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Agenda 11/14/2017 Item #14B111/14/2017 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Recommendation that the Board of County Commissioners, acting as the Community Redevelopment Agency Board (CRAB), review the submitted proposals to develop the 17-acre CRA property located in the Bayshore/Gateway Triangle Redevelopment Area, and authorize staff to enter into negotiations with one or two of the proposers. OBJECTIVE: To facilitate the development of the 17-acre CRA property located in the Bayshore/Gateway Triangle Redevelopment Area in order to generate positive economic activity, promote arts and culture, and continue the general revitalization of the Bayshore community. CONSIDERATIONS: On April 11, 2017, the CRAB approved solicitation criteria to develop the 17- acre CRA property located in the Bayshore/Gateway Triangle Redevelopment Area, and authorized staff to proceed with the solicitation process. (Attachment 1) An Invitation to Negotiate (Attachment 2) went out on June 1, 2017, and closed on August 31, 2017. Over 5,000 notices were sent out and 167 solicitation packets were downloaded. Three proposers submitted timely proposals: Arno de Villiers (Arno, Inc.), Harry Bandinel (Banroc Forge), and Clark T. Minker (Minker Properties). Minker Properties officially withdrew from further consideration on November 3, 2017. The two remaining proposals are attached to this executive summary. (See Attachments 3 and 4) Through the ITN process, as detailed in the Collier County Procurement Ordinance, the CRAB, as the selection committee, may authorize negotiations with more than one proposer. This creates an opportunity for County staff to negotiate the best deal possible for the County. Also, it is important to note that the CRAB, as a matter of right, may reject any or all of the proposals. The proposals were presented to the Bayshore/Gateway Triangle CRA Advisory Board (Advisory Board) at two separate public meetings held on October 5, 2017, and October 19, 2017. The Advisory Board voted that the County should enter into negotiations with Harry Bandinel (Banroc Forge) (8 -0) and Arno de Villiers (Arno, Inc.) (7-1). The 17-acre CRA property was rezoned in 2012 to accommodate the mixed-use development catalyst project identified in the Bayshore/Gateway Triangle CRA Redevelopment Plan. The subject property was rezoned to a Planned Unit Development (PUD) called the Cultural Arts Village at Bayshore and provides for a maximum of 40 residential dwelling units, up to 48,575 square feet of commercial space (retail, office and medical office), up to 84,000 square feet of parking garage space, a 350-fixed seat performance theater, and other ancillary uses. The maximum allowable height for property in the BMUD-NC district is four stories. DUE DILIGENCE: Experian Business Reports were run on both proposers' business entities and their identified financial partners. Reports and scores are not always available. Below is a summary of the findings based on risk of delinquent payment grouped by proposer: 1. Arno, Inc.: Arno, Inc. - report with no score; White Lotus Group - low to medium risk of delinquent payment; Next Tier Capital Partners - no report available. 2. Banroc Forge: Banroc Corp. - no report available; Forge Development Group, LLC - medium risk of delinquent payment; Avison Young - medium risk of delinquent payment; Fairway Funding Group, Inc. - report with no score; Florida Drywall, Inc. - report with no score. For those business entities that have a report, no liens, bankruptcies or adverse judgments were reported. 11/14/2017 Staff could find nothing that would disqualify the two remaining proposers. FISCAL IMPACT: The full fiscal impact of the sale and development of the 17-acre CRA property is dependent upon the terms and conditions of the agreement to be negotiated. LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: This item is approved for form and legality and requires a majority vote for Board action. If approved, the County Attorney's Office will coordinate with staff to implement Board direction in accordance with the procedures set forth in Section 163.380, Florida Statutes (Disposal of Property in Community Development Area). - JAB GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT: The redevelopment of the 17-acre CRA property will further the goals, objectives and policies outlined in the Future Land Use Element - Bayshore/Gateway Triangle Redevelopment Overlay. RECOMMENDATION: To authorize staff to negotiate with one or two of the proposers and to bring back to the CRAB the best proposal for final review and consideration. Prepared by: Tim Durham, Executive Director of Corp. Business Operations, Collier County ATTACHMENT(S) 1. Presentation 17-Acre Solicitation - Item 14.B.1 - 04.11.2017 (PDF) 2. ITN 17-7169 (PDF) 3. [linked] Arno, Inc. Proposal (PDF) 4. [linked] Banroc Corp. Proposal (PDF) 11/14/2017 COLLIER COUNTY Board of County Commissioners Item Number: 14.B.1 Doc ID: 4112 Item Summary: ***This item to be heard at 11:30 a.m.*** Recommendation that the Board of County Commissioners, acting as the Community Redevelopment Agency Board (CRAB), review the submitted proposals to develop the 17-acre CRA property located in the Bayshore/Gateway Triangle Redevelopment Area, and authorize staff to enter into negotiations with one or two of the proposers. Meeting Date: 11/14/2017 Prepared by: Title: Executive Manager of Corp Business Ops – County Manager's Office Name: Tim Durham 11/01/2017 9:52 AM Submitted by: Title: County Manager – County Manager's Office Name: Leo E. Ochs 11/01/2017 9:52 AM Approved By: Review: County Manager's Office Debrah Forester Additional Reviewer Completed 11/01/2017 12:57 PM County Attorney's Office Jennifer Belpedio Level 2 Attorney of Record Review Completed 11/02/2017 8:45 AM Procurement Services Ted Coyman Additional Reviewer Completed 11/02/2017 3:00 PM Office of Management and Budget Valerie Fleming Level 3 OMB Gatekeeper Review Completed 11/02/2017 3:25 PM County Attorney's Office Jeffrey A. Klatzkow Level 3 County Attorney's Office Review Completed 11/03/2017 7:48 AM Budget and Management Office Mark Isackson Additional Reviewer Completed 11/06/2017 9:09 AM County Manager's Office Leo E. Ochs Level 4 County Manager Review Completed 11/06/2017 11:33 AM Board of County Commissioners MaryJo Brock Meeting Pending 11/14/2017 9:00 AM Bayshore Gateway Triangle CRA RFP for 17.89 Acres April 11, 2017 Introduction The 17.89-acre CRA property is located on the eastern side of Bayshore Drive, north of Thomasson Drive, and abutting Sugden Park. It was originally purchased for $5.35 million and is currently appraised at $3,694,000. The subject property was rezoned in 2012 to a mixed-use PUD called the Cultural Arts Village at Bayshore. The intent of the RFP is to give proposers flexibility in devising a project that best meets the needs of and compliments the Bayshore Gateway Triangle CRA. 2 Aerial of the 17-acre CRA Property 3 Permitted Uses within the Bayshore MPUD maximum of 40 residential dwelling units up to 48,575 SF of commercial up to 84,000 SF of parking (parking structure) 350-fixed seat performance theater maximum height of four stories 4 CRA Advisory Board Expectations workforce housing (See sections 5.1, 5.8 & 5.9. Collier Co. Redevelopment Plan 2000) varying housing types commercial uses cultural component public access connectivity to Sugden Park 5 Pathway to Sugden Park Proposed Path Sugden Park Bayshore Drive6 Recommendation: To review and approve the guiding criteria to be included into the RFP for developing 17-acre CRA property. Since there is a strong desire to encourage creativity, all credible proposals will be considered and presented to the advisory board and the CRAB. This follows the same price and concept methodology used to sell the Gateway Triangle property. 7 INVITATION TO NEGOTIATE COLLIER COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS acting as the BAYSHORE GATEWAY TRIANGLE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD Solicitation 17-7169 Bayshore Gateway Triangle Community Redevelopment Agency (BGTCRA) 17-Acre Land Development Proposal Swainson Hall, Procurement Manager - Acquisitions 239-252-8935 (Telephone) 239-252-6334 (Fax) swainsonhall@colliergov.net (Email) This proposal solicitation document is prepared in a Microsoft Word format. Any alterations to this document made by the Vendor may be grounds for rejection of proposal, cancellation of any subsequent award, or any other legal remedies available to the Collier County Government. Table of Contents LEGAL NOTICE ........................................................................................................................................................................ 3 EXHIBIT I: SCOPE OF WORK, SPECIFICATIONS AND RESPONSE FORMAT ................................................................................ 4 EXHIBIT II: GENERAL ITN INSTRUCTIONS ................................................................................................................................ 7 ATTACHMENT 1: VENDOR’S NON-RESPONSE STATEMENT ..................................................................................................... 9 ATTACHMENT 2: VENDOR CHECK LIST ..................................................................................................................................10 ATTACHMENT 3: CONFLICT OF INTEREST AFFIDAVIT .............................................................................................................11 ATTACHMENT 4: VENDOR DECLARATION STATEMENT .........................................................................................................12 Legal Notice Sealed Proposals to provide the development of the Community Redevelopment Agency property will be received electronically only at the Collier County’s on line bidding system www.colliergov.net/bid until 3:00 P.M. Naples local time, on August 31, 2017. Solicitation responses received after the stated time and date will not be accepted. Solicitation 17-7169 Bayshore Gateway Triangle Community Redevelopment Agency (BGTCRA) 17-Acre Land Development Proposal This solicitation is being issued in accordance with Florida Statute 163.370(e)(7) A non-mandatory pre-proposal conference will be held on June 21, 2017, commencing promptly at 10:00 A.M., and will be held in the Procurement Services Division Conference Room, Collier County Government, Procurement Services Division, 3295 Tamiami Trail E, Naples, FL 34112. All statements shall be made upon the official proposal form which may be obtained on the Collier County Procurement Services Division Online Bidding System website: www.colliergov.net/bid. Collier County does not discriminate based on age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability or marital status. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA, BY: /S/ Edward F. Coyman, Jr. Director, Procurement Services This Public Notice was posted on the Collier County Procurement Services Division website: www.colliergov.net/purchasing on June 1, 2017 Exhibit I: Scope of Work, Specifications and Response Format As requested by the Collier County Redevelopment Agency, the Collier County Board of County Commissioners Procurement Services Division (hereinafter, “County”) is advertising this Invitation to Negotiate (hereinafter, “ITN”) with the intent of obtaining proposals from interested and qualified firms. Brief Description of Purchase It is the desire of the Board of County Commissioners (Board) acting as the Bayshore Gateway Triangle Community Redevelopment Agency Board (CRA) to seek proposals for the development of the CRA property (17.89 acres) located on the east side of Bayshore Drive, north of Thomasson Drive and south of Tamiami Trail East in Naples, FL 34112. The parcels are more commonly described as 4265 Bayshore Drive (Folio#61840960006, 61840960103 and 61840840003) and 4315 Bayshore Drive (Folio# 53401680005). The parcels are depicted in Attachment A “BGTCRA 17 Acres Location Map”. The County adopted the Collier County Community Redevelopment Plan for Immokalee and Bayshore Gateway Triangle Redevelopment Areas at the March 14, 2000, Board meeting. The Redevelopment Area Plan articulates the redevelopment goals for the Bayshore and Gateway Triangle Area. Properties in the CRA present a variety of opportunities to support improvement and redevelopment. This parcel is centrally located in the heart of the CRA and has the potential to foster the revitalization of the surrounding Bayshore Drive area. Proposers are encouraged to be creative and to develop the property in a way that is aesthetically pleasing and of high architectural quality. Background The site was rezoned in 2012 to Bayshore Drive Mixed Use Overlay District-Neighborhood Commercial (BMUD-NC) in order to accommodate the potential development of a performance theatre. The purpose and intent of the Cultural Arts Village at Bayshore (BMUD-NC) zoning currently allows for a maximum of 40 residential dwelling units and up to 48,575 square feet of commercial (retail, office and medical office), up to 84,000 square feet of parking garage and a 350-fixed seat performance theatre and ancillary uses. The maximum allowable height for property in the BMUD-NC district is 4 stories. The intent of the BMUD-NC is to encourage the development of a pedestrian-oriented mixed use development that includes commercial and higher density residential uses. The development should reflect traditional neighborhood design building patterns. Individual buildings are encouraged to be multi- story with uses mixed vertically; i.e., commercial uses at street level and office or residential uses above street level. Drive-through businesses are not contemplated or desired as a component on these parcels. A detailed packet of information applicable to the parcels is available at the Collier County’s on line bidding system www.colliergov.net/bid. Documents in the packet consist of, but not limited to, current land appraisal, land development codes, growth management plan, 2010 environmental, zoning and overlay information and more. Detailed Scope of Work Proposals may be viewed favorably if each of the minimum development requirements listed below is included in the offer resulting from this ITN. For example, those proposals offering a mixed use development containing all the uses listed may rate higher than a proposal with only some of the uses. Additionally, proposers may also pledge to achieve performance outcomes beyond the minimum. The minimum requirements include: • Workforce housing may be mixed in with market rate housing • Variety of housing prices/sizes/types to include rentals, condos, townhomes, and single-family homes • Commercial, office, retail, restaurants or some combination thereof are all permitted uses • Cultural Component – A multi-use cultural facility suitable for art, cultural and/or performing venues • Expansive public access for festivals and other community activities • The CRA desires public connectivity from the Bayshore community to the Sugden Regional Park located just east of the subject parcel across the waterway. The construction of a pathway and bridge from Bayshore Drive to Sugden Regional Park will be the sole responsibility o f the CRA and the Bayshore Beautification MSTU. Construction will occur during 2017 and 2018 (a more defined timeline will be determined as the project progresses). Funding for the pathway construction will be from the BGTCRA, through a grant award from the U.S. Housing and Urban Development, Community Development Block Grant Program and the Bayshore Beautification MSTU funds. The pathway will be constructed over the most southerly ten (10) feet of the property and should not interfere with the development. Proposal Submittal All proposals should address, at a minimum, responses to Sections 1 through 8 below. The proposal should thoroughly explain the proposed project. The proposal and backup material shall identify size and scale of the completed project. Include any unique features or functions to be constructed, any anticipated obstacles in purchase or development, and will outline generally how the project will benefit the community. If any adjacent non-CRA parcels are to be included in the proposal, proposer must include all contracts for adjoining parcels. The following guidelines should be used to clarify the viability and nature of each proposal: 1. Project Scope The proposal should provide a written description of the project, accompanied by a conceptual site plan showing proposed buildings, parking areas and how the development will interface with the surrounding residential areas. In addition, and, at a minimum, the proposal must clearly identify each land use within the development footprint, such as, residential, a cultural component, office, retail/restaurant, public, or other space that would complement the site. If the proposer is partnering with a local non -profit on this project, the non-profit should provide a current balance of its construction fund for the cultural component and a detailed timeline of how and when the additional funds will be raised. The non-profit should provide their IRS Form 990’s for the last three (3) years in order to show solvency. 2. Community Impact The proposal must describe how the proposed project fits with the adjacent parcels, meets the intent of the CRA Advisory Board Expectations, as detailed above, and would generally benefit the CRA, surrounding areas and the County as a whole. Include as many conceptual visuals as possible such as site plans, renderings, and elevations, as applicable. 3. Zoning The proposal must identify if the applicant will utilize the existing BMUD -NC zoning or a specific rezoning will be required to assist in the development of the proposal. If applicable, identify if the rezoning will require a comprehensive plan amendment or other special zoning relief. Be as specific as possible and provide documentation as needed to substantiate the request. 4. Financing The proposal must provide a general financing plan. The proposal must identify if the project will be a straight purchase (if so, what is the purchase price?), a request for public dollars (if so, how much and from what funding source?), require financing (if so, is the expectation that the County defer the purchase price until the completion of construction and/or contribute to the financing package?), or ask for a repayment back to the proposer from the project tax revenue after completion (if so, how much and when is rebate expected?). All proposals will require a nonrefundable down payment of ten percent (10%) due upon the Board’s acceptance and approval of the purchase and development agreement. The proposer should submit a financing plan that demonstrates the proposer’s financial ability to successfully purchase and complete the redevelopment of the parcels. A limited pro-forma would be acceptable based on the conceptual plan submitted for review. 5. Total Project Value Include an approximate construction value and ending taxable value. This will assist the CRA Board in understanding the upfront contribution to the local economy and the ending benefit to the overall tax base upon completion. Consider any component of the project that may be for public use that would not generate property taxes but may have secondary benefits to the community. Please state if your entity holds tax exempt status or if the project is eligible for tax exemption. 6. Timeline The proposal must clearly identify approximate milestones that will be included in the purchase and development agreement such as the due diligence period, zoning process, if required, site development, building permits, construction and through to the Certificate of Occupancy. 7. Team Experience The proposal must include a description of the firm/team, including locations of offices, the person responsible for contracting services, and the location of the contracting authority. Include a list of the qualified professional team members and qualifications of associates proposed to perform and/or assist with the work to oversee the project. Identify the names and provide resumes of proposed management members that will supervise the project, including an organizational flow chart, if available, showing the working relationship of the management structure. The proposal shall submit a portfolio of projects of similar size and scope completed by the firm or team. 8. Any Additional Information Include other relevant information about the project that has not been addressed in the previous questions that the proposer would like the present to the Board in support of the proposal. The intent of this phase of the screening process is to identify a project that a majority of the Board can support moving forward to a detailed purchase and development agreement. Should your proposal be selected, the purchase and development agreement will incorporate specific milestones in the development process. The Board’s acceptance of a proposal shall not constitute approval of future zoning, if needed for the project to be developed. Please note that Florida Statutes, Chapter 163, Part III, governs the use and disposition of the property acquired for community redevelopment purposes. Selection Procedure The Board of County Commissioners, acting as the Bayshore Gateway Triangle Community Redevelopment Agency Board and Selection Committee will: 1. Select one or more vendors with which to conduct negotiations as authorized in Section 11, Paragraph 7 of County Procurement Ordinance Number 2017-08. 2. Reserve the right to utilize a single or multi step process which may include presentations, oral interviews, and/or additional information as required. 3. Reserve the right to reject any or all offers. Exhibit II: General ITN Instructions 1. Questions Direct questions related to this ITN to the Collier County Procurement Services Division Online Bidding System website: www.colliergov.net/bid. Vendors must clearly understand that the only official answer or position of the County will be the one stated on the Collier County Procurement Services Division Online Bidding System website. For general questions, please call the referenced Procurement Strategist noted on the cover page. 2. Pre-Proposal Conference The purpose of the pre-proposal conference is to allow an open forum for discussion and questioning with County staff regarding this ITN with all prospective Vendors having an equal opportunity to hear and participate. Oral questions will receive oral responses, neither of which will be official, nor become part of the ITN. Only written responses to written questions will be considered official, and will be included as part of this ITN as an addendum. All prospective Vendors are strongly encouraged to attend, as, this will usually be the only pre- proposal conference for this solicitation. If this pre-proposal conference is denoted as “mandatory”, prospective Vendors must be present in order to submit a proposal response. 3. Compliance with the ITN Proposals must be in strict compliance with this ITN. Failure to comply with all provisions of the ITN may result in disqualification. 4. Ambiguity, Conflict, or Other Errors in the ITN It is the sole responsibility of the Vendor if the Vendor discovers any ambiguity, conflict, discrepancy, omission or other error in the ITN, to immediately notify the Procurement Strategist, noted herein, of such error in writing and request modification or clarification of the document prior to submitting the proposal. The Procurement Strategist will make modifications by issuing a written revision and will give written notice to all parties who have received this ITN from the Procurement Services Division. 5. Proposal and Presentation Costs The County will not be liable in any wa y for any costs incurred by any Vendor in the preparation of its proposal in response to this ITN, nor for the presentation of its proposal and/or participation in any discussions or negotiations. 6. Delivery of Proposals All proposals are to be uploaded on the County’s on line bidding system (www.colliergov.net/bid) before 3:00 P.M., Naples local time, on or before August 31, 2017 7. Validity of Proposals No proposal can be withdrawn after it is filed unless the Vendor makes their request in writing to the County prior to the time set for the closing of Proposals. All proposals shall be valid for a period of one hundred eighty (180) days from the submission date to accommodate evaluation and selection process. 8. References The County reserves the right to request references pertaining to this solicitation and related proposal. 9. Reserved Rights Collier County reserves its right in any solicitation to accept or reject any or all bids, proposals or offers; to waive minor irregularities and technicalities; or to request resubmission. Also Collier County reserves the right to accept all or any part of any bid, proposal, or offer, and to increase or decrease quantities to meet the additional or reduced requirements of Collier County. Collier County reserves its right to cancel, extend or modify any or all bids, proposals or offers; to award to one or more vendors; to award all or part of a solicitation; and to award by individual line items when it is deemed to be in the best interest of the County. Collier County reserves its right to reject any sole response. Attachment 1: Vendor’s Non-Response Statement The sole intent of the Collier County Procurement Services Division is to advertise solicitations that are clear, concise and openly competitive. Therefore, we are interested in ascertaining reasons for prospective Vendors not wishing to respond to this solicitation. If your firm is not responding to this ITN, please indicate the reason(s) by checking the item(s) listed below and return this form via email or fax, noted on the cover page, or mail to Collier County Government, Procurement Services Division, 3295 Tamiami Trail E, Naples, FL 34112. We are not responding to Solicitation 17-7169 Bayshore Gateway Triangle Community Redevelopment Agency (BGTCRA) 17-Acre Land Development Proposal for the following reason(s): Services requested not available through our company. Our firm could not meet specifications/scope of work. Specifications/scope of work not clearly understood or applicable (too vague, rigid, etc.) Project is too small. Insufficient time allowed for preparation of response. Incorrect address used. Please correct mailing address: ___________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ Other reason(s):_____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ Name of Firm: ________________________________________________________ Address: ________________________________________________________ City, State, Zip: ________________________________________________________ Telephone: ________________________________________________________ Email: ________________________________________________________ Representative Signature: ________________________________________________________ Representative Name: _______________________________________ Date ____________ Attachment 2: Vendor Check List IMPORTANT: THIS SHEET MUST BE SIGNED. Please read carefully, sign in the spaces indicated and return with your Proposal. Vendor should check off each of the following items as the necessary action is completed: The Proposal has been signed. All applicable forms have been signed and included, along with licenses to complete the requirements of the project. Any addenda have been signed and included. Name of Firm: ________________________________________________________ Address: ________________________________________________________ City, State, Zip: ________________________________________________________ Telephone: ________________________________________________________ Email: ________________________________________________________ Representative Signature: ________________________________________________________ Representative Name: _____________________________________ Date ______________ Attachment 3: Conflict of Interest Affidavit The Proposer certifies that, to the best of its knowledge and belief, the past and current work on any Collier County project affiliated with: 17-7167 Bayshore Gateway Triangle Community Redevelopment Agency (BGTCRA) 17-Acre Land Development Proposal does not pose an organizational conflict as described by one of the three categories below: Biased ground rules – The firm has not set the “ground rules” for affiliated past or current Collier County project identified above (e.g., writing a procurement’s statement of work, specifications, or performing systems engineering and technical direction for the procurement) which appears to skew the competition in favor of my firm. Impaired objectivity – The firm has not performed work on an affiliated past or current Collier County project identified above to evaluate proposals / past performance of itself or a competitor, which calls into question the proposer’s ability to render impartial advice to the government. Unequal access to information – The firm has not had access to nonpublic information as part of its performance of a Collier County project identified above which may have provided the proposer (or an affiliate) with an unfair competitive advantage in current or future solicitations and contracts. In addition to this signed affidavit, the proposer must provide the following: 1. All documents produced as a result of the work completed in the past or currently being worked on for the above mentioned project; and, 2. Indicate if the information produced was obtained as a matter of public record (in the “sunshine”) or through non-public (not in the “sunshine”) conversation (s), meeting(s), document(s) and/or other means. 3. Failure to disclose all material or having an organizational conflict in one or more of the three categories above be identified, may result in the disqualification for future solicitations affiliated with the above referenced project(s). By the signature below, the firm (employees, officers and/or agents) certifies, and hereby discloses, that, to the best of their knowledge and belief, all relevant facts concerning past, present, or currently planned interest or activity (financial, contractual, organizational, or otherwise) which relates to the project identified above has been fully disclosed and does not pose an organizational conflict. Firm: ____________________________________________________________________________________ Signature and Date:_________________________________________________________________________ Print Name: _______________________________________________________________________________ Title of Signatory: __________________________________________________________________________ State of_____________________________________ County of ____________________________________ SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN to before me this ____________ day of __________________, 20__________, by _______________________________________________, who is personally known to me to be the ________________________________________ for the Firm, OR who produced the following identification ________________________________________. __________________________________________________________ _____________________________ Notary Public Commission Expira tion Attachment 4: Vendor Declaration Statement BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Collier County Government Complex Naples, Florida 34112 RE: Solicitation: 17-7167 Bayshore Gateway Triangle Community Redevelopment Agency (BGTCRA) 17-Acre Land Development Proposal Dear Commissioners: The undersigned, as a Proposer, declares that this proposal is made without connection or arrangement with any other person and this proposal is in every respect fair and made in good faith, without collusion or fraud. The Proposer agrees, if this proposal is accepted, to execute a Collier County document for the purpose of establishing a formal contractual relationship between the firm and Collier County, for the performance of all requirements to which the proposal pertains. The Proposer states that the proposal is based upon the proposal documents listed by the above referenced Solicitation 17-7167 Bayshore Gateway Triangle Community Redevelopment Agency (BGTCRA) 17-Acre Land Development Proposal. (Proposal Continued on Next Page) PROPOSAL CONTINUED IN WITNESS WHEREOF, WE have hereunto subscribed our names on this _____ day of _____________, 20 in the County of _______________, in the State of _____________. Firm’s Legal Name: Address: City, State, Zip Code: Florida Certificate of Authority Document Number: Federal Tax Identification Number CCR # or CAGE Code Telephone: FAX: Signature by: (Typed and written) Title: Additional Contact Information Send payments to: (required if different from above) Company name used as payee Contact name: Title: Address: City, State, ZIP Telephone: FAX: Email: Office servicing Collier County to place orders (required if different from above) Contact name: Title: Address: City, State, ZIP Telephone: _________________________________ Email _________________________________ 1 17-Acre Land Development Proposal 17-7169 Bayshore Gateway Triangle Community Redevelopment Agency Above and Below: Elevated views of Bayshore Arts Village and VPAC Center from Bayshore Drive 2 1. Proposed Scope: Bayshore Arts Village – Design Synopsis The right design solution for this beautiful 17-acre site is one that fulfills the intent of the Bayshore Triangle CRA and provides for a balance between equally important cultural, civic, recreational, retail, housing, and parking needs, all based on traditional neighborhood development concepts and on my treatise called, “Back to the Village – How to build what people love” (See attachment) A. Cultural and Civic Needs The proposed VPAC performance hall will benefit the cultural needs not only of Naples and Collier County but will impact all of SW Florida with performances of music, art and dance of every genre. The facility will house rentable spaces for civic engagement, educational workshops, and where the management of local affairs, planning of festivals and events can take place. The proposed VPAC 1000-seat performance center designed by Arno Inc. B. Recreational Needs Artists and craftsmen will be invited and enabled to show their wares at open-air exhibitions, music, art and food & wine festivals in the village square. Boating on the lakes and walks with picnic spots along a nature trail boardwalk to the adjoining live- work community to the north and Sudgen Regional Park toward the south will be provided. Integrating on-site walking and biking trails with those proposed for the Bayshore area will be considered. A green rooftop vegetable garden, recreational swimming pool and ball court are also planned. 3 C. Retail People like buying essential goods through a short walk from their home to a nearby store. They also like leisurely and relaxing browsing of a variety of stores and will drive to get there My proposal provides for a symphony of retail and office spaces seldom found elsewhere in town. Developers have been building only large commercial units that are too expensive for shop-keepers of more modest means to afford. I propose small adjoining modules that can either combine into large outlets or separate into small coffee shops, bars, studios, offices etc. The full range of commercial options permitted by the current PUD will be accommodated where possible. E. Housing Sorely lacking in Naples are mixed-use developments where the nurse, fire fighter, single mom or retired empty-nester can afford to live. Only the wealthy have the means to live on 5th Ave., the Mercato or Coconut Point. My proposal provides those facilities for people of average income with both work-force and market rated condominiums all below $300,000! Village buildings are restricted to a maximum of four stories. Living above retail units has been around for thousands of years. It remains the ideal pattern for true urban living. Two, three and four story units are provided in this proposal. More such affordable developments in Collier County will certainly help to ease the daily work-force traffic load to, and from neighboring cities. 4 F. Parking A parking garage with sufficient spaces for both residents and visitors, located just off Bayshore Drive will enable visitors to pop in for a quick purchase or to linger leisurely longer in the commercial amenities of the village. Parking garages with shop fronts at first floor are expensive to build, but worth it when one understands that our intimate social spaces are for people on foot and should not be shared with cars. I propose a truly walkable village, with a pedestrian retail street leading directly from the Bayshore Drive sidewalk to the village square, and covered market building and on to the performance hall and boardwalks. 2. Community Impact: By applying the principles of TND in the design of the project as well as those in my “Back to the Village” treatise mentioned above, the intent of the CRA, the Bayshore community and the county as a whole will be served. Traditional Neighborhood Development means a compact, mixed use neighborhood where residential, commercial and civic buildings are within close proximity to each other. It is a planning concept based on traditional small towns and city neighborhoods. The variety of uses permits cultural and civic uses, commercial establishments, educational and performance facilities in the performance hall, will all be located within walking distance from living units in the village and from surrounding houses. The TND is served by a network of paths, streets and lanes designed for pedestrians and here, separately for vehicles. Residents have the option of walking, biking within the development and to and from other places in the Bayshore area. Public transport stopping points will also be considered during the planning stages. Public and private spaces have equal importance in the village, creating a balanced community that serves a wide range of home and business owners. The inclusion of cultural facility and civic space such as the village square, greens, parks and walkways will enhance community identity and value. Such neighborhoods allow the efficient use of public resources and can help preserve the historic character of the community. An urban area is a human settlement with high population density and infrastructure and are categorized as cities, towns, conurbations or suburbs. Ideally, each urban area should have a designated heart or town center. My proposal will create such a heart for the Bayshore area. The following primary objectives will be served: • Walkable neighborhoods • Reduced use of automobiles • Revitalization of the historic Bayshore area • Increased neighborhood vitality • Housing variety with condominium units complimenting surrounding single residential developments • Mixed use neighborhoods • Meet market demand for affordable accommodation 5 Bayshore Arts Village – 3D Images Above: Pedestrians entering the walking street from the sidewalk of Bayshore Drive. A series of fountains and Royal palms lead to the village square. Retail units surround the pedestrian precinct on both sides. Above: Residential balconies overlooking the restaurant and coffee bar on the Village Square. 6 Above: Aerial view of the restaurant and coffee bar on the Village Square. Above: Aerial view from the VPAC performance hall to the Arts Village to the north. 