GIS expertise to create custom tools for evaluating Design Competition, 1994. and prototyping design. Gold Medal for academic excellence, Department of Planning, School of Planning & Architecture, New Delhi, 1994. D.C. Office of Planning Map Tracking Database, Washington, DC Project Manager CLIENT: District of Columbia Group PRESENTATIONS + PUBLICATIONSThe Presenter, ESRI Mid -Atlantic User Group Office of Planning's GIS staff respond to requests for ma S s and data from P q P Conference, "Beyond Maps: GIS Planning inside the agency, elsewhere in government, and among the public. EDAW Tools for Local Governments," November was hired to design a simple tracking application to streamline and 2003. document the request and response process. EDAW INC DESIGN, PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTS WORLDWIDE RESUME 12 AVINASH SRIVASTAVA 71 st District Community Development Plan, Fayetteville, NC Technical Support/613 CLIENT: Fayetteville Department of Community Development Comprehensive community development plan for 1,500-acre older residential area recently annexed by the city. St. Joe West Florida Lands Business Plan Strategy, FL Technical Support CLIENT: St. Joe Company EDAW led a strategic business and land planning effort for the St. Joe Company's 1.1 million -acre land holding (14 counties) in the West Florida Panhandle. The study provided the St. Joe Company with a 15-year business strategy for developing and managing its land assets for residential, commercial, and industrial uses. GIS, database and internet technologies were used for land opportunities and constraints analysis, land carrying capacity analysis and project communications. Sweetwater Ranch, Bonita Springs, FL Technical Support CLIENT: Simon Group GIS interface to create land -use scenarios and to calculate space and use yields for 500 acres of land to be developed into a new town center. These scenarios and yield results were used to strategize and select a final master plan with pedestrian amenities, main street and fashion center retail, regional mall, hotel, offices, residential, golf course, and associated site amenities. Department of Transportation Headquarters Procurement EIS, Washington, DC Technical Support CLIENT: U.S. General Services Administration Evaluated alternative sites that would accommodate consolidation of the DOT'S various office locations into a new or renovated 1.3 million square foot building and documented the environmental impacts on the natural resources and urban systems in the central employment area of downtown Washington. The report included mapping and visual impact analyses and used computer -generated visual simulations to illustrate the proposed sites. U.S. Navy Facilities Data Viewer, Dahlgren, VA Technical Support CLIENT: Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Developed a custom ArcView-GIS based facility and land management application for the Naval Surface Warfare Center. The software provided facility managers with custom viewing, mapping, query and reporting tools to manage over three million square feet of built space linked to personnel data bases, space usage types, emergency and work request databases. U.S. Navy Hampton Roads Regional Land Management Plan, Norfolk, VA Technical Support CLIENT: NAVFACENGCOM Atlantic Division Consolidated land use analysis at the regional and base level for 11 Navy installations. EDAW INC DESIGN, PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTS WORLDWIDE RESUME DEBORAH A. CAMPBELL EDUCATION Ms. Campbell is a Wetlands Ecologist and Landscape Architect with specific M.S., Ecology, Penn State University, 1996 experience in GIS. She is experienced in environmental planning, 3-13 B.S., Natural Resources Assessment, North modeling and visual simulation, and ecological assessment including Carolina State University, 1993 surveying and mapping, wetland delineation, aquatic sampling, restoration BEDLA, Landscape Architecture, North monitoring, and habitat mapping for endangered species. Her academic Carolina State University,1993 background in landscape architecture focused on analysis of natural ecosystems and application of these principles to landscape design. AWARDS Honor Award, Greeley Conceptual Trails, Colorado Chapter/American Society of PROJECT EXPERIENCE Landscape Architects, 2003 Third Place for Best Cartographic Metro Wastewater Service Area Utility, Land Use + Demographic Publication, ESRI International User Conference, 2003 Forecasting Model Denver CO g GIS Specialist CLIENT: Metro Wastewater Reclamation District Service area utility plan for Denver metropolitan area, including demographic and economic forecasts and future land use analyses. The project included an automated GIS model to assist in'the generation of demographic data at any scale, utilizing TAZ data, land use information and census data. Greeley Water Demand Study, Greeley, CO GIS Specialist CLIENT: City of Greeley Long-range, GIS-based water demand forecast utilizing alternative land use scenarios for the years of 1999, 2020 and 2050. Southeast Englewood Build -out Study + Decision Support System, Englewood, CO GIS Specialist CLIENT: City of Englewood Build -out study for the Southeast Englewood Water District examining vacant and redevelopment parcels to determine future water taps. Corresponding decision support system allowing information to be updated annually. XCel Northwest Denver Demand Forecast Study, metro Denver area, CO Xcel E-470 Demand Forecast Study, metro Denver area, CO GIS Specialist CLIENT: Xcel Energy Land use, demographic and load forecasting analysis for key growth areas within the Denver region. Key components include developing future land use scenarios to the year 2025 to assist in utility planning. Greeley Conceptual Trails Plan, Greeley, CO GIS Specialist CLIENT: City of Greeley GIS mapping for development of conceptual trails master plan. Fort Collins City Plan Update, Fort Collins, CO GIS Specialist CLIENT: City of Fort Collins An update of Fort Collins' Comprehensive Plan, known as City Plan. Hard issues of maintaining the current growth management boundary vs. modifying it, and how the city wants to handle future growth are at the forefront of the EDAW INC DESIGN, PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTS WORLDWIDE RESUME DEBORAH A. CAMPBELL _ update. Another focus for the update is on redevelopment and infill opportunities within the community. The project was integrated with the Transportation Master Plan update. Steamboat Springs Comprehensive Plan - Natural Resource/Open Space Elements, Steamboat Springs, CO GIs Specialist CLIENT: Clarion Associates, Town of Steamboat Springs Comprehensive plan update addressing the future growth of Steamboat Springs. Key components include carrying capacity, recreation, parks, open space, natural environment, urban form and economic viability. Blue Springs Area Plan, Blue Springs, MO GIs Specialist CLIENT: City of Blue Springs Area plan for 10,000 acres, which are partially annexed into the City of Blue Springs. The plan includes developing new neo-traditional neighborhoods and mixed use commercial areas. Corridor + Neighborhood Plans, Independence, MO GIs Specialist CLIENT: City of Independence, MO Urban design, neighborhood revitalization, corridor improvement, housing analysis and market study for a historic Kansas City suburb (home of the Truman Presidential Library). Missoula Area Parks + Recreation Master Plan, Missoula, MT Project Manager, GIs Specialist CLIENT: City of Missoula Comprehensive parks master plan for community of 58,000, evaluating existing facilities and services and providing a needs assessment for future park acquisitions, projects and recreation services. Fountain Parks and Recreation Master Plan, Fountain, CO GIs Specialist CLIENT: City of Fountain, Colorado Master plan for fast-growing community of 18,000. Key needs identified are additional recreation programs and facilities, including a multi -purpose recreation center, as well as new parks to serve existing and developing residential areas. Colorado Springs Parks Master Plan, Colorado Springs, CO GIs Specialist CLIENT: City of