7 Above: Aerial view of the village rooftop vegetable garden and greenhouse with a recreational swimming pool beyond. Above: View of the development from the adjoining parcel that is available and may become an extension of the village 8 Site Development & Floor Plans A. Concept Plan The diagram below explains the proposed site development concept and location of the major entities. It shows the direct access of vehicles and pedestrians from Bayshore Drive. It further shows the access of villagers and visitors to the VPAC performing arts center, the recreational area, boating, canoeing and the boardwalk to the adjoining live-work area off Lunar Ct. to the north and to the Sugden Regional Park to the west. B. Site Plan The diagram below adds detail to the concept plan. Note the four major areas of proposed development • The mixed-use Arts Village and Parking Garage • The Visual & Performing Arts Center (VPAC) and Parking Garage. • The Residential Condominium on the south-western corner of the site. • The Recreational area and boardwalk 9 10 C. Village Plan Note the following in the plan of the Arts Village above: • The walkable or pedestrian precinct of the village. • The parking garage providing easy access to both visiting shoppers and to the villagers. • The service lane surrounding the pedestrian precinct of the village. The one-way lane serves to deliver goods to the stores, acts as a fire lane for fire trucks and for tenants moving in and out of the development. • The six Leed certified condominium buildings with modular retail stores at first floor and residential units above. • The restaurant and covered market building on the village square for market day sales. • The pedestrian and bicycle bridge to and from the VPAC center & the boardwalk to the recreation areas D. Residential Units See plans of proposed two-bedroom condominium units above and one-bedroom and studio units below. These units will be made available in the village at prices that range from the low hundred thousand dollars and all below the $300,000 mark. See attached unit numbers, areas and pricing. The available village building area is too small to profitably build single residential homes and duplexes. Note that I will be requesting an amendment to Collier County Land Development Code to allow for One Bedroom and Studio Units below their 700-sf threshold to be built. In my opinion, this policy met the slum clearing objectives of the CRA but needs to be revised for new construction. It should be changed on behalf of a significant number of couples, singles, and single moms and dads and smaller family units that are part on the workforce but compelled to drive in from neighboring counties where they can afford to live because no smaller economical units are available in our county. 11 Proposed Retail and Office/Residential Unit Sizes and Pricing Information is included as an attachment below. The designated area for the village is too small to profitably allow for the inclusion of townhomes and single-family residences. Note that should the VPAC group be unable to secure enough funding for their proposed facility, these housing types will be supplied in that location. 12 E. The Visual & Performing Arts Center The horseshoe shape of the auditorium is based on that of La Fenice in Venice Italy, which is a perfect example of superb acoustics and intimacy between the stage and patrons. The facility will not only perform opera and classical music and ballet, but music and dance of every genre. As such the facility will draw culturally diverse people of every description to the village retail district before and after performances and thereby help its economic survival. Note: Arno Inc. has a signed Memorandum of Intent (MOI) from VPAC that should I win the RFP, and grant them an area on which to build their facility, they will appoint my company to design and build it. This MOI is attached herewith as an Appendix. 13 The center will require a seating capacity of a thousand seats and a 100-foot height of the fly tower above the stage that are both well above the thresholds permitted in the current PUD. Written assurances will be requested from the county that these requirements will be accommodated with PUD amendments. 3. Zoning: This proposal will utilize the existing BMUD-NC zoning. The County’s assistance will be sought to fast track an amendment to Collier County Ordinance 12-21; Cultural Arts Village / PUDZ-PL2010 -592 Revised 5/07/12 as follows: 1. The maximum number of permitted residential units be increased from 40 to 204 units. 2. The permitted seating capacity of the performance hall be increased from 350 to 1000 fixed seats. 3. The building height restriction of the performance hall be increased to 100 feet. 4. The minimum square footage of residential units in the Collier County Land Development Code be reduced from 700 to 300 sf. for this development. 14 4. Financing A. General Financing Plan A straight purchase for the 17-acre parcel for a purchase price of $3,500,000 is offered with a 10% down payment upon acceptance by the seller. No request for public dollars will be necessary. Deferral of the purchase price by the County until the end of construction would be a financial benefit to allow us to bring in workforce housing at the lowest cost basis and would be preferred. In return, a substantial increase in the purchase price will be offered. B. Financial Ability Arno Inc. is financially supported in its endeavor to purchase and develop the property by several interested capital investment groups. An LOI from one, the White Lotus Group is attached as an addendum. Further documentation and proof of funds will be provided upon selection of this proposal at the County’s request. Financial management of the project will be provided by Uday Shah of Next Tier Capital Partners Inc. C. Limited Pro Forma See the attached limited pro forma of estimated development costs below. BAYSHORE ARTS VILLAGE - LIMITED PRO FORMA August 15th 2017 ARNO INC Design-Build Construction of 6x Mixed-Use Buildings with 32x Commercial Units and 117x Residential Units. Construction of a 36x Unit Residential Village Condo building. Construction of 1x Parking Garage Estimated Development Cost Percentage Units Area Total Cost/SF Cost/Unit Dev.Cost Sales Inc. %#SF SF $$$$ (Ave) Land Purchase Land Cost of 17x acre parcel (8x buildable acres)3,500,000 Closing Costs 30,000 Legal Setup 15,000 Legal PUD Ammendment 100,000 Site Development Plan 50,000 Property Taxes (36 months)45,000 Total Land Purchace Cost 3,740,000 Construction: Roads, Walkways & Utilities (5 acres)750,000 Village Commercial Units 32 20,288 60 1,217,280 Commercial Circulation Space 5,000 60 300,000 Village Residential Units 117 62,355 120 7,482,600 Residential Circulation Space 20,000 60 1,200,000 Residential Village Condos 36 522 18,792 120 2,255,040 Parking Garages-1 (spaces)320 15,000 4,800,000 Total 18,004,920 General Conditions 0%0 Construction Cost 18,004,920 Builders Profit 10%1,800,492 Total Construction Cost 19,805,412 Impact Fees: Impact Fees - Parking Garages Commercial Units 32 263,953 Residential Units 117 1,236,654 Residential Condos 36 522 18,792 380,421 Utility Impact Fees Sewer Water Total Impact Fees 1,881,028 Consultant Fees Architecture 2%360,098 Strucural & MEP Engineering 0.5%70,000 Civil Engineering 1%180,049 Landscaping 50,000 Legal - Condo Docs Etc.90,000 Total Consultant Fees 750,148 Total Investment Cost 26,176,588 15 5. Total Project Value The estimated construction cost of the two development areas is as follows: 1. Mixed-Use Village and Parking Garage = $22,500,000 2. VPAC Center & VPAC Parking Garage = $55,000,000 (not-for profit organization) The total project value can be estimated by adding the construction cost of the two areas to the value of the buildable land for each project. Tract A = 86% of buildable land area and Tract C = 14% of buildable land area. If the latest appraised value of the 17-acre parcel is $3.7000,000 then the land value of Tract A = $3,182,000 and the land value of Tract C = $518,000 The land values of the two development areas are therefore; 1. Mixed-Use Village = 50% of Tract A plus 100% of Tract C = $2,109,000 2. VPAC Center = 50% of Tract A = $1,591,000 The Total Project Value of the two areas are therefore construction cost plus land value 1. Mixed-Use Village = $22,500,000 + $2.109,000 = $24,609,000 2. VPAC Center and VPAC Parking Garage = $55,000,000 + $1,591,000 = $56,591,000 Total Project Value = 81,200,000 Note that 50% of the land is non-buildable land and set aside for public use. 16 6. Timeline The rezoning process involves only a few amendments to the current MPUD-NC. See Item 3 above. With assistance from the County, the usual lengthy zoning process as depicted in the timeline below could be shortened to the benefit of all concerned. BAYSHORE ARTS VILLAGE - PLANNING & CONSTRUCTION TIMELINE Augustl 15th 2017 ARNO INC Design-Build 2017 18 19 20 21 10 11 12 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Land Acquisit Due Diligence Closing Soft Costs Rezone Architectural Civil Eng Site Civil Eng Bldg MEP Eng Structural Eng Landscp Arch Plan Apprvl FF&E Real Est Tax Legal Fees Marketing Insurance Contingency Management Interest Resv Admin & Acc. Construction Sitework Village Bldgs Cert of Occup. 17 7. Team Experience 7.1. Arno de Villiers Arno de Villiers - B.Arch. AIA # President of Arno Inc. Design-Build Licensed and Insured Florida Contractor CBC1255481 Office: 5091 Tamarind Ridge Drive, Naples, FL 34119 Phone: 239-571-7585 Email: arnoconstruction@gmail.com Website: http://www.villagebuilder.biz 7.2 Arno Inc. Arno Inc. is a Florida registered company that was created with the purpose of providing both design and construction services to clients. The vision of the company is to realize the village design principles that were developed after years of travel and study of the most unique village communities in the world and are 18 contained and explained in Arno’s treatise called, “Back to the Village - How to Build What People Love.” View it in the articles menu of its website at http://www.villagebuilder.biz Also available on the website are resumes of its degreed and highly experienced professional officers. Arno Inc. proudly brings to the table a management team of individuals with a proven and successful track record in the field of design and construction ranging from schools, theatres and churches, to residential communities, medical facilities, high rises and commercial buildings. Abraham Spies holds a B.Sc. degree in building cost estimating and has over 30 years of experience in managing the construction of large projects such as the $20m Naples Community School Gymnasium. Fellow trained architect Nestor Garcia additionally holds a master’s degree in construction management and has built everything from residential developments, to churches and high-rises. The $55m Andalucía Condominium Development in Naples is an example. The company will be supported by financial management consulting team. 7.3 Arno Inc. Corporate Structure Arno Inc. consists of three functional divisions namely: 1. Architectural, planning, survey and engineering consultants involving the rezone and design process and the provision of the required permit and construction documentation. 2. Project Cost Analysis and Construction Management. 3. Financial Investment & Management:
Managing the provision of financial resources for the acquisition of land, design, permitting and construction of the project. 
 7.4 Team of Design Professionals The teams of proposed design professionals for the village portion of the development is listed below. A separate list for the VPAC Center can be supplied upon request. Architecture: Arno de Villiers & Gora McGahey Associates, Architects & Planners Fort Myers Fl. Civil Engineering: RWA Engineering, Naples Fl. Structural Engineering: American Structural Engineering Inc., Naples Fl. Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing Engineering: JE Gonzalez & Associates Inc., Naples Fl. Landscape Architecture: David M Jones & Assoc. working in consultation with the Naples Botanical Garden. LEED Certification: TBA Lake Water Management: Collier County Waterkeeper - Harrison Langley. 19 7.5 Village Construction Team The team for the village portion of the development will consist of a Joint Venture between Arno Inc. and Gates Construction LLC who are well experienced in the construction of mixed-use developments. 7.6 Portfolio of Projects Portfolio of a few selected projects completed by members of the proposed construction team below: 1. Naples FL - Community School Gymnasium - $20m 2. Naples FL - Andalucía Condominium Development - $55m 3. Estero FL - Coconut Pointe Mixed-Use Development 1. 2. 3. 7.6 VPAC Center Construction Team Arno Inc. intends enlisting the services of the multibillion dollar company BlueScope International in a Joint Venture capacity to design and build the VPAC facility - see attached MOI. 7.7 Parking Garage Construction See attached Letter of Interest from Metromont Precast Concrete LLC. 8. Additional Information The following attachments are included under this heading: 1. Memorandum of Understanding from the VPAC Group. 2. Letter of Intent from White Lotus to provide the capital to purchase the land and to design and build the Bayshore Arts Village. 3. Letter of Intent from BlueScope International to assist Arno Inc. in the construction of the Village and VPAC center. 4. Letter of Intent from Metromont Precast Concrete to assist Arno Inc. to build the parking garages. 5. Arno Inc. Resumes of company President and Project Management Team. 6. Article – The Workforce Housing Imperative 7. Proposed Retail and Office/Residential Unit Numbers, Sizes and Pricing (Confidential) 20 WHITE LOTUS PROJECTS August 21, 2017 Arno de Villiers President Arno Inc. 5091 Tamarind Ridge Drive Naples FL 34119 Re: Letter of Intent, Bayshore Arts Village, Naples, FL Mr. de Villiers White Lotus Group welcomes the opportunity to provide the necessary capital to acquire the subject land and develop the proposed mixed-use Bayshore Arts Village. The parties agree that upon selection as the successful bidder for the subject land, a formal joint-venture agreement will be executed based upon the terms discussed and reviewed in the presentation materials. This letter (“Letter of Intent”) expresses our mutual intent to enter into the appropriate agreements necessary to establish a business relationship - the result of which will be the intended acquisition and development and management of the subject property. The parties recognize that, while the business relationships described, of necessity, will be governed by formal contract documents, successful realization of our mutual objectives will require a substantial degree of ongoing collaboration, coordination and growing mutual confidence. 1. The Parties. The parties involved in the transactions contemplated hereby are White Lotus Projects (WL), and Arno, Inc. (ARNO) and their permitted successors and assigns. ARNO has represented that it is in pursuit of 17.5 acres being offered for sale by Collier County, Florida. ARNO also represents that it has the team necessary to successfully acquire and develop the subject property into a mixed use apartment complex. 2. The Nature of the Contemplated Relationship. The relationship will be a Joint Venture and shall be governed by a one or more Limited Liability Company Operating Agreements; taken together they comprise the Joint Venture Agreement (the “JV Agreement”), as well as other appropriate documents. The arrangements described in the JV Agreement will include a provision that the Joint Venture will be the exclusive vehicle for both parties to jointly own and develop the subject property. 1610 Damac Executive Heights Al Barsha Heights, Dubai PO Box 123752 United Arab Emirates T +971 44 229 883 3. Governance and Strategic Decisions. At execution of the JV Agreement, a Strategic Plan will be agreed upon which will guide the Parties in their efforts to maximize the value of the project and originate and service the capital needs. 4. Exclusivity The Parties agree that commencing on the date of execution of this Letter of Intent (“LOI Effective Date”) and for a period of sixty (60) days thereafter (or such longer period as the parties are working in good faith to complete the negotiation and execution of a JV Agreement) (the “Exclusivity Period”), they will work exclusively with each other in good faith to execute a JV Agreement and the related documents and contracts needed to advance the contemplated business relationship. Should no such agreement be reached before the end of the Exclusivity Period, each party is free to deliver written notice terminating discussions toward a JV Agreement and to thereafter pursue alternative business arrangements with respect to the Project. 5. Confidentiality Non-Circumvention The Parties agree to hold confidential all information related to the Project, the contemplated business relationship and the terms and conditions upon which WL and ARNO have each proposed to move forward at this time. 6. Negotiation of JV Agreement; Nature of this Letter of Intent The Parties agree to exercise their best efforts commencing on the LOI Effective Date and continuing throughout the Exclusivity Period to negotiate, execute and deliver a JV Agreement and other appropriate contract documents generally similar to the economics outlined in this LOI. While the other terms of this Letter of Intent are subject to the execution of such a JV Agreement, the Parties expressly agree that they shall be bound by the terms of paragraphs 4 and 5 of this Letter of Intent, throughout the Exclusivity Period after which time the parties shall have no further obligation relating thereto. We very much look forward to working with you in what we expect will be a mutually beneficial relationship for years to come. Please sign the attached copy of this Letter of Intent in the space provided below to evidence your agreement of the terms of this Letter of Intent. Sincerely, White Lotus Projects Dubai, U.A.E Copyright: BlueScope Construction, Inc. 2017. This Proposal contains information confidential and proprietary to BlueScope Construction, Inc. Any information, data and drawings included in this Proposal are supplied to you with the understanding that they will be held co nfidentially, used only for the purpose of evaluating this Proposal, and will not be disclosed to third parties without the prior written consent of Blue Scope Construction, Inc. March 14, 2017 Arno de Villiers President Arno Inc. 5091 Tamarind Ridge Drive Naples, FL 34119 Mr. Arno: BlueScope Construction (BSC) is excited at the prospect of being a part of the design build team for the Proposed Bayshore Arts Village and Visual and Performing Arts Center in Naples, Florida. It is our intention to provide design build services on the Visual and Performing Arts Center portion of the project. As the design build general contractor we will utilize local sub-contractors familiar with the Naples, FL area, as well as providing a pre-engineered building utilizing a hybrid design system which will include building materials manufactured by Butler Manufacturing. BlueScope Construction is fully capable of providing the complete construction package for our portion of the project. We are a full service general contractor registered in all 50 states. We have a full staff of structural engineers and technicians in house which allows us “ownership” of the building design and detailing. Our unique approach to hybrid construction allows us to use Butler product where it is the most economical and structural steel where it is required, by using the best of both worlds, pre-engineered and structural steel, we can provide you the most economical solution available. We also plan on partnering with Tellus Florida to provide you with their Architectural Cladding Panel. This wall panel along with the Butler MR-24 roof system, will provide you an aesthetically pleasing building that will have the most efficient and weathertight standing seam roof system on the market. I have included several attachments that further speak to our capabilities and include information on the MR-24 roof system. We look forward to working with Arno, Inc. and the rest of the team in providing the best design build package for the Visual and Performing Arts Center in Naples, FL. Sincerely, Matthew Threadgill Matthew Hershey William Kanke President Vice President Pre-Construction Manager 816-351-9025 METROMONT CORPORATION 4151 US Highway 17 South Bartow, FL 33830 April 17, 2017 Mr. Paul Ingles Tellus Florida, LLC 4851 Tamiami Trail North #200 Naples, FL 34103 RE: Bayshore Arts Village Naples, FL Mr. Ingles, Thank you for the opportunity for involvement for the Bayshore Arts Village parking garage and the visual and performing arts center. We look forward to providing another successful project with Tellus. Please find below our understanding and key elements that form the basis of this Letter of Intent: • Metromont will work exclusively with Tellus on the Bayshore Arts Villiage until Tellus is under full contract with the owner. • The general scope of work and pricing will be based on forthcoming documents generated by the structural engineer of record and architect. • Project schedule will be mutually agreed upon. • Both parties will move forward in good faith while the Subcontract Agreement is prepared and all project details are finalized. • Design will meet Florida Building code 2014. • Metromont will assist in preliminary design to a point where precast specialty design is required. • All precast is based upon Metromont standard products, layouts, and connection details. Should the design • change due to Owner, Architect, or GC request to non-standard products, sizes, or connection details, then Metromont has the right to be compensated for any additional costs accordingly. • If the project is canceled or the parties cannot fully execute the Subcontract Agreement for any reason, this arrangement can be terminated. If your understanding of this the Letter of Intent is different, then please contact us within 5 business days so we can address your concerns, otherwise we are proceeding as outlined above. Please feel free to contact me at any time and again thank you for your business. I wish you all the best for a safe and successful project. Sincerely, Jamie Grimmelsman Metromont Corporation Sales & Business Development Manager Bartow, FL 614-940-5452 Mobile jgrimmelsman@metromont.com www.metromont.com Arno Inc. Design – Build Resume’s Arno de Villiers - President B.Arch. AIA Licensed and Insured Florida Building Contractor #CBC1255481 Phone: 239---571---7585 Email: arnoconstructio@gmail.com http://www.villagebuilder.biz Arno Inc. is fortunate to be supported by experienced project managers, Abraham Spies and Nestor Garcia. Abraham Spies holds a degree in quantity surveyor/estimator with over 30 years of experience in managing the construction of large projects. Fellow trained architect Nestor Garcia additionally holds a master’s degree in building construction management and has built everything from residential developments, to churches and a Miami high rise. Attached are our resumes:--- Resume A R N O D E V I L L I E R S - S U M M A R Y O F Q U A L I F I C A T I O N S Arno de Villiers is a seasoned and award winning architect, artist, and CAD design specialist with over thirty-five years of design experience, primarily as a senior designer. He started his architectural career in South Africa, continuing in Naples Florida when he returned to the USA in 1997. With a proficiency in AutoCAD, CorelDraw and Sketchup, he is able to provide his clients with the latest in design flexibility, technology and creativity. His design repertoire contains a wide range of projects, from castle restoration and theatres to shopping centers and hospitals, and from low cost housing to multi-million dollar residences. His past work allows him to bring to the table an extended body of experience with institutional designs such as township community facilities, libraries, multi-purpose halls, theaters, administration buildings, shopping centers and schools. He is well versed in Contemporary, European Classical, Mediterranean and Caribbean styles. Arno is happily married to his wife Ingrid who holds a degree in Interior Design. His projects include the proposed $100 Million Festival Village in Fort Myers, Florida, a mixed-use green urban village, see below. Arno authored a treatise entitled, “Back to the Village - How to build what People Love.” In March 2009, he completed a commission from the Collier County Bayshore – Triangle CRA, for a design proposal of two 14-acre mixed-use urban renewal projects. Arno is a licensed and insured building contractor. Photo images of his home designs may be viewed on this website http://www.villagebuilder.biz Aerial View of Festival Urban Village, Fort Myers, Florida EDUCATION University of Pretoria, South Africa Bachelor of Architecture, Pretoria, South Africa 1969-1974 HISTORY President Arno Inc. (2016 - present) President, Arno Design Inc. (1999 - present) President, Arno Construction LLC (2007 -present) Naples, Fl. Randall Stofft Architects. Project architect, CAD specialist (1998–1999) Naples, FL Herrmann Doverspike & Associates, Inc. Naples, FL Project architect, CAD specialist (1997– 1998) Arno de Villiers Architect Hermanus, South Africa Principal/Designer (1994 - 1997) Osmond Lange Architects, Mmabatho, South Africa Senior Architect (1990- 1993) Khayelitsh Development Corp. Cape Town, South Africa Senior Architect (1985- 1990) Arno de Villiers Architect Cape Town, South Africa Principal/Designer (1983- 1984) Gabriel Fagan Architects Cape Town, South Africa Senior Architect (1980 – 1982) South African Navy Simonstown, South Africa Architect (1975- 1979) AWARDS First Place, National Student Housing Competition Council for Scientific and Industrial Research Pretoria, South Africa – 1971 Sand Dollar Award - Residential Design Naples, Florida - 2002 CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS Khayelitsha Development Offices Cape Town, South Africa New Administration facilities R1.8 million (1986) HEALTHCARE Hermanus Hospital Hermanus, South Africa Renovation & Expansion Survey R1.8 million (1996) Khayelitsha Day Care Center Cape Town, South Africa New Daycare Center Anatoth Rehabilitation Center Malmesbury, South Africa Design proposal EDUCATIONAL & INSTITUTIONAL Bophuthatswana Military Base Mmabatho, South Africa Military Intelligence Facility R2.3 million (1993) Galashewe Correctional Facility Kimberly, South Africa New facility R2.3 million (1990) Belleville High School Belleville, South Africa New High School 4500 sq. m. R3,375 million (1989) Nico Malan Theatre - Addition to Nederburg Room Cape Town, South Africa R1.5 million (1989) Kuils River High School Kuils River, South Africa Ribeeck Kasteel Middle School South Africa Rationalization & Master Plan(1988) Napier Primary School Napier, South Africa Renovation proposal (1988) Guild Theatre East London, South Africa Renovation,Alteration & Additions R2.5 million (1987) Nature Conservation Offices Pater Noster, South Africa R400,000 Posboom Maritime Museum Mossel Bay, South Africa Major adaptation of existing historical buildings R2.7 million (1987) Khayelitsh Community Hall & Library Cape Town, S. Africa R1.8 million (1985) Cape Town Castle Restoration Cape Town, South Africa R25 million (1980-1981) COMMERCIAL & INDUSTRIAL BUILDINGS AND BUILDOUTS Kana Shopping Center Kana, South Africa Bophuthatswana Development Corporation Prototype Shopping Center (1994) Medikwe Shopping Center Medikwe, South Africa Bophuthatswana Development Corporation Station Road Shopping Center Mmabatho, South Africa Project Pickle, SA Navy, Simonstown, South Africa Dockyard Redevelopment Master plan (1978-9) Fitters Afloat Complex Simonstown, South Africa Floating Shop Repair Facility R7.5 million (1978) Submarine Base Workshop Simonstown, South Africa New Maintenance Facility R6.5 million (1977) Dr. Pavan Anand Tenant Improvement – 3,253 sf Suite 208,209 & 219 City Center Plaza c/o 6th Ave N. & Tamiami Trail N Naples, Florida Dr. J.P Van Dongen Tenant Improvement – 1,535 sf Suite 308, City Center Plaza c/o 6th Ave N. & Tamiami Trail N Naples, Florida Dr. Stanley Gulin Tenant Improvement – 4,404 sf Surgery & Consulting Rooms 6610 Willow Park Drive Naples, Florida Dr. Nelson Maldonado Tenant Improvement – 1,535 sf Suite 202 City Center Plaza c/o 6th Ave N. & Tamiami Trail N Naples, Florida Bill Klohn Tenant Improvement Suite 203 City Center Plaza c/o 6th Ave N. & Tamiami Trail N Naples, Florida Noah Lieske - Investment Co. Tenant Improvement – 2,8901 sf Olde Naples Seaport, East Bldg 101 10th Ave S. Naples, Florida Hawksridge Clubhouse (1998) Naples, Florida Twin Eagles Beach Clubhouse. (1998) Naples, Florida Murphy Bed Center Major Renovations and Tenant Improvements 1720 Airport Pulling Road (A/C Area = 3,012 sf) Naples, Florida Allstate Insurance Tenant Improvement – 2,470 sf 2425 9th Ave N. Naples, Florida for Jeff Bogan Harbour Lights Realty LLC Tenant Improvement – 4,407 sf Galleria Bldg 112, Vanderbilt Beach Rd Naples, Florida for Neil Chur Dr. Richard Abood Tenant Improvement – 1,535 sf 7955 Airport Rd Naples, Florida Clubhouse – Glen Eden on the Bay Naples, Florida New Building – 3,717 sf for Damon Warfel at Damon Custom Structures Amerivest H.Q. Building (Contessa Building) New Building – 11,993 sf 180th 9th Ave S. Naples, Florida for Ingrid Florez Park Place Diner Tenant Improvement – 3,457 sf Pebblebrook Plaza Units 324 & 325 c/o 951 & Immokalee Rd Naples, Florida Gandolfo’s Delicatessen Tenant Improvement – 1,900 sf Sun Sports Building Executive Drive Fort Myers, Florida Big Cypress Flea Market Tenant Improvement – 836 sf Food Court Units 12 to 16 220 Basik Drive Naples, Florida CHURCHES Apostolic Church Kimberly, South Africa New Church Building R1.2 million (1982) Living Water Church Muizenberg, South Africa Design Concept (1984) RESIDENTIAL Somerset Club Development Somerset West, South Africa Consultant Architect Price Residence Bloubergstrand, South Africa New residence R850,000 (1993) Blouberg Residence Boubergstrand, South Africa New residence R650,000 (1992) Kotze Residence Boubergstrand, South Africa New Residence R500,000 (1991) Economic Housing Development Paarl, South Africa 230 Houses R5.6 million (1986) Knysna Heights Group Housing Knysna, South Africa 30 upscale Residential Units R4.5 million (1983) Silvermine Naval Quarters Cape Town, South Africa Housing for Navy Personnel R5.0 million “Villa Vizcaya” Model Residence Bonita Bay, Florida Continental Construction Inc (1997) “The Savoy” Condo Refurbishment (1998) Naples, Florida Manierre Residenece Naples, Florida Little Harbour (1998) Nagel Residence Naples, Florida Little Harbour (1998) Morrison Residence (1998) Naples, Florida West Residence 125 Gulfshore Blvd N, Naples. by Borelli Construction (A/C Area = 10,357 sf) Bay Laurel Model Lot 16, Tract R, Pelican March, for Gulf Shore Homes (A/C Area = 5,633 sf) Diaz Residence Lot 14 Banyan Isles, Grey Oaks, for Provident Construction(A/C Area = 3,920 sf) La Provence Lot 45 Gin Lane, Port Royal, for Provident Construction. (A/C Area = 6,942 sf) Le Moine Residence Lots 1 & 2 Nicolette Dr. Green Bay, Wi. (A/C Area = 5,902 sf Wenkman Residence 2500 Kingfish Drive, Royal Harbor, Naples. (A/C Area = 7513 sf) Emerick Residence Lot 27 Isla Del Sol Way, Fiddler’s Creek by Genesis Cust. Homes (A/C Area = 6,695 sf) Paquette Residence 185 Seabreeze Ave Naples. (A/C Area = 3,500 sf) Villa Bernardi Lot 46 Southport Cove, Southport on the Bay, by Gulf Harbor Dev.(A/C Area = 3,096 sf Villa Veneto Lot 79, Topanga, Southport on the Bay, by Damon Cust. Str. (A/C Area = 4,421 sf) – call St Martin Model Home Lot A4 Mahogany Bend, Fiddler’s Creek by Petra of Naples (A/C Area = 3,785 sf) Call St Andrew Model Home Lot B8 Mahogany Bend, Fiddler’s Creek, by Petra of Naples (A/C Area = 3,160 sf) Call Villa Capri 24 West Pelican Str. Isles of Capri for Gulf Harbor Development (A/C Area = 4,614 sf) - Call FredBrunoli at (239) 398 8341 Jones Residence 655 Bamboo Ct. Marco Island by Imperial Homes (A/C Area = 2,290 sf) Richards Residence Lot 4, Block 20 Hideaway Beach, Marco Island (A/C Area = 3,217 sf) Villa Lugano 213 San Mateo Drive, Lot 40 Southport on the Bay by Damon Custom Structures (A/C Area = 4,280 sf) Florez Residence 440 Bowline Drive, Naples (A/C Area = 3,994 sf) Villa Stefana 27810 Forrester Dr. Bonita Springs, for Gulf Harbor Development (A/C Area = 3,425 sf) Thompson Residence Lot 1, Audubon Tract, Collier County (A/C Area = 4,233 sf) Mediterra Model, Corsini Way Residence Lot 8 Treviso Way Mediterra – Presently in the design development stage. Villa Regina Carter Street Royal Harbor Pascucci Residence Lot 10, Hawksridge Phase 2, Collier County (A/C Area = 3,686 sf) Wood Residence 145 Greenbriar Street, Marco Island (A/C Area = 3,297 sf The Octavian Lot 10 North Collier Blvd, Marco Island (A/C Area = 4,565 sf) Pfaff Residence Lot 10 North Collier Blvd, Marco Island (A/C Area = 3,583 sf) Hamann Residence Lot 38 Lone Oak Blvd, Naples (A/C Area = 2,231 sf) Misciasci Residence 1081 Dana Ct, Marco Island (A/C Area = 3,256 sf) Van Dongen Addition 17th Ave S Naples Fl. Jiminez Residence 2535 Tarpon Road, Naples Fl (A/C Area = 3,635 sf) Goldberg Residence 375 3rd Ave S, Naples Fl (A/C Area = 5,629 sf “Saint Tropez”Residence 27 West Pelican Ave, Isles of Capri Fl (A/C Area = 3,136 sf) Vlahovic Residence Lot 15 Laurel Oaks, West Bay Club (A/C Area = 4,522 sf) Lewberg Residence 12th Ave S, Naples Fl (A/C Area = 6,254 sf) Alexander Residence Griggs Rd. Muncy, Pa (A/C Area = 16,000 sf) RESUME April 2015 Abraham C.M Spies 6625 Ilex Circle # C Naples, Florida 34109 USA Tel 001-239- 919-2966/E-mail address: spies1@comcast.net OBJECTIVE: SENIOR ESTIMATOR, PROJECT MANAGER RELEVANT EXPERIENCE & KEY SKILLS With: General Contractor/ Construction Manager – Commercial Construction - Power point presentations to prospective clients - Conceptual estimating/Value engineering - Sub trade/Competitive bidding - Budget set-up/Budget management - Negotiating and drafting of Contracts (owners & subcontractors) - Applying for and obtaining building permits - Managing flow of information between consultants, subcontractors, clients - Pricing change orders/Compiling of monthly payment certificates - Daily management of projects with on site Superintendent/Conducting weekly meetings - Processing submittals/Closing out of projects With: Local Government - Budgeting: Capital projects - Project initiation - Consultant co-ordination - Project management: Community projects - Cost and budget control: Capital projects - Reporting to council - Analyzing development proposals - Progress reporting on projects - Cash flow forecasting - Verification of consultants’ fee accounts With: Private Practice/ Quantity Surveyor - Property development - Building contract selection - Building contract negotiation - Cost estimation - Viability and feasibility studies - Tender documentation/Bills of Quantities. - Evaluation of contractor tenders and reporting to client. - Contract administration and cost reporting - Compiling of final accounts - Tenant co-ordination/Remodeling of existing shopping center - Arbitration, mediation and expert witnessing EMPLOYER SUMMARY - Owen-Ames Kimball Company – Fort Myers, Florida, USA 1998-present General Contractor/ Construction Manager – Commercial Construction Position: Estimator/ Project Manager/Shareholder - City planning and Development Department Pretoria City Council (Local Government) RSA 1995 -1998 Position: Quantity Surveyor/ Project Manager - Swanepoel Spies Quantity Surveyors, Inc. 1982 -1994 Pretoria, RSA Position: Partner - Swanepoel Spies Quantity Surveyors, Inc. 1986 -1989 Cape Town, RSA Position: Managing Partner - MLC Quantity Surveyors 1980 -1981 Pretoria, RSA Position: Quantity Surveyor - Borckenhagen & Louw Quantity Surveyors 1977-1979 Pretoria, RSA Position: Internship PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS My experience extends over a wide spectrum of building and civil projects such as school projects (including gymnasiums & cafeterias), housing schemes, retirement villages, university and college campuses, sport centers, shopping malls, multistory office buildings, office parks, factories, processing plants, health clinics, community centers and churches. The following individual projects can be highlighted: - New Dealership for Val Ward Cadillac - $2m - Naples Municipal Airport – Runway 5-23 Threshold Improvements $2.5 - Parish Life & Education Center for St. Leo Catholic Church (LEED certified project) $6.2 - Rehabilitation of General Aviation Ramp at Naples Municipal Airport $2.6m - Sanctuary Building/Fellowship Hall for Moorings Presbyterian Church/Naples $12m - High School Campus for Seacrest Country day School/Naples $10m - Education Center for Guadalupe Center of Immokalee, Florida $6m - High School Campus/Gymnasium for Community School of Naples $20m - Calusa Elementary School (Lee County School District) $8m - Gymnasium and Cafeteria for Canterbury School, Fort Myers $3m - Retirement village developments for Dutch Reform Church, Pretoria $3m - Campus Developments for Vista University at four different locations, RSA $6.5m - Refurbishment of retail shopping center and office building for Eskom, Pretoria $3m - Head office building for Telkom SA Ltd, Pretoria $25m - Restoration of fire-damaged headquarters for City Council of Pretoria $3m EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS University of Pretoria/Republic of South Africa: B.Sc. (Quantity Surveying) 1975 – 1979. Accredited by the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (UK). Comparative to USA Bachelors in Construction Management Continuing Education: Career advancement seminars, project management information sessions, computer software training (Windows 95, Word Perfect 6.1, Quattro Pro 5.00, Microsoft project) “Skillpath” management/Leadership training, LEED AP training (not accredited), etc. Resume Nestor A. Garcia Sr. - Efficient Builders LLC Nestor A. Garcia, Sr. holds a Masters degree in Construction Management from The University of Oklahoma, and a degree in Architecture from the Universidad Piloto de Colombia. He is a team player with leadership qualities, fluent in Spanish and English with strong decision making skills. In addition to this, he is has the knowledge in computer software such as, Autocad, Words, Excel, Microsoft project, Primavera, Prolog Manager, Timberline, and he is very knowledgeable on AIA documents (Contracts etc.). Nestor has vast experience in the construction field, including the construction of new high rises, commercial buildings, institutional structures as well as multi-residential and single homes. EXPERIENCE President, Efficient Builders LLC, 3435 Enterprise Ave Ste 23 Naples, Fl. 2007 Present Nestor is a Florida State Certified General Contractor (CGC # 1509656); ph (239) 919-0649 AIA member (# 30327389) and a Professional Architect License # 2570049808 CDN from Colombia •Various Residential Projects, including additions, renovations, etc. •Yule’s Residence, Renovation and construction of a separate guest house. ($550K) •Hawkesworth Residence Major Renovations ($850K) Vice-President, Senior Project Manager for the Henning Group., Naples, Fl. 2002-2006 In charge of signing official documents such as, owners and subcontractors contracts, overseeing Project Managers and Assistant PMs. Representing the company to various events. Hiring personal, etc •Andalucia Development. Condominium with 167 single family homes. ($55 Mil.) Naples, Fl. Senior Project Manager in charge of bidding, budgeting, buy outs, submittals and shop drawings, scheduling, issuing AIA contract documents and scope of work for owners and subcontractors, request for payments to owners, and approval of subcontractors payment. • Azzurro and Porto Ricanti Buildings. ($4 Mil). Two (2) buildings with six (6) and seven (7) high end units respectively. Senior Project Manager in charged of bidding, budgeting, buy-outs, submittals and shop drawings, scheduling, issuing contract documents for subcontractors, request for payments to owners, and approval of subcontractors payment. In charged of overlooking the project management and construction of the entire project. Coordination with Owner, Architects, Consultants and subcontractors. • Navona Parking Garage. ($2.6 Mil) Two story pre-cast structure with 206 parking spaces. Senior Project Manager in charged of bidding, budgeting, buy outs, submittals and shop drawings, scheduling. Issuing contract documents for subcontractors, request for payments to owners, and approval of subcontractors payment. In charged of the project management and construction of the entire project. Coordination with Owner, Architects, Consultants and subcontractors. •Additional projects: My Gym (retail condo), Marco Island Yacht Club (Addition) • Quality control / Warranty Department Manager Project manager for DeAngelis Diamond Construction, Inc, Naples, Fl, 2001-2002 •In charge of the Field Project Management and completion of the construction of the First Presbyterian Church of Naples. Coordination with office Project manager, Owner, Architects, Consultants and subcontractors. Fig. First Presbyterian Church of Naples 250 Sixth Street S Naples, FL 34102 Project Engineer for KM Development Corp. Naples, Fl. 1999-2001 Terracina Grand. - Assisted Senior Living Center with 154 units Fig. Terracina Grand. Assisted Senior Living Center 6825 Davis Boulevard, Naples, Florida 34104 •In charge of submitting Request for Information (RFI) to consultants and distribute answers to the field. •In charge of the shop drawings approval process. In charged of receiving and distribute Architect Supplementary Instruction (ASI) •Assist the Senior Project manager with the subcontractor’s weekly meeting minutes, buyouts, schedule, change orders and diverse items related with the management of the project. Assistant Project Manager for Morse Diesel International, Inc. Miami Fl. 1997-1999 Blue and Green Diamond Condominium. Two 46 high rise towers with 630 units, 556 cabanas, two 4 floors parking towers, and 5 floors clubhouse. Miami Beach Fl. Fig. Blue and Green Diamond Condominium. •In charge of submitting the requests for information (RFI) to the owner or his consultants and distribute their answers to the field. •Inspect possible problems that arise during the construction process and help to resolve them by providing possible solutions, ideas or sketches to the Architect in records. •In charge of submitting the Potential Change Orders (PCO) to the owners for approval to issue the change orders. Communicate with the owner constantly to clarify doubts. •In charge of the coordination of the glazing system installation, electrical power company (FP&L) work, and the construction of the Club House and Cabanas. •In charged of buyouts by contracting several trade companies, obtain their proposals and submit the processed information to the owners for their approval. Assistant Project Manager for Gulf Bay Development. Naples Fl. 1996-1997 •In charge of the construction, punch out and completion of Saint Laurent; a 22 high rise condominium building with 107 units and a two floors parking building. Naples, Fl. •Punch out and completion of the Brittany; a 22 high rise condominium building with 158 units, Naples, Fl. •In charge of the management (for the developer) of Crown Colony Condominium association. References: 1. Kevin Hawesworth, Home Owner (239) 405-61567 2. Jose Castello, Home Owner (239) 348-0790 3. Alejandro Pantoja, Project Manager Heritage Corporation (239) 200-3667 4. Richard Wu, Architect (850) 894-3887 5. David Little, Project Development and Marketing (239) 537-7266 6. Bob Campbell, Subcontractor (239) 963-5503 The Workforce Housing Imperative Forty-three percent of Collier County households—roughly 62,000—are cost- burdened, meaning they spend more than the standard 30 percent of income on housing and 22 percent of households are spending more than 50 percent of their income! We need to build as much housing that is affordable to people working in Collier County so they aren’t cost-burdened. My mixed-use urban village proposal will make it easier for people to live and work in Collier County by providing residential units that will all sell for under the $300,000 marker and many for as low as $120,000! Forbes Magazine once ranked Naples among the top 25 places to retire rich, but when it comes to housing, median-income earners do not score so favorably. Home prices in Collier County have increased about 49.3 percent in the past 3 to 5 years and for this reason almost half of the people are spending more on housing than they ought to. Households making between $39,900 and $79,800, based on a median income estimate of $66,500 by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, are struggling. Firefighters, police officers, teachers and nurses fall into that category. In 2014, some 8,000 workers commuted from Collier County to other areas while the number of workers coming into Collier was double that. That severely impacts the I75 interstate traffic flowing into Collier County in the morning and out again in the afternoon reaching its peak load between 5 and 6 pm. The reason for this phenomenon is that is that in Lee County the median income level is $57,600 and the median list price for houses in Fort Myers in October 2016 was $239,900, compared with $485,000 in Naples, according to Movoto.com. By providing small retail units along a walking street and village square, work opportunities on the site will be created. More than just workforce housing by itself, the added retail component will point the way forward as a prototype to help ease the traffic burden of commuting between home and place of work by creating a truly mixed-use urban environment of live and work units not unlike the Mercato and Coconut Point, but for people of average means. My RFP proposal would be in alignment with the sentiments of the Collier Community and Human Services Division and Affordable Housing Advisory Committee (AHAC) and as such will hopefully be supported by the county commissioners. Bayshore Arts Village Proposed Retail and Office/Residential Unit Sizes and Pricing Two simple principles make the retail component of mixed-use developments function successfully:- 1. A high urbanization density, i.e. the number of units per acre. 2. A high proportion of residential and office units to retail units. To increase the density on a limited area of available land, I am have increased the number of living and retail units by reducing their size. No developer in Naples is building for the forgotten workforce and market related demographic of singles, couples, single parents, retirees and smaller family units. Apart from two bedroom units, one bedroom and studio units are included in the village that are below the 700 sf LDC threshold. In addition, reducing the size of the retail units to below the areas available elsewhere in Naples, will attract occupants that simply cannot afford bigger units. If retailers want to rent more space, the can occupy adjoining units without their separating sheetrock walls. See the attached breakdown of unit numbers, sizes and suggested pricing. BAYSHORE ARTS VILLAGE - UNIT SIZES & PRICING August 15th 2017 ARNO INC Design-Build Units Av. Area Av. Price SF Range Price Range #SF $SF $ Village Commercial Units 32 632 250,000 288 to 844115,000 to 336,000 Restaurant 1 Village Residential Units (Tract A)340 to 844120,000 to 285,000 Studio Unit 54 320 120,000 One Bedrroom Unit 21 540 202,500 Two Bedroom Unit 40 844 285,000 Residential Village Condos (Tract C) One Bedroom Unit 36 522 194,000 VillageVillageVillageVillage Back to theBack to theBack to theBack to theBack to the How to build what people love Arno de Villiers “Back to the Village - How to Build what People Love” by Arno de Villiers. Arno Design Inc. 3435 Enterprise Ave Ste 23, Naples Florida USA ph 239-434-9364 Contents Cover Sheet Contents About the Author Introduction 1. People love a Village 2. Tall Walls and Towers 3. The Proximity Circle 4. The Easy Walk 5. Pienza, the model Renaissance village 6. How we lost our way 7. Did cars kill the village? 8. Parking Matters 9. Integrated Structured Parking 10. How to add parking to the Proximity Circle 11. Automated Parking Structures 12. Seaside, the model “New Urbanism” village 13. Every Village needs a Heart 14. The Fountain or Well 15. The Farmers Market 16. Life on the Edge 17. Porticos and Loggias 18. The Hole in the Wall 19. Canvas Canopies and Umbrellas 20. Pedestrian Ways 21. Variety under Foot 22. The Rectilinear Mindset 23. Bastide Beauty 24. Break Away! 25. Third Places 26. Third Place Resaurants 27. Shop Fronts 28. Balconies 29. Balcony Flowers 30. The Colors of Roussillon 31. Earth Tones 32. The Village Green 33. Play Areas 34. Shutters 35. Signage 36. Street Lamps and Lighting 37. Trees, Plants and Climbing Vines and Flowers 39. Urban Villages 38. Cohousing 47. Village Concepts 48. Building a Better Future 49-56. - Festival Village Fort Myers, Florida USA “Back to the Village - How to Build what People Love” by Arno de Villiers. Arno Design Inc. 3435 Enterprise Ave Ste 23, Naples Florida USA ph 239-434-9364 40. Go Green! 41. Ecovillages 43. BedZED - An Urban Ecovillage 44. Findhorn - A Rural Ecovillage 45. Permaculture 46. Permaculture Zones 42. Ecovillages Worldwide 57. Arno Design Inc.- Residences 58. Arno Gallery - Paintings The Success Checklist ARNO D E S I G N I N C. U S AF L O R I D AN A P L E S CREATING OUTSTANDING HUMAN HABITATS 3435 ENTERPRISE AV. STE.23 NAPLES FL 34104 PH 239-434-9364 FAX 239-434-9367 Arno de Villiers Arno de Villiers was born in New York and grew up in Johannesburg, South Africa. He has traveled widely throughout Europe, the Far East and the Americas. and now lives in Naples, Florida with his wife Ingrid and children, Arno Jr. and Christine. Arno has always sought to develop all his talents. He holds a degree in Architecture, is an award winning designer, and runs a successful practice from his office in Naples. His love of the vernacular has taken him to some of the most beautiful towns and villages in the world, the very places that have become the inspiration and subject of his large, colorful and bold acrylic paintings. and the basis of his urban village design philosophy. As an accomplished musician, composer and sound engineer, Arno has recorded and produced four compact discs of his compositions. He has been the subject of numerous press and radio interviews and one of his discs, entitled “Wine Symphony” has been featured and played on South African Airways international flights. He has written, recorded and produced two discs on the subjects of healing and health and on successful living. Arno has pursued his love of painting since childhood. His mother was an interior decorator, flower arranger and garden designer and he was exposed to the influences of her artist friends from an early age. He developed his contemporary post-Impressionistic style through years of study and appreciation of the work of such masters as Van Gogh, Gaugin and Monet. He held his first exhibition in 1969 and won an honorable mention award the same year in a New Signatures exhibition in Pretoria, South Africa. His paintings grace the walls of the homes of patrons from the USA to Africa. Arno finds his greatest joy in expressing the beauty of God's creation in color, texture, sound, form and space. He now heads a team of building professionals that are implementing the concepts contained in this essay in the design of the $100, 000,000 Festival Village in Fort Myers, and Rookery Village in Naples Florida About the Author Introduction April 2008 How do we improve the quality of our lives? This essay is about identifying what people love about the built environment, regard- less of architectural style. By tracing how communities were structured eons ago, I aim to show how to restore these time proven patterns to our new building projects. Although the examples used come mostly from the USA and Europe, the patterns are observable in the villages of many cultures, from the orient to the occident. In addition, the important issue of “green” technology is addressed and supported. I suggest we use these patterns because people matter. Very soon, dwindling traditional resources and rising gas prices will force people everywhere to think “outside the box”. By applying the principles outlined in this essay, you will be ahead of the pack. Giving people what they like, love and makes sense will translate into all round profitability and benefit society at the same time. It is a win-win situation for all concerned in the development process, investors, developers, buyers and tenants. These patterns are being successfully applied to urban village projects that are currently being designed. Contact me should you require help in planning yours. I head a team of professionals ready to assist you. Arno de Villiers Arno Design Inc. 3435 Enterprise Ave Ste 23 Naples, Florida 34104 USA ph 239-571-7585 “Back to the Village - How to Build what People Love” by Arno de Villiers. Arno Design Inc. 3435 Enterprise Ave Ste 23, Naples Florida USA ph 239-434-9364 When I was a teenager, my parents returned from a European vacation with a 16 mil. movie my dad had shot of a beautiful fishing village called Positano on the Amalfi coast of Italy. Unbeknownst to me at the time it turned the interest of my young mind to places and spaces of beauty, what was special about them and what made them destinations that people would travel for thousands of miles to visit! Since those early beginnings, I have visited many beautiful towns, enjoyed them, studied them, analyzed them and painted them! - see my paintings at arnogallery.com Villages come in many shapes and sizes. There are urban villages, sub-urban villages, rural villages, agricultural villages, resort villages and sports villages. Now there are “eco” villages. Even large cities contain true urban neighborhoods or villages. New York's Manhattan has Greenwich Village, Chinatown, Little Italy, Soho, Noho etc. “How can a large city be made up of villages?”,you may ask. Read on, and I will explain. The most beautiful old villages in the world have become tourist destinations. Villages such as Portofino above, Mykonos in Greece, Ambleside in England, Brugge in Belgium or the villages of Vermont get hundreds of thousands of visitors each year. They serve as models of environmental beauty, places to stroll around and linger to recapture the sense of “It's great to be alive!” Some countries now have lists of villages for travelers to visit, see for instance “The Most beautiful villages in France” at Many coffee table books now feature essays and photographs of idyllic towns and villages. http://www.les-plus-beaux-villages-de-france.org/ Western Canada’s Whistler village has won the reputation as one of North America's finest resorts. 1. People love a village I now head a team of architects, engineers, planners, “green” consultants, landscape architects, interior designers and artists that design new villages! People love villages. How sad to drive by an ugly old apartment building in the worst part of town and see the name on the sign, yes.....you’ve guest it, Positano! “Back to the Village - How to Build what People Love” by Arno de Villiers. Arno Design Inc. 3435 Enterprise Ave Ste 23, Naples Florida USA ph 239-434-9364 2. Tall walls and towers A true urban village lifestyle is the way most people prefer to live. As soon as groups of primitive people found themselves in peaceful accord, they built a village together. Whether the agreement between them was verbally communicated or not, it brought a measure of safety and peace. People agreed to stop fighting, to protect each other by banding together against a common enemy and to work together on shared objectives. They agreed to trade skills, agreed to market and trade produce at a common marketplace or in speciality shops. Sometimes the “peace” they sought came about by accepting the protection of a leader in return for work and subservience. Even an agreement to be subservient brought a measure of peace which in turn, brought an opportunity to specialize and to profit Monteriggioni in Tuscany Takht-e Suleyman in Azerbaijan St Malo in Brittany, France The tall walls of the buildings of St. Malo create a sense of protection similar in feel to the solid walls of Monteriggioni. Protection, the first village function... The wall came first! The tall towers of San Gimignano were built by warring families within the same village. In this society the taller your tower, the greater your power and prestige. Build your own towers, your villagers will love them and your competitors will hate and perhaps even attack them! Tower power “Back to the Village - How to Build what People Love” by Arno de Villiers. Arno Design Inc. 3435 Enterprise Ave Ste 23, Naples Florida USA ph 239-434-9364 3. The Proximity Circle The recipe for building a place that people will love is to place as many key urban functional spaces within easy walking distance from home. Finding protection in a village setting meant that living units had to be built in close proximity to each other. The term “village” simply denotes a collection of villas, whereas the term “urban village” means that the spaces for all the other functions neces- sary for communal living are included and provided for. The denser the fabric of the buildings that make up a village, the closer the available functions that can be placed are within an easy walking distance from home. The proximity circle is very important to understand and oh so easy to be overlooked. All the benefits of living in a true urban village is based on the close proximity of working, eating, buying, selling, playing, schooling and assembly or meeting spaces to your home. Home Work If any one of the spaces in the diagram below are not within easy walking reach of your home, your life has been made more difficult than it needs to be. Place all within easy walking distance Eat Shop Successful villages do not break the proximity circle by leaving out even one of the above compo- nents. Henry Ford simply did not understand or even care that his wonderful invention would enable the wide-spread destruction of the true urban village as a building block of our civilization. Destruction of the proximity circle has resulted in isolation and loneliness for millions of people who are trapped in city suburbs. We were born with legs and not with wheels. Walking always was and should still be the measure of proximity and the way to build what people love.. Why do people love a true urban village? Home Play Meet School Because from their home... Work they can walk to work, Shop they can walk to the shops, Eat they can walk to restaurants, Meet they can walk to their friends School they can walk to school The easy walk and not the easy drive is the golden rule! to church, library etc., etc.... “Back to the Village - How to Build what People Love” by Arno de Villiers. Arno Design Inc. 3435 Enterprise Ave Ste 23, Naples Florida USA ph 239-434-9364 4. The Easy Walk In villages of the old world, people walked everywhere, to work, to market or store, to school, to church, and to eat with their friends. They had contact with others along the way. Easy physical contact with other people kept them from feeling isolated. Historically, people not only knew their neighbors but everyone else in town. This happened as a result of walking the village. What happened to the fun or drama of chance meetings along the way? What happened sudden rainstorms, the wind in your hair or the pebble in your shoe? These issues are truly important to consider. Re- introduce these considerations to the built environ- ment, and people will love it! Cycle and Cart Paths But people love cars too! Yes, cars are fun to drive. Some are beautiful to look at. Men of the world have fallen in love with seductively cur- vaceous sheet metal that their wives will let them keep as allowable mistresses. The exhilaration of speed is an added bonus. But tell me where can I still find a winding country road that is still fun to drive without the fear of being flagged down by a state trooper? Perhaps in the countryside just outside the village? Cars represent personal mobility. One can get from one place to another choosing ones exact destination, the range and speed. One can carry items too large to carry by hand. Automobiles also represent personal expression. This is a key element of how drivers choose their vehicles. In a world where home ownership is out of reach for many people, the automobile becomes the biggest investment one will personally make. The desire to have the car reflecting one's personality through color, design or brand, is a near-inevitable result: the sense of personal freedom and independence. Even though there is increasing pressure on auto makers to provide smaller electric or hybrid vehicles, the need to buy and use cars is not likely to disappear. Before we look at how cars should be accommodated in our new villages, let us briefly examine just how automobiles have destroyed the village life of old. Sometimes the school or the library may be just too far to walk to. Bicycles and golf carts are great alternatives and take up very little space It is so much cheaper and easier to provide for cycle and cart paths than for cars. Get a copy of "Cycle-Friendly Infrastructure: Guidelines for Planning and Design". Http://www.iht.org/publications/technical/cyclefriendly.asp “Back to the Village - How to Build what People Love” by Arno de Villiers. Arno Design Inc. 3435 Enterprise Ave Ste 23, Naples Florida USA ph 239-434-9364 5. Pienza, the model Renaissance village. Pienza is a rare example of Renaissance town design. Often described as the "ideal city" or the "utopian city", it represents one of the best planned of Renaissance towns, where a model of ideal living and government was attempted, based on the concept of a town able to satisfy the needs of a peaceful and hardworking populace. It represented the so-called utopia of the "civitas" cherished by utopian thinkers for centuries. Pienza's location in the center of the Val d'Orcia, a wonderful and untouched valley, helps the town to embody the fundamental principle that humanistic architecture attempted to incorporate - the balanced relationship between Man and Nature. The center of Pienza was completely redesigned by Pope Pius II in Renaissance times. He planned to transform his birthplace into a model Renaissance town. The architect Bernardo Rossellino was commissioned to build a Duomo, papal palace and town hall, and the construction was completed in three years The town plan of Pienza shows all the characteristics of a true urban village. These include the central piazza with its associated well, cathedral, town hall, loggia and palace. Here we find an irregular street pattern, a central spine or pedestrian way with arched portals or gateways at both ends and residential units over speciality shops along the way. One can walk from the one end to the other of town within five to ten minutes. This means that all the facilities that were required for a true integrated social living experience are here provided for in a tight urban environment. The town hall above and arched portal left. The town hall above, pedestrian spine left and cathedral and palace below. Map of Pienza Note the parking around the edges of the town. “Back to the Village - How to Build what People Love” by Arno de Villiers. Arno Design Inc. 3435 Enterprise Ave Ste 23, Naples Florida USA ph 239-434-9364 It started with a wonderful dream..... The terms suburb and suburbia refer to a residential community beyond the core of a city. Though physically sepa- rated from the urban core, the suburbs depend on the city for the jobs that support its existence. The original concept of suburbia was intended to be an unspoilt synthesis of city and countryside. In modern cities, the suburbs are the areas where people of economic means choose to live. Relatively cheap undeveloped land on the urban periphery is the destination and fulfillment of a dream, a middle-class family home. The rise of Suburbia 6. How we lost our way. From the early eighteenth century it became the custom for the middle class to own a villa in the picturesque countryside around London, England. The family would retire there on Saturday afternoon and return to their town home in the noisy and smoke- filled city on Monday morning. The modern suburb began when the merchant elite shifted its primary residence to the weekend villa, allowing the women and children to remain home while the merchants commuted daily from their villas to London by carriage. The merchant could be an aristocrat on the weekends while re- taining the source of his power and wealth, his business and townhouse in the city. This is what happened when we separated living and working “Work in town and live in the country” Even the most beautiful gated golf- course communities in Florida leave their wealthy occupants countless auto-mobile trips away from the office, shops and school. The dominant mode of living in the United Sates is suburban. According to the 2000 Census 50 percent of Americans lived in suburbs as opposed to only 15 percent in 1920. “Back to the Village - How to Build what People Love” by Arno de Villiers. Arno Design Inc. 3435 Enterprise Ave Ste 23, Naples Florida USA ph 239-434-9364 Mr. Developer, Help to restore sanity to society by providing far better alternatives for people than sprawling suburbia. Build carefully designed mixed-use villages instead of shopping malls, separate residential condominiums or office complexes. Actually implement as many of the patterns described by this treatise and you will find that you will have a financial winner on your hands by providing a product that the majority of people are ready to want. Don’t be part of the problem, be part of the solution! Driving home from work...oops, I missed my off ramp! 7. Did cars kill the village? Destroy the proximity circle and you destroy the village. Suburban development is the total antithesis of village life. All the functional spaces of a village except the home have been surgically removed. To get to the office, shops, school and church you have to, guess what?...drive there of course! The work place is usually many miles away. Now that everybody has at least one car that has to be accommodated, new roadways are forever being widened or built. The space taken up by parking, minor roads, major arterials and highways have made it impossible to restore the easy village lifestyle to the already built environment. No, cars did not kill the village, We did by separating home from work on an epidemic scale.! Help! Do you know the way to San Jose? Ive been away so long. I may go wrong and lose my way. Do you know the way to San Jose? Im going back to find some peace of mind in San Jose. L.A. is a great big freeway. Put a hundred down and buy a car. In a week, maybe two, theyll make you a star Weeks turn into years. how quck they pass And all the stars that never were Are parking cars and pumping gas by Burt Bacharach and Hal David “Back to the Village - How to Build what People Love” by Arno de Villiers. Arno Design Inc. 3435 Enterprise Ave Ste 23, Naples Florida USA ph 239-434-9364 8. Parking matters! Without the proper management of traffic and parking issues, quality urban design is not possible. Proper management is critical to achieving the goals of producing affordable housing, promoting neighborhood retail, relieving traffic congestion, and maintaining the integrity of the urban fabric. Poor parking management can, and has destroyed the urban qualities that cities depend on for their success. Gas consumption and air pollution go DOWN as a result of congestion. Free-flowing traffic, big roads and excessive amounts of parking INCREASE gas consumption and air pollution and also destroy the quality of life. Higher average traffic speed appears to spread the city, creating lower density land use, a greater need for cars, longer travel distances and reduced use of other less polluting or pollution-free modes. The benefits gained in terms of less polluting traffic streams appear to be overwhelmed by the sheer amount of extra travel and the resulting bulk of emissions. Don't let parking destroy the proximity circle! The need find the space to park automobiles is the biggest obstacle to creating a tight proximity circle. We need to understand that the most successful cities do not have abundant parking. Places such as Rome and Siena in Italy, Savannah GA, Santa Monica CA, compete on the basis of the sheer vitality of their urban life, qualities that large supplies of parking tend to dampen. Cheap, abundant parking is often a sign of a downtown's failure. By comparison, half of downtown Buffalo is given over to parking! Parking at what cost? Since surface parking and access lanes require about 375 square feet of land per space or about 116 spaces per acre, we can calculate the land demand of these parking requirements. It can be a very significant percentage of the total land available. Parking garages use less land per space, but construction costs are high. For residential developments in San Francisco, parking accounts for about 20 percent of the total project cost. A typical parking space there can cost about $40,000 assuming a land value of $5 million per acre. The city of San Jose recently built a new downtown garage on an existing surface lot at a cost of $77,000 per net space, not including maint- enance, cleaning, lighting, security, interest, and financing costs, and the total cost amounts to an amortized $4,000 per space per year!Charge for parking! The key is to use pricing and time limits to free up the most visible spaces, particularly the spots at the curb and in entrances to garages. Set prices to favor short-term visitors who stay just a couple of hours. Garage parking could set a shopper back $2, but an eight-hour stay $18. Alternatively, provide the first hour free, with fees rising for additional hours. Other techniques include time limits such as one- or two-hour maximums, validation stickers given by merchants to their customers, and permits issued to particular groups, such as residents. In this way the demand for parking spaces have been reduced by up to 28 percent in Los Angeles region, where employers have charged for parking. If parking is not in short supply when it’s free, there is no reason to charge for it. I recommend the classic Goldilocks method of setting the prices for curb parking: the price is too high if too many spaces are vacant, and the price is too low if no spaces are vacant. When about 15 percent of the spaces are vacant, the price is just right. writes UCLA urban planning professor Donald C. Shoup in the April 2005 issue of New Urban News “Back to the Village - How to Build what People Love” by Arno de Villiers. Arno Design Inc. 3435 Enterprise Ave Ste 23, Naples Florida USA ph 239-434-9364 Use demand management strategies. Parking proximity segments. Not all motorists are created equal. Providing convenient, visible, front door parking is critical for economic success in neighborhood commercial centers. Sometimes cheap or free parking is desirable to compete with other commercial centers nearby. Employees and park-and-ride commuters need not also benefit from this. Drivers could be segmented into different groups of users. Customers and shoppers are the highest priority, since they generate the greatest benefits with the highest turnover and the lowest costs.They should be closest to their destinations. Other visitors, residents, employees, and park-and-ride commuters follow in importance. This strategy prioritizes those who bring in sales tax dollars to a neigh- bourhood and helps to manage traffic congestion by discouraging all-day employee parking. It will also steer employees to public transit. Since com- muters make the same trip every day, they can research different transit options, and they are also unlikely to choose a different job based on the availability and cost of parking alone. People like to walk. Front-door parking is really only important for shop- pers with time limits or with disabilities. There is no reason however why most motorists cannot park a block or two away from their destination, much as they might prefer the most convenient spaces. The key is to manage the most convenient spaces by reserving them for those willing to pay a premium, just as people pay more for the theater seats with the best view. Motorists are interested in how easily they can find a parking space. Maintaining availability is therefore a key goal. Building more spaces is only one way to achieve it, and usually an expensive one. It will be mostly far cheaper to free up spaces by using demand management strategies. Advanced information systems such as those in San Francisco's Financial District can offer motorists real-time information about where spaces are available. Traffic congestion is sometimes caused by motorists driving around looking for a parking space even when there is plenty available. However, this often reflects poor management, rather than the number of spaces available. Real-time information that directs motorists to facilities with available space is also an effective way to reduce traffic. Structured parking integrated with other facilities. 9. Integrated Structured Parking. Avoid large surface parking lots segregated from residences, offices, shops and restaurants. Integrate structured parking with other facilities. Coded parking ratios Parking ratios should not just be easily looked up in a manual. Conventional parking standards are simply not appropriate in urban communities. Traditionally, parking requirements are set by local jurisdictions using two convenient reference sources: parking generation rates published by the Institute of Transportation Engineers and other jurisdictions' parking standards compiled by the Planning Advisory Service. These ratios, however, are based on demand at single-use suburban sites, where ample free parking exists and few or no alternatives to driving are provided. The highest peak demand ob- served is then often used to set the minimum requirement. While this approach prevents spillover parking in all but extreme cases, it will often mean that a large supply sits vacant almost every day of the year. Developers and local elected officials must ask, at what point do the benefits of ample parking outweigh the negative consequences? Is there enough roadway capacity to serve an increase in parking? Is it cheaper to do something else instead of providing parking? Does additional parking or greater investment in transit fit better with the values of the community? Separated Surface Parking Read online articles “The Mythology of Parking“by Jeffrey Tumlin and Adam Millard-Ball and “Parking Management Best Practices“by Todd Litman “Back to the Village - How to Build what People Love” by Arno de Villiers. Arno Design Inc. 3435 Enterprise Ave Ste 23, Naples Florida USA ph 239-434-9364 10. How to add parking to the Proximity Circle The recipe for building a place that people will love is to place as many other urban functional spaces within easy walking distance from home. Today’s challenge is to add parking! I have stressed that all the benefits of living in a village is based on the close proximity of working, eating, buying, selling, playing, schooling and assembly or meeting spaces to your home. Today’s urban design challenge is to add automobile parking to the proximity circle. Vertical separation of spacial function The need for parking was not part of the equation when the most beautiful villages of the world were designed. We have seen how badly planners have failed to integrate parking into the urban fabric. The most vital cities remain those who were built before the invention of the automobile or those that have placed massive parking facilities deep below the pedes- trian orientated surface level. Old towns and cities like Ronda and Marbella in Spain have successfully saved their pedestrian friendly urban fabric in this way. In areas with a high water table and where underground parking is too expensive, consider placing car parking on the site surface under all buildings and raising the pedestrian friendly streets to higher levels between buildings. This solution is proving to work well and finding wide acceptance in my design for the Festival Village development in Fort Myers, Florida. Shoppers park on first level and easily access the pedestrian only shopping street one level up. Residents and office workers park in adjoining multi-level structures to the right, within easy walking distance. Work Eat Shop Home Play Meet School Parking ParkingParking Apartments Retail Parking ParkingParking Apartments Restaurant Offices Access Lane Boulevard ParkingParking Apartments Retail Offices Access Lane Pedestrian Way Parking Vertical separation of functions in integrated structures - Festival Village Fort Myers Florida. “Back to the Village - How to Build what People Love” by Arno de Villiers. Arno Design Inc. 3435 Enterprise Ave Ste 23, Naples Florida USA ph 239-434-9364 In his book “Pattern Language” Christopher Alexander writes, “In downtown Los Angeles over 60 per cent of the land is given over to the automobile. Very rough empirical observations lead us to believe that it is not possible to make an environment fit for human use when more than 9 per cent of it is given to parking. We suspect that when the density of cars passes a certain limit, and people experience the feeling that there are too many cars, what is really happening is that subconsciously they feel that the cars are overwhelming the environment, that the environment is no longer "theirs", that they have no right to be there, that it is not a place for people, and so on. After all, the effect of the cars reaches far beyond the mere presence of the cars themselves. They create a maze of driveways, garage doors, asphalt and con- crete surfaces, and building elements which people cannot use. When the density goes beyond the limit, we suspect that people feel the social potential of the environment has disappeared. Instead of inviting them out, the environment starts giving them the message that the outdoors is not meant for them, that they should stay indoors, that they should stay in their own buildings, that social communion is no longer permitted or encouraged.” 