Colorado Springs GIS mapping development of parks master plan. Laramie County Comprehensive Plan - Natural Resource Element, Cheyenne, WY GIS Specialist CLIENT: Laramie County Assisted with GIS mapping for development of comprehensive plan. Colorado Division of Wildlife Master Management Plans, CO GIS Specialist CLIENT: Colorado Division of Wildlife Master management plans for 35 sites at six State Wildlife Areas in Northeastern Colorado. EDAW INC DESIGN, PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTS WORLDWIDE RESUME 11 ANDREW A. STOLL EDUCATION Mr. Stoll is a landscape architect, environmental and recreation planner with an MLA, 2000. University of Florida, Master of emphasis on landscape conservation, interpretation, nature -based tourism, and Landscape Architecture, Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Specialist. nature -based recreation. He is also a Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Thesis Project: Master Plan for Jeannette specialist. Kawas National Park, Honduras BS, 1989, University of Wisconsin - PROJECT EXPERIENCE Madison, Major: Recreation and Resource Management, Outdoor Recreation and Education Windy Gap Firming Project, CO Environmental Planner/ GIS Analyst CERTIFICATIONS CLIENT: Northern Colorado Water Conservancy District GPS Mapping, PADI Open Water Diver, Responsible for regional -scale data collection for potential reservoir sites and first -aid, CPR, lifesaving, bilingual Spanish/English GIS database development. Evaluated each site for environmental and cultural P suitability. Produced maps with GIS for reports. Fort Collins/Timnath/Windsor Separator Implementation Program, Fort Collins, CO Environmental Planner/GIS Analyst CLIENT: Three Northern Colorado Communities Identification and protection of key parcels to form an effective area of community separation between the towns of Fort Collins, Timnath and Windsor. Blue Ridge Parkway General Management Plan, NC + VA Environmental Planner/GIS Analyst CLIENT: National Park Service Long-range management plan for the Blue Ridge Parkway. The parkway is a 470-mile long scenic highway and is the most visited national park in the world with over 20 million visitors a year. Responsible for preparing base maps using GIS software and the natural resource management section of the GMP. Colorado River Recreation Management Plan, CO Environmental Planner/ GIS Analyst CLIENT: National Park Service Management plan for a 15-mile segment of the Colorado River within Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, with a major focus on determination of carrying capacity and development of management strategies that maintain use and resource conditions within the defined capacity limits. Responsible for addressing recreation/tourism management issues, including implementation of users survey. Yampa River Management Plan, Steamboat Springs, CO Environmental Planner/ GIS Analyst CLIENT: Colorado Division of Wildlife Management plan for a 6-mile segment of the Yampa River within the City of Steamboat Springs, with a major focus on determination of carrying capacity and development of management strategies that maintain use and resource conditions within the defined capacity limits. Steamboat Springs and the Yampa River are regional destinations for trail use, kayaking, paddling, float trips and snow skiing. Responsible for addressing recreation management, tourism and environmental issues, including project management responsibilities. Wahweap Development Concept Plan, Page, AZ Environmental Planner/ GIS Analyst CLIENT: National Park Service EDAW INC DESIGN, PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTS WORLDWIDE RESUME 12 ANDREW A. STOLL Development concept plan for marina area within Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, focusing on planning future development activities for tourism and evaluating environmental impacts. Responsible for preparing a conceptual design and EA to analyze site -specific impacts that would result from implementation of the DCP. Colorado State Wildlife Area Management Plans, CO GIS Analyst CLIENT: Colorado Division of Wildlife Comprehensive management plans addressing public use, habitat enhancement and facility development for more than a dozen state wildlife areas throughout the State of Colorado. Digital orthophotographs were created for each property using GPS and GIS database for vegetation, infrastructure and habitat. South Valley Property Master Management Plan, Trinidad, CO GIS Analyst CLIENT: Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, Colorado Division of Wildlife, Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO) Master management plan for 3,500-acre property that considered use of the forage resource by cattle and elk; protection and enhancement of ecological values; and the property's ability to produce income through ranching, hunting and hay production. Steamboat Springs Comprehensive Plan, Steamboat Springs, CO GIS Analyst CLIENT: Clarion Associates, Town of Steamboat Springs Comprehensive plan update addressing the future growth of Steamboat Springs. Key components include carrying capacity, recreation, parks, open space, natural environment, urban form and economic viability. Rocky Mountain Energy Transmission Line Interconnection, Weld + Adams Counties, CO Environmental Planner CLIENT: Public Service Company of Colorado Land use and conservation analysis in siting of transmission line. Florida Fish + Wildlife Master Public Use Plans, FL Nature -Based Tourism Planner/GIS Analyst CLIENT: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Utilized GIS software to assist in the preparation of master public use plans for wildlife management areas as part of a statewide initiative. Helped establish the planning methodology to be used for nature -based tourism. Designed interpretive materials for wildlife management areas. Mesoamerican Trails Project, Central America Multi -National Trail Planner CLIENT: Wildlife Conservation Society & World Bank Coordinated the trails planning and GIS components for the Mesoamerican Trails Project in Central America. These visionary trails are meant to provide avenues for conservation and sustainable tourism development. Designed and printed multiple large scale maps for the project. The overall map was printed in ESRI's 2002International Best Maps Book. EDAW INC DESIGN, PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTS WORLDWIDE RESUME 11 _ EDUCATION .-_ Masters of Landscape Architecture, Utah State University, 2003 -- B.A., Honors Humanities, Brigham Young University, 2000 AFFILIATIONS - American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA), Utah Chapter Sigma Lambda Alpha (Landscape �- Architecture Honors Society) s AWARDS Utah Chapter ASLA, Certificate of Honor, .. 2003 .. PUBLICATIONS "An Education Master Plan for the Utah `> Botanical Center." Masters Thesis, Utah State University, 2003 _ "Holy Ground: An Interpretive Study of the Salt Lake Temple Landscape." Art, Belief and Meaning Symposium Proceedings, Vol. 3, BYU Studies, 2003. > 'The Life and Work of Kenji Shiozawa." Utah ASLA Annual Conference, 2002. "Ogden Nature Center Habitat Restoration ..