11. Automated Parking Structures The more we can reduce the area taken up by the parking and movement of auto- mobiles, the easier it becomes to create the intimacy of a true urban village. Volkswagen’s Autostadt Customer Center The photos are of Volkswagen's Autostadt customer center in Wolfsburg, Germany, where new cars are robotically retrieved by a central elevator and delivered to customers waiting below. Automated parking like the one shown above, offer greatly reduced footprints for the parking of motorcars over that of conventional concrete parking garages. Not only are developers looking at automated parking, city plan- ners and architects are discussing new ideas to manage automobiles, even when stationary. Urban theorists and policy makers are increasingly looking at the effects of parking on traffic, development, pollution and energy efficiency. For the driver, the advantages of an automated system go beyond convenience and speed. The car remains un- touched and unopened, and with the parking area ostensibly off limits to people, valuables are safe inside. The car avoids potential scrapes and bumps and is retrieved within less than three minutes. For the developer, automated garages offer cost advantages in construction and operation. By omitting ramps and walkways, at least twice as many cars can be tucked into the space. Labor and insurance costs are lower, and getting cars in and out is faster. Stolzer Parkhaus of Strassburg, Germany, designed and built the structures shown above. They, have built 28 automated garages in 11 countries since its first, in Kronach, Germany, in 1996. Call me for the contact numbers for automated parking companies. “Back to the Village - How to Build what People Love” by Arno de Villiers. Arno Design Inc. 3435 Enterprise Ave Ste 23, Naples Florida USA ph 239-434-9364 12. Seaside, the model “New Urbanism” village View of Seaside, a village development in the Florida panhandle “Back to the Village - How to Build what People Love” by Arno de Villiers. Arno Design Inc. 3435 Enterprise Ave Ste 23, Naples Florida USA ph 239-434-9364 Seaside is a master-planned community on the Florida panhandle roughly midway between Fort Walton Beach and Panama City. It was founded by builder/developer Robert Davis on land that he had inherited from his grandfather. The town plan was designed by architects/new urbanists Andrés Duany and Elizabeth Plater-Zyberk. Seaside is over 50,000 square feet. The community is often cited as the first New Urbanist development. At the time of Seaside's construction, Walton County had no zoning ordinance, leaving Seaside's founders able to plan with a comparatively free hand. In the absence of these regulations (e.g., minimum lot size, separation of uses), Duany and Plater- Zyberk (DPZ) were able to design a mixed-use development with densities greater than conventional sub- urban development. Seaside has been used as a model for other New Urbanist developments in the United States and abroad New Urbanism is a sincere effort on the part of its proponents to return society to more pedes- trian-friendly lifestyle. Cars however, still dominate and penetrate even to the core of their developments where the pedestrian alone should have free reign! New Urbanism proposes the13 points of pedestrian-oriented development 1. The neighborhood has a discernible center. This is often a square or a green and sometimes a busy or memorable street corner. A transit stop would be located at this center. 2. Most of the dwellings are within a five-minute walk of the center, an average of roughly 2,000 feet. 3. There are a variety of dwelling types ? usually houses, rowhouses and apartments ? so that younger and older people, singles and families, the poor and the wealthy may find places to live. 4. At the edge of the neighborhood, there are shops and workplaces (and/or transit stations leading to workplaces) of sufficiently varied types to supply the weekly needs of a household. (Collective neighborhood edges form a town center.) 5. An elementary school is close enough so that most children can walk from their home. 6. There are small playgrounds accessible to every dwelling - not more than a tenth of a mile away. 7. Streets within the neighborhood form a "connected network, which disperses traffic by providing a variety of pedestrian and vehicular routes to any destination. 8. The streets are relatively narrow and shaded by rows of trees. This slows traffic, creating an environment suitable for pedestrians and bicycles. 9. Buildings in the neighborhood center are placed close to the street, creating a well-defined outdoor room. 10. Parking lots and garage doors rarely front the street. Parking is relegated to the rear of buildings, usually accessed by alleys. 11. Certain prominent sites at the termination of street vistas or in the neighborhood center are reserved for civic buildings. These provide sites for community meetings, education, and religious or cultural activities. 12. The neighborhood is organized to be self-governing. A formal association debates and decides matters of maintenance, security, and physical change. Taxation is the responsibility of the larger community. 13. For single-family homes: A small ancillary building is permitted within the backyard of each house. It may be used as a rental unit or place to work (e.g., office or craft workshop). 13. Ever y village needs a heart All successful villages have a discernable center or heart. Just as the heart is a vital organ necessary to sustain physical life, the piazza is the heart of a village and is necessary to sustain social life. The sense of protection is most evident there. Communal peace and repose, or excitement and enjoyment, embrace the village. Village people can gather in their large outdoor living room, where I’ve seen told men playing board games while the women gossip. The square is the vibrant center for all festivals and major communal activities. You may call the heart the Plaza, the Piazza or the Village Square; its not the name but the function that matters. A village without a healthy functioning heart has no soul, and is not a fit place for people to live in. Siena’s famous Il Campo Opportunity to participate Opportunity to watch Provide for the following... Opportunity to sit Opportunity to eat The Piazza is a large open public living room Opportunity to meet Shaded edges Horses race around the Piazza del Campo during the Pallio at Siena, Italy. The race was first held in 1482 and has been twice a year since 1701. “Back to the Village - How to Build what People Love” by Arno de Villiers. Arno Design Inc. 3435 Enterprise Ave Ste 23, Naples Florida USA ph 239-434-9364 14. The Fountain or Well Many villages developed around a water source. In the USA the early pioneers would settle around a good watering hole. In Europe, for example, the original wells around which settle- ments were founded are often still visible on the village square. The area around the well was designated common ground for the villagers. Because everyone used the well as their water supply, the area around it became the heart of the village, the piazza or village square. It still is the place to meet, to eat, to sit and of course, to drink! Fountains celebrate life! Renaissance masters embellished the fountain and transformed it into a work of art. See the fountain as a symbol of the vitality of the village and a celebration of the abundant life. A place to drink A place to eat A place to sit A place to meet Bremerton’s Harborside Fountain Park A piazza is the common space around a fountain or well “Back to the Village - How to Build what People Love” by Arno de Villiers. Arno Design Inc. 3435 Enterprise Ave Ste 23, Naples Florida USA ph 239-434-9364 15. The Farmers’ Market The protection and relative peace that was offered to villagers by agreeing to live together within bounding walls enabled the inhabitants to specialize in individual pursuits and pro- fessions. Soon, of course, the need arose to trade their skills and wares with each other. Naturally the ideal place where this could happen was in the communal area around the fountain or well. The village square or piazza therefore has always been the perfect spot for the market. Here, farmers could trade or sell their produce and craftsmen of all kinds could exhibit their creations for profit and right there, buy the produce needed for survival. The village market in Cambridge, England Villagers started specializing in a diversity of occupations and the professions of trades- men, merchants, marketeers importers , exporters, and bankers were born. The need arose for covered open sided structures to market goods and skills on the village square. Many old piazzas everywhere contain beautiful market buidings, each one different and unique but fulfilling the same function. People have not changed and still love to browse and buy necessary and superfluous items. Provide for spaces to rent in a market structure on the village square! Modern market in Barcelona. Old Gothic Market Building “Back to the Village - How to Build what People Love” by Arno de Villiers. Arno Design Inc. 3435 Enterprise Ave Ste 23, Naples Florida USA ph 239-434-9364 16. Life on the Edge. The village square or piazza is the communal living room of the village This where the water source, the fountain (or well) was located. It was also where farmers, craftsmen and tradesmen sell their produce. Because of all the activity on the square, the area surrounding the piazza became prime real estate. Typically, the buildings and property around the square was, and still is owned by either the community or municipality, church, banks, nobility and the wealthiest merchants. Public buildings, a church, a palace, shops and restaurants surround Piazza San Marco in Venice. The edges of the buildings bounding the square are perforated by porticos that are shaded walkways providing shelter from the elements. Pienza: The piazza, above and below. A Church, a palace or a town hall usually claims top spot on the village square. The market square with church tower and merchant townhouses Montepulciano Town hall The church dominates the square. “Back to the Village - How to Build what People Love” by Arno de Villiers. Arno Design Inc. 3435 Enterprise Ave Ste 23, Naples Florida USA ph 239-434-9364 17. Porticos and Loggias. Bologna is the city that Italians most prefer. Forty kilometers of porticos line the buildings and the piazzas providing shaded walk- ways for the townsfolk. Loggias in Florence above and Vincenza on the left below. The village square is defined by the surrounding important communal buildings. Loggias, porticos and canopies soften the transition between in- doors and outdoors providing a shaded and sheltered covering while being open to the piazza and street at the same time. Bologna, the city of porticos “Back to the Village - How to Build what People Love” by Arno de Villiers. Arno Design Inc. 3435 Enterprise Ave Ste 23, Naples Florida USA ph 239-434-9364 18. The Hole in the Wall Is there life beyond the grave? I believe that there is. People can’t live without hope. At least the archway is saying, “There is life beyond the wall.” Arched openings in the village walls allow safe passage to the life inside. Excitement always mounts as visitors approach the openings, curious as to what lies beyond. Archways, portals, gateways, underpasses and overpasses give drama and a pleasant tension to peoples’ passage through the village streets. The best villages provide plenty of excitement for the explorer as the pathways become a maze of intrigue as visitors wander about, ever curious as to what lies beyond the next portal or curve in the path! “Back to the Village - How to Build what People Love” by Arno de Villiers. Arno Design Inc. 3435 Enterprise Ave Ste 23, Naples Florida USA ph 239-434-9364 19. Canvas Canopies and Umbrellas Who can argue that the time spent under canvas canopies and umbrellas, relaxing and dining with friends or family, are of the most memorable in life? Or, would you prefer sitting in heavy traffic? I rest my case. Canopies are colorful, cheap, and effective. Use them abundantly. People love them, and you can charge rent for the outdoor space! “Back to the Village - How to Build what People Love” by Arno de Villiers. Arno Design Inc. 3435 Enterprise Ave Ste 23, Naples Florida USA ph 239-434-9364 20. Pedestrian Ways People love to walk. If they are enjoying the trip they can walk for hours! People want to have pleasant areas and paths to walk in freely, out of the way of automobiles and trucks. Make pedestrian paths narrow and wide. Give people what they want!Above: Pedetrian only zone, Salamanca, Spain. “Back to the Village - How to Build what People Love” by Arno de Villiers. Arno Design Inc. 3435 Enterprise Ave Ste 23, Naples Florida USA ph 239-434-9364 21. Variety under Foot. There is so much we can learn from places that grew slowly over time. Just as annular rings of a tree, the paving of the pathways of old villages tell a story all their own. Many years of careful patching sometimes leave surfaces of incredible beauty with patterns and textures that would impress even a Jackson Pollock. There is such a wide variety of paving material at our disposal today so that there is no excuse not to spend the time creating interest and beauty under foot. “Back to the Village - How to Build what People Love” by Arno de Villiers. Arno Design Inc. 3435 Enterprise Ave Ste 23, Naples Florida USA ph 239-434-9364 22. The Rectilinear Mindset Some people consider Boston to be one of he most livable cities in the USA because of its hist- orical pedestrian orientation. Many of the earliest cities in the United States, such as Boston, do not have a grid system. There is no doubt that whatever its merits are, a gridiron street pattern produces predictable street-scapes. Paths that follow or counter contours produce far more interesting towns and villages. Gridiron patterns were invented by logical minds intent on control. Miletus was the first planned Greek city, built to a grid plan after 479 BC. Its gridiron design has been credited to Hippodamus a Greek intellectual associated with the Pythagoreans. The grid plan was a common tool of Roman city planning, based originally on its use in military camps known as castra. The Roman grid is characterized by a nearly perfectly orthogonal layout of streets, all crossing each other at right angles, and by the presence of two main streets, set at right angles from each other. New European towns were planned using grids beginning in the 12th century, most prodigiously in the bastides of southern France that were built during the 13th and 14th centuries. Medieval European new towns using grid plans were widespread, ranging from Wales to the Florentine region. Many were built on ancient grids originally established as Roman colonial outposts. See aerial photo and maps of bastdes below. Note the rectilinear streets and central market squares Bastides are towns planned and built as a single unit, by a single founder. The majority of bastides have a grid layout of intersecting streets, with wide thoroughfares that divide the town plan into blocks, through which a narrow lane often runs. There is a cen- tral market square surrounded by ar- cades through which the axes of tho- roughfares pass, with a covered mea- suring area. The market square often provides the module into which the bastide is subdivided. The Roman model, the castrum with its grid plan and central forum, was inescapable in a region where Roman planning prece- dents remained in medieval cities like Béziers, Narbonne, Toulouse, Orange and Arles. Good in Small Doses The Bastide towns in France prove that gridiron streets can be beautiful in a limited area. The town of Priene, set on uneven ground is a good example of Ionian grid planning. “Back to the Village - How to Build what People Love” by Arno de Villiers. Arno Design Inc. 3435 Enterprise Ave Ste 23, Naples Florida USA ph 239-434-9364 23. Bastide Beauty Enjoy for a moment the beauty of the old bastide villages of southern France The Bastides were built as new towns during the 13th and 14th centuries. Covered Farmers Market Buildings The model bastide villages of Fources left, and Monpazier, right. The cobbled entrance to the fortified villages of Biron, Dordogne, France, and Fources below.The covered markets in the bastide towns of Belves, Monpazier and Avilar below. Squares and Houses. Monpazier village square. “Back to the Village - How to Build what People Love” by Arno de Villiers. Arno Design Inc. 3435 Enterprise Ave Ste 23, Naples Florida USA ph 239-434-9364 24. Break Away! One of the great streets of the world is Broadway, Manhat- tan. What makes it interesting is the way it breaks free from the gridiron pattern of the other streets and avenues, creating amazing intersects and buildings with odd angles. See the Flatron building on the left. Notice how Broadway wind itself through rectilinear pattern of streets, bringing spa- tial, visual and emotional relief for the New York motorist and pedestrian. Villages of old simply fol- lowed the contours of the land in laying out their path ways and the adjoining buildings followed suit. How often have we not seen how people walk across flower beds to their destination instead of on the rectilinear grid they are supposed to? Because contours follow a level line, they provide the platform for paths the run along with the least amount of incline and effort for carts and pedes- trians. Villages that followed these principles have paths that wind along gently providing the same interest, surprise and relief as does Broadway, only on a much smaller scale. My suggestion is, follow the contours, and if there aren’t any, curve the paths and vary the widths anyway! Map of the Old City, Marbella, Spain. Gridiron street patterns were invented by Greek and Roman generals intent on the organ- ization of military camps and the subjugation of a local population. “Back to the Village - How to Build what People Love” by Arno de Villiers. Arno Design Inc. 3435 Enterprise Ave Ste 23, Naples Florida USA ph 239-434-9364 25. Third Places. “Third places” or “Great good places,” are public places where people can gather, put aside the con- cerns of home and work (their first and second places), and hang out simply for the pleasures of good company and lively conversation. “They are the heart of a community's social vitality and the grassroots of a democracy.”, writes author Ray Oldenberg in his books, “The Great Good Place” and “Celebrating the Third Place.” These are the cafés, coffee shops, bookstores, bars, hair salons, bistros, and community centers and the like where people can spend pleasurable hours with one another for no specific or obvious purpose. They are the homes away from homes where can people drink in the joys of blissful public congregation. The English Pub The French Cafe’ Oldenberg, a trained sociologist writes, “Currently and for some time now, the course of urban growth and development in the United States has been hostile to an informal public life; we are failing to provide either suitable or sufficient gathering places necessary for it.” Third places are typically modest, inexpensive and small.They should encourage associa- tion, relaxation and community, loitering, lounging and hanging out. This is part and parcel to an informal public life, as was the soda fountain area in the old fashioned drug store where people could come to be people. Here is a list of third places you should think of providing in your developments. Keep in mind that they should be cozy and friendly, and a home away from home. Provide them within easy walking distance from home and people will love living nearby. There should be gift shops, garden shops, coffee houses, French cafes and bistros, American taverns, German beer gardens, English pubs, book stores, health clubs, bandstands, live music performers, public speaking corners, weekly outdoor markets and community festivals, and third place restaurants. “Back to the Village - How to Build what People Love” by Arno de Villiers. Arno Design Inc. 3435 Enterprise Ave Ste 23, Naples Florida USA ph 239-434-9364 26. Third Place Restaurants. Good Food. “Many new theme restaurants have been so preoccupied with ambience and other aspects of the customer’s experience that they have forgotten the importance of good food; and they have paid the price for it.”, writes Ray Oldenburg in his book titled Celebrating the Third Place. Naturally good food should have preeminence. The best third place restaurants have no off-stage areas to wander about; even the kitchen is in plain view. The style should be simple, tasteful, informal, light and relaxing. Most restaurants are not third place restaurants, nor do they try to be. Third place restaurants offer a lively bar, quiet dining and good food! The more a restaurant becomes a third place, the more the bar becomes the social hub. Regulars gather around the bar. They are there far more than at the tables and it is there where the personalities go on parade! A Lively Bar. A Side Room A good restaurant should offer a separate room or rooms for all day business seminars, private lunches and dinners where people could order off the menu. The bar should be a place where no one feels hurried and where many regulars prefer to eat, not a waiting area on route to the eating area. The latter should be for quiet and private dining. Quiet Dining. “Back to the Village - How to Build what People Love” by Arno de Villiers. Arno Design Inc. 3435 Enterprise Ave Ste 23, Naples Florida USA ph 239-434-9364 27. Shop Fronts. A loud and festive canopy invites you to a carnival atmosphere inside A transitional space is formed by the ceiling and side walls and allow you to view the displays before deciding to enter or not A Colorful “in your face” shop front without a transitional canopy or side walls. Audrey Hepburn gazes through the store window in the movie “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” Yes, shopping with your eyes is free! This classy shop front is integrated with the symmetry of the classical facade. This shop front is beautifully integrated with the architecture. A transitional space is formed by the canvass canopy that also protects the goods on display The simplest of shop fronts is all it took to sell tasty ice cream to my son on a hot day. Marbella, Spain. “Back to the Village - How to Build what People Love” by Arno de Villiers. Arno Design Inc. 3435 Enterprise Ave Ste 23, Naples Florida USA ph 239-434-9364 28. Balconies. A large restaurant balcony with canvas canopy overlooks the action. Mijas, Spain. Bourbon Street, New Orleans. Balconies provide immediate access to exterior space for people who live or work in levels above, and even way above terra firma. They provide a view over the village life below. Wrought iron has been an art form for centuries. Today, decorative aluminum has replaced iron. It is well worth taking the time to design a variety of balconies for your projects.. The old and the new.. “Back to the Village - How to Build what People Love” by Arno de Villiers. Arno Design Inc. 3435 Enterprise Ave Ste 23, Naples Florida USA ph 239-434-9364 29. Balcony Flowers. "In 1905 Henri Matisse went south again, to work with André Derain in the little coastal town of Collioure. At this point, his colour broke free. Just how free it became can be seen in The Open Window, Collioure, 1905. It is the first of the views through a window that would recur as a favorite Matissean motif. All the color has undergone an equal distortion and key- ing up. The terracotta of flowerpots and the rusty red of masts and furled sails become a blazing Indian red: the reflections of the boats, turning at anchor through the razzle of light on the water, are pink; the green of the left wall, reflected in the open glazed door on the right, is heightened beyond expectation and picked up in the sky's tints. And the brushwork has a eupeptic, take-it-or-leave-it quality that must have seemed to deny craft even more than the comparatively settled way that Derain, his companion, was painting”. Text from "The Shock of the New", by Robert Hughes The little coastal town of Collioure on the Riviera, was put on the tourist map by Henri Matisse with this little painting of a balcony and flowers with a view of the Mediterranean. Even if you live in a high rise, you can still have a little private garden on your balcony! Left: The secret is to have an army of dedicated little old ladies to take care of them! Red geraniums are a favorite. One of the many things I enjoy about Italy is the flowers. Italians love flowers, and not just in gardens: they grow them in every available corner. Particularly in the mountains, the displays can be spectacular. Love life and you will love flowers! “Back to the Village - How to Build what People Love” by Arno de Villiers. Arno Design Inc. 3435 Enterprise Ave Ste 23, Naples Florida USA ph 239-434-9364 Roussillon is a beautiful village, with its red rocks, red stone buildings and red tile roofs. It is lovely from the outside, set in a deep green pine forest on bright red-ochre hills. Roussillon is even more spectacular inside the village, with the colorful old buildings and narrow medieval streets. The village center is fairly small, so wandering the streets to discover the many lovely sites doesn't take very long. 30. The Colors of Roussillon Ochre is a name for naturally occurring mineral oxides that come in colors from yellow to red to purple and can be used to make dyes. The ochre around Roussillon is a mixture of clay and iron oxide. The stucco used on the façades of the buildings in the village is made from it, so most of the buildings have that characteristic color, and so do the sur- rounding cliffs and crags. That color is the big attraction at Roussillon, along with the warm, dry weather and the deep blue sky. These pigments have been used in the stucco on the walls of villages all over Provence. The Giants' Causeway (Sentier des Ocres) is a natural park of jagged cliffs of ochre beside the village of Roussillon. A walking tour of the park should take well under an hour. The entrance is on the small hill facing the village, beside the cemetery and one of the parking lots. The ochre canyons are amazing. So many colors, orange, yellow, purple, gold, red, all blended into this masterpiece of nature. The earth tones of the pigments from Roussillon color the walls of vil- lages all over Provence and have inspired builders everywhere. “Back to the Village - How to Build what People Love” by Arno de Villiers. Arno Design Inc. 3435 Enterprise Ave Ste 23, Naples Florida USA ph 239-434-9364 31. Earth Tones The sense of color is somehow tied to human emotions. We all know that red spells danger in different cultures. Developers and their architects often think that if you paint the buildings bright colors, people will buy or rent. It ain’t necessarily so. The colors they choose may appeal to some people or cultures but not to others. Generally speaking, people of Latin origin love colors on buildings more that Anglo Saxons do. This is due I believe, to the fact that the latter are more reserved and emotional than their Latin counterparts. It is there- fore wise to choose the colors for your village carefully. My advice is to go with earth tones. For walls, choose colors that people of all races and creeds can relate to, the colors of earth pigments that are found in nature. Just a kilometre or so from the village of Roussillon on the Route d'Apt and you'll discover the Conservatoire des Ocres et des Pig- ments Appliqués, established to promote awareness of the materials, plus the processes of extraction, purification and usage of ochre.Below is a collection of earth pigments from the area and imported from other sites. Use these on your buildings and the villagers will love it! “Back to the Village - How to Build what People Love” by Arno de Villiers. Arno Design Inc. 3435 Enterprise Ave Ste 23, Naples Florida USA ph 239-434-9364 32. The Village Green. When we think of a British village we probably imagine a settlement of traditional cottages around a village green with a church and ancient manor house as backdrop. The definition of a town or village green has changed little over the years. Historically they were small areas of land used by the inhabitants of a village for sport and recreation. They may have originally been wasteland of the manor which the Lord of the Manor allowed the villagers to use, this use becoming a customary right enforceable through the courts. The land may also have provided an area on which livestock was collected in times of emergency (everything from bad winter weather to invasion). It is traditionally regarded as an area for communal activities – games and fairs, a circus, archery and of course dancing around the maypole. In days gone by the pond on the village green provided the village supply of water. There was a smithy in many villages located on or near the green also a bakehouse and of course an alehouse. The village was often built around the village green. This common form of village has its roots in the medieval period when many villages started out as a cluster of agricultural dwellings. Back in the medieval period those working on the land tended to live in small settle- ments (villages) and worked 'open- field' agriculture where land the wasn't enclosed. In fact, over much of Britain in the period up to 1800 it would have been unusual to have seen a farm or cottage outside of a settlement boun- dary. Two centuries later nucleated settlements were to be found over much of Britain, typically consisting of well- organized village settlements sitting within open fields. The average village would have its church, manor house, and cottage tenements all clustered together, and the open land around would usually be divided into thin strips. In some villages you can still see the remnants of medieval strip field systems around the periphery of the settlement. There would often be meadows, pasture and woodland held 'in common', and only the lord of the manor would have his own, private land or 'demesne'. In the medieval village virtually everyone would have earned their living on the territory, hence the community had to be relatively self sufficient. 'Green Villages' were a common village form, where houses clustered around a central green of common land. They are often the remnants of planned settlements introduced after the Norman Conquest in the 11th century. It is suggested that this arrangement allowed for easier defence, especially compared to the village form most common before the Normans, which was simple clusters of farms. However there is also evidence of 'village' greens in Anglo-Saxon settlements, and even at Romano-British sites. The village green was soon got adopted as the main social space within a village, as well as its focal point alongside the church or chapel. Village greens often take a triangular form, usually reflecting the fact that the village was at the meeting of three roads. The continuing importance of the village green to modern day com- munities is reflected in the fact that this is usually where the war memorial is seen, as well as village notice boards, where local cricket matches are played, and where public benches are placed. The Open Spaces Society states that in 2005 there were about 3,650 registered greens in England and about 220 in Wales. People love to play. Provide a green field next to the village where ball games can be played. A cricket game in progress on the village green. “Back to the Village - How to Build what People Love” by Arno de Villiers. Arno Design Inc. 3435 Enterprise Ave Ste 23, Naples Florida USA ph 239-434-9364 33. Play Areas The design and construction of a new play area at Chicago’s historic Wicker Park (Douglas Hills Associates), above. Play areas for children usually consist of play equipment, paths, inter- active water features, seating, a donor recognition area and planting. All phases of these projects need to undergo rigorous review and input through open forums by the residents. Despite the time consuming pro- cess, park projects can be shepherded through the design and construction phases under a very quick schedule and completed in less than one year. WHERE DO THE CHILDREN PLAY? by Cat Stevens Well you roll on roads over fresh green grass. For your lorry loads pumping petrol gas. And you make them long, and you make them tough. But they just go on and on, and it seems you can't get off. Oh, I know we've come a long way, We're changing day to day, But tell me, where do the children play? As a reminder, every village needs play areas near the homes and shops. “Back to the Village - How to Build what People Love” by Arno de Villiers. Arno Design Inc. 3435 Enterprise Ave Ste 23, Naples Florida USA ph 239-434-9364 34. Shutters. Shutters are a unique invention to to control the amount of light and privacy people wish to have in their homes. They can be opened or shut. The best ones can also be tilted out while close, providing just the right atmosphere inside. The blue and green accent colors of the shutters on the French Riviera compliment the earth toned walls at Menton, right and below. “Back to the Village - How to Build what People Love” by Arno de Villiers. Arno Design Inc. 3435 Enterprise Ave Ste 23, Naples Florida USA ph 239-434-9364 35. Signage. The greater portion of towns and cities in the USA and in many other countries were designed and built after the invention of the automobile. For this reason, signs in these places are large, brightly colored and eye- catching as they are intended to be read by motorists as they drive by. Signs for motorists A Sign of the Times? Signs of Confusion. Village Signs Because village life centers around pedestrians and not motorists, they could be smaller and more sophisticated. “Back to the Village - How to Build what People Love” by Arno de Villiers. Arno Design Inc. 3435 Enterprise Ave Ste 23, Naples Florida USA ph 239-434-9364 Pole Banner Lighting levels are calculated by electrical engineers. Lamps and other lighting fixtures however, should be care- fully chosen with the help of your architect. Some buildings for instance, stand tall and proud such as the church below. The lamps that light up the piazza in front of the church should complement the grandeur of the building just as these do. Many lamps are works of art. Use a variety of designs to enrich the village squares and pathways. 36. Street Lamps and Lighting Above: Hidden lighting setsoff the architecture of the Colosseum beautifully at night “Back to the Village - How to Build what People Love” by Arno de Villiers. Arno Design Inc. 3435 Enterprise Ave Ste 23, Naples Florida USA ph 239-434-9364 Trees, plant, climbing vines and flowers softens the harshness of a built village environment. Hire a specialist! Landscape architects were born for this purpose. 37. Trees, plants, climbing vines and flowers “Back to the Village - How to Build what People Love” by Arno de Villiers. Arno Design Inc. 3435 Enterprise Ave Ste 23, Naples Florida USA ph 239-434-9364 38. Cohousing. Heathstone, An urban cohousing community in Denver Co. “Back to the Village - How to Build what People Love” by Arno de Villiers. Arno Design Inc. 3435 Enterprise Ave Ste 23, Naples Florida USA ph 239-434-9364 What is Cohousing? Cohousing is a type of collaborative housing in which residents actively participate in the design and operation of their own neighborhoods. Cohousing residents are consciously committed to living as a community. The physical design en- courages both social contact and individual space. Private homes contain all the features of conven- tional homes, but residents also have access to extensive common facilities such as open space, courtyards, a playground and a common house. The Six Defining Characteristics of Cohousing 1. Participatory process. Future residents participate in the design of the community so that it meets their needs. Some cohousing communities are initiated or driven by a developer. 2. Neighborhood design. The physical layout and orientation of the buildings encourage a sense of community. eg, the private residences are clustered on the site, leaving more shared open space. The dwellings typically face each other across a pedestrian street or courtyard, with cars parked on the periphery. Often, the front doorway of every home affords a view of the common house. What far outweighs any specifics, however, is the intention to create a strong sense of community, with design as one of the facilitators. 3. Common facilities. Common facilities are designed for daily use, are an integral part of the community, and are always supplemental to the private residences. The common house typically includes a common kitchen, dining area, sitting area, children's playroom and laundry, and also may contain a workshop, library, exercise room, crafts room and/or one or two guest rooms. Except on very tight urban sites, cohousing communities often have playground equipment, lawns and gar- dens as well. Since the buildings are clustered, larger sites may retain several or many acres of undeveloped shared open space. 4. Resident management. Residents manage their own cohousing communities, and also perform much of the work r equired to maintain the property. They participate in the preparation of common meals, and meet regularly to solve problems and develop policies for the community. 5. Non-hierarchical structure and decision-making. Leadership roles naturally exist in cohousing communities, however no one person (or persons) has authority over others. Most groups start with one or two “burning souls.” As people join the group, each person takes on one or more roles consistent with his or her skills, abilities or interests. Most cohousing groups make all of their decisions by consensus, and, although many groups have a policy for voting if the group cannot reach consensus after a number of attempts, it is rarely or never necessary to resort to voting. 6. No shared community economy. The community is not a source of income for its members. Occasionally, a cohousing community will pay one of its residents to do a specific (usually time-limited) task, but more typically the work will be considered that member's contribution to the shared responsibilities. 