> Plan." (Editor and Contributor). Department of Landscape Architecture and Environmental Planning, USU, 2002. �> "Students Develop Seminar, Course and Organization on Sustainability." InSites, Department of Landscape Architecture and Environmental Planning, USU, 2002. .. "Distant, Dissenting Voices in Dario's'A Roosevelt."' La Marca Hispa nice: A "> Literary Journal of Spanish, Portuguese and Catalan, BYU, 2000. JEREMY CALL Mr. Call is a landscape architect and environmental planner with a broad range of experience in the fields of environmental and regional resource planning. He has been responsible for performing visual and land use components of environmental and urban studies in both private and academic research. He is highly experienced in computer graphic and CIS software. PROJECT EXPERIENCE Natural Areas Policy Plan Update, Fort Collins, CO GIS Specialist / Graphic Designer CLIENT: City of Fort Collins Cartography and graphic design for public meeting exhibits and policy plan, focusing on conservation strategies for the preservation of Fort Collins' natural areas and the protection of adjacent community separators. Natural Areas Grant Proposal, Fort Collins, CO GIS Specialist / Graphic Designer CLIENT: City of Fort Collins Cartography and graphic design for $12 million grant proposal to Great Outdoors Colorado proposal for the conservation of critical habitats and community separators. Ouachita National Forest Scenery Management System Update, AR Planner CLIENT: Ouachita National Forest, U.S. Forest Service Scenery Management System (SMS) update for the Ouachita National Forest in support of a Forest Plan Revision and EIS. SMS components include landscape character and historic range of variability descriptions, scenic attractiveness, public concern levels, visibility, scenic integrity and scenic classes. Dry Creek Reservoir Wetland Delineation Study, CO GIS Specialist CLIENT: Dry Creek Water District CPS mapping for wetland plant communities. Louisville Comprehensive Plan, City of Louisville, CO Planner CLIENT: City of Louisville Visioning and public involvement, and recreation and parks, open space, land use, community character and urban design, and natural resources plan elements for a Comprehensive Plan focusing on the strategic development and redevelopment of the City. Frisco Master Plan Update, City of Frisco, CO Planner CLIENT: City of Frisco Comprehensive Plan Update for a maturing resort town of 3,000 focusing on diversifying land uses, enhancing recreation and open space opportunities, and maintaining community character. Flint Hills Joint Land Use Study, Manhattan, Kansas GIS Specialist CLIENT: Department of Defense and participating local agencies Regional inter -jurisdictional land use planning initiative focusing on the economic and physical relationships and potential land use conflicts between Fort Riley EDAW INC DESIGN, PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTS WORLDWIDE RESUME CHR13TOPHER FEROUSON Database Developer - EDUCATION Chris Ferguson is EDAW's enterprise database, applications and web B.S. - Computer and Information Sciences, University of Delaware, 1993 developer. Chris has more than ten ears of experience doing application and P y P g PP web development using a variety of platforms including Microsoft.Net, Visual — SKILLS Basic, ASP and Delphi and involving relational database design and Proficient in Visual Basic, .Net, ASP, Delphi, SQL (Server and Language), implementation under database servers such as SQL Server, Oracle and desktop Oracle PUSQL, all Microsoft Products. databases such as Access. He has seven years of project lead experience — entailing project development from requirement definition through to release and support and involving management of other developers; and six years of development of multi -tiered applications under COM, .Net and socket -based _ platforms. EDAW EXPERIENCE Corporate Intranet — Technical Lead, Architectural Design and Development Features of the intranet include online communities containing document — repositories and discussion forums, online news headlines and stories with tools — for design submittal and approval of the stories, online forms that allow submission and approval of employee and project data with live real-time — updates to HR, accounting, and marketing systems, and online survey tools that _ allow for creation, completion and compilation of survey results. Project Management Systems Technical Lead, Architectural Design and Development Implementation of browser -based, data -driven project management systems, which included features such as document repositories, feedback and response forms, shared calendars and site content management. Map Request and Tracking System _ Technical Lead, Architecture and Development Implementation of a browser -based system used to record, assign and track the status of map orders received by a city planning department, which included features such as flexible pricing structures, customer feedback and worker (queue) management. Water District Customer Use System Technical Lead, Architecture and Development Implementation of a browser -based, data driven system designed to alert a water district of customers using excessive amounts of water, and generate reports and letters to notify the customer, which consolidated customer, account, parcel and weather data, and produced reports, graphs and letters to customers based on a wide range of criteria. Resource Management Systems Technical lead, Architectural Design And Development Implementation of browser -based, data -driven, resource management systems, which included features such as action and implementation tracking and GIS components. Summer Student Program Web Site Technical Lead, Architectural Design and Development 4W Implementation of EDAW's summer student program site for 2002. The site included features such as student diaries, document repositories, an image bank, and a dynamic calendar of events. 1111111, • EDAW INC DESIGN, PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTS WORLDWIDE innovative team Bruce Meighen, AICP — Project Manager ❖ Employed with EDAW for 12 years ❖ Specializes in spatial land use forecasting • SE Englewood Water District Demographic Forecasting Build Out Model • Greeley Decision Support System • NCWCD Land Use Model and Water Demand Study • Greeley Decision Support Feasibility Analysis Study • Metro Wastewater Land Use Forecasting System • Metro Wastewater GIS Feasibility and Implementation Study • Xcel Land Use and Demographic Studies (on -going) • Former member Larimer + Weld Counties State Demographer Population & Employment Forecasting Committee • Community Viz Training E D ANV Peter Young Geographer Senior Associate CommunityViz Education: St. Lawrence University, Bachelor of Arts, Government. 1988 The University of Vermont, MA Geography. 1997 Experience: Mr. Young's GIS and comprehensive planning experience includes: Town of Berlin Interstate Interchange Master Plan A CommunityViz Professional Services Project working with Wilbur Smith Associates on a Highway interchange planning project: A CommuntiyViz Build -out analysis was performed on study areas around Exits 6 and 7 on Interstate 89. Follow-up CommunityViz impact analysis examined issues such as school enrollment, sewage demand, traffic creation, and the growth of the local tax base. CommunityViz was also used to model stormwater runoff and potential impacts on surface water quality. Rutland Railyard Relocation Project • As part of CommunityViz Professional Services Project a conceptual plan for the proposed Rutland Rail Yard Relocation project, CommunityViz was used to create 3D visualizations of the old downtown rail yard site as well as the new proposed rail yard on the edge of the city. Responsibilities: Mr. Young has been part of the CommunityViz team since early 2000, when he came on board to help organize the CommunityViz beta test program. He currently fills various roles — including working directly with CommunityViz users, coordinating the development of the online CommunityViz support site, and providing CommunityViz project - specific services to individual clients. A trained geographer, Mr. Young also offers a strong background in project coordination and implementation that he gained while working with various non -profits and governmental agencies. Mr. Young has been using GIS technology since the days of ArcView 2.x. He combines his GIS know-how with applied geographic analysis that focuses on community affairs, development, and planning. In addition, Mr. Young often acts as a facilitator at large meetings, presentations, and events. Employment History: Mr. Young's employment history includes: • Senior Consultant, CommunityViz. 2002 - Present. • North East User Coordinator, CommunityViz. 2000 - 2002 • Database Developer, Green Mountain Power Company. 1998 • Project Coordinator, Rural Coalition. 1997 • GIS Intem, Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission. 1996 - 1997 CO111111U111fy-1/1Z 011 a i, LIl=�� z Peter Young Geographer Senior Associate CommunityViz • Project Manager, Holyoke Community Land Trust. 1994 - 1995 • Soil Conservation Aide, USD-NRCS. 1992 Publications, Research and data analysis for the second edition of Papers & Talks: The State of Women in the World Atlas (1997), Joni Seager FIRM CAPABILITY firm capability EDAW, INC. EDAW has worked on a variety of projects that incorporate land use allocation modeling as a primary objective. These are depicted in the following table. Detailed descriptions of many of these projects can be found following our references. E C Greeley Water Decision City of Greeley Bruce Meighen Support System Phase I Tom Keith . . . • . Richard Schwien Avi Srivastava Greeley Water Demand Study City of Greeley Bruce Meighen Tom Keith . . • . Richard Schwien Avi Srivastava Debbie Cam bell Northern Colorado Water Northern Colorado Bruce Meighen . . . . Conservancy District Water Water Conservancy Tom Keith Demand Study District Southeast Englewood Build Southeast Bruce Meighen Out Study and Decision Englewood Water Tom Keith . . . . Support Tool District Richard Schwien Avi Srivastava Debbie Campbell Metro Wastewater Service Area Metro Wastewater Bruce Meighen Utility, Land Use & Reclamation Tom Keith . . • . Demographic Forecasting District Richard Schwien Model Avi Srivastava Metro Wastewater Service Area Metro Wastewater Bruce Meighen Utility, GIS Feasibility Study Reclamation Tom Keith • • . District Richard Schwien Avi Srivastava Xcel Land Use Demand Xcel Energy Bruce Meighen Forecasting Studies Tom Keith Debbie Cam bell HabiTrak (GIS Habitat Tracking San Diego Richard Schwien • . • Tool) Association of Governments Contra Costa Water District Contra Costa Water Richard Schwien . . Landscape Water Budget District Decision Support Tool Windy Gap Firming Project Northern Colorado Bruce Meighen Water Conservancy Tom Keith . . District Moffat Water Study U.S. Army Corps of Bruce Meighen Engineers Tom Keith EDAW INC DESIGN, PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTS WORLDWIDE FIRM CAPABILITY Local Knowledge and Experience EDAW has long-standing relationships with local governments and a thorough understanding of the land planning environment of the northern Front Range. This understanding has been gained from our work on projects such as: • Northern Colorado Community Separator Study • Fort Collins/ Timnath /Windsor Separator Implementation Program • Northern Colorado Water Conservancy District (NCWCD) Water Demand Study • East Mulberry Street (Highway 14) Corridor Plan • Timberline Road Extension Study • Fort Collins City Plan Update • Fort Collins Natural Areas Plan • Windsor Comprehensive Plan • Berthoud Parks, Open Space, Recreation and Trails Plan • Fort Collins Parks Policy Plan Experience with Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Contracts EDAW is serving or has served as the prime consultant for the following IDIQ contracts: • Fort Collins On -Call Planning Services • Colorado Division of Wildlife Master Management Plans IDIQ • Bureau of Land Management Bureauwide A-E Services Indefinite Quantities Contract, Nationwide • National Park Service Grand Circle Parks IDIQ Contract Experience on Transportation Projects EDAW understands transportation issues resulting from our experience with these and other similar projects: • Fort Collins Transportation Master Plan Update (coordinated with Fort Collins City Plan Update) • East Mulberry Street (Highway 14) Corridor Plan • Timberline Road Extension Study • Mason Street Corridor Plan • State Highway 392 Environmental Overview Study • U.S. 34 Corridor Study • I-25/SH68 (Harmony Road) Interchange + Transportation Transfer Facility • Pueblo SH96A Bridge EDAW INC DESIGN, PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTS WORLDWIDE FIRM CAPABILITY EDAW REFERENCES The quality of our work can best be attested to by our satisfied clients We encourage you to call our references. Greeley Water Demand Study, Greeley, CO Sean Cronin City of Greeley 970-336-4039 Fort Collins CityPlan Update, Fort Collins, CO Ken Waido City of Fort Collins Advance Planning 970-221-6753 Contra Costa Water District Landscape Water Budget Database Improvements, Concord, CA Bob Eagle Contra Costa Water District 925-688-8321 HabiTrak (GIS Habitat Tracking Tool), San Diego County, CA Sue Carnavale San Diego Association of Governments 619-595-5381 EDAW INC DESIGN, PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTS WORLDWIDE • Developed decision support system (DSS) • DSS utilized to calculate water supply and demand at parcel level • Incorporates up to date data in future supply and demand calculations • Reporting capabilities allow for rapid and accurate dissemination of infor- mation PROJECT EXPERIENCE Greeley Water Decision Support System Greeley, Colorado Client: City of Greeley In order to capitalize on the Greeley Water Demand Study previously per- formed for the City of Greeley and to develop a tool to continuously evaluate water supply and demand at a parcel level, the City of Greeley asked EDAW to design and implement a Water Decision Support System. The goals of the GWDSS are to evaluate water supply and demand at the parcel level. The GWDSS is designed to perform automated, in-depth water supply and demand analysis. The spatial analysis is performed on a Geo- graphical Information Systems (GIS) platform based on parcel level current and forecasted land use; is easily updatable, defensible and capitalizes on the significant investment the City of Greeley has made to date in data develop- ment across multiple departments. The GWDSS provides easy reporting capabilities allowing for rapid and com- plete dissemination of information to decision makers and interested parties. This presentation of information empowers decision makers to make timely and informed decisions. EDAW INC DESIGN, PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTS WORLDWIDE PROJECT EXPERIENCE Southeast Englewood Water District Build -Out Study Centennial, Colorado Client: Southeast Englewood Water District Recognizing the unique challenges faced by water districts operating in the drought prone western United States EDAW has been asked to develop a Build -Out Study for the Southeast Englewood Water District (the District). The Build -Out -Study developed for the District builds upon previous studies in order to better understand future water supply needs. The highly developed South East Englewood Water District has a limited amount of buildable lands and a number of constraints. The study provides the District the information necessary to understand the impacts of the ultimate build -out of the area and the resulting impacts to the number of taps required, fee structures and water supply alternatives. The EDAW team, with a firm understanding of previous studies prepared, provides the District with a defensible and reproducible document necessary to support initiatives, including a modification to the fee rate structure and measures necessary to ensure adequate water supply. EDAW's approach is based on identification of current land use and prediction of future build -out, redevelopment and infill within the District. EDAW's approach is executed through the use of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and grounded by a sound knowledge of land use and water planning. Results are both defensible and reproducible. EDAW INC DESIGN, PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTS WORLDWIDE Demographic forecasting tables linking to wastewater model Existing and future land use • GIS database development • Land use forecasting tool Demographic forecasting tool PROJECT EXPERIENCE Demographic forecasting tools Metro Wastewater Utilities Master Plan Denve►, Colorado Metro Wastewater Reclamation District EDAW, in conjunction with Carollo Engineers, developed the service area utility plan for the Metro Wastewater Reclamation District. The study covers the Denver region and centers on the development of a user-friendly, decision -making information system. EDAW developed an interactive regional GIS database that uses local land use plans, census and TAZ information to generate demand. The model allows the user to look at demographic