39. Urban Villages “Back to the Village - How to Build what People Love” by Arno de Villiers. Arno Design Inc. 3435 Enterprise Ave Ste 23, Naples Florida USA ph 239-434-9364 Saifi Village, in Centre Ville, Beirut, Lebanon. An urban village is an urban planning and design concept that refers to an urban form characterized by medium density development, mixed use zoning, good public transit, pedestrian ways and public space. Urban villages provide an alternative to recent patterns of urban development, especially urban sprawl and modernism. They reduce the reliance on the automobile and promote cycling, walking and transit use. They also provide the opportunity for people working, recreating and living in the same area and help facilitate strong community institutions and interaction. The ideas of the urban commentator Jane Jacobs are widely regarded as having had the largest influence on the urban village concept. She rejected the modernist views that dominated urban planning and con- structed an alternative philosophy that values traditional neighbor- hoods and the role of the inner city. (Jane Jacobs (1961) The death and life of American cities, New York: Random House) Urban villages provide a viable alternative to the social ills that characterize modernism in cities, such as automobile freeways and high-rise estates. Another strong impetus for urban villages has been growing disenchantment with the urban sprawl of many West- ern cities since World War II. Urban villages create self-contained communities that reduce the need to travel large distances and red- uce the subsequent reliance on the automobile. The decline of nox- ious industry and the emergence of the service economy allows the mixing of employment and residential activities without detriment to residents. This is in contrast to the single-use zoning that helped fuel urban sprawl during the industrial and manufacturing eras. Through more consolidated development, urban villages can reduce the intrusion of urban growth on the countryside Urban villages provide a solution to the demise of community that is often associated with modernism and urban sprawl. The concept uses the social and physical morphology of the traditional rural village as an inspiration for creating better functioning communities Festival Village, Fort Myers, Fl. USA The following is a brief list of urban village projects that have been completed, or are in planning stages: Saifi Village in Centre Ville, Beirut, Lebanon Bilston Urban Village, United Kingdom Coed Darcy, Wales, United Kingdom Greenwich Millennium Village, London, UK Holbeck Urban Village, United Kingdom Kelvin Grove Urban Village, Australia Lincoln Square Village, Urbana, Illinois, USA Westboro Village, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Crocker Park, Westlake, Ohio, USA Mildmay Urban Village, Shoreditch, UK Metro Walk, Richmond, California Tallaght, Dublin,Ireland Sandyford, Dublin,Ireland Willowgrove & Rosewood, Saskatoon, Canada Festival Village, Fort Myers, Forida, USA 40. Go Green! Taking 'green' building to the next level? A new building project in Mumbai is being billed as one of the greenest buildings in the world. The 27 story Antilla building is being built for Reliance Industries Ltd, India's largest private sector company. The building will be covered in foliage, with living walls enclosing all four sides, hanging gardens and a green rooftop. So far the architects of the project have not disclosed whether or not the building will be developed using sustain- able materials and practices. The process of constructing green buildings entails following the principles set out by such publications as “ LEED Reference Guide for New Construction and Major Renovations” and “The Field Guide for Sustainable Const- ruction”. Both are available on the Internet The latter guidebook is organized as follows: Chapter 1: Procurement strategies to ensure that sustainable construction requirements are addressed. Chapter 2: Site and Environment: Methods to reduce the environmental impact of construction on the construction site and the surroundings. Chapter 3: Material Selection: The identification and use of environ- mentally friendly building materials. Chapter 4: Methods to reduce and eliminate waste on construction projects. Chapter 5: Recycling: Identifying materials to recycle at each phase of construction and methods to support the on-site recycling effort. Chapter 6: Energy. Methods to ensure and improve the buildings' energy performance, reduce the energy consumed and the use of renewable energy sources. Chapter 7: Building and material re-use. Identify reusable materials and methods to facilitate the future reuse of a facility, systems, equipment products and material. Chapter 8: Construction Technologies: Identifying technologies that can be used during construction to reduce efficiency and waste (especially paper). Chapter 9: Health and Safety: Methods to improve the quality of life of construction workers. Chapter 10: Methods to ensure that indoor environmental quality measures during construction are managed and executed properly. Since the turn of the millennium, U.S. citizens became interested in the idea of constructing green buildings, notably organizations, academics, and professionals. By constructing and designing green buildings, the overall health and performance of building occupants has significantly improved. Additionally, green buildings reduce 30% of energy con- gumption, 35% of carbon dioxide, 50% of water usage, and at least 50% of construction waste. Because of careful planning and attention to detail, 'green' buildings are likely to sustain themselves as opposed to non-'green' buildings. Think about it: going 'green' is expensive at the beginning of construction but in the long-term, it is a significant savings not only to your pocket book but to your environment and your overall health. Sustainable design and construction is gaining significant momentum in the construction industry. Let’s take it seriously! “Back to the Village - How to Build what People Love” by Arno de Villiers. Arno Design Inc. 3435 Enterprise Ave Ste 23, Naples Florida USA ph 239-434-9364 41. Ecovillages. Pole Banner Ecovillage at Ithaca, Ny. USA EcoVillage at Ithaca, located in the beautiful Finger Lakes region of upstate New York, is part of a growing global movement for a saner, more sustainable human culture. Comprising an intentional community and a non-profit educational organization, the project is developing an alternative model for suburban living which provides a satisfying, healthy, socially rich lifestyle, while minimizing ecological impacts. “Back to the Village - How to Build what People Love” by Arno de Villiers. Arno Design Inc. 3435 Enterprise Ave Ste 23, Naples Florida USA ph 239-434-9364 Ecovillages are intended to be socially, economically and ecologically sustainable intentional communities. Most aim for a population of 50-150 individuals because this size is considered to be the maximum social net- work according to findings from sociology and anthropology. (Hill, R. and Dunbar, R. (2002). "Social Network Size in Humans." Larger ecovillages of up to 2,000 individuals may, however, exist as networks of smaller "Eco- municipalities" or subcommunities to create an ecovillage model that allows for social networks within a broader foundation of support. In 1991, Robert Gilman set out a definition of an ecovillage that was to become a standard. He defined an eco- village as a human-scale, full-featured settlement in which human activities are harmlessly integrated into the natural world in a way that is supportive of healthy human development, and can be successfully continued into the indefinite future. (Gilman, Robert (Summer, 1991). "The Eco-village Challenge".Gilman has stated that he would also add the criterion that an ecovillage must have multiple centres of initiative. Ecovillage members are united by shared ecological, social or spiritual values. An ecovillage is often composed of people who have chosen an alternative to centralized power, water and sewage systems. Many see the breakdown of traditional forms of community, wasteful consumer lifestyles, the destruc- tion of natural habitat, urban sprawl, factory farming, and over-reliance on fossil fuels, as trends that must be changed to avert ecological disaster. They see small-scale communities with minimal ecological impact as an alternative. However, such communities often cooperate with peer villages in networks of their own (see Global Ecovillage Network for an example). This model of collective action is similar to that of Ten Thousand Villages, which supports the fair trade of goods worldwide. In 1978 Prof. George Ramsey, of Georgia Tech. Wrote, “Pedestrian Villages in which the dwellings are built over or adjacent to shops and businesses require less than 5% of the land now typically occupied by urban sprawl. In his article entitled “A Village of 100% Multi-Use Zoning “ he mapped out principles for creating ecovillages that have been applied world-wide. 42. Ecovillages Worldwide “Back to the Village - How to Build what People Love” by Arno de Villiers. Arno Design Inc. 3435 Enterprise Ave Ste 23, Naples Florida USA ph 239-434-9364 The principles on which ecovillages rely can be applied to urban and rural settings, as well as to developing and developed countries. Advocates seek a sustainable lifestyle (for example, of volun- tary simplicity) for inhabitants with a minimum of trade outside the local area, or ecoregion. Many advocates also seek independence from exist- ing infrastructures, although others, particularly in more urban settings, pursue more integration with existing infrastructure. Rural ecovillages are usually based on organic farming, permaculture and other approaches which promote ecosystem function and biodiversity. Ecovillages, whether urban or rural, tend to inte- grate community and ecological values within a principle-based approach to sustainability, such as permaculture design. An ecovillage usually relies on: "Green" infrastructural capital; autonomous building or clustered housing, to minimize ecological footprint; renewable energy; permaculture; cohousing or other forms of supportive community. The goal of most ecovillages is to be a sustainable habitat providing for most of its needs on site. However self-sufficiency is not always a goal or desired outcome, specifically since self-sufficiency can conflict with goals to be a change agent for the wider culture and infrastructure. Its organization also usually depends upon some instructional capital or moral codes - a minimal civics sometimes character- ized as eco-anarchism: local purchasing so as to support the local economy; local food production and distribution; moral purchasing to avoid objectionable consumption; consensus decision-making for governance; a choice to respect diversity. Solar co-housing unit Asia and Oceana Aldinga Arts EcoVillage, Australia Kookaburra Park Eco-Village, Australia Currumbin Ecovillage, Australia Crystal Waters Village, Australia Homeland Community, Australia Somerville Ecovillage, Australia Cape Paterson Eco Village, Australia Europe AiH in English, AiH in Danish, Denmark BedZED, England Brithdir Mawr, Wales Ecoforest, Spain Findhorn Ecovillage, Scotland Freetown Christiania, Denmark Munksøgård, Denmark Hermes Projekt, Turkey Zonneterp-project, the Netherlands Stamm der Likatier, Germany ZEGG, Germany Tamera, Portugal Torri Superiore, Italy Zajezka, Slovakia North America Berea College Ecovillage, Kentucky Cobb Hill, Vermont Dancing Rabbit, Missouri Dreamtime Village, Wisconsin Earthaven Ecovillage, North Carolina EcoReality, British Columbia EcoVillage at Ithaca, New York EcoVillage of Loudoun County, Virginia Enright Ridge Urban Eco-Village Cincinnati, Ohio Ecovillage Training Center at The Farm, Tennessee Kakwa Ecovillage Cooperative, British Columbia Huehuecoyotl, Mexico Los Angeles Eco-Village, California Lightwork Ecovillage, Gambier Island, BC, Maitreya Ecovillage, Eugene, OR Manitou Arbor, Michigan The Nonmune, Vancouver, BC Mont Radar, Quebec, Canada Orange Twin Conservation Community, Georgia O.U.R. Ecovillage, British Columbia PAZ Ecovillage, Texas Prairie's Edge Eco-Village, Manitoba Twin Oaks Community, Virginia Vegan Ecovillage, Hawaii White Hawk Ecovillage, New York Yarrow Ecovillage, British Columbia South America AldeaFeliz, Colombia Ecopueblo Pualafquén, Chile Ecovila Cunha, Brazil Gaviotas, Colombia Lothlorien, Brazil São Paulo Ecovila, Brazil “Back to the Village - How to Build what People Love” by Arno de Villiers. Arno Design Inc. 3435 Enterprise Ave Ste 23, Naples Florida USA ph 239-434-9364 43. BedZED - An Urban Ecovillage. BedZED (Beddington Zero Energy Development) is the UK's largest eco-village, a mixed housing and work space development located in Beddington, London Borough of Sutton. Initiated by BioRegional and designed and constructed by a team of the architect Bill Dunster, BioRegional, Peabody Trust and Arup, BedZED embraces all aspects of sustain- able design with 100 experimental homes, community facilities and workspace for 100 people (1600 m2 of workspace) and offers many eco-living amenities. According to the BedZED website, "It is the first large-scale “carbon neutral” community - i.e. the first not to add to the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, and is an excellent example of creative use of brownfield land... The design is to a very high standard and is used to enhance the environmental dimensions, with strong emphasis on roof gardens, sunlight, solar energy, reduction of energy consumption and waste water recycling.” Flat roofs have been used to provide private gardens where 300mm of soil has been covered with turf. The extensive green roof has been limited to the remaining (mainly north facing) areas. Sedum roofs are covered in semi-succulent plants that absorb rainfall and decrease the amount of rain water that can be harvested. The BedZED sedum roofs have an absorption capacity of 28 litres/m2. With light/moderate rainfall, all rainfall will be absorbed, whereas with heavy rain, there is run-off, but the discharge rate is halved. Some of the BedZED features include multicolored wind funnels, or wind cowls - which provide passive ventilation - sustainable building, materials, low energy appliances and fixtures, a residents- only car pool, and every part of the roofscape is used for passive solar, PV's, roof gardens or extensive Sedum coir mats. BedZED is the recipient of numerous awards and accolades, including the 2004 Civic Trust Sustainability Award in 2004; the Housing Design Awards in 2003; and the Building Energy Globe Award in 2002. BedZED was also a finalist for Office of the Deputy Prime Minister's (ODPM) Award for sustainable communities in 2003; a finalist for the 2003 Sterling Silver Prize; and a finalist for the 2002 World Habitat Awards. 44. Findhorn, A Rural Ecovillage Outside the Community Center “Back to the Village - How to Build what People Love” by Arno de Villiers. Arno Design Inc. 3435 Enterprise Ave Ste 23, Naples Florida USA ph 239-434-9364 The Findhorn Ecovillage is a tangible demonstration of the links between the social, ecological and economic aspects of life and is a synthesis of the best of current thinking on human habitats. It is a constantly evolving model used as a teaching resource by a number of university and school groups as well as by professional organisations and municipali- ties worldwide.It is a founder member of the Global Ecovillage Network (GEN) a non-profit organisation that links together a highly diverse worldwide movement of autonomous ecovillages and related projects, and we work with inter- governmental agencies both educationally and in the creation of policy guidance for sustainable development and de- livery of village-scale sustainability programmes. The Findhorn Foundation Ecovillage Project has received Best Practice designation from the United Nations Centre for Human Settlements (Habitat). The Findhorn Community in north Scotland is at the heart of the largest single intentional community in the UK. It has been a major center of adult education serving 3,000 visitors a year from over 50 countries. Its ecological footprint is half the national (UK) average, with 55 ecologically-benign buildings, 4x wind turbines, a biological sewage treatment system, a community-supported Agriculture (CSA) system, numerous solar water heating systems, and a comprehensive recycling scheme. Findhorn is the publisher of UK's first technical guide to ecological housing and has its own bank and community currency Findhorn is a founder member of the Global Ecovillage Network (GEN) -a non-profit organisation that links together a highly diverse worldwide movement of autonomous ecovillages and related projects. 45. Permaculture. In studying the concept of ecovillages, the word “permaculture” pops up time and again. Just what does it mean? The Permaculture Mandala “Back to the Village - How to Build what People Love” by Arno de Villiers. Arno Design Inc. 3435 Enterprise Ave Ste 23, Naples Florida USA ph 239-434-9364 Permaculture is an innovative framework for creating sustainable ways of living. It is a practical method of developing ecologically harmonious, efficient and productive systems that can be used by anyone, anywhere. By thinking carefully about the way we use our resources - food, energy, shelter and other material and non-material needs - it is possible to get much more out of life by using less. We can be more productive for less effort, reaping bene- fits for our environment and ourselves, for now and for generations to come. By example, why should we who live in Florida have to eat tomatoes that were grown in California or Mexico? Permaculture is about conserving our energy by better design of the environment. The essence of permaculture is the design of an ecologically sound way of living - in our households, gardens, communities and businesses. It is created by coopera- ting with nature and caring for the earth and its people. In the mid 1970s, two Australians, Dr. Bill Mollison and David Holmgren, started to develop ideas that they hoped could be used to create stable agri- cultural systems. This was a result of their perception of a rapidly growing use of destructive industrial-agricultural methods. They saw that these meth- ods were poisoning the land and water, reducing biodiversity, and removing billions of tons of soil from previously fertile landscapes. A design approach called "permaculture" was their response and was first made public with the publication of Permaculture One in 1978. Everyone needs to eat and drink, and it is the issue of food production where permaculture had its origins. It started with the belief that for people to feed themselves sustainably they need to move away from reliance on industrial- ised agriculture. Where industrial farms use fossil fuel (gasoline, diesel, natural gas..) driven technology specialising in each farm producing high yields of a single crop, perma- culture stresses the value of low inputs into the land and diversity in terms of what is grown. The model for this was an abundance of small scale market and home gardens for food pro- duction with food miles being a primary issue. Food miles is a term which refers to the distance food is transported from the time of its pro- duction until it reaches the consumer. It is one dimension used in assessing the environmental impact of food. “History is littered with societies that over-exploited their resources, they are all now extinct. We are rapidly moving to the same situation. By designing rationally however, we can set up the systems we need for good living in such a way that they don't destroy or pollute. Permaculture is the most coherent system yet devised.” -Steve Read, Permaculture designer & teacher. Why do people who live in Florida eat tomatoes that were grown in California or Mexico? Permanent + Agriculture = Permaculture Adding food production and sustainabilty to the Proximity Circle. 46. Permaculture Zones “Back to the Village - How to Build what People Love” by Arno de Villiers. Arno Design Inc. 3435 Enterprise Ave Ste 23, Naples Florida USA ph 239-434-9364 After the publication of Permaculture One, Mollison and Holmgren further refined and developed their ideas by design- ing hundreds of permaculture sites and organizing this information into more detailed books. Mollison lectured in over eighty countries and his two-week Design Course was taught to many hundreds of students. By the early 1980s, the concept had moved on from being predominantly about the design of agricultural systems towards being a more fully holistic design process for creating sustainable human habitats. One of the innovations of permaculture design was to appreciate the efficiency and productivity of natural ecosystems and seek to apply this to the way human needs for food and shelter are met. One of the most notable proponents of this design system has been David Holmgren, who based much of his permaculture innovation on zone analysis Permaculture zones are a way of organizing design element locations based on the frequency of use. Summary of permaculture zones ZONE 0 The home.- reduced energy and water needs, harnessing sunlight, creating a sustainable environment . ZONE 1 Next to the house, systems that require frequent attention, such as salad crops, herbs, fruit, greenhouse etc. ZONE 2 This area is used for siting perennial plants that require less frequent maintenance. ZONE 3 The area where main crops are grown, both for domestic use and for trade purposes. ZONE 4 A semi-wild area. This zone is mainly used for forage and collecting wild food as well as timber production. ZONE 5 A wild area. There is no human intervention in zone 5. Work Eat Home Play MeetSchool Zone 0 Zone 1 Zone 2 Zone 3 Zone 5 Zone 4 Permaculture Zones and the Proximity Circle Road and Public Transit Link Diagram of the Ideal Ecovillage to City and other Villages Parking Shop 47. Village Concepts Home Home Home Home Home Home Farms Work Play Meet Club House Bar Promenade Eat Home Home Home HomeHome Home Home Home Farm Shop Play Meet Hotel Promenade Swimming Pool Yacht Harbour Beach Lake or Ocean Resort Village Leisure orientated developments are still highly auto dependant and not sustainable. By applying the principles learnt from villages of the past, we may adapt them to sustainable leisure-orientated, craft, nature or rehabilitation orientated villages of the future. Some Florida gated residential com- munities such as Island Walk in Naples do have a commercial center inside the gates and therefore inaccessible to passing motorists. It does not work. Watch out for big and expensive planning mistakes! Work Eat Home Home Golf Resort Village Shop Work Eat Shop Play Meet School Market Square Home Home Home Home Home HomeHome Home Home Church Home Farms Farm Promenade Home Home Home HomeHome Home Home Home Ocean Fishing Villages Farms Work Shop Play Meet Church Harbour & Market Promenade Eat Home Home Shop Ocean or Lake Golf Course Two archetypal village concepts are illustrated below. In both, all the benefits of a close proximity circle of working, eating, buying, selling, playing, schooling and assembly or meeting spaces to the homes are evident. Agricultural Villages “Back to the Village - How to Build what People Love” by Arno de Villiers. Arno Design Inc. 3435 Enterprise Ave Ste 23, Naples Florida USA ph 239-434-9364 Traditional Sustainable Fishing Villages such as the Cinque Terre in Italy. Traditional Sustainable Agricultural Village eg the bastide towns of such as Monpazier. School School Road and Public Transit Link to City and other Villages Road and Public Transit Link to City and other Villages Road and Public Transit Link to City and other Villages Road and Public Transit Link to City and other Villages 48. Building a Better Future. Advancing the science of self-sufficiency and mass-producible self-sufficient modern villages capable of self sustaining, self sufficient, productive units in its eco environment and for the rest of the surrounding communities has become the goal of many organizations and groups. Such villages can be created anew in the countryside or right inside the existing urban fabric. The point is they should strive to be as socially and ecologically efficient as possible. Creating fully functional, efficient, energy-independent, food-independent, self sustainable, simple, durable, non -polluting, ecologically balanced, need-oriented, multi-family, universal, eco sustainable villages should become the goal of every developer, architect, planner and governmental authority. In turn, living in a self-sufficient village while maintaining a 21st century lifestyle should become the goal of every citizen of the world. “Virtually any village can be elevated to sustainability by using little known simple technologies. Fortunately the technology exists and is readily available to transform any village into a productive, economically prosperous and fully sustainable habitat. Technology exists to cultivate crops without land where there is no need for tractors to plow land at all, and the water requirement is 100 times less than the conventional methods of cultivation. Since there is no plowing required year after year and the water requirements are 100 times less whereas the yield is usually 500-800% more, that makes these cutting edge technologies much more economical than the conventional methods. Our lifestyle is very dependent upon living infrastructure, buildings, trade, tools and technology. We don't realize that most of us spend most of our life in buildings that protect us from the changing outdoor climate and give us space to live and work. For this comfort we expend a vast amount on energy and resources. In fact, the construc- tion sector in many industrialized countries is by far the most important energy user. “To design and develop a mass produced modules for Eco sustainable villages that produces all the food and power for their entire community and should have the ability to produce surplus resources to share with others also.” writes Dr. Ghazi Khan on the website http://ecosustainablevillage.com. “ We have the contacts, resources, talents and skills to take what was best in the past, and integrate it into what is best for the future. Let’s do it right! “Back to the Village - How to Build what People Love” by Arno de Villiers. Arno Design Inc. 3435 Enterprise Ave Ste 23, Naples Florida USA ph 239-434-9364 The Success Checklist that follows will help you to evaluate your projects to see how relevant they are to the future. Festival Village 14131 Metro Parkway Lee County Fl. ARNO D E S I G N I N C. U S AF L O R I D AN A P L E S 3435 ENTERPRISE AV. STE.23 NAPLES FL 34104 PH 239-434-9364 FAX 239-434-9367 Festival Village Festival Village is a mixed-use development on a 17x acre site on Metro Parkway in Fort Myers, Florida. The estimated $100 million construction project in currently in the re- zone process. The site lies next to those of a large community hospital, high school and a sports stadium. The design is based on the principles outlined in my essay “Back to the Village”, subtitled, “How to Build what People Love”. The essay will be downloadable from the website backtothevillage.info. Festival Village is a true urban, pedestrian friendly environment where people can live, work, shop and be entertained. A cozy central piazza or village square encourages community interaction. It is surrounded by restaurants, coffee shops, a chapel, village market and cinemas. From there, an amphitheatre steps down to a large round spouting water fountain and stage for music and theatre performances. An open shaded pedestrian way leads from the square to a 100x bed hotel at one end along a variety of speciality shops to a medical office building and retail establishments at the other. The pedestrian layout of the community is an important feature. The safety and security of the residents is increased by keeping the cars at the periphery. Playing children will not be threatened by auto traffic. Visitors to the community will be visible to the residents. The courtyards, plazas, and lanes provide pleasant recreation and gathering places for residents of all ages. The time-proven concepts of living above office and retail spaces have been introduced and the reliance on the automobile minimized. Easy and close access from adjoining integrated parking structures and shaded parking areas under the buildings to the piazza, shopping street and the offices and residences above is achieved by connecting bridges, elevators and stairways. In line with current and urgent trend toward sustainable energy use, the development intends to be as eco-friendly as possible and help to point the way forward as a model for other true urban developments. To this end “green” experts are to be an integral part of the design team. ARNO D E S I G N I N C. U S AF L O R I D AN A P L E S 3435 ENTERPRISE AV. STE.23 NAPLES FL 34104 PH 239-434-9364 FAX 239-434-9367 Festival Village - Aerial view to the east Residences Village Square surrounded by Chapel, Loggia, Farmer ’s Market, Amphitheatre and Fountain, Restaurants and Coffee BarsPedestrian Way flanked by Specialty Shops Preserve Area Multi-story Parking Garage with Cinema Complex and Retail Spaces Multi-story Residential Building with integrated parking and roof pool and clubhouse Metro Parkway Wellness Center Car Ramp Medical Office Building Hotel ARNO D E S I G N I N C. U S AF L O R I D AN A P L E S 3435 ENTERPRISE AV. STE.23 NAPLES FL 34104 PH 239-434-9364 FAX 239-434-9367 Festival Village - Aerial view to the south Residences Pedestrian Way flanked by Specialty Shops Multi-story Parking Garage with Cinema Complex and Retail Spaces Multi-story Residential Building with integrated parking and roof pool and clubhouse Wellness Center Car Ramp Medical Office Building Hotel ARNO D E S I G N I N C. U S AF L O R I D AN A P L E S 3435 ENTERPRISE AV. STE.23 NAPLES FL 34104 PH 239-434-9364 FAX 239-434-9367 Festival Village - View of the Piazza ARNO D E S I G N I N C. U S AF L O R I D AN A P L E S 3435 ENTERPRISE AV. STE.23 NAPLES FL 34104 PH 239-434-9364 FAX 239-434-9367 Festival Village - View of the Piazza Restaurants 8. The Proximity Circle - Can I easily and safely walk or cycle to play areas and playing fields? 16. Does my development have an adequately sheltered and shaded main pedestrian-only way? 28. Does my development have cohousing units for those who need a tighter social structure? Success Checklist Rate your developments by checking off how many features are provided. 1. Do I love being here? 2.Am I physically secure being here? 3. The Proximity Circle - Can I buy or rent a home and live here? 4. The Proximity Circle - Can I easily walk to work from my home? 5. The Proximity Circle - Can I easily walk to shops? 6. The Proximity Circle - Can I easily walk to restaurants? 7. The Proximity Circle - Can children easily and safely walk or cycle to school? 9. The Proximity Circle - Can I easily walk to meet friends? 10. The Proximity Circle - Can I easily walk to my parked car? 11. The Proximity Circle - Can I easily walk or cycle to a public transit station? 12. Does my development have a heart, a clubhouse, a piazza or village square? 13. Does my development have a fountain or well at the social center? 14. Does my development have a farmer’s market? 15. Does my development have shaded seating spaces around the social hub? 17. Does my development have a network of interesting pedestrian walkways ? 18. Does my development have variety of patterns and colors under foot? 19. Has my development broken away from a rectilinear mindset? 20. Does my development provide for third places, a home away from home? 21. Does my development have a variety of shop fronts? 22. Does my development have balconies that overlook areas of pedestrian activity? 23. Does my development have window and balcony flower boxes? 24. Does my development have earth-tone colored walls and roofs? 25. Does my development have adequate pedestrian-sized signage? 26. Does my development have adequate street lighting and a variety of lamps? 27. Does my development have trees, plants, climbing vines and flowers? 29. Do the villagers have the opportunity to grow their own food? 30. Is my development fully based on “green” technology ? “Back to the Village - How to Build what People Love” by Arno de Villiers. 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What are the secrets to their incredible success, and how can you apply them to your own developments, be they large or small? Get it right and.. This book is about how to and why you should concentrate on making it possible for people of all ages to work, eat, learn and play all within an easy walking distance from their home. You need to know that going “green” is here to stay. Terror attacks, rising gas prices, melting glaciers, changing weather patterns and hurricanes are forcing people to think outside the box. Sustainable development is the future. Wind generators and solar panels have come of age, and farmers everywhere are rushing to plant Jatropha crops to feed biogas plants. Yes, “the times they are a changing” as Bob Dylan warned us years ago. It's time for a change and this little book will help you find your way there. Read on….. August 31, 2017Bayshore Gateway Triangle17-Acre Land Development Proposal Bayshore Gateway Triangle Community Redevelopment Agency (BGTCRA) Solicitation 17-7169 PROPOSAL Contents COVER LETTER A. PROJECT OVERVIEW 1. Project Scope 2. Community Impact 3. Zoning 4. Financing 5. Total Project Value 6. Timeline 7. Developer Proposal 8. Closing Statement 05 B. PROJECT IMAGERY / EXHIBITS 32 C. TEAM EXPERIENCE • Organizational Chart • Project Team Listing • Firm Overviews, Projects, Resumes 42 D. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION • Signed Attachments 2-4 • Design Team Licenses • VPAC Additional Information • Opera Naples and CAPA IRS 990s 2012-2014 111 August 31, 2017 Dear County Commissioners: When I first moved to the Windstar neighborhood in the Bayshore area of Naples four years ago, I immediately recognized the potential for Bayshore to become a special part of Naples. Ever since then, I have been involved with local residents, Bayshore lot owners, local builders, and the Bayshore CRA. When the County announced it was going to set forth a public ITN / RFP for the 17-Acre Bayshore CRA property, I immediately went to work on creating a comprehensive development concept for the property. Fully aware of both the complexity and challenges the 17 Acres presented, our team developed a response to the specific ITN/RFP requirements. In addition, we also have developed a second proposal that unites the 17-Acre site with the adjoining Sugden Park to more fully optimize the potential of both these sites. We believe that our second proposal uniquely realizes the fullest potential of the Arts Village and Sugden Park while providing the greatest range of benefits to the widest spectrum of residents and businesses of Bayshore and Collier County. Included in this plan is the construction of accessibly priced housing. By inter-connecting the 17-Acre Property with Sugden Park and Naples Botanical Gardens, we will be able to create a truly magnificent facility. Our proposed Bayshore Arts Village, the VPAC Performing Arts Center, and the Sugden Park improvements will provide exactly what the County’s ITN is seeking. It will also create a destination for all citizens of Collier County that promotes arts and culture, as well as sports and general wellness for all ages. It will also forever transform Bayshore and be a major attraction for visitors to Naples. I have carefully assembled an outstanding team under the Banroc Forge Development Group that is comprised of the very best professionals and companies who--working as a group--will ensure the success of the project. My team and I very much look forward to the next steps in your process, and if there are any questions about our proposal please do not hesitate to reach out to me. Sincerely, Harry Bandinel President, BANROC Corporation BANROC FORGE DEVELOPMENT GROUP 837 Fifth Ave South Naples, FL 34102 BANROC FORGE DEVELOPMENT GROUP SOLICITATION 17-7169 0504BAYSHORE GATEWAY TRIANGLE CRA 17-ACRE LAND DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL A. Project Overview BANROC FORGE DEVELOPMENT GROUP SOLICITATION 17-7169 0504BAYSHORE GATEWAY TRIANGLE CRA 17-ACRE LAND DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL 1. Project Scope INTRODUCTION AND PROJECT TEAM The Banroc Forge Development Group is a partnership working together with an extensive team of professionals and companies to participate in Collier County’s “Invitation to Negotiate” (ITN) set forth by Collier County for the purchase and development of a 17-acre tract of land, belonging to the Bayshore CRA, located in the Bayshore area of Naples. The Banroc Forge Development Group has put forth two proposals for the development of the 17-Acre CRA Tract. The first proposal, to be called Option A, directly addresses the County’s ITN. The second proposal, Option B, includes Sugden Park and provides an alternative that Banroc Forge and its team believe is a much superior proposal. Please see C. Team Experience beginning on page 40 for a full description of the entire team. BANROC FORGE PROPOSED PROJECT Banroc Forge’s first proposal identified herein as Option A, directly addresses the County’s ITN and limits the proposed scope of development to just the 17-Acre CRA Property. While still achievable, Banroc Forge studies have established some serious challenges with regard to having enough space to create a well-designed mixed use village and a 900-seat performing arts center on what are only nine (9) acres of usable land. These challenges include the economics of the proposal as well as building scale (size). But perhaps most significantly, there is a need in our view to create enough density in the housing component of the project and “Arts Village” to become the destination area our team believes the Bayshore area needs and deserves. Therefore, Banroc Forge and our design team have studied and offers here a second proposal. The second proposal, Option B, includes the incorporation of Sugden Park into the overall project. Banroc Forge believes this to be a far superior option that will benefit everyone including Sugden Park, local residents and the Bayshore community, the City of Naples and Collier County. Under Option B, Banroc Forge proposes to place the Performing Arts Center on the Northwest corner of Sugden Park and connect the 17-Acre Bayshore Arts Village with Sugden Park. This positioning of the Arts Center allows the significant facility to benefit from lake and its tremendous views, while also adding to the amenities and the attraction itself of Sugden Park. The positioning of the Performing Arts Center allows expansive views to and from the center, while also allowing better back of house truck access for the Arts Center. Additionally, the scale of the Arts Center and its stagehouse is better managed relative to the intentionally lower scale Arts Village. This option allows for the design and construction of a far superior mixed use Bayshore Arts Village and provides the proper space required to build a genuine world class 900 seat Performing Arts Center that will be a marque facility for all of Naples and Collier County. Option B also includes significant upgrades and additional facilities in Sugden Park that will provide activities and events for citizens of all ages and all interests. Our intent is to make Sugden Park the “Central Park of Naples.” Banroc Forge’s Option B will provide all citizens of Naples and Collier County access to an amazing facility that provides culture, arts, music, theater, sports, family events, farmers markets, art fairs, specialty shops, stores, restaurants and all kinds of entertainment. It will also provide beautifully designed and accessibly priced housing located throughout the Bayshore Arts Village. In addition, Option B will integrate the Botanical Gardens to Sugden Park and the Bayshore Arts Village, this via walking and bike paths and a shuttle trolley. The integration of the 17 acre Bayshore Arts Village with the vastly improved Sugden Park and connectivity to the Botanical Gardens will create a fantastic cultural and activity “HUB” for all residents of Collier County. PROJECT ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN AND STYLE Regarding the architectural design and style of the Bayshore Village, the Performing Arts Center and Sugden Park improvements Banroc Forge’s intent is to set up a Focus Group comprised of local residents, members of the Bayshore CRA, directors of Collier PSD Parks and Recreation, directors of VPAC, City of Naples and Collier County government officials and our architects and engineers to provide input on the Project’s style and design. Banroc Forge feels that input from all these sources will enable us to create a design and style that is fitting to our concept of a beautiful arts and culture destination and also allow us to create a project that is appealing to local residents and in harmony with the Bayshore area. Following is a series of photos taken from Google images with the intent of illustrating the overall lifestyle and amenities that will be included in the proposed project. A. Project Overview BANROC FORGE DEVELOPMENT GROUP SOLICITATION 17-7169 0706BAYSHORE GATEWAY TRIANGLE CRA 17-ACRE LAND DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL Images for reference only BANROC FORGE DEVELOPMENT GROUP SOLICITATION 17-7169 0706BAYSHORE GATEWAY TRIANGLE CRA 17-ACRE LAND DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL BANROC FORGE AGREEMENT WITH OPERA NAPLES, CAPA, AND VPAC An integral part of Banroc Forge’s proposal under this ITN includes the design and construction of a world class 900-seat, 75,600 square foot Performing Arts Center for Opera Naples and CAPA under the direction of VPAC (Visual and Performing Arts Collaboration - Naples). This world class performing arts center will be one of the central cultural components of the Banroc Forge’s development plan. Opera Naples and CAPA have created VPAC with the specific purpose of funding, building, and managing the 900-seat Performing Arts Center. Banroc and VPAC have signed an MOU wherein Banroc Forge Development Group will design and build the Performing Arts Center under the provision that Banroc Forge secures a suitable parcel of land upon which to build the Performing Arts Center for VPAC. VPAC has worked closely with Banroc Forge and the DLR Group (Design Architect and Performing Arts Specialist) over the past three (3) months in the design and development of the proposed Performing Arts Center to specifically create a “flexible and multi-use facility” so as to optimize the functionality of the facility over time. This concept is central to the planning for both Option A and Option B and as an example is evident in how the Studio Theater is planned so that it shares both front and back of house support spaces with the Opera Hall. Additionally, the Studio Theater is designed to be being expandable into and open to booth the lobby spaces and the adjacent lawn. In Option B, the Studio Theater also opens onto the amphitheater lawn so that patrons in that significant outdoor space can participate in activities at the amphitheater stage or the Studio Theater. It is important to note that Banroc Forge and its entire team of design professionals involved in the construction of both proposed Options A and B strongly encourage the consideration of Option B as we believe this proposal best optimizes both the 17-acre site related to the ITN and Sugden Park, and the tremendous potential synergies between the two. This opinion is also shared by VPAC. See D. Additional Information beginning on page 120 for more information regarding VPAC’s plans as well as relevant IRS 990s. PROPOSED 99 YEAR LEASE FOR VPAC PERFORMING ARTS CENTER IN SUGDEN PARK Banroc Forge has had multiple meetings with Collier County Parks Public Services Division and has also made a formal presentation to the Collier County Parks Advisory Board to demonstrate our proposed Option B in Sugden Park. Both parties demonstrated full support and enthusiasm for the plan. Banroc Forge as part of its proposed Option B is proposing that Collier County grant VPAC a 99-year lease for the 4 acres of land VPAC will require in Sugden Park upon which to build the Performing Arts Center. The lease would be for a token sum of 100 dollars per year. VPAC in collaboration with the Banroc Forge Group will design, build and fund the entire Performing Arts Center. VPAC will manage the Center. See attached VPAC information. In meetings with Collier County Parks Public Services Division it was established that Collier County Parks had in the past established similar agreements to lease Park land to public / private and not for profit entities. ADDITIONAL NEW IMPROVEMENTS IN SUGDEN PARK Under Banroc Forge’s Option B would be the inclusion a significant number of additional facilities and improvements inside Sugden Park that have been specifically designed to enhance the Park and create a facility that provides access to art, culture and sports. These additional facilities are outlined in detail under Option B below. THE SHADLEY PROPERTY - 2.5 ACRE ADJOINING LOT Banroc Forge has a purchase agreement with the Shadley family to purchase the 2.5 acres owned by the Shadley family that borders the 17 Acre CRA property on the west side. This significantly enhances the design and overall functionality of the Bayshore Arts Village as a mixed use project. THE TWO OPTIONS – OPTION A AND OPTION B As stated above, Banroc Forge has created two options in response to Collier County’s ITN. Option A was created to respond directly to the ITN. Option B is what Banroc Forge believe will be a far superior choice and a much better option for everyone - the residents of Bayshore, for VPAC, for Sugden Park, for Botanical Gardens, for Naples and for Collier County. Following each option is described in more detail: BANROC FORGE DEVELOPMENT GROUP SOLICITATION 17-7169 0908BAYSHORE GATEWAY TRIANGLE CRA 17-ACRE LAND DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL In keeping with the overall goal of the Bayshore Arts Village to provide accessibly priced retail, office and living spaces all units will be designed to maximize space and minimize size. Therefore, shops and commercial spaces will be 600 to 1,500 square feet, office spaces will be 500 to 1,000 square feet. A total of 120 residential lofts and condos will range in size from 750 to 1,250 square feet and be priced for sale between $195,000 and $325,000. To provide workforce housing and accessibly priced rentals, approximately 50% of the condos will be set aside as rental units with monthly rental rates between $900 and $1,600 per month. 