information on a map or in tabular format. The system also allows the user to query various subareas. The spatial database links directly to a hydraulic model, flow and load projection model, and H2S predictive model. The system provides a desktop tool to forecast demographic information. EDAW INC DESIGN, PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTS WORLDWIDE • ArcView 3.x Extension • User -Friendly GIS Tool • Standardized Mapping and Reporting • Exemplary System Award - Outstand- ing Application of GIS, California Geo- graphic Information Association • Best Avenue Application, ESRI National Awards Program PROJECT EXPERIENCE HablTrak - GIS-Based Habitat Tracking Application San Diego, California Client: San Diego Association of Governments HabiTrak is an award -winning computer application, used with ArcView GIS, which EDAW initially developed for use by wildlife agencies to track and report habitat losses and gains. HabiTrak can be flexibly integrated within each local agency's project development review and permitting process, and promises to become the statewide vehicle for habitat tracking and reporting required by California's Natural Communities Conservation Program (NCCP). The GIS-based habitat -tracking tool is integrated within each local agency's project development review and permitting process. The tool produces standardized output reports, maps, and updated digital databases to be submit- ted to the wildlife agencies. The outputs from the tool allow the wildlife agen- cies to easily summarize and evaluate each subarea's progress in conserving habitats as well as obtaining sub -regional and regional assessments. EDAW was selected by a sub -committee comprised of representatives from the San Diego Association of Governments, the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, the California Department of Fish and Game as well as various local agencies. In addition, to developing the initial application, EDAW was also selected to proceed with Phase II, which will expand HabiTrak's capabilities and functionality and add training and technical support for users. EOAW INC DESIGN, PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTS WORLDWIDE PROJECT EXPERIENCE Ho Ed1 1'kN FAwrRes Look ydp '�. © Bed` A fi J ' -.` F. a R� d'Me U a ,. ® _ ; V .$ AS,Nrs,�1Cp;IJ57.I13.SI.210�9uYy(YwY aWr vl rA lNs y Ad HOC Queries Mm�naei e+ v =s, :�euewreu tlf ma'am, � dliill " 'laihm'1itt ` �` f+OLE CORP OAK 221.5 0.0 50.3 0.0 0.00 0.00 511.39 511.39 0 0 0 14 COUNTRY ): CL4lH �21.0 d: RIDGE VIEW 48.8 50.3 127.0 16.52 43.03 -99.23 -225.04 329 2701 0 11 HMOWNRS ASSOC_ Cm HOMEOWNERS 159.0 2.6 50.3 8.3 1906.11 6094.46 361.38 348.20 0 199 0 Il * � T7MKIB6 argy P 8.5 9.9 50.3 31.7 26.84 85.82 -3.02 -49.18 0 756 0 11 MINNIE M149.2 MCGIE 24.9 50.2 66.4 224.73 599.46 264.84 176.00 150 1434 0 11 C C I A 4.5 7A 47.6 21.5 20.75 63.41 -5.52 -36.20 0 543 0 20 `. AACA '.._' PORPERTIES 101.6 345,033.7 47.6 369,641.3 0.03 OA3 -510,262.74-556,400,85 22780 390734 8911052 20 "BACb PFOPE_RTIES 101.6 345.033.7 47.6 369,641.3 0.03 OA3 -510.262.74-556,400.85 22780 390734 8911052 20 DENNIS I ACA 101.6 345,033.7 47.6 369,641.3 0.03 0.03 .510,262.74-556,480.05 22780 390734 8911052 20 4` PATRICIAA 0 ° WILSOb 307.4 31.8 50.3 61.1 502.97 966.93 586.94 524.81 461 947 0 it 1214 SA L A 212 ... Contra Costa Water District Landscape Water Budget Decision Support Tool California Client: Contra Costa Water District EDAW was hired to provide database design services to upgrade Contra Costa Water District's (CCWD's) existing Landscape Water Database. The goal of the project was to reduce staff time and efficiently mail Water Budget Site Reports bi-monthly to commercial and multi -family landscape irrigation customers by automating the input of data, automating the production of landscape water budget site reports and mailing labels, and providing a method to review bud- gets to determine which accounts may need assistance in landscape irrigation. EDAW created a web -based application that required no additional software by the user other than a web -browser and allowed CCWD staff to focus on delivery of water budgeting solutions instead of working through tedious report and database issues. EDAW INC DESIGN, PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTS WORLDWIDE innovative team Tom Keith — Principal -in -Charge ❖ Employed with EDAW for 25 years ❖ Senior Planner • SE Englewood Water District Demographic Forecasting Build Out Model • Greeley Decision Support System • NCWCD Land Use Model and Water Demand Study • Greeley Decision Support Feasibility Analysis Study • Metro Waste Water Land Use Forecasting System • Metro Waste Water GIS Feasibility and Implementation Study • Xcel Land Use and Demographic Studies (on -going) E D A\V PROJECT EXPERIENCE • Plan based on concepts of Smart Fort Collins City Plan Update Growth and New Urbanism Fort Collins, Colorado • Use of visual simulations and "Com- Client: City of Fort Collins munity Viz" technology to evaluate EDAW is in the process of updating the City's comprehensive land use plan alternative futures ("City Plan') coinciding with the City's update of their Transportation Master • Integrated with Transportation Master Plan. Originally adopted in 1997, both plans will be reviewed and modified to Plan to preserve community's choice ensure that they remain capable of achieving their respective goals and objec- in travel modes tives. This update process is designed to address local and regional changes, incorporate other plans adopted since 1997, and to test the City's progress in successfully implementing each plan's vision. Difficult issues of maintaining the current growth management boundary vs. modifying it, and how the City wants to handle future growth are at the forefront of the update. Redevelopment and infill opportunities within the community will also be closely considered with the City's Transportation Plan update. EDAW will focus on building a community on the principles of Smart Growth including a mix of uses, compact urban form, and choices in housing, transportation and livable neighborhoods. EDAW INC DESIGN. PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTS WORLDWIDE FIRM CAPABILITY COMMUNITYVIZ CommunityViz Professional Services has trained, mentored, and supported many customers deploying Scenario software for land allocation applications and many other land use planning projects. Below are some summaries of relevant projects where CommunityViz Professional Services partnered with their users to deploy their applications. Sussex County, DE Regional planning studies often generate forecasts that are region - wide. CommunityViz software provides effective modeling tools for allocating regional forecast results across sub -regional geographies, such as towns or census block groups. In Sussex County, Delaware, CommunityViz software was used to create a county -wide build - out analysis and then to allocate forecasted regional growth using a methodology that adhered to maximum build -out potentials but also evaluated the likelihood of development for each census block group in the county. The model depicted the "Development Attractiveness" of each census block group - using distance to shoreline, distance to major roads, and proximity to official development areas - and then calculated estimates of the net build -out potential for each census block group taking into account the number of existing buildings. Hayden, CO CommunityViz software was used to prepare a model that measures the impact of proposed development on the Town of Hayden, in northwest Colorado. Proposed development could triple the size of the community, drastically affecting the budget and existing infrastructure. The model evaluates the town budget, traffic, potable water, sewer, and storm water, providing real time assessments of the impacts from specific development proposals. Documentation will guide local managers through the process of adding new proposals to the model. The model is also flexible enough to be duplicated for use in other communities. Reno, NV The City of Reno used CommunityViz software to develop a fiscal land -use model. CommunityViz professional services consultants provided support to the City. The goals, objectives and issues unique to the fiscal land -use model pilot project were the focus of the training and the model that was developed. The model estimates future property values, tax revenues, and urban services costs and provides a means for the city to conduct cost/benefit analyses on future growth proposals. During the short training lesson and the follow-on consulting, the City of Reno was able to independently use the software on their own to create indicators, automated data layers, charts, and scenarios to address a wide variety of issues. Orlando, FL The area's Regional Planning Council used CommunityViz software and professional services to perform a build -out analysis of the northeast portion of Orlando, where a new highway corridor is proposed. In addition to build -out based on current land -use plans, EDAW INC DESIGN, PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTS WORLDWIDE FIRM CAPABILITY the analysis looked at three different planning alternatives that modeled other land -use zoning. The main metric in this project was to understand how key environmental areas would be impacted by the various growth scenarios. The three different future land alternatives were also modeled in 3D to illustrate the visual implications of the proposals. COMMUNITYVIZ REFERENCES Sussex County Futuring Conference Lyn Anderson Office of Occupational & Labor Market Information Delaware Department of Labor 19 Lea Boulevard Wilmington, DE 19802 (302)761-8064 lyn.anderson@state.de.us Rocky Ford: Arkansas Valley Land Use Plan Linda Firth City of Aurora Utilities Administration 15151 E. Alameda Parkway, 3rd Floor Aurora, CO 80012 (303)739-7569 lfirth@auroragov.org Robert Bauserman Otero County P.O. Box 511 La Junta, CO 81050 (719)383-3000 Bowen Island 3D Visualization Murray Journeay Natural Resources Canada GSC-Pacific Division 101-605 Robson St. Vancouver, BC V6B 5J3 Canada (604)666-1130 mjournea@nrcan.gc.ca EDAW INC DESIGN, PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTS WORLDWIDE AVAILABILITY + MOTIVATION AVAILABILITY Our current staffing and backlog allow ample capacity to respond to your needs in a timely and responsive way. Each person assigned to the project is available for the duration of the project. In addition to the personnel proposed for this project, we have the capability to tap into the manpower resources of all of our EDAW offices, if necessary, to meet your deadlines, and to give your project its deserved priority. EDAW employs over 600 people nationwide. The Fort Collins and Denver offices have a combined professional staff of over 80 people. We have the management experience to meet this project's deadlines. Our senior staff of professionals has many years of managing multidisciplinary design teams on very large and complex projects. Our in-house project management and scheduling software enables our project managers to accurately plan and monitor project progress Upon selection and negotiation of scope for this project, we will prepare project schedules and meet your deadlines. MOTIVATION We are extremely excited about this project. It combines EDAW's skills in land use planning and decision support. It is located in Fort Collins, our home, and enables us to play a part in the long range transportation planning of our community. EDAW INC DESIGN, PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTS WORLDWIDE APPROACH- SCOPE approach +scope East Mulberry Corridor Plan Southeast Englewood Decision Support System NO OF PURPOSE AND NEED FOR THE PROJECT The issuance of this RFP represents a commitment by the Northern Front Range Metropolitan Planning Organization's (MPO) to implement a technology that will undoubtedly help planners make more informed decisions. Lots of work has been done to date. However, the MPO is at a critical point — the decision to select a firm to ensure a fully implemented and defensible model that is easily updatable. As demonstrated in the past, more technology does not solve the problem. The solution lies in selecting the only team that has completed 7 land use based demographic forecasting models. EDAW's focus is the defensibility and usability of the results. As regional land use planners along the Front Range, we have complemented this skill with the appropriate use of technology. We do not overestimate what technology can do, but instead use it to create widely accepted results. To ensure efficiency and understanding of past results, we have included CommunityViz on our team. They bring knowledge of what has worked and not worked well, and an in-depth knowledge of the functionality soon to be released by CommunityViz. Our goal is for the EDAW team to work as an extension of your staff, as we have done with other open-end contracts with the City of Fort Collins. The following proposal outlines some of the initial steps necessary to develop a fully functioning land use allocation model. The proposal also includes input from CommunityViz staff. The MPO uses a regional land use allocation model for long range transportation planning for an area overseen by 13 local governments. The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) and the State Air Quality Control Commission (AQCC) are also members of the NFR MPO. The proposal consist of two parts. Part I includes selecting a firm to enter into a non-specific work order type agreement for support and mentoring of the ongoing processes of the land use allocation model. We assume that Part I includes a small feasibility report to repair the model and a resulting work plan necessary to cost Part II. For costing purposes, Part I can either be a separate work order or combined with Part II. Part II includes a specific work order, to be issued against this agreement, to perform a specific task in the development and refinement of the land use model. EDAW INC DESIGN, PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTS WORLDWIDE APPROACH- SCOPE Fort Collins City Plan Regional Context TASKS PART 7 - PROJECT INITIATION The NFR MPO will select a firm to enter into a non-specific work order type agreement for support and mentoring of the ongoing processes of the land use allocation model. The requested qualifications and fee information are included in this document. Our team will provide support, mentoring and training to NFR MPO in response to this request for services. We will meet with NFR MPO at the onset of this project to define specific schedules, tasks, products and responsibilities. EDAW will provide guidance to Arvilla Kirchhoff on an ongoing basis on the tasks necessary to ensure a defensible model. EDAW's close proximity will assist when quick questions and meetings are necessary. In conjunction with EDAW, CommunityViz will provide model - specific technical support, above and beyond the standard software support associated with the maintenance fee, and will provide NFR MPO with an on -call resource for answering questions or making model modifications. Task 1 - Project Kickoff Workshop The most important meeting of the project will be an initial workshop. EDAW and CommunityViz will meet with NFR MPO staff to gain a solid understanding of project expectations. The format of this first meeting will be an interactive workshop focused on clearly defining the organization's needs and objectives. Together, we will identify major issues of the last few years and discuss the current model to determine the best course of action. This may include: rebuilding the existing employment model to account for manual manipulation; using CommunityViz to develop a different type of model structure; or proposing a different software platform and model structure entirely. Careful consideration will be given to the relative time and cost requirements for each possible course of action, as well as what option most efficiently meets the objectives, and a decision will be reached as an integrated team. During the meeting, the EDAW team will discuss the current model with the NFR MPO. As we understand, the current land use model used by the NFR MPO uses