2. The VPAC Performing Arts Center Located in the center of the Bayshore Arts Village the VPAC Performing Arts Center will be a state of the art center world class performing arts center and designed to be a multi-use and flexible facility to accommodate all kinds of performances. The ability of the Arts Center to be designed and located to offer flexible space uses is key to the design and long term viability of the facility. 3. Residential Rental Aparthotel and Parking Garage This will be located on the southwest parcel of the 17 acres that fronts Bayshore Drive and will include a 50 unit residential short term rental “aparthotel.” The Aparthotel will consist of small 2-bedroom, 2-bath elegantly furnished condos (approximately 750 SF each) that will be rented weekly or monthly. Focus will be toward tourists and visitors as an option to staying in a hotel. The Aparthotel building will also house the onsite rental and management office for the Bayshore Arts Village and a parking garage for 100 cars. 4. Option A - Parking Garages The 17-Acre Bayshore Arts Village will have public parking in three locations around the Village. The main parking garage will be under the Bayshore Arts Village and will provide parking for 250 cars. The Aparthotel will have a parking garage for 100 cars. In addition the Performing Arts Center will have under building parking for 150 cars. There will also be outdoor surface parking spread around the perimeter of Village totaling 50 cars. Total parking will be for 550 cars. OPTION A – 17-ACRE CRA AND SHADLEY PROPERTY ONLY THE BAYSHORE ARTS VILLAGE As per the preliminary site plan attached hereto Option A (17-Acre CRA Tract and the Shadley property) will include the following: 1. The Bayshore Arts Village A quaint walkable village with a lake-front town square with open air piazzas and walkways providing pedestrians access to retail, restaurant, office and residential spaces. The Village’s main level will be built on a “podium” above a ground level garage having parking for 250 cars. The garage will be designed so that the public views are of an amenity or natural elements as opposed to seeing the cars. The main level will include a mix of small specialty shops, storefront offices, boutiques, health food store, ice cream parlor, coffee shops, a gourmet deli, a bakery, a gourmet food store, small art and crafts galleries, a wine store and 6 indoor /outdoor restaurants. Also a part of the Village will be small residential lofts and condos build on the second and third floors above main level All residential condos and lofts will have small balconies and outdoor spaces overlooking the Village and lakes. The Village will also have small office suites located above the main level. The Village’s tiered central square surrounded by outdoor restaurants will be a hub of activity and the heart of the community. Regular events, festivals, entertainers, music and performers will provide entertainment, bring life to the Village and draw visitors from all over. Emphasis will be on outdoor dining, cultural events, music and entertainment. This central square area will be axially aligned with and directly opposite the Residential Village which will be accessible via a generous connecting bridge. The objective with the Bayshore Arts Village is to create the feel and atmosphere of a small village that is a desirable destination unto itself. All levels will be staggered and have different elevations and setbacks to give the Village an architecturally attractive look and provide the feel of a small village with a wide variety of spaces and activity zones. A large part of its attraction will be to just experience the special atmosphere created by the unique design and amenities of the Village and its waterside setting. BANROC FORGE DEVELOPMENT GROUP SOLICITATION 17-7169 0908BAYSHORE GATEWAY TRIANGLE CRA 17-ACRE LAND DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL OPTION A CONCEPTUAL SITE PLAN BANROC FORGE DEVELOPMENT GROUP SOLICITATION 17-7169 1110BAYSHORE GATEWAY TRIANGLE CRA 17-ACRE LAND DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL OPTION B – 17 ACRE CRA PROPERTY AND SUGDEN PARK As stated above, Banroc Forge has created two options for the proposed development of the 17-Acre CRA Tract. Banroc Forge’s Option B was created as a far superior design for the overall project and provides many additional benefits to the community. By incorporating Sugden Park into the project and building the Performing Arts Center in Sugden Park, Option B also specifically address and solves the shortfalls of Option A. A key component of the overall Bayshore Arts Village and Sugden Park Project will be to upgrade Sugden Park and provide many additional venues inside the park that will create a synergy with the proposed Bayshore Arts Village. Another important objective of Option B will be will to provide connectivity between Sugden Park, the Bayshore Arts Village and the Naples Botanical Gardens. This will be accomplished by creating walking and bike paths as well as a shuttle trolley service providing visitors continuous transportation between all three facilities. 1. The Bayshore Arts Village A quaint village with a lakefront town square with open air piazzas and walkways providing pedestrians access to retail, restaurant, office and residential spaces. The Village’s main level will be built above a ground level garage having parking for 250 cars. The main level will include a mix of small specialty shops, storefront offices, boutiques, health food store, ice cream parlor, coffee shops, a gourmet deli, a bakery, a gourmet food store, small art and crafts galleries, a wine store and 6 indoor /outdoor restaurants. Also a part of the Village will be small residential lofts and condos build on the second and third floors above main level All residential condos and lofts will have small balconies and outdoor spaces overlooking the Village and lakes. The Village will also have small office suites located above the main level. The Village’s central square surrounded by outdoor restaurants will be a hub of activity and the heart of the community. Regular events, festivals, entertainers, music and performers will provide entertainment, bring life to the Village and draw visitors from all over. Emphasis will be on outdoor dining, cultural events, music and entertainment. The objective with the Bayshore Arts Village is to create the feel and atmosphere of a small village that is a destination unto itself. All levels will be staggered and have different elevation and setbacks to give the Village an architecturally attractive look and provide the feel of a small village. A large part of its attraction will be to just experience the special atmosphere created by the unique design and amenities of the Village and its lake side setting. In keeping with the overall goal of the Bayshore Arts Village to provide accessibly priced retail, office and living spaces all units will be designed to maximize space and minimize size. Therefore shops and commercial spaces will be 600 to 1,500 square feet, office spaces will be 500 to 1,000 square feet. A total of 120 residential lofts and condos will range in size from 750 to 1,250 square feet and be priced for sale between $195,000 and $325,000. To provide workforce housing and accessibly priced rentals, approximately 50% of the condos will be set aside as rental units with monthly rental rates between $900 and $1,600 per month. 2. The Bayshore Residential Village Integrated into the Bayshore Arts Village and located on the south side across from the Commercial Village will be a cluster of five uniquely designed multistory lake front residential condominium buildings with a total of 80 condos, each approximately 1,400 square feet in size and priced between $275,000 $325,000. 3. Residential Rental Aparthotel and Parking Garage This will be located on the southwest parcel of the 17 acres that fronts Bayshore Drive and will include a 50 unit residential short term rental “aparthotel.” The aparthotel will consist of small 2 bedroom 2 bath elegantly furnished condos (approximately 750 sq. ft. each) that will be rented weekly or monthly. Focus would to tourists and visitors as an option to staying in a hotel. The Aparthotel building will also house the onsite rental and management office for the Bayshore Arts Village and a parking garage for 100 cars. BANROC FORGE DEVELOPMENT GROUP SOLICITATION 17-7169 1110BAYSHORE GATEWAY TRIANGLE CRA 17-ACRE LAND DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL OPTION B CONCEPTUAL SITE PLAN BANROC FORGE DEVELOPMENT GROUP SOLICITATION 17-7169 1312BAYSHORE GATEWAY TRIANGLE CRA 17-ACRE LAND DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL 4. The VPAC Performing Arts Center Banroc Corporation has an agreement with the Naples Visual and Performing Arts Collaboration (VPAC - which includes Opera Naples and CAPA) to design and build a 60 million dollar, 900 seat world class “Performing Arts Center” and “Black Box” on the west side of Sugden Park directly adjacent to the proposed 17 Acre Bayshore Arts Village. Given the beauty of its architecture and lakefront setting this will allow the Performing Arts Center to also host all kinds of exhibits and events to maximize the use of the facility. The Performing Arts Center will be a highly flexible facility and be the anchor for the whole project. 5. Black Box and Concert Field The Black Box will provide both an indoor and outdoor facility for any kind of performing arts and music events. The Black Box will be designed as a flexible venue and designed so the building open on three sides and becomes an outdoor stage for the adjacent 6,000 person Concert Lawn. This will allow for all kinds of outdoor concerts and performances in Sugden Park. 6. Concert Lawn The Concert Lawn will allow for large outdoor concerts for up to 6,000 people. Concerts would include all types of music for all ages and tastes - Classical, Latin, Pop, Rock, Rap, County Western, Hispanic and other Ethnic music along with any type of performing arts events. 7. The Lakefront Stage and Culture Cover The Lakefront Stage and Culture Cove will be located between the Concert Field and Avalon Lake to provide a venue for waterfront performances that can be seen from all over Sugden Park. This would be ideal for such events as Fireworks Shows and outdoor performances. 8. The Events Field and Saturday Farmers Market Located on the west side of Sugden Park will be the Events Field. This will be an open field surrounded by water on both sides, designed specifically as a waterfront fairground to host events such as art fairs, children’s fairs, antique shows, car shows and any kind of festival. It will also be designed as a beautiful lakefront facility to host a weekly “Saturday Morning Farmers Market”. This will be a truly unique weekly event that will draw people from all over Collier County and be a great benefit for local farmers and small businesses. It will have electric power for event tents and stalls along with restroom facilities and be tied to the adjacent International Food Court and Plaz des Artists. 9. The International Food Court and Lakefront Deck Located on the south end of the Events Field will be a large waterfront deck housing the International Foods Court. This will be comprised of six different food providers with each offering a different type of ethic food. Patrons would dine on the large covered deck overlooking Lake Avalon. 10. The Plaz des Artists Located on the west side of the Events Field will be the Plaz des Artists, this being a semi covered outdoor plaza dedicated to art exhibits and shows. The facility will be created as a center for those who love art and theater to convene. On one side of the Plaza will be the Artist Lofts and a small Art Exhibition Hall. On the other side of the Plaz des Artists will be an Alternative Cinema housing five small movie theaters dedicated to showing international and alternative movies. There will also be a small coffee shop and snack bar in the Plaza. 11. The Artist Lofts The Artist Lofts will be comprised of a building housing 15 small artist studios that will be used by local artists and craftsmen and awarded on a merit basis so as to provide the each Artist a place from which to work and interact with the public. Included in the building will be a small Exhibition Hall for artists to exhibit and sell their craft. BANROC FORGE DEVELOPMENT GROUP SOLICITATION 17-7169 1312BAYSHORE GATEWAY TRIANGLE CRA 17-ACRE LAND DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL Images for reference onlyImages for reference only BANROC FORGE DEVELOPMENT GROUP SOLICITATION 17-7169 1514BAYSHORE GATEWAY TRIANGLE CRA 17-ACRE LAND DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL 12. The Alternative Cinema Located across the Plaz des Artists the Alternative Cinema is comprised of five small cinemas each with 100 seats dedicated to showing Alt Movies and International Films. The cinemas will have a small stage so they can also be used as lecture halls and venues for small musical or theatrical performances. The Cinema theaters can also be used as class rooms and lecture halls for all kinds of art and culture programs - for both children and adults. 13. Botanical Gardens Exhibit Hall Located on the south side of Sugden Park this is an Exhibit Hall tied to Naples Botanical Gardens. Part of the intent of the exhibition hall is to attract the visitors from Botanical Gardens to visit the Park and Village and to help unite the three facilities. 14. Walking and Bike Path - Arts Village, Sugden Park, and Botanical Gardens A walking and bike path will connect the Bayshore Arts Village with Sugden Park and the Botanical Gardens. The path will also have exercise stations along its trajectory. 15. Shuttle Trolley A shuttle trolley will provide public transportation between the Arts village, Sugden Park, and Botanical Gardens. 16. Sugden Park Soccer Fields On the south side of Sugden Park will be two regulation size soccer fields with bleachers and a small management office that will oversee all sports programs in Sugden Park. The new soccer facility is also is meant to replace the soccer fields in East Naples Park as there is a need to increase the Pickle Ball courts facility which could be accomplished by taking over the existing soccer fields in East Naples Park. The soccer facility will be a great addition to Sugden Park. 17. Palm Grove Park and Pond Located between the beach and soccer fields will be a small pond and shaded grove designed as a place to sit and relax. It will have a few Bocce Ball courts and benches along with a pond. 18. Kids Playground Between the Palm Grove Park and Boat Rental will be a secure fenced in children’s playground with all kinds of slides, swings and kids play stations along with benches for adult to supervise their kids. 19. Park Piers and Boat Rental Facility Located south of the park beach will be an expansion and upgrade of the existing boat rental facility that will provide paddle boats, canoes and small sail boats for rent. 20. Sugden Park Beach This will remain as the existing Park Beach. Added would be lounge chair rentals and small gazebos to provide a place to sit in the shade. In addition we would build two beach volleyball courts. 21. Food Trucks Area Located on the east side of the Park next to the Park Green will be an area reserved for food trucks and vendors who would rent the space and sell food during special events, on weekends and holidays. 22. The Park Green In the north east corner of the Park will be the “Park Green,” this being a large open lawn surrounded by trees and benches with a view of the lake. The “Park Green” will be for families to play ball, throw Frisbees, picnic, fly a kite and hang out together. On the west end of the Park Green will be a covered open air stage designed to host amateur musicians, performers and entertainers. BANROC FORGE DEVELOPMENT GROUP SOLICITATION 17-7169 1514BAYSHORE GATEWAY TRIANGLE CRA 17-ACRE LAND DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL 23. Barbecue and Picnic Huts Located on the waterfront all along the north shore of Avalon Lake will be small barbecues each with a picnic hut. 24. Dog Park The Dog Park will be a fenced in area in front of Avalon Lake next to the Aquatic Ski Center where people can bring their dogs and let them run loose. It could also host dog and other animal shows. It will have waterfront park benches and be a great place to sit and relax. 25. The Ski Center The existing ski center and bleachers will remain as they are. 26. Parking in the Park Banroc Forge and its team have spent a significant amount of time to assure there will be ample and well distributed parking in the Arts Village and Sugden Park. Sugden Park will have multiple parking facilities for a total of 2,900 cars. Please see the parking diagrams in Section B. Exhibits and Projects Imagery for additional information and summary tabulations. CREATING A GREEN AND LEED-CERTIFIED PROJECT In keeping with Banroc’s philosophy to conserve and protect natural resources and the environment, Banroc Forge and its team plan to make the project “Green” and Sustainable” and will attempt to “LEED” certify the entire project This will add value to the community, make it unique in Naples and also protect Sugden Park. BANROC FORGE DEVELOPMENT GROUP SOLICITATION 17-7169 1716BAYSHORE GATEWAY TRIANGLE CRA 17-ACRE LAND DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL 2. Community Impact ABOUT THE DEVELOPER’S VISION AND BENEFIT TO THE BAYSHORE COMMUNITY Banroc Corporation, via its president Harry Bandinel, has been involved with 17-Acre Tract and several other properties in the Bayshore area for the past two years. Harry has also attended many Bayshore CRA meetings, is a former resident of Windstar and for the past two years a resident of East Naples. In short he is intimately familiar with Bayshore and the community. Harry has been involved in South Florida real estate for 28 years. He started in 1989 as a project manager for the 250-home golf course PUD called Waterford in Venice, Florida. He has been involved in a diverse range of projects including an assisted living facility The Villages in Ocala, commercial land rezoning in Clearwater, low income townhomes in Dunedin and St Petersburgh. He has also designed and built multimillion dollar homes on Longboat Key, Siesta Key and Marco Island. He has also been a licensed contractor and active Realtor. Harry is currently involved in luxury condo project under construction (2 million dollar condos) in downtown Naples (875 Sixth Avenue South), is building single family workforce homes in Lehigh Acres (1,500 square homes for $165,000) and is finalizing an agreement to be one of seven approved builders in Babcock Ranch alongside builders like Lennar, Pulte, Stock, and Homes by Towne. As the creator and lead developer of this proposal, Harry has spent an extensive amount of time meeting with local residents and business owners, arts and culture organizations, staff of Collier County Parks and County Government officials with the express purpose of getting an in- depth understanding of the needs, ideas, and opinions of all involved in the Bayshore community. As part of the overall goal of creating a “Special and Unique Place” that will forever change Bayshore, Harry also sought to achieve multiple additional and important objectives for the benefit of the Bayshore community and residents of Collier County. These specific objectives are: 1. Create a unique and beautiful Arts and Culture Village that will transform the Bayshore area 2. To design and build a world-class Performing Arts Center for the benefit of all of Naples 3. Provide a wonderful community Park with multiple sports and entertainment venues 4. Unite Botanical Gardens to the Arts Village and Sugden Park for the benefit of all 5. Provide workforce housing for rent and for purchase that is beautiful, affordable, and unique PROJECT BENEFITS - FOR BAYSHORE AND COLLIER COUNTY The new Bayshore Arts Village along with the redesign and upgrading of Sugden Park will create a “Central Park of Naples” that will be a magnet for all - the young, the old, the rich, the poor, and those who desire entertainment, sports and wellness activities. By coupling new housing and the park with a strong arts and culture program, our proposal is meant to appeal to the desire to develop and strengthen both mind and body. It will also be a destination for those who just want to relax, eat, drink and be merry with family and friends in unique and special natural setting. By reinforcing the connectedness to nature, we are allowing the natural surroundings to act as an “equalizer” that makes the development attractive and comfortable across the fuller spectrum of the citizens in our community. Our goal is to not just create a place where one goes to do something, but rather a destination that one knows something is always go on at and thus wants to go to on a regular basis. The construction of the world class lake-front VPAC - Performing Arts Center will be a marquee building and facility for all of Naples. It will also allow Naples to draw artistic talent of the highest caliber from all over the world. This will give Naples worldwide exposure that will provide many benefits to all in Naples and Collier County. The uniting and interaction of the Bayshore Arts Village with Sugden Park and the Botanical Gardens will create a synergy that will benefit all of Bayshore and further assure the success of each facility. The “connectivity” between the three BANROC FORGE DEVELOPMENT GROUP SOLICITATION 17-7169 1716BAYSHORE GATEWAY TRIANGLE CRA 17-ACRE LAND DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL facilities will be accomplished via a network of walking and bike paths, a continuous trolley service between all three facilities and the construction of a Botanical Gardens Exhibition Hall in Sugden Park. The almost 200 residential condos and lofts designed and incorporated into the Bayshore Arts Village under Option B will provide unique and wonderful homes for Naples’ workforce. By reducing the size of each condo and loft, Banroc Forge will provide homes for purchase that will be priced from $195,000 to $325,000. For those seeking to rent we will have units priced from $900 to $1,600 per month. This project is without doubt ambitious and challenging. However, the Banroc Forge Group has carefully assembled an outstanding team of professionals and companies who have long track records designing and building large and complex projects. Banroc Forge has specifically selected each team member for the particular expertise each member provides. As a group of experts we have no doubt that given the opportunity we will make this project an outstanding success. Our team is very aware of the significant needs and expectations within our community for adequate parking. The Banroc Forge team has considered and provided solutions for parking for both Options A and B. Additionally in Option B the highest parking need is created when the amphitheater is in use and we have included plans for a scenario when up to 2,900 cars need to be parked in Sugden Park. This will allow the Park to host large outdoor concerts and special events simultaneously. For almost two decades Collier County has been trying to revive the Bayshore area. This project will be truly transformational for Bayshore and a huge benefit for all of Naples and Collier County. 3. Zoning PROPOSED ZONING AND PUD - 17 ACRES AND SHADLEY PROPERTY It is the intent of Banroc Forge to rezone both the 17 Acres and the Shadley property and create one mixed use PUD. Under Option A, Banroc Forge expects to have a total 241 units and the Performing Arts Center. Under Option B, that includes Sugden Park, Banroc Forge plans allow for a total of 320 units on the 17 Acre CRA Property and the Shadley lot. One of the many benefits of placing the Performing Arts Center in Sugden Park is that we are able to obtain an additional 80 workforce / accessibly priced condos on the 17 Acre CRA Tract. See attached site plan(s) on pages 30 and 31 and unit breakdowns on pages 18-25. BANROC FORGE DEVELOPMENT GROUP SOLICITATION 17-7169 1918BAYSHORE GATEWAY TRIANGLE CRA 17-ACRE LAND DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL 4. Financing Banroc Forge plans to purchase the 17 acres from the Bayshore CRA under an outright fee simple purchase contact. The funding for this purchase will be provided by one of Banroc’s partners. Evidence of funds available can be provided upon request. The funding for the development and construction of the Bayshore Arts Village will be provided via a combination of private equity and bank financing provided by sources from Avison and Young and also by Forge Development. The funding for the 80 unit Residential Condos will come from a private condo developer. The funding for the VPAC Performing Arts Center will be provided by private donors that have been obtained by VPAC, Opera Naples and CAPA. Opera Naples and CAPA have been working with donors for many years. Their principal donors (those who will provide the major portion of the funding) have agreed to provide the donations for the Performing Arts Center under the provision that VPAC / Opera Naples and CAPA find a site / property that meets the approval of the donors. The 17 Acre site if developed under Banroc Forge design has the stamp of approval from VPAC donors. Banroc Forge is requesting that County Parks grant ninety nine year leases at token pricing for any facilities to be built in Sugden Park under Banroc Forge’s plan. This applies directly to the Performing Arts Center, the Plaz de Artist, and the International Food Court. With regard to the funding of the parking garages Banroc Forge will be proposing that the City of Naples and Collier County assist with some of the cost. Banroc Forge will be providing workforce housing inside the proposed project (affordable housing) and will be seeking additional density bonuses and impact fee relief form the City and County for this. Please see a summary pro forma for Options A and B following this page. 5. Total Project Value ESTIMATED NEW CONSTRUCTION TAXABLE AND NON-TAXABLE VALUE Option A – Bayshore Arts Village and Performing Arts Center on 17 Acres Taxable - New Residential and Commercial Construction $65,500,000 Non Taxable – Performing Arts Center $45,000,000 Option B – Bayshore Arts Village, Performing Arts Center, and Sugden Park Improvements Taxable - New Residential and Commercial Construction $89,100,000 Non Taxable – PAC and Sugden Park Improvements $60,350,000 BANROC FORGE DEVELOPMENT GROUP SOLICITATION 17-7169 1918BAYSHORE GATEWAY TRIANGLE CRA 17-ACRE LAND DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL BANROC FORGE DEVELOPMENT GROUP SOLICITATION 17-7169 2120BAYSHORE GATEWAY TRIANGLE CRA 17-ACRE LAND DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL BANROC FORGE DEVELOPMENT GROUP SOLICITATION 17-7169 2120BAYSHORE GATEWAY TRIANGLE CRA 17-ACRE LAND DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL BANROC FORGE DEVELOPMENT GROUP SOLICITATION 17-7169 2322BAYSHORE GATEWAY TRIANGLE CRA 17-ACRE LAND DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL BANROC FORGE DEVELOPMENT GROUP SOLICITATION 17-7169 2322BAYSHORE GATEWAY TRIANGLE CRA 17-ACRE LAND DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL BANROC FORGE DEVELOPMENT GROUP SOLICITATION 17-7169 2524BAYSHORE GATEWAY TRIANGLE CRA 17-ACRE LAND DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL BANROC FORGE DEVELOPMENT GROUP SOLICITATION 17-7169 2524BAYSHORE GATEWAY TRIANGLE CRA 17-ACRE LAND DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL BANROC FORGE DEVELOPMENT GROUP SOLICITATION 17-7169 2726BAYSHORE GATEWAY TRIANGLE CRA 17-ACRE LAND DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL BANROC FORGE DEVELOPMENT GROUP SOLICITATION 17-7169 2726BAYSHORE GATEWAY TRIANGLE CRA 17-ACRE LAND DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL Schematic Design Design Development Construction Documents Design Schedule ( Approximately 10 -12 Months) Duration in Months SiteBid & Permit 4 months10 months6months4 months Construction 20 to 22 months Design Schedule (18 -20 Months) Preparation Zoning Documents 4.5 months Master Plan 1.5 mo USCOE / SFWMD (18 to 24 Months) Construction Plan Permitting (12 months) 18 to 24 months BuildingsMaster Plan Refinement & CRA Presentations Zoning (9 to 12 Months) Design Schedule (6 Months) 40 41 42 43 48363738392930313233343525262728567891011121314151612341718192021222324 6. Timeline Final schedule subject to UCOE review and permitting BANROC FORGE DEVELOPMENT GROUP SOLICITATION 17-7169 2928BAYSHORE GATEWAY TRIANGLE CRA 17-ACRE LAND DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL 7. Developer Proposal Banroc Forge has an agreement with its strategic development partner - Florida Drywall Inc. and its principal Aldo Coviello to provide the cash funds to purchase the 17-Acre Tract outright for cash. (A certification letter from TD Bank is available upon request.) BanrocForge also has multiple, private equity and banking sources in place to fund the complete project. Primary among these are Forge Development and Avison and Young. Banroc Forge hereby offers to purchase the 17-Acre Bayshore CRA Property for the sum of $3,200,000 in cash. Terms of the purchase would include: FEE SIMPLE LAND PURCHASE CONTRACT A simple vacant land purchase contract - $3,200,000 cash at closing Initial earnest money deposit upon signing purchase contract - $320,000 Due diligence period: Under Option A - Until Banroc Forge obtains re zone for 240-Unit Mixed Use PUD and approval to place Performing Arts Center on 17-Acre tract Under Option B - Until Banroc Forge obtains re zone for 320-Unit Mixed Use PUD and approval from Collier County for a 99-year lease at a token price of $100 per year for four (4) acres of Sugden Park land upon which to build the VPAC Performing Arts Center, Black Box, and Parking Garage ADDITIONAL TERMS Regarding the 250 car parking garage under Bayshore Village and the 100 car garage in the Aparthotel building, Banroc Forge is requesting some form of financial assistance from the County or City for the funding needed to build the parking garages. Regarding the Plaz des Artists Alternative Cinema and the International Food Court, Banroc Forge proposes Sugden Park grant a similar 99 year lease to Banroc Forge who in turn will seek private funding and to build and manage the facilities. Regarding the Botanical Gardens Exhibition Hall, Banroc Forge proposes Sugden Park grant a similar 99 year lease to the Botanical Gardens who in turn with the help of Banroc Forge will seek donations to build and manage the facilities. Regarding the other proposed improvements and venues in Sugden Park (soccer fields, kid’s playground, Park Green, beach and other proposed improvements), Banroc Forge firmly believes that it can obtain funding for each of the improvements via private donations from local citizens. Banroc Forge would design and build those facilities. Regarding the additional surface parking spaces needed in Sugden Park, Banroc Forge proposes the County and Collier County Parks provide the funding for those. An option would be to also obtain donations from private citizens. BANROC FORGE DEVELOPMENT GROUP SOLICITATION 17-7169 2928BAYSHORE GATEWAY TRIANGLE CRA 17-ACRE LAND DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL 8. Closing Statement FROM LEAD DEVELOPER - HARRY BANDINEL As the lead developer and creator of this proposed project, I attempted to design and create a unique facility that will be transformational for Bayshore and a benefit for all of Collier County and its residents. The proposed Bayshore Arts Village and Sugden Park Project will provide a unique facility for all kinds of activities and events that Naples is currently lacking. It will promote art, culture and sports. It will provide a special place that will unite family and friends in a healthy and beautiful environment. It will also provide revenue and promote tourism for Naples and Collier County. Given the significant, ambitious and transformational aspects of this project and the impact it will have on the local Bayshore community and my past experience with similar projects, I feel it will be important to protect and provide benefits to existing residents and businesses of the Bayshore community. A project like this will provide the opportunity to be the catalyst to develop a community wide “beautification and enhancement program” by directly engaging all local residents and businesses of Bayshore to improve and clean up their properties. The construction of the new Bayshore Arts Village, the VPAC Performing Arts Center and all the improvements to Sugden Park will develop a sense of pride of community for residents, property and business owners in Bayshore and increase the value of their properties and businesses. I strongly propose to implement a comprehensive community wide “clean up and beautification effort” that should be a joint effort between the new developers, the Bayshore CRA, the City of Naples and Collier County. Banroc Forge has many ideas to propose in this regard. Ultimately for all this to be a lasting success will require that the Bayshore area as a whole becomes a successful community. To that end Banroc Forge will be working actively with the residents and businesses of the Bayshore community. I also ask for the full assistance and participation of the Bayshore CRA, Collier County PSD Parks and Recreation, the City of Naples and Collier County to help us implement our ideas and proposals that will ensure the long term success of the whole community. I am a firm believer in the word TEAM - Together Each Achieves More. Only as a team we can do this. I would like to extend a special thank you to all who have contributed so much to this effort. Harry Bandinel President BANROC Corporation 837 Fifth Avenue South Naples FL 34104 Phone: (941) 716-0720 E-Mail: Harry@BanrocCorp.com BANROC FORGE DEVELOPMENT GROUP SOLICITATION 17-7169 3130BAYSHORE GATEWAY TRIANGLE CRA 17-ACRE LAND DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL BANROC FORGE DEVELOPMENT GROUP SOLICITATION 17-7169 3130BAYSHORE GATEWAY TRIANGLE CRA 17-ACRE LAND DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL B. Exhibits & Project Imagery BANROC FORGE DEVELOPMENT GROUP SOLICITATION 17-7169 3332BAYSHORE GATEWAY TRIANGLE CRA 17-ACRE LAND DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL OPTION A CONCEPTUAL SITE PLAN BANROC FORGE DEVELOPMENT GROUP SOLICITATION 17-7169 3332BAYSHORE GATEWAY TRIANGLE CRA 17-ACRE LAND DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL OPTION B CONCEPTUAL SITE PLAN BANROC FORGE DEVELOPMENT GROUP SOLICITATION 17-7169 3534BAYSHORE GATEWAY TRIANGLE CRA 17-ACRE LAND DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL Renderings shown for illustrative purposes related to scale and density. Final design and architectural style to be developed in collaboration with project stakeholders. BANROC FORGE DEVELOPMENT GROUP SOLICITATION 17-7169 3534BAYSHORE GATEWAY TRIANGLE CRA 17-ACRE LAND DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL BANROC FORGE DEVELOPMENT GROUP SOLICITATION 17-7169 3736BAYSHORE GATEWAY TRIANGLE CRA 17-ACRE LAND DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL HOUSING UNIT PLAN LAYOUTS BANROC FORGE DEVELOPMENT GROUP SOLICITATION 17-7169 3736BAYSHORE GATEWAY TRIANGLE CRA 17-ACRE LAND DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL PERFORMING ARTS CENTER TEMPLATE LAYOUTS BANROC FORGE DEVELOPMENT GROUP SOLICITATION 17-7169 3938BAYSHORE GATEWAY TRIANGLE CRA 17-ACRE LAND DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL OPTION A - PARKING SPACES BANROC FORGE DEVELOPMENT GROUP SOLICITATION 17-7169 3938BAYSHORE GATEWAY TRIANGLE CRA 17-ACRE LAND DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL OPTION B - PERMANENT PARKING SPACES BANROC FORGE DEVELOPMENT GROUP SOLICITATION 17-7169 4140BAYSHORE GATEWAY TRIANGLE CRA 17-ACRE LAND DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL OPTION B - EXPANDED PARKING FOR MAJOR EVENTS BANROC FORGE DEVELOPMENT GROUP SOLICITATION 17-7169 4140BAYSHORE GATEWAY TRIANGLE CRA 17-ACRE LAND DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL C. Team Experience BANROC FORGE DEVELOPMENT GROUP SOLICITATION 17-7169 4342BAYSHORE GATEWAY TRIANGLE CRA 17-ACRE LAND DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL DEVELOPERS BANROC Corporation | Forge Development Group Performing Arts Center (PAC) Local Architect of Record SchenkelShultz Architecture Arts Village Local Architect of Record Humphrey Rosal Architects Civil Engineering & Landscape Architecture STANTEC ENGINEERING DLR Group Fully Integrated PAC Design Mechanical Electrical Plumbing Fire Protection Structural Theater Technical, A/V, Acoustics Arts Village Engineering Team Burgess Brant Consulting Engineers Mechanical Electrical Plumbing Fire Protection Select Structural Engineering Structural PAC Engineering Team Bayshore Gateway Triangle Community Redevelopment Agency CONSTRUCTION GATES Construction Manager FINANCING Avison and Young Project Funding Fairway Funding Group Funding and Buyer Mortgages Engel & Volkers Intl. Realty Sales and Marketing Florida Drywall Inc. Strategic Development Partner Primary Funding DESIGN DLR Group Design Architect Master Planning / Architecture NON-PROFIT PARTNER VPAC Private Fundraising for Sugden Park PAC TEAM ORGANIZATION BANROC FORGE DEVELOPMENT GROUP SOLICITATION 17-7169 4342BAYSHORE GATEWAY TRIANGLE CRA 17-ACRE LAND DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL Introduction The Banroc Forge Development Group has assembled highly experienced team of companies who will provide the full scope of capabilities to take the 17 Acre Parcel from initial design to final owner occupancy. The Banroc Forge team of core companies listed on the organizational chart and below has worked together for the past three months to create the attached proposal and answer to the County’s ITN. Below we identify the full team. As requested, we have provided the office and contracting authority location(s) and authorized signor for each firm as well as a list of key personnel who would be involved in the project. Brief firm qualifications, including a representative project portfolio and key personnel resumes, follow. Office Locations and Key Personnel Developer BANROC Corporation 837 Fifth Avenue South Naples, FL 34102 Harry Bandinel, President (941) 716-0720 (mobile) harry@banroccorp.com Developer Forge Development Group 840 W. Hamilton Street, Suite 620 Allentown, PA 18101 Andy Baldo, Co-Founder (610) 398-2988 abaldo@ForgeDG.com Construction Manager GATES 275 Riverview Center Blvd., Suite 205 Bonita Springs, FL 34134 John A. Hayes, Project Executive 239.593.3777 jhayes@gatesinc.com Key Personnel: • John A. Hayes, Project Executive • David Tropf, Senior Project Manager • Thomas McQueary, Director of Pre-Construction & Estimating • Curtis Rimes, Senior Superintendent • Becky Craig, Permit Expediter / Project Coordinator Design Architect (PAC & Arts Village) MEP & Structural Engineer (PAC ) Performance Technology (PAC ) DLR Group (a Florida corporation) (contracting authority) 100 East Pine Street, Suite 404 Orlando, FL 32801-2761 (primary location of design team) 1202 Broadway, Suite 1006 New York, NY 10001 Paul E. Westlake, Jr., FAIA, VP (216) 623-7868 pwestlake@dlrgroup.com C. Team Experience BANROC FORGE DEVELOPMENT GROUP SOLICITATION 17-7169 4544BAYSHORE GATEWAY TRIANGLE CRA 17-ACRE LAND DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL DLR Group Key Personnel: • Tom Gallagher, AIA, Principal in Charge, Lead Designer - PAC* • Laura Dulski, LEED AP BD+C, Project Manager - Housing* • Paul Westlake, FAIA, Lead Programmer - PAC • Faraaz Mirza, LEED AP, Lead Designer – Arts Village • Noah Steffes, RA, LEED AP, Project Manager* • John Adamek, RA, Job Captain • Jason Majerus, PE, LEED AP BD+C, Lead Mechanical Engineer – PAC* • Arlene Parker, PE, LEED AP, Lead Electrical Engineer - PAC • Murad Hamdallah, SE GGP, Lead Structural Engineer – PAC • Wes Calkin, Theater Technical - PAC* • Johnathon Hopkins, Acoustician - PAC* • James Krumhansl, Audiovisual - PAC • Raymond Heintel, Lowe Voltage / IT / Security - PAC • Yosuke Hiraiwa, Lighting Designer - PAC *resume included Local Architect of Record (PAC ) SchenkelShultz Architecture 36-6 Enterprise Avenue, Suite 231 Naples, FL 34104 Ron Reitz, Principal (239) 330-4592 rreitz@schenkelshultz.com Key Personnel: • Ronald E. Reitz, AIA, LEED® AP – Design Principal • Daniel C. Laggan, AIA – Partner-in-Charge • Gary F. Krueger – Project Manager • Brook K. Sherrard, AIA, LEED® AP – Project Architect • Gary Porter – Technical Support Local Architect of Record (Arts Village) Humphrey Rosal Architects 3200 Tamiami Trail North, Suite 300 Naples, FL 34103 David Humphrey, President (239) 263-4201 dhumphrey@humphreyrosal.com Key Personnel: • David Humphrey - Principal in Charge • Randy Rosal - Partner, Project Designer, Architect • Todd Lausterer - Project Architect, Production Manager Civil Engineer & Landscape Architect Stantec Engineering 5801 Pelican Bay Blvd #300 Naples, FL 34108 Tim Hancock (239) 649-4040 tim.hancock@stantec.com Key Personnel: • Tim Hancock, AICP – Senior Planner • Jared Beck, AICP – Senior Planner • Kevin Mangan, ASLA – Landscape Architect • Michael Herrera, PE – Civil Engineer • Jeff Perry, AICP – Transportation Planner BANROC FORGE DEVELOPMENT GROUP SOLICITATION 17-7169 4544BAYSHORE GATEWAY TRIANGLE CRA 17-ACRE LAND DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL Project Funding Avison and Young 1166 Ave of the Americas, 15th Floor New York, NY 10036 Charles Kingsley and Jon Epstein Principals, Investment Sales (212) 729-7140 avisonyoung.com Buyer Mortgages Fairway Funding Group 8235 Natures Way Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202 Joe Lepiscopo NMLS#: 648748 (941) 330-6669 Joe@FairwayFundingGroup.com Sales and Marketing Real Estate Investment Funders Engel & Volkers Naples Bonita-Estero 837 Fifth Avenue South, Suite 102 Naples, FL 34102 Harry Bandinel (239) 692-9449 MEP Engineer (Arts Village) Burgess Brant Consulting Engineers 12995 South Cleveland Avenue #229 Fort Myers, FL 33907 Mark Brant (239) 770-5680 mbrant@burgessbrant.com Key Personnel: • Mark A. Brant, PE • Joseph W. Broughton, PE SELECT STRUCTURAL Structural Engineer (Arts Village) Select Structural 12573 New Brittany Blvd. Fort Myers, FL 33907 Shawn Anderson, PE SE, President (239) 210-5074 Direct (239) 839-4894 Mobile shawn@selectstructural.com Key Personnel: • Shawn Anderson, PE, SE - Lead Structural Engineer • Scott Lewkowski, PE - Structural Engineer BANROC FORGE DEVELOPMENT GROUP SOLICITATION 17-7169 4746BAYSHORE GATEWAY TRIANGLE CRA 17-ACRE LAND DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL BANROC FORGE DEVELOPMENT GROUP SOLICITATION 17-7169 4746BAYSHORE GATEWAY TRIANGLE CRA 17-ACRE LAND DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL Banroc Corporation is a Florida based real estate development, marketing, and consulting company. Banroc’s core competency is to provide any person or entity who is seeking to develop a lot or tract of land with the full spectrum of services needed to take the property from initial owner concept to final end user occupancy. Banroc looks for outstanding properties and real estate projects, works with its investor base to secure the funding and then coordinates and manages the complete property development process. To provide these capabilities Banroc has created a large and diverse network comprised of the best professionals and leading companies in each field. Working together as a Team these companies provide the necessary expertise to complete any project. 1. Land planners 2. Attorneys 3. Experts in Property Zoning 4. Site and Project Planners 5. Project Proforma and Financial Analy- sis Experts 6. Engineers and Architects 7. Construction Contractors and Builders 8. Interior Designers, LEED Certifiers 9. Experts in “Green” and Sustainable Design and Construction 10. Landscape Designers 11. Private Equity and Bank Funding Sources 12. Mortgage Brokers 13. Sales and Marketing Professionals 14. Social Media and Online Marketing Experts 15. Top Producer Real Estate Agents Banroc’s network includes: Banroc’s network of companies and professionals has been carefully selected and are among the best in their field. Our network provides the unique ability to work as a “Team” and create unique and forward thinking options for the design and development of our client’s properties. Furthermore this Team effort means Banroc works as a “one stop shop” with everyone working under one roof. This greatly simplifies and streamlines the whole design, construction and marketing process and results in a superior product at significant savings for our clients. If you are in need of any of our service please contact us. We guarantee to respond within 24 hours. BANROC FORGE DEVELOPMENT GROUP SOLICITATION 17-7169 4948BAYSHORE GATEWAY TRIANGLE CRA 17-ACRE LAND DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL Education / Personal Degree Business Management; Degree Architectural Engineering; Real Estate Sales License Florida, California and Texas; Held Florida Certified Residential Building Contractors License; NASDAQ Licensed Broker and Brokerage Principal; Financial and Investment Advisor; High School Aiglon College, Switzerland; Attended Cornell University in New York. Fluent in English, Spanish and German; grew up in Monte Carlo, Cannes, Costa Rica and Switzerland; travelled to 72 countries worldwide; Honorary Member National Geographic Society. Resident in Florida since 1989; active in residential and commercial real estate marketing, sales and development in Tampa, St Petersburgh, Sarasota, Venice, Ft Myers, Cape Coral, Naples and Miami. Negotiated and transacted over $305 million in commercial and residential real estate in Florida, California, Texas, North and South Carolina, Spain, Portugal, Mexico, Costa Rica, Venezuela, Nicaragua and Australia. Current Work Principal and CEO of Banroc Corporation, a real estate development and consulting company sourcing unique and forward thinking real estate projects. Provide the full spectrum of services to take any real estate project from initial concept to end user occupancy. Created and manage an extensive network of real estate funding, design, construction and marketing professionals to provide these services. Principal and managing partner at Leed Development Corporation and Futura Homes Corporation, both companies dedicated to the development of “Green” and sustainable and affordable residential real estate projects. Founder and Director of the Florida Green Development Group, a consortium of leading architects, engineers, land planners and sustainable development experts dedicated to designing, building and marketing “Green” and sustainable Leed Certified projects. Active as a licensed Realtor in Florida since 1990; currently licensed with Engel & Volkers Naples; provide consulting services for foreign real estate investors; provide expertise in land acquisition, rezoning, property entitlement Real Estate Development and Marketing ConsultantHarry Bandinel Principal and CEO, Banroc Corporation BANROC FORGE DEVELOPMENT GROUP SOLICITATION 17-7169 4948BAYSHORE GATEWAY TRIANGLE CRA 17-ACRE LAND DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL Real Estate Development and Marketing Consultant and development; active member of National Association of Realtors, the Florida Association of Realtors and the Naples Board of Realtors. Working directly with the developer of 875 Sixth Avenue Condominium project in downtown Naples, a 20 million dollar ultra-luxury condo project located just off Fifth Avenue South in downtown Naples. Working under an MOU with VPAC, CAPA and Opera Naples to source a suitable site and then design and build a 50 million dollar 900 seat Performing Arts Center in Naples. Founding partner in Futura Homes Corporation a Florida real estate development company dedicated to designing and building affordable single family homes in Lehigh Acres and Goldengate Estates. Created a no-money down program with Fairway Funding Group to specifically targeting renters and provide renters the opportunity to own a home with no money down and for same monthly payment as their current rent. Based upon marketing results projections are to build over 100 homes per year. Working in partnership with Gates Construction to build townhomes in recently started Babcock Ranch Development; a new “Green” and sustainably built 30 thousand acre community; the first fully solar powered city in the USA. Past Work Experience Partner and Project Acquisitions Director - K JIMS Development - a Florida land development company; sourced, negotiated purchase of 45 million dollars of vacant land / lots in Clearwater, Ocala, Orlando, Tampa, St Petersburg, Dunedin, Marco Island, Naples, Siesta Key and Sarasota. Rezoned and entitled the properties, created and designed master plans, homes and buildings for the properties. Involved in the acquisition and planning for several Assisted Living Projects in The Villages Ocala, in Sarasota, in St Petersburgh and in Napes. Designed and built two $3.5 Million dollar homes on Marco Island and Siesta Key. Project Construction Manager at Waterford Subdivision in Venice, Florida, a 250 home golf course community. Founder and Managing Partner of Bradley Financial Group, NASD licensed brokerage firm in Miami and Chicago. Directly supervised a team of 120 licensed brokers; had full financial responsibility for the oversight of 3,000 client accounts including all investment recommendations; directed the company’s NASD / CFTC compliance requirements and oversaw company’s bi-annual NASD / CFTC regulatory audits; as the CEO and Principal of a NASD licensed Brokerage passed extensive national and international FBI and Interpol background checks. Apartment Acquisitions and Remodeling Specialist for Merrill Lynch Realty - REITS Division in California; sourced over 5,000 apartment units; supervised the remodeling and refurbishing to prepare and sell to REITS. Investment advisor and director for acquisitions for a private German investment group purchasing and refurbishing over 55 million dollars in residential and commercial properties in Puerto Banus and Marbella, Spain. Remodeled 18 single family homes in North / South Carolina as investments for my own account while studying architectural engineering at college. Developed a 24 home residential subdivision in Austin, Texas, included rezoning of land, site design and complete construction of all homes. Partner in Carolandia S.A, a real estate development and construction company in Costa Rica.; directed and managed the design, construction and sale of 35 single family custom luxury homes in Costa Rica. Managed the development of a 350 acre beachfront property in Flamingo Beach, Costa Rica; included site design, land planning and subdivision, lot platting and the supervision of road, water, sewer and power facilities construction. Supervised the development of a 2,000 acre beachfront property in Nosara Beach, Costa Rica; it was the first ever PUD development in Costa Rica and is still one of the best examples of environmentally sustainable development in the country. Harry Bandinel continued BANROC FORGE DEVELOPMENT GROUP SOLICITATION 17-7169 5150BAYSHORE GATEWAY TRIANGLE CRA 17-ACRE LAND DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL Forge Development Group LLC, founded by two industry veterans, is a full- service real estate investment and development company managing select office, medical, industrial and land development projects on behalf of the principals of Forge as well as third-party real estate investors and owners. We work with you to fully understand all aspects of your real estate development needs. From site evaluation to navigating municipal approvals to securing financing, our team of experienced real estate developers is with you from project inception to completion. Forge is strategically aligned to deliver on major construction and development projects in Florida via its well-established relationship with Gates. Gates and the Forge principals have been working together for more than 10 years, successfully completing high profile projects in Southwest Florida. We collectively strive to manage financial risk, incorporate flexible design and implement innovative building techniques that decrease operational costs. Our team possesses deep expertise in fast-track development, strategy, construction and structured financing. Utilizing this expertise, we provide strategically-positioned real estate opportunities for a broad set of diverse clients. OUR CLIENT. THEIR OBJECTIVES. Our Clients include public and private sector entities responsible for major capital construction projects. LEVERAGE entrepreneurial discipline; Manage risk IMPROVE efficiency of the capital project delivery process ACCOUNTABILITY for capital expenditures throughout project life cycle AVOID project delays and cost overruns; Maximize performance results SECURE independent evaluation / oversight of program metrics & performance OUR DEVELOPMENT SERVICES • Site Evaluation • Due Diligence • Land Acquisition • Entitlements & Government Approvals • Local, State and Federal Economic Incentive Management • Financial Analysis • Equity Participation • Project Financing OUR MISSION is to deliver superior quality, customized real estate development services with integrity to our select group of partners in a transparent, ethical manner. BANROC FORGE DEVELOPMENT GROUP SOLICITATION 17-7169 5150BAYSHORE GATEWAY TRIANGLE CRA 17-ACRE LAND DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL THE RESIDENCES AT SAPPHIRE LAKES The Project has been designed as an institutional-grade senior living building that will provide progressive levels of care for persons requiring assisted living and memory care. The Project is a new 127-unit facility with assisted living (65 units) and memory care (62 units) facilities to be constructed on a site of approximately 5.3 acres located at 8001 Radio Road Naples, Collier County, Florida. The site is currently controlled by the Sponsor. The building itself is based on the design and construction experience of Development Consulting gained in the development of a similar, recent and very successful project in Fort Myers, Florida, known as Discovery Village at the Forum. Including construction, fees, design and engineering, pre-development costs, financing fees and other related “hard” and “soft” costs, the cost to achieve stabilized occupancy is expected to be approximately $29,200,000. It is anticipated that 14 months will be required to complete site work and all construction activities. THE RESORT AT TRANQUILITY LAKE The Resort is a luxury motor coach resort located in Cape Coral, Florida consisting of 275 units of motor coach lots with optional villas and other lot improvements. Additionally, community amenities befit a 5-star luxury resort catering to the owners of motor coaches ranging in values from approximately $250 thousand to nearly $3 million. The Resort is situated on 188 acres of land surrounding a 90-acre pristine spring-fed lake. The Resort is a unique motor coach destination in Florida, the only such resort meeting 5-star standards of design and operation, similar to only a handful of such 5-star resorts now located in southern California’s Palm Springs area. Amenities An 6,000 square foot clubhouse featuring: Community meeting and dining areas Men’s and ladies health club A 3,500-square foot open air tiki bar that perfectly captures the island lifestyle of Southwest Florida and the West Indies A Tropical Resort Pool with extensive decking, overlooking Tranquility Lake Professional Lap Pool Swimming beach on beautiful Tranquility Lake Custom garages built out to customer specifications for a wide variety of utility and recreational uses, from “man caves” to artists’ studios or just extra storage and hobby space Extensive in-community open air storage area for storing cars, boats, and trailers Professional Pet Boarding Center Each spacious custom motor coach lot will provide ample room for the largest motor coaches as well as optional villas and other lot improvements. The villas, like the rest of The Resort, are designed and built to luxury 5-star standards, with 600 square feet of living space, extensive optional garages, outdoor kitchens, outdoor decks, and even optional swimming pools or spas. Each villa comes equipped with one Master Bedroom and Bath - indoor and/or outdoor kitchen - Great Room overlooking the lake or other lot frontage - and optional Loft areas that can be used for sleeping, office or den, or just storage. THE RESIDENCES AT SAPPHIRE LAKES The Project has been designed as an institutional-grade senior living building that will provide progressive levels of care for persons requiring assisted living and memory care. The Project is a new 127-unit facility with assisted living (65 units) and memory care (62 units) facilities to be constructed on a site of approximately 5.3 acres located at 8001 Radio Road Naples, Collier County, Florida. The site is currently controlled by the Sponsor. The building itself is based on the design and construction experience of Development Consulting gained in the development of a similar, recent and very successful project in Fort Myers, Florida, known as Discovery Village at the Forum. Including construction, fees, design and engineering, pre-development costs, financing fees and other related “hard” and “soft” costs, the cost to achieve stabilized occupancy is expected to be approximately $29,200,000. It is anticipated that 14 months will be required to complete site work and all construction activities. THE RESORT AT TRANQUILITY LAKE The Resort is a luxury motor coach resort located in Cape Coral, Florida consisting of 275 units of motor coach lots with optional villas and other lot improvements. Additionally, community amenities befit a 5-star luxury resort catering to the owners of motor coaches ranging in values from approximately $250 thousand to nearly $3 million. The Resort is situated on 188 acres of land surrounding a 90-acre pristine spring-fed lake. The Resort is a unique motor coach destination in Florida, the only such resort meeting 5-star standards of design and operation, similar to only a handful of such 5-star resorts now located in southern California’s Palm Springs area. Amenities An 6,000 square foot clubhouse featuring: Community meeting and dining areas Men’s and ladies health club A 3,500-square foot open air tiki bar that perfectly captures the island lifestyle of Southwest Florida and the West Indies A Tropical Resort Pool with extensive decking, overlooking Tranquility Lake Professional Lap Pool Swimming beach on beautiful Tranquility Lake Custom garages built out to customer specifications for a wide variety of utility and recreational uses, from “man caves” to artists’ studios or just extra storage and hobby space Extensive in-community open air storage area for storing cars, boats, and trailers Professional Pet Boarding Center Each spacious custom motor coach lot will provide ample room for the largest motor coaches as well as optional villas and other lot improvements. The villas, like the rest of The Resort, are designed and built to luxury 5-star standards, with 600 square feet of living space, extensive optional garages, outdoor kitchens, outdoor decks, and even optional swimming pools or spas. Each villa comes equipped with one Master Bedroom and Bath - indoor and/or outdoor kitchen - Great Room overlooking the lake or other lot frontage - and optional Loft areas that can be used for sleeping, office or den, or just storage. The project has been designed as an institutional-grade senior living building that will provide progressive levels of care for persons requiring assisted living and memory care. The Project is a new 127-unit facility with assisted living (65 units) and memory care (62 units) facilities to be constructed on a site of approximately 5.3 acres located at 8001 Radio Road Naples, Collier County, Florida. The site is currently controlled by the Sponsor. The building itself is based on the design and construction experience of Development Consulting gained in the development of a similar, recent and very successful project in Fort Myers, Florida, known as Discovery Village at the Forum. Including construction, fees, design and engineering, pre-development costs, financing fees and other related “hard” and “soft” costs, the cost to achieve stabilized occupancy is expected to be approximately $29,200,000. It is anticipated that 14 months will be required to complete site work and all construction activities. Team Member Role(s): Forge Development Group The resort is a luxury motor coach resort located in Cape Coral, Florida consisting of 275 units of motor coach lots with optional villas and other lot improvements. Additionally, community amenities befit a 5-star luxury resort catering to the owners of motor coaches ranging in values from approximately $250,000 to nearly $3,000,000. The resort is situated on 188 acres of land surrounding a 90-acre pristine spring-fed lake. The Resort is a unique motor coach destination in Florida, the only such resort meeting 5-star standards of design and operation, similar to only a handful of such 5-star resorts now located in southern California’s Palm Springs area. Each spacious custom motor coach lot will provide ample room for the largest motor coaches as well as optional villas and other lot improvements. The villas, like the rest of The Resort, are designed and built to luxury 5-star standards, with 600 square feet of living space, extensive optional garages, outdoor kitchens, outdoor decks, and even optional swimming pools or spas. Each villa comes equipped with one master bedroom and bath - indoor and/or outdoor kitchen - Great Room overlooking the lake or other lot frontage - and optional Loft areas that can be used for sleeping, office or den, or just storage. Team Member Role(s): Forge Development Group The Residences at Sapphire Lakes The Resort at Tranquility Lake Collier County, FL Cape Coral, FL BANROC FORGE DEVELOPMENT GROUP SOLICITATION 17-7169 5352BAYSHORE GATEWAY TRIANGLE CRA 17-ACRE LAND DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL BUTZ CORPORATE CENTER PHASE I The Butz Family has always been huge proponents of urban revitalization believing that a vibrant downtown is the key to continued redevelopment of Pennsylvania’s third largest city, Allentown. In 2005, they made their commitment tangible by constructing a class-A office building to house their headquarters, as well as to attract additional businesses into Allentown’s downtown. It is their belief that a healthy and vibrant downtown is critical to the success of the entire Lehigh Valley region. The first phase of the project was a public-private partnership with the Allentown Economic Development Corp. that demolished the three vacant retail buildings from 832-844 Hamilton Street. The new office building was in the Keystone Opportunity Zone which provided tax benefits to companies located there until 2010. The project also received assistance through a Pennsylvania Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) grant. The original Butz Corporate Center was a 76,000 sf, modern-design, 6-story, Class A office space with retail spaces on the first floor. Alvin H. Butz, Inc. occupies 24,000 SF of the building. An FAA-approved heliport is located on the roof. PHASE II In 2013, the Butz Family expanded the original Butz Corporate Center and has successfully leased 95% of the building with only retail space available on the first floor. This project also received assistance through RACP. The Butz Corporate Center is located in the Neighborhood Improvement Zone (NIZ). Created by a state law in 2011, the NIZ is a special taxing district that encourages development and revitalization in Allentown. The second phase of the Butz Corporate Center consisted of the construction of a 50,000 sf expansion to the existing office building. The facility is a modern-design, 6-story, Class A office space with retail spaces on the first floor. PHASE III In 2015, the Butz Family broke ground on Phase 3 located in the former parking lot of the original Butz Corporate Center. The newest office building will include 55,000 square feet of Class-A office space on seven floors. The Butz Corporate Center is located in the Neighborhood Improvement Zone (NIZ). Created by a state law in 2011, the NIZ is a special taxing district that encourages development and revitalization in Allentown. The third phase of the Butz Corporate Center will be a modern-design, 7-story facility with Class A office space constructed of insulated metal panels and a south side curtainwall. Extensive glazing provides dramatic views and abundant natural light. The structure is raised above ground to provide surface parking for visitors. Sustainable features of all phases include: High-efficiency fixtures & valves Minimal exterior lighting Extensive use of daylight Unique HVAC System Recycled products used for the interior ST. LUKE’S HEALTH NETWORK Completed the design, development and construction of a 21,000 sf, $6,000,000 medical office building located near Bethlehem Pennsylvania. The building consisted of: family medicine physical therapy pediatric laboratory suites The biggest challenge of this project was the very aggressive schedule. Land development in Pennsylvania typically requires up to 9 months to a year for procurement of all municipal approvals including the NPDES and Penn DOT permits. Approvals were obtained within 4 months from the execution of the Letter of Intent and construction commenced on 8/15/2014. A temporary certificate of occupancy for the family medicine suite was issued on 12/24/2014, allowing the occupying physician to schedule patient appointments starting 12/29/2014. The remaining suites were delivered on 1/26/2015 with a permanent certificate of occupancy, thus meeting St. Luke’s requirement to keep their physician practices operational during a relocation with no down time. REFERENCE Lee Levicoff Network Director, Planning and Construction Management St Luke’s University Health Network (484) 526-2504 Lee.Levicoff@sluhn.org LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTH NETWORK Medical Office Building Managed a turn-key developer financed/lease-back deal for a new medical office building in Chester County, Pennsylvania, with the primary tenant being Lancaster General Health (“LGH”). The facility features: physician practices rehabilitation services radiology laboratory testing urgent care center MRI suite an interactive community room. This 40,000 sf, $12,000,000 project is a 2-story structural steel framed building with exterior masonry walls and metal panels. The urgent care suite is accessed by its own entrance from the parking lot which slopes up to the second floor for more direct patient access. The MRI equipment was installed into the facility through a temporary opening in the exterior wall. The suite itself was constructed with vibration and RF shielding and includes its own power supply room. Financing and ownership of this project will serve as our Case Study which is presented later in this document. The Butz Family has always been huge proponents of urban revitalization believing that a vibrant downtown is the key to continued redevelopment of Pennsylvania’s third largest city, Allentown. In 2005, they made their commitment tangible by constructing a class-A office building to house their headquarters, as well as to attract additional businesses into Allentown’s downtown. The first phase of the project was a public-private partnership with the Allentown Economic Development Corp. In 2013, the Butz Family expanded the original Butz Corporate Center and has successfully leased 95 percent of the building with only retail space available on the first floor. This project also received assistance through RACP. In 2015, the Butz Family broke ground on Phase 3 located in the former parking lot of the original Butz Corporate Center. The newest office building will include 55,000 SF of Class-A office space on seven floors. Team Member Role(s): Forge Development Group Forge Development Group completed the design, development and construction of a 21,000 SF, $6,000,000 medical office building located near Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. The building consisted of family medicine, physical therapy, pediatric and laboratory suites The biggest challenge of this project was the very aggressive schedule. Land development in Pennsylvania typically requires up to nine months to a year for procurement of all municipal approvals including the NPDES and Penn DOT permits. Approvals were obtained within four months from the execution of the Letter of Intent and construction commenced on 8/15/2014. A temporary certificate of occupancy for the family medicine suite was issued on 12/24/2014, allowing the occupying physician to schedule patient appointments starting 12/29/2014. The remaining suites were delivered on 1/26/2015 with a permanent certificate of occupancy, thus meeting St. Luke’s requirement to keep its physician practices operational during a relocation with no down time. Team Member Role(s): Forge Development Group Butz Corporate Center St. Luke’s Health Network Allentown, PA Bethlehem, PA BANROC FORGE DEVELOPMENT GROUP SOLICITATION 17-7169 5352BAYSHORE GATEWAY TRIANGLE CRA 17-ACRE LAND DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL Professional Highlights Education B.A in Environmental Engineering Wilkes University Wharton Management Program University of Pennsylvania About Andy Andy is a founding member of Forge Development Group and is responsible for all aspects of the business. He has over 25 years of real estate development, project and construction management, claims analysis, engineering and industry experience. Andy has managed the development and construction process for projects supporting over 3,000,000 SF of commercial, industrial, and health care related assets. Additionally he has managed the construction of over $20,000,000 of infrastructure projects to support the developments land holdings. During the initial 18 months leading Forge Development Group, he has sourced and financed over $60,000,000 in real estate projects, which are currently in various stages of development, this projects include a $30,000,000 Assisted Living Facility in Naples, Florida, a $32,00,000 Luxury Motor Coach Resort in Naples Florida. Prior to founding Forge Development Group, he was a Vice President of Arcadia Properties, LLC located in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. He also served as a Project Manager for a Top 400 ENR construction management firm. His projects included the construction of high tech manufacturing facilities, higher educational facilities, private schools, office buildings and financial institutions. Select Experience A 40,000 SF medical and urgent care facility located in Parkesburg, Pennsylvania for the Lancaster General Health Network. The project included urgent care, MRI, women’s health, physical therapy, pediatrics, and a family practice. Proforma development, financing, design, development and construction of a 21,000 sf medical office building located near Bethlehem Pennsylvania for the St. Luke’s Health Network. The Project included pediatrics, imaging, women’s health, and physical therapy and laboratory services. a 40,000 sf medical and urgent care facility located in Parkesburg, Pennsylvania for the Lancaster General Health Network. Co-Developer Project ExecutiveAndy Baldo Founder, Forge Development Group BUTZ CORPORATE CENTER PHASE I The Butz Family has always been huge proponents of urban revitalization believing that a vibrant downtown is the key to continued redevelopment of Pennsylvania’s third largest city, Allentown. In 2005, they made their commitment tangible by constructing a class-A office building to house their headquarters, as well as to attract additional businesses into Allentown’s downtown. It is their belief that a healthy and vibrant downtown is critical to the success of the entire Lehigh Valley region. The first phase of the project was a public- private partnership with the Allentown Economic Development Corp. that demolished the three vacant retail buildings from 832-844 Hamilton Street. The new office building was in the Keystone Opportunity Zone which provided tax benefits to companies located there until 2010. The project also received assistance through a Pennsylvania Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) grant. The original Butz Corporate Center was a 76,000 sf, modern-design, 6-story, Class A office space with retail spaces on the first floor. Alvin H. Butz, Inc. occupies 24,000 SF of the building. An FAA-approved heliport is located on the roof. PHASE II In 2013, the Butz Family expanded the original Butz Corporate Center and has successfully leased 95% of the building with only retail space available on the first floor. This project also received assistance through RACP. The Butz Corporate Center is located in the Neighborhood Improvement Zone (NIZ). Created by a state law in 2011, the NIZ is a special taxing district that encourages development and revitalization in Allentown. The second phase of the Butz Corporate Center consisted of the construction of a 50,000 sf expansion to the existing office building. The facility is a modern-design, 6-story, Class A office space with retail spaces on the first floor. PHASE III In 2015, the Butz Family broke ground on Phase 3 located in the former parking lot of the original Butz Corporate Center. The newest office building will include 55,000 square feet of Class-A office space on seven floors. The Butz Corporate Center is located in the Neighborhood Improvement Zone (NIZ). Created by a state law in 2011, the NIZ is a special taxing district that encourages development and revitalization in Allentown. The third phase of the Butz Corporate Center will be a modern-design, 7-story facility with Class A office space constructed of insulated metal panels and a south side curtainwall. Extensive glazing provides dramatic views and abundant natural light. The structure is raised above ground to provide surface parking for visitors. Sustainable features of all phases include: High-efficiency fixtures & valves Minimal exterior lighting Extensive use of daylight Unique HVAC System Recycled products used for the interior ST. LUKE’S HEALTH NETWORK Completed the design, development and construction of a 21,000 sf, $6,000,000 medical office building located near Bethlehem Pennsylvania. The building consisted of: family medicine physical therapy pediatric laboratory suites The biggest challenge of this project was the very aggressive schedule. Land development in Pennsylvania typically requires up to 9 months to a year for procurement of all municipal approvals including the NPDES and Penn DOT permits. Approvals were obtained within 4 months from the execution of the Letter of Intent and construction commenced on 8/15/2014. A temporary certificate of occupancy for the family medicine suite was issued on 12/24/2014, allowing the occupying physician to schedule patient appointments starting 12/29/2014. The remaining suites were delivered on 1/26/2015 with a permanent certificate of occupancy, thus meeting St. Luke’s requirement to keep their physician practices operational during a relocation with no down time. REFERENCE Lee Levicoff Network Director, Planning and Construction Management St Luke’s University Health Network (484) 526-2504 