CommunityViz Scenario Constructor software running on an ESRI platform. This model is actually two models — one for households and the other for employment. Inputs to the models include ES202 (Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages) data for the employment model, and Weld and Larimer County assessor building data to locate households. US Census Bureau tract data was used to verify the location and number of households. Employment and population forecasts for 2010, 2020 and 2030 were obtained from the Center for Business and Economic Forecasting (CBEF), working in conjunction with NFR MPO staff and representatives across the region. The land use model summarizes household and employment information for the years 2000, 2010, 2020, and 2030 for each of 797 TAZ's as inputs for TransCAD. EDAW INC DESIGN, PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTS WORLDWIDE APPROACH + SCOPE Northern Colorado Separator Study. Existing Conditions Northern Colorado Separator Study. Buildout Weighting factors influencing the location of new development were gleaned from surveys of local planning directors throughout the region. These weighting factors include proximity to major roads or existing employment centers; location in floodplains; and proximity to housing. The comprehensive plans of all communities in the region were used to create a land use GIS layer. Some smaller communities did not have a land use plan; in those cases, zoning ordinances were used instead. Communities were consulted in cases where land use plans overlapped and an educated guess was made as to probable land use type. Potential employment and households were determined by multiplying acres (from the land use layer) by employment per acre or households per acre. The employment per acre and households per acre were derived using the estimates of future employment and households per acre from the comprehensive plans. The model was found to give good results for communities with good data. Less accurate results were found for the smaller, fast-growing communities with little existing data. Significant discrepancies were found between model results and community projections. Absolute numbers compared well, but the distribution of households and employment was inaccurate. Certain areas were weighted differently and the model was run again with improved results in some locations, but it was decided that manual adjustment would be required in order to run the results in TransCAD. The employment model was corrupted and needs to be either recreated as it was originally or rebuilt for a 2005 base year. The household model needs to be adjusted to replicate the manual adjustments or, again, rebuilt for a 2005 base year. Task 2 - System Feasibility Report Based on the workshop, the EDAW team will develop a system feasibility report to outline the tasks required to either repair or replace the current land use allocation model. Time lines and work assignments will be developed. Some of the major issues to be addressed in the report include, but are not limited to: Interface design. EDAW and CommunityViz will present examples from past work to the NFR MPO for approval or disapproval. The preferences of the NFR MPO will guide the team as it proceeds with interface design. Redefining the base year. The model currently uses the year 2000 for its control totals (target numbers based on the 2000 US Census). The NFR MPO is interested in using 2005 as the base year, and having the projected years extend to 2035. This will involve various data collection and manipulation tasks, including review of development proposals, building permits, or certificates of occupancy, for example, to arrive at the most accurate estimate for 2005. EDAW INC DESIGN, PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTS WORLDWIDE APPROACH. SCOPE Greeley Water Demand System Web Site • Emphasis on improving model stability and speeding up run times. • Split employment classifications. The current model groups all employment classes into one category. The model should split the category into Commercial, Industrial and Office for more refined results. • Automated quality assurance functions. Include capability to have the system identify questionable results. • Automated tools to improved calibration. Calibration is currently performed by using employment per acre or households per acre divided by existing parcels. It would be highly desirable to have the model run against existing conditions in key areas (only for locations where accurate existing conditions data is available). This will provide the ability to calibrate against real numbers. Calibration against growth rates would also be desirable. • Automated tools for output to TransCAD. Currently the model has no automated functions to format output, so it is immediately usable by the travel demand model. The TransCAD model requires the employment and dwelling unit projections by type. The output of the land use allocation model will be broken into these categories. The resulting outputs can easily be adapted, as needed. • Consider additional model inputs, such as build -out parameters, growth influence factors and density multipliers. • The new model should improve system stability. Analysis using weighting factors will be done on actual base layers, not unioned layers. The current analysis uses unioned layers. Unioned layers have many limitations, including overlap measurement errors, excessive polygon counts, polygon donuts, multi -parts and small slivers. Most importantly, they are prone to errors, and errors can affect the stability of the GIS system. While crashes may still occur, the risk will be diminished by the elimination of unioned layers. Eliminating unioned layers will also simplify the calculations, making the model more efficient. The report will include a detailed description of the prototype model's functionality, as well as applicable screenshots of interface design. Our team will meet with NFR MPO staff to obtain approval for proceeding after review of the feasibility report. The feasibility report will be used to accurately cost Part II, divide tasks between EDAW and NFR MPO, and develop a schedule. This report will help manage expectations, ensure the required output and avoid change orders. PART 2 - WORK ORDER 1 APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT The second part of the current RFP is a specific work order, to be issued against the work order agreement, to perform a specific task in the development and refinement of the land use model. This task is to revise or rebuild the existing land use allocation model to fully - functional status, providing guidance, expertise and some hands-on assistance to the land use modeler on staff. The primary task is to convert regional dwelling unit and employment forecasts into small area forecasts. The greatest challenge is ensuring that the model accurately allocates the forecasts to each TAZ. EDAW has sucessfully completed similar tasks and can ensure that model weighting factors are appropriate. Usability of the model is also important, including EDAW INC DESIGN, PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTS WORLDWIDE APPROACH * SCOPE MmepFp4b Fw.Un Tog. Metro Wastewater Demographic and Land Use Forecasting Tool Lake Cascade Decision Support Tool speed of recalculations, understandable logic, easy presentation and clear documentation. Task 1 - Data Preparation / Design Our team will serve as the database advisor. The NFR MPO has many valuable connections within the local governments of the region and will handle data collection needs. One key task will be converting land use to a parcel database. This will capitalize on the parcel databases available from both Weld and Larimer Counties. This will improve accuracy, eliminate overlapping polygons, provide a source of existing land use and other information based on assessors record, and provide a key method of improving the accuracy of the model. Task 2 - Application Development (Repair) Based on the feasibility report, experienced programmers from both EDAW and CommunityViz will proceed with either repairing or rebuilding the land use allocation model. A pilot model will be assembled using a smaller geographic area to reduce processing time. The land use allocation model will assign regional projections to small areas. The capacity of each small area will be estimated. Various factors that influence growth will be weighted and scored for each small area. However, EDAW will closely evaluate these factors to see if they truly add to the model to increase its complexity. Small areas will be selected based on the resulting score and the regional forecast. The dwelling units and employment totals will be aggregated by traffic analysis zone. Assignments should also include a smaller level, either parcel based or census track. Census blocks have an additional advantage of providing actual population totals for the year 2000. However, EDAW has used parcels on its last several systems because they provide for a way to efficiently manage data and provide for future updates. EDAW's involvement in assigning the growth inducing factors will be important. This must be done in a defensible manner rather than by what works best. EDAW will only use factors that could be defended and truly work. The model will use CommunityViz 2.1.1 based on ArcGIS 9. The adaptability of the software is ideal for the NFRMO because it can account for local nuances of process and data. This new version of CommunityViz contains a build -out tool for calculating the capacity of the land. Other features include a diagramming and a templating function. ArcGIS 9 includes Model Builder, a graphic tool for spatial modeling. These tools and functions will facilitate the analysis and presentation of results. The TransCAD model requires the employment by income category and dwelling unit projections by type. The output of the land use allocation model will be broken into these categories. The EDAW team will program an export function that will convert the results into a form usable by TransCAD. The parcel based model will increase accuracy and reduce the amount of data, since every data source (including future land use) is assigned via the parcel code to the spatial parcel database. Recalculations will EDAW INC DESIGN, PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTS WORLDWIDE APPROACH + SCOPE not have to address all parcels, but just the parcels that were modified. Constraints can also be assigned to different parcels using a table. This is the method used by the City of Fort Collins to calculate their build - out forecasts. Model results are dependent upon the assumed jobs per acre ratios for non-residential land uses. EDAW will supply the ratios used in other models created by EDAW and, in some cases, verified by DRCOG. This will reduce the time necessary for this task. This information can be verified during the calibration process, or automated tools can generate them against existing land use and compare against programmed factors. Calibration will be an ongoing effort as the pilot model is tested. This could include calibration against existing land use. Our team will examine the results of the pilot model and identify needed enhancements. A written report will be provided to the NFR MPO outlining results and recommendations; the NFR MPO can then verify the methodology After desired recommendations are incorporated, the entire region will be included and model adjustments will be identified based on the results. Further refinements may be made at this point. In-house testing of the region -wide model will precede the testing of a beta version by the NFR MPO land use modeler. The system will be programmed with the capabilities of generating results for any area. This will include the whole study area, by community, by TAZ and by parcel. In addition to a peer review by EDAW's firm -wide decision support specialist, EDAW will build in additional QA functionality. The system should have the ability to identify areas where results are in question. This has proved very effective in the past. EDAW also proposes a workshop with local jurisdictions and agencies to examine the results of the model and suggest improvements. It is important that the team receives buy -in on the model. The final deliverable will be a fully -functioning model, robust enough to perform 'what -if' analyses at various levels and to provide all required inputs to the travel demand model. The model will also be programmed with functionality that will allow easy updates. This will also include complete documentation on the development of the model and assumptions, including screenshots and model diagrams. Potential enhancements will also be documented. Task 3 - Deployment and Training The NFR MPO will receive, in addition to the fully -functioning model, installation instructions, a programmer's reference, and a comprehensive training session. Our team will work closely with the land use modeler in both a supportive, mentoring role and in a hands-on capacity as necessary. Training and support will take place through various communication options to be discussed; however, the NFR MPO is located in Fort Collins so travel between EDAW and the organization's offices is entirely feasible and desirable, particularly in the period immediately following delivery of the functioning model. EDAW INC DESIGN, PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTS WORLDWIDE innovative team Avi Srivastava — Programmer / Planner ❖ GIS programmer focusing on decision support systems • DC Office of Planning Development Tools • SE Englewood Water District Demographic Forecasting Build Out Model • Greeley Decision Support System • NCWCD Land Use Model and Water Demand Study • Greeley Decision Support Feasibility Analysis Study • Metro Waste Water Land Use Forecasting System Drew Stoll / Debbie Campbell— Planner/GIS Analyst ❖ Award -winning GIS services • SE Englewood Water District Demographic Forecasting Build Out Model • Greeley Water Demand Study • Ft. Riley Joint Land Use Study GIS Database Development • NPS Blue Ridge Parkway GIS Database Services • Community Viz Training F. I ) A�1' COST ♦ WORK HOURS I 'a x n 3 d V v a i r N a I � A tl A I gill P ' kM, I ask 1. Kick -Off Workshop 4 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 41 0$ 2,120 ask 2 - System Feasibility Report 0 8 12 10 0 161 6 10 4 101 0 $ 7,806 Hours 4 16 16 10 0 161 6 10 8 141 0 100.0 $ 9,926 b ask 1- Data Preparation and Design 2 41 6 6 0 6 4 6 0 6 0$ 4,102 ask 2 - Application Development 2 401 8 40 4 24 0 24 24 80 $ 24,572 Task 3 - Deployment and Training 0 401 0 64 4 4 40 0 40 $ 19,448 Meetings 4 161 8 4 Hours 8 1001 14 110 8 34 4 61 72 34 120 510.0 Part II Total $ 48,122 Parts I and II Total $ 58,048 a a I-V = vv'n vweI IO ueLug III nICU, U05M Tor Part I an u coule De combmea Task 2 assumes assistance from NFR MPO Expenses (lump sum) $2,000 Project Total $60,048 Position Hourly Rates Principals $150.00 - $177.00 Senior Associates $100.00 - $138.00 Associates $89.00 - $120.00 Landscape Architect/Planner $54.00 - $88.00 Draftsperson $40.00 - $55.00 Administrative/Word Processing $46.00 - $70.00 EDAW INC DESIGN, PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTS WORLDWIDE innovative team Richard Schwien — Project Programmer ❖ Employed with EDAW for over 7 years ❖ Personally supervises all decision support systems ❖ Award winning programmer and partner with ESRI • Contra Costa Water District Water Budget Database • SE Englewood Water District Demographic Forecasting Build Out Model • NCWCD Land Use Model and Water Demand Study • Greeley Decision Support Feasibility Analysis Study • Metro Waste Water Land Use Forecasting System • Metro Waste Water GIS Feasibility and Implementation Study • ESRI Authorized instructor in ArcView GIS • Deep understanding of database design EDAW innovative team Unsurpassed Resources - In-house Technical Resources • Specialists on -hand to write queries, answer questions and provide guidance and feedback — Systems Integration — Database Design — Report Writing and Design — Programming/Interface Development — Query Development/Writing • Source Library — Source code of all EDAW developed projects • State -of -the art Data Center