Lee.Levicoff@sluhn.org LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTH NETWORK Medical Office Building Managed a turn-key developer financed/lease-back deal for a new medical office building in Chester County, Pennsylvania, with the primary tenant being Lancaster General Health (“LGH”). The facility features: physician practices rehabilitation services radiology laboratory testing urgent care center MRI suite an interactive community room. This 40,000 sf, $12,000,000 project is a 2-story structural steel framed building with exterior masonry walls and metal panels. The urgent care suite is accessed by its own entrance from the parking lot which slopes up to the second floor for more direct patient access. The MRI equipment was installed into the facility through a temporary opening in the exterior wall. The suite itself was constructed with vibration and RF shielding and includes its own power supply room. Financing and ownership of this project will serve as our Case Study which is presented later in this document. BANROC FORGE DEVELOPMENT GROUP SOLICITATION 17-7169 5554BAYSHORE GATEWAY TRIANGLE CRA 17-ACRE LAND DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL Working with GATES was a wonderful experience. Throughout the entire process, the staff was helpful, professional and always available to address all of my concerns. The end result is a beautiful building that I am very proud of. The process was seamless and we formed a true partnership that I look forward to continuing on future buildings at Mirasol. Art Friedman, Director of Development, Paradigm Misasol, LLC GATES was founded in 1993 as Southwest Florida began to come of age. As this new frontier was born so was the demand for high quality construction in virtually every market sector: commercial, multi-family, residential, retail, hospitality, industrial, institutional, healthcare and country club lifestyle projects. GATES was at the forefront as a general contracting and construction management firm, and quickly gained a reputation for quality construction and exceeding clients’ expectations. Our diverse portfolio can be attributed to this growth in what was known at the time as “boom town.” Through strategic planning and a team of highly experienced construction professionals, GATES has emerged from humble beginnings and is recognized today as one of the area’s leading construction firms. GATES is a full service construction management, general contracting and design-build firm with offices in Florida, North Carolina and the Republic of Panama. GATES has successfully teamed with Stantec and SchenkelShultz on many projects, including those with elements relevant to Bayshore Triangle CRA. GATES Construction provides the project leadership that ensures results which accurately reflect our client’s objectives. Many construction firms may appear comparable. However, the real difference is in the project delivery - the collaborative and cooperative way we work with the owner, architect, and other team members, combined with the in-depth experience we bring. • Site Evaluation • Permitting / Entitlements • Design-Build • Pre-construction • Systems Analysis • Design Review • Budget Estimating • Value Engineering • Life-Cycle Cost Analysis • Constructability Analysis • Construction Scheduling • Quality Control • Cost Control • Change Order Management • Transition Planning • Warranty Our Services include: BANROC FORGE DEVELOPMENT GROUP SOLICITATION 17-7169 5554BAYSHORE GATEWAY TRIANGLE CRA 17-ACRE LAND DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL Two new 12-story condominium buildings with 192 units ranging from 1,205 - 3,867 SF with three atriums and lush, exotic greenery. Amenities include a 22- boat slip private marina and a boardwalk, two waterfront pools, Jacuzzi and sundeck; a fitness center with an exercise room; his and her steam and sauna rooms; a grand event salon and a business room, and under building parking. New one-story 39,067 SF building with retail and restaurant spaces ranging from approximately 1,800 to 6,500 SF. Initial tenants include Tropical Smoothie, Pelican Larry’s, Sakura Buffet, Allstate, Aveda Salon, a dentist, and a doctor’s office. Team Member Role(s): GATES Construction served as GC/CM for the project.Team Member Role(s): GATES Construction provided general contracting services. Cameron CommonsAtrium at Aventura Aventura, FL I Owner: GM Atrium, LLC Naples, FL I Owner: Owner: Cameron Partners, LLC BANROC FORGE DEVELOPMENT GROUP SOLICITATION 17-7169 5756BAYSHORE GATEWAY TRIANGLE CRA 17-ACRE LAND DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL New Construction of a, award-winning, two-story office building for IT company requiring redundant power systems. The 11,276 SF building, which sits on a 26,000 SF site, features a 2,000 SF data center, a 600 kw backup generator, a second set of interior concrete walls surrounding the data center and high end finishes. New Construction of five-story, 50-unit condominium over parking. The 211,491 SF building structure is a post tensioned slab with concrete block and stucco exterior walls. The project duration was 12 months and included all structure, framing, MEP, drywall, painting, trim and finishes. Team Member Role(s): GATES served as GC/CM for the project.Team Member Role(s): GATES served as GC/CM for the project. Mirasol II Condominium Estero, FL I Owner: Paradigm Mirasol, LLC Horizon Business Services Naples, FL I Owner: Horizon Business Services 2015 Sand Dollar Award Category: Best Office BANROC FORGE DEVELOPMENT GROUP SOLICITATION 17-7169 5756BAYSHORE GATEWAY TRIANGLE CRA 17-ACRE LAND DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL Construction of high end outlet retail mall. The retail mall was built in multiple phases (61,000 SF - Phase IV | 66,000 SF - Phase V) and was occupied during construction. Phased construction of an upscale Class A professional office park consisting of six one and two-story buildings totaling 121,220 SF Team Member Role(s): GATES served as GC/CM for the project.Team Member Role(s): GATES served as GC/CM for the project. Northbrooke Professional Village Naples, FL I Owner: Stock Development Miromar Outlet Mall Estero, FL I Owner: Miromar Development LLC REPEAT CLIENT Sand Dollar Award Category: Best Office BANROC FORGE DEVELOPMENT GROUP SOLICITATION 17-7169 5958BAYSHORE GATEWAY TRIANGLE CRA 17-ACRE LAND DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL Professional Highlights Education BS Building Construction, High Honors Dunwoody Industrial College of Building Construction Registration & Licensing General Contractor Lic#: CGC1516270 & CGC047214 Professional Affiliations Collier Building Industry Association Commercial Builders Council - former Chairman; City of Fort Myers Building and Zoning Oversight Commit- tee - Member; Lee County Building Industry Association - former Board Member About John Select Experience Atrium at Aventura Condominium - Aventura, FL Two new 12-story condominium buildings with 192 units ranging from 1,205 - 3,867 SF with three atriums and lush, exotic greenery. Amenities include a 22-boat slip private marina and a boardwalk, two waterfront pools, a fitness center; a grand event salon and a business room, and under building parking. Mirasol II Condominium - Estero, FL New Construction of 5-story, 50 unit condominium. The building structure is a post tensioned slab with concrete block and stucco exterior walls. Cameron Commons Retail Center - Naples, FL Mixed use 1-story 39,067 SF building with retail, restaurant and office spaces. Initial tenants include Tropical Smoothie, Pelican Larry’s, Sakura Buffet, Allstate, Aveda Salon, a dentist, and a doctor’s office. Eagle Lakes Community Center - Naples, FL The 11,558 square-foot building includes fitness rooms, locker rooms, a game room, an early childhood education center, and meeting space to accommodate over 400 people. The Community Center offers VPK and summer camps for young children. The center also offers children’s Zumba classes, fitness programs, gym memberships, cooking classes, yoga and wellness services. Askar Retail Center - Bonita Springs, FL This project involves the demolition of an existing building and the new construction of a 1-story retail building to accommodate up to 5 tenants and buildout of 1 restaurant tenant space. Horizon Business Services - Naples, FL New Construction of a 2-story, 11,276 SF office building for IT company featuring a 2,000 SF data center, 600 kw backup generator, a second set of interior contrete walls, redundant power systems and high end finishes. As President and CEO of GATES Construction, John provides executive management oversight and support for all GATES projects. He negotiates Owner contracts and will participate in the Owner/ Architect/Contractor meetings. He also reviews Weekly Reports and schedules for every GATES project. With 40 years of experience in the construction industry, John has played a key role in contributing to and assisting in management of the company’s growth. His diverse range of projects through the years has included retail, single and multi-family residential, restaurant and hospitality, mixed use, and recreation projects, among many others. A state licensed general contractor, Hayes has been involved in the industry as both the builder and developer. Construction Manager Project ExecutiveJohn A. Hayes President, GATES Construction BANROC FORGE DEVELOPMENT GROUP SOLICITATION 17-7169 5958BAYSHORE GATEWAY TRIANGLE CRA 17-ACRE LAND DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL Professional Highlights Professional Highlights Education U.S. Air Force | Stormwater Management Inspector | 30-Hour OSHA Certificate | CPR & First Aid Certificate Education Quickbooks and Microsoft Excel Training | Permit Seminars Quarterly Tax Training | Florida Public Notary Curtis Rimes Becky Craig Curtis Rimes is a highly qualified Senior superintendent with 35 years of experience. Curtis’ impeccable sense of accuracy and timeliness, in addition to his attention to detail and safety requirements have proven to be superior assets in accomplishing professional results in each of his projects. Curtis plays a key role in the pre-construction phase, identifying obstacles and offering creative solutions. As Sr. Superintendent, he is responsible for the supervision of all subcontractors in the completion and compliance of their scope of works while insuring that all safety rules are followed. He is responsible for the scheduling of all trades and vendors and the review of shop drawings and submittals for compliance with project drawings and specifications. He is also responsible for quality control, project close out and transition planning. Select Experience Ave Maria Town Center - (6) 3-story, 70 Unit Condominiums with Retail, Pool, and Parking - Ave Maria, FL Flamingo Resort 32-Story High Rise with Pools & Parking Garage - St. Petersburg, FL The Vyne House Village Center at Talis Park - Naples, FL (award-winning) All Seasons Naples Senior Community - Naples, FL MCI/WorldCom Communications Multi-Building Site - Tampa, FL Florida SouthWestern State College Student Services Building - Naples, FL Northside Medical Plaza (multiple projects) - Naples, FL Becky Craig coordinates and directs many support services that allow the field team to operate efficiently. She performs a broad range of duties: meeting organization, information and data processing, permitting, mail, printing and reproduction, records management, telecommunications management, field supplies, recycling, and disposal. Another very important function Becky performs is expediting permits. She prepares all permit applications and is responsible for following the permit process in order to obtain approvals. She has been very successful in developing positive relationships with all the local agencies having jurisdiction by garnering their respect and trust. These positive relationships have resulted in faster permit acquisition. Becky ensures that Project Close-Out Books are accurate and assembled in an easy-to-follow format for the owner at completion of the project. She also assists with any warranty items that may arise. Select Experience The Vyne House Village Center at Talis Park - Naples, FL (award-winning) Cameron Commons Retail Center - Naples, FL Eagle Lakes Community Center - Naples, FL All Seasons Naples Senior Community - Naples, FL Silverspot Theater at MET Square - 6 Level (17) Auditorium Theater with Lobbies, Lounge, Concessions, and Bars - Miami, FL Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints - Naples, FL Construction Manager Senior Superintendent Construction Manager Permit Expediter / Project CoordinatorGATES Construction GATES Construction BANROC FORGE DEVELOPMENT GROUP SOLICITATION 17-7169 6160BAYSHORE GATEWAY TRIANGLE CRA 17-ACRE LAND DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL Professional Highlights Professional Highlights Education Carpenter Apprentice Trade School, Local 114, Detroit, MI | Continuing Education Courses in Estimating/ Scheduling, Construction Lien Law, Effective Negotiating and Effective Leadership Education BS Construction Management Indiana State University David Tropf Thomas McQueary David Tropf‘s 39 year career has focused on the construction of government, retail, healthcare facilities, resort and hospitality, education, industrial, and office projects. His project management experience includes projects ranging up to 315,000 SF and $143 million in construction cost, including several LEED® certified and award-winning projects. David is responsible for the overall project coordination from the pre-construction stage and permitting through to owner occupancy. Pre-construction tasks include options analysis, design preparation, budget estimating, value engineering, life cycle cost analysis, and constructability analysis. During the construction phase He is responsible for coordinating the local utility designs, easements, and installation as well as change order negotiation, cost control, quality control, project close out and transition planning. He is responsible for all Owner communications and overall progress and success of the project. He also facilitates a weekly meeting with Owner, Architect and the GATES team. Select Experience St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church Life Activity Center - Naples, FL Springfield Township Civic & Community Center - Springfield Township, MI 29 Palms MCAGCC Housing, Amphitheater, Fitness Center and Support Facilities - Awarded Best Project in SW United States and the entire United States by The Associated General Contractors of America - 29 Palms, CA Tom McQueary provides executive management oversight and support for all GATES projects during the pre-construction and estimating phase. He oversees the estimating department in providing comprehensive estimating for material take-offs and labor estimates as well as developing subcontractor scopes and bidding criteria. He collaborates with executive staff and the project team in all preconstruction services including sequencing, design review, constructability, and life cycle analysis, value engineering, cost/budget analysis, and strategic planning all aspects of the projects. Tom’s experience includes a wide range of public and private projects within the education, retail, government, healthcare, and mixed use sectors. With a diverse background in competitive bid, design/build, and construction management projects, Tom provides significant value to each project in which he is involved. Select Experience All Seasons Naples Senior Community - Naples, FL Silverspot Theater at MET Square - 6 Level (17) Auditorium Theater with Lobbies, Lounge, Concessions, and Bars - Miami, FL Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints - Naples, FL Village School of Naples High School and Gymnasium at North Naples United Methodist Church – Naples, FL Quail West Golf & Country Club New Wellness & Fitness Center and Clubhouse Renovation - Naples, FL Construction Manager Senior Project Manager Construction Manager Dir. Estimating & Preconstruction GATES Construction GATES Construction BANROC FORGE DEVELOPMENT GROUP SOLICITATION 17-7169 6160BAYSHORE GATEWAY TRIANGLE CRA 17-ACRE LAND DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL DLR Group is a global integrated design firm with nationally-known expertise in both performing arts and multi-family housing design. DLR Group will serve as the Lead Architect / Master Planner, setting the design direction for all project components and overseeing two multi-disciplinary sub-teams--for the Performing Arts Center and Arts Village components respectively--for project execution. Leveraging the firm’s deep experience and technical capabilities in performing arts design, DLR Group will also serve as MEP and Structural Engineer and Specialty Technology Designer for the Performing Arts Center. DLR Group has a well established working relationship with SchenkelShultz Architecture (SSA) through SSA principals Ron Reitz and Dan Laggan’s previous employment with Westlake Reed Leskosky (acquired by DLR Group in 2016). DLR Group and SchenkelShultz are currently collaborating on the Players Centre for the Performing Arts in Lake Ranch, Florida. Performing Arts Experts. DLR Groups experience in design for the performing arts spans nearly five decades encompassing work on more than 250 performance facilities around the country and internationally. These include: theaters of all types and configurations, concert and recital halls, music conservatories, amphitheaters, and historic theater restorations and adaptive re-use projects. Integrated Design, Multi-Disciplinary Practice. We have integrated into our firm architects, engineers, and interior designers who specialize in performing arts design as well as in-house specialists in theater technical, audiovisual, lighting, acoustics, and LEED/sustainable design. DLR Group|WRL can thus consider all aspects of a project—from the aesthetics to function to energy efficiency to equipment needs—from the very beginning. Multi-Family Housing Specialists. DLR Group successfully delivers high- rise, mid-rise, market rate, affordable, high-density, for sale, for rent, student, and senior housing for different types of clients, specific to their program needs. Our housing projects have received national design awards; for example, Arterra was the first residential high-rise in California to achieve LEED Silver certification. Design Architect BANROC FORGE DEVELOPMENT GROUP SOLICITATION 17-7169 6362BAYSHORE GATEWAY TRIANGLE CRA 17-ACRE LAND DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL The Lone Tree Arts Center (LTAC) serves as a community gathering point and premier performing arts center. DLR Group’s design features an angular copper roof that serves as a beacon for the community as it juts out from the site’s lower elevation and protects patrons from the elements. The exterior is constructed from brown Colorado sandstone framing a two-story glass lobby. The performance areas are intimate with every seat less than 60 feet from the stage. Windows allow natural light for performances that do not require complete “black out” conditions and for daytime maintenance and tours. Acoustics in the main stage theater are assisted by a silent air-handling system that circulates air through the space from diffusers under the seats. LTAC is also an important meeting and event rental site. A key feature of the design is the use of variable enclosures. The multipurpose room contains a movable wall that opens the space to an outdoor terrace garden that functions as an informal amphitheater. This 43,000 SF facility is situated on 5.8 acres and includes a grand entry hall event and gallery space; a 500-seat main stage theater with orchestra and balcony seating, state-of- the-art lighting and sound systems, an orchestra pit, fly space and expertly designed acoustics; and an adaptable 225-seat multi-purpose event space that opens through a glass wall to a 350-seat outdoor terrace theater. The incorporation of efficient lighting, heating, cooling and water use systems has earned this building US Green Building Council LEED certification. Completion date: 07.2011 Construction cost: $16,000,000 Size:: 43,000 SF Team Member Role(s): DLR Group served as Lead Designer and A/E of Record for the project and provided comprehensive: architecture, interior design, MEP and structural engineering, theater technical and audiovisual design services. Lone Tree Arts Center Lone Tree, CO Owner:City of Lone Tree BANROC FORGE DEVELOPMENT GROUP SOLICITATION 17-7169 6362BAYSHORE GATEWAY TRIANGLE CRA 17-ACRE LAND DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL Responding to a need for a multi-use community venue and a new high school auditorium, a number of institutions rallied together to provide the New Albany Learning Community campus with an arts center. The new facility serves as an inspirational environment to explore the arts, a place of engagement for the community, and as a venue for the Columbus Symphony. DLR Group’s design reinforces the existing topography while commanding a strong architectural presence. Situated on a 4.5-acre site on the edge of a 200- acre academic campus, the building establishes a prominent presence visible from all directions. Conceived as a “village of forms,” the design is carefully scaled and articulated to strengthen and preserve the traditional aesthetics of the campus. This new 36,000 SF performing arts center was made possible through the unique public/private collaboration between the New Albany Community Foundation; The New Albany Company (real estate development company); New Albany-Plain Local School District; and the township and village of New Albany. The main 786-seat proscenium theater features a horseshoe- shaped seating configuration, curvilinear balcony, forestage reflector and orchestra shell towers integrated into proscenium, and acoustic banners. The building also includes a partial fly loft; a 100-seat, black box rehearsal studio; dance studio; scene shop; a second, student-accessible entrance; and classrooms. Completion date: 01.2008 Construction cost: $14,158,743 Size: 36,000 SF Team Member Role(s): DLR Group provided architecture, interior design, MEP and structural engineering, Iand theater technical design services. McCoy Community Center for the Arts New Albany, OH Owner: New Albany Community Authority BANROC FORGE DEVELOPMENT GROUP SOLICITATION 17-7169 6564BAYSHORE GATEWAY TRIANGLE CRA 17-ACRE LAND DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL DLR Group’s design creates a vibrant and flexible, multi- functional performing arts and community center situated on a prominent and accessible site in the context of a public park and pedestrian street. The theater and lobby open to garden settings as a community amenity and downtown “living room.” A palette of forms, materials, textures, and colors draws inspiration from the southwest desert/mountain context. The striking roof structure--an organic, sculptural expression evoking silhouettes of distant mountains--consists of a series of folded plates of copper shingle that visually reduces the large scale of the stage house. The roof overhangs the building envelope providing shade for public spaces and the glass lobby façade, which gives visual access to activity within. The primary user is the preeminent community theater group, Theatre Works. The new 21,000 SF venue includes two multi-functional stages. A 250-seat main stage theater has flexible seating for varying audiences and an orchestra pit for up to 17 musicians. Other components include an 80-seat black box, art gallery/lobby, two large classrooms/workshop, dressing rooms, and offices. The project included integrated state-of-the-art theater technology and staging systems, including computerized dimming and stage lighting control systems and a variable-speed, motorized stage rigging system that is operable by one person rather than multiple people and is safer to operate than typical counterweight rigging systems. Completion date:02.2007 Construction cost: $10,956,351 Size: 21,000 SF Team Member Role(s): DLR Group provided architecture, mechanical and electrical engineering, interior design, and theater technical services. Peoria Center for the Performing Arts Peoria, AZ Owner: City of Peoria BANROC FORGE DEVELOPMENT GROUP SOLICITATION 17-7169 6564BAYSHORE GATEWAY TRIANGLE CRA 17-ACRE LAND DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL As part of the continuing development of the cultural, civic, and convention center in the city’s core, the City of Phoenix sought to modernize the aging Phoenix Symphony Hall, home of The Phoenix Symphony, Ballet Arizona, and Arizona Opera. DLR Group’s design transforms the 1972 building into a world-class, 2,387-seat performing arts venue that meets the artistic and functional demands of its sophisticated 21st century audience and civic community. Selected finishes and design elements express the same design vocabulary and defining character as the existing concrete, Brutalist-style building. The result is a vibrant destination for Phoenix and a dramatically heightened experience for performers, audiences, and visitors. The renovation involved a new grand entrance and expanded lobby, a reworked orchestra pit, dressing room, and restroom upgrades, seating upgrades, new finishes, a new box office, a new service bar, refurbishment of existing concessions, and a new roof. The project also encompassed a number of ADA-compliant provisions, including new audience seating configuration to enhance ease of access, a new wheelchair seating section, and new elevators in the lobby. Upgrades to the HVAC, fire protection, security, and electrical systems maximize performance and were coordinated with the acoustician to meet criteria for acoustic quality. The voter-approved project, funded through the City of Phoenix Cultural Bond Program, was undertaken by the City in conjunction with the expansion and renovation of the Phoenix Convention Center, designed by HOK Venue in association with Leo A. Daly. Completion date: 09.2005 Construction cost: $18,500,000 Size: 90,000 SF Team Member Role(s): DLR Group provided architecture; interior design; MEP engineering, theater technical, and lighting design services. Phoenix Symphony Hall Phoenix, AZ Owner: City of Phoenix BANROC FORGE DEVELOPMENT GROUP SOLICITATION 17-7169 6766BAYSHORE GATEWAY TRIANGLE CRA 17-ACRE LAND DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL In the 1970’s, DLR Group orchestrated a master plan for a 60-acre theater district in downtown Cleveland that has been fully executed and is now a major visitor attraction and economic development catalyst for the city. The first and largest renovated Theatre District in the United States and the nation’s 2nd largest performing arts center, Playhouse Square now attracts over 2,000,000 patrons annually to a wide variety of arts and entertainment events. The original redevelopment of Playhouse Square received a National Trust for Historic Preservation Honor Award upon its completion. In 2010, the complex received a 25-Year Award from AIA Ohio, testifying to its ongoing success. Our firm has been continuously involved in the development of Playhouse Square for the past 40 years. In addition to the initial restoration, renovation and reopening of Playhouse Square’s magnificent 1920s theaters: the Palace, State, and Ohio, our firm designed restaurant and banquet facilities, a parking structure, a central box office and—most recently—Idea Center, the renovation of the Hanna Theatre, and the re-configuration of the Allen Theatre for use by the Cleveland Play House and Cleveland State University. Additional projects in the Playhouse Square District include an Art Gallery for Cleveland State University and the fit out of the Kent State University Cleveland Urban Design Collaborative. DLR Group completed a new 30-year master plan in 2014 and the re-creation of the Ohio Theatre’s historic lobby in 2016. Completion date: 1980s: Palace, Ohio, and State Theatres | 2005: Idea Center | 2008: Hanna Theatre | 2012: Allen Theatre | 2014: updated master plan | 2016: Ohio Theatre Lobby Construction cost: $147,000,000 (in aggregate) Size: 375,000 SF (in aggregate) Team Member Role(s): DLR Group provided master planning, architecture, interior design, MEP + structural engineering, LEED/ sustainable design, theater technical, historic preservation, tax credit, audiovisual, acoustics, and signage/wayfinding design services. Playhouse Square Cleveland, OH Owner: Playhouse Square Foundation BANROC FORGE DEVELOPMENT GROUP SOLICITATION 17-7169 6766BAYSHORE GATEWAY TRIANGLE CRA 17-ACRE LAND DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL The new Players Centre for Performing Arts continues and extends the mission of the Sarasota Players to deliver quality productions of classic Broadway revival shows, intimate black box performances, and community educational programming. DLR Group’s design provides a highly-flexible space that meets the Players’ functional programming needs while optimizing adjacencies for multiple space configurations to meet the widest possible range of activities and performances. Unobtrusive, operable walls and integrated technical systems allow the black box, cabaret theater and main lobby spaces to be used as separate spaces or to be combined and opened to the outdoors to suit a variety of programming and performance options. The architectural design enhances the qualities of the space as a container or a backdrop for the performances within and outside of the facility. A carefully-selected materials palette that emphasizes vernacular, local building materials and common construction techniques employed in unique, expressive ways reinforces the function of the new building as a center for the arts. Located on a five-acre site within a new, mixed-use development in Lakewood Ranch, the 70,000 GSF building features a 480-seat main stage, a 100-seat cabaret theater, a 125-seat black box, back of house support spaces, a founder’s lounge/VIP suite, education space featuring two dance studios, one rehearsal studio, and one vocal/acting studio, and office spaces adjacent to an outdoor event plaza. Completion date: 07.2018 anticipated Construction cost: $27 - 30 million, contingent on construction phasing Size: 70,000 GSF Team Member Role(s): Working as part of an integrated team with architect of record SchenkelShultz, DLR Group is providing design and construction phase services for architecture, MEP and structural engineering, audiovisual design, theater technical, acoustics, and low voltage / IT / security design. Players Centre for Performing Arts Lakewood Ranch, FL Owner: Sarasota Players BANROC FORGE DEVELOPMENT GROUP SOLICITATION 17-7169 6968BAYSHORE GATEWAY TRIANGLE CRA 17-ACRE LAND DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL Commanding a prominent site along the Hillsborough River, the David A. Straz Center for the Performing Arts is the sixth largest performing arts center in the U.S. Built in 1987 on an abandoned gravel lot in a city lacking cultural offerings, it is now home to Opera Tampa, the Patel Conservatory, six theaters/ rehearsal halls, dining, and special event catering. Having worked with the Straz Center on previous studies and master planning efforts since 2006, DLR Group’s most recent master plan addresses the Center’s desire to remain a state-of-the-art performance facility that keeps pace with the city’s far-reaching growth potential. The master plan merges both public and patron amenities, bringing the unintended user into contact with the arts and reciprocally delivering the arts to the riverfront. The Straz Center master plan developed a 20-year vision for improvements and expansion involving both interior and exterior enhancements. The plan resolved key challenges: pedestrian and vehicular circulation (drop off, parking, bus staging); connection to river and downtown core; and creating and developing a new parcel on adjacent land to accommodate parking and mixed-use development. In order to reinforce the experience of the Straz Center as an arts campus, the plan recommended a series of interventions in new construction— lobby expansion, updated food and beverage services, a new event center, arrival plaza, and outdoor event terraces. It further leveraged the development of a new residential tower, the city’s Riverwalk, and new Art Museum and Children’s Museum located within the larger riverfront park. Completion date: 01.2016 Construction cost: $93,400,000 (order of magnitude estimate) Size: 240,000 SF | 10 acres under consideration Team Member Role(s): DLR Group provided: architecture, master planning, and urban design(in collabiration with Hargreaves and Associates) services. David A. Straz Center for the Performing Arts Master Plan Tampa, FL Owner: David A. Straz Center for the Performing Arts BANROC FORGE DEVELOPMENT GROUP SOLICITATION 17-7169 6968BAYSHORE GATEWAY TRIANGLE CRA 17-ACRE LAND DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL Terminal One is a large project; the site consists of approximately 13 acres of land in the city of Richmond. The project consists of residential units, commercial spaces, and parking access. DLR Group|Kwan Henmi’s design offers unparalleled waterfront living, new retail, and dining on the San Francisco Bay shoreline. Multi- level residential units will total 250 to 300 units, and nearly all will have views toward the Bay and well landscaped interstitial space to connect residents to nature. Parking is below grade and out of sight from the landscape; total capacity is 800. A 18-store tower will act as a landmark identifying the shoreline of the City of Richmond and the Richmond Yacht Club. Mid-rise and low-rise houses and condominiums fill the remaining residential need. The mixed-use development also includes 30 to 50 commercial retail spaces to serve the community and visitors to the shoreline park. The park will include walking paths, bike lanes, piers, boat docks, landscaped gardens, and open park space. Totally building area will be approximately 600,000 SF and parking adds an additional 300,000 SF. The project will be completed in three phases, and the challenge will be managing a project of such large scale. The goal is to create a new waterfront community for residents of the city of Richmond. The development marks a change in use for the site that was formally used for industrial uses. The development will be a model of sustainable development in the areas of energy and water conservation, storm water management, and use of sustainable building materials. Completion date: TBD Construction cost: TBD Total square feet: 725,000 SF Contractor: TBD # of floors: 2 to 5 # of units: 334 DLR Group|Kwan Henmi provided architectural services and schematic design. Terminal One 1500 Dornan Drive, Point Richmond, CA | Developer: Laconia Development LLC BANROC FORGE DEVELOPMENT GROUP SOLICITATION 17-7169 7170BAYSHORE GATEWAY TRIANGLE CRA 17-ACRE LAND DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL Coming out of the Great Recession and into Summer 2010, Oyster Development Corporation acquired a plot of land on San Francisco’s busy Van Ness Avenue. This would be the first condominium land sale in roughly two years and, bucking the trend, a development planned outside the burgeoning, up-and-coming South of Market area. Marlow sits at the intersection of three established neighborhoods and was built to accommodate the changing needs of the city’s residents. DLR Group|Kwan Henmi’s design embraces a unitized vocabulary that gives each unit a distinct identity. The façade presents a collection of units rather than a planar array of windows. These “boxed windows” are paired with recesses that accommodate a deck for each unit and the entire assembly is woven together by vertical elements connecting the building’s mid-section to its base. The unitized vocabulary is eroded at the upper levels to reduce the apparent mass of the building and to give it a distinct apogee. Marlow is an eight-story, multi-family development, one of the first after a recession that virtually shut down all new residential projects in San Francisco. The project consists of 98 units in 2 buildings— one 8-story building with 1- and 2-bedroom units and one 4-story building with 3 townhouses—that enclose a large courtyard. It is a high density, low energy consumption structure with a Walk Score of 98, proximity to multiple transit lines, and roughly 5,000 SF of retail space. Fifteen units within the project are subsidized under San Francisco’s Below Market Rate Ownership Program, which helps to provide affordable housing for lower- or middle-income households. Awards: Gold Nugget Award of Merit: Best Multifamily Housing (2015) Presented by: Pacific Coast Builder Conference (PCBC); Architecture Merit Award (2015) Presented by: AIASF Completion date: 2014 Construction cost: $38M Total square feet: 162,000 SF Contractor: Build Group # of floors: 8 # of units: 98 DLR Group|Kwan Henmi provided architecture, design, and construction administration services. Marlow 1800 Van Ness Ave., San Francisco, CA 94109 I Developer: Oyster Development BANROC FORGE DEVELOPMENT GROUP SOLICITATION 17-7169 7170BAYSHORE GATEWAY TRIANGLE CRA 17-ACRE LAND DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL Far before Vida was planned, the Mission district was deeply embroiled in regional tensions regarding demographic change. Especially in the Mission, demand for housing is high, availability of housing is low, and models for culturally-sensitive development are few and far between. DLR Group|Kwan Henmi’s design draws from the historic marquee of the adjacent New Mission Theater as a welcoming gesture and to create a sense of place, playing off the marquee’s strong architectural element. Replacing a big-box retail store and a parking lot, the new building contributes to the vibrant streetscape with its colorful and dynamic façade. Vida’s innovation comes from its engagement with, and enhancement of, the urban fabric. It is a model of how housing in San Francisco might be designed to meet ongoing demand. Vida is an eight-story, 144-unit condominium with commercial space built into the ground floor. DLR Group|Kwan Henmi worked with Oyster to engage the community in discussions regarding the project early and frequently, producing a design that contributes through more than aesthetics. This includes land dedicated to triple the number of affordable units within the project, $1 million to renovate the New Mission Theater—which at one point was to be demolished, to much local protest—and 0.25 percent of each unit’s sales to a community fund. Parking is located entirely underground to reduce visibility. Awards: Winner—Real Estate Deals 2015 Market-Rate Residential Development (2015) Presented by: San Francisco Business Times; Best Architectural Design of an Attached Community URBAN—Silver Award 2015 Presented by: National Association of Home Builder Completion date: 2015 Construction cost: $32M Total square feet: 140,000 SF Contractor: Build Group # of floors: 8 # of units: 114 DLR Group|Kwan Henmi provided architecture, design, and construction administration services. Vida 45 Bartlett St., San Francisco, CA 94110 I Developer: Oyster Development BANROC FORGE DEVELOPMENT GROUP SOLICITATION 17-7169 7372BAYSHORE GATEWAY TRIANGLE CRA 17-ACRE LAND DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL DLR Group|Kwan Henmi’s design for Cielo is a response to the patchwork of material, color, and proportion endemic to First Hill in Seattle. With its splayed surfaces, the building’s character presents differently from each vantage, allowing for varied response to its context. At the base of the building, the design matches the scale of nearby structures and uses transitional heights to reflect the sloping street front. The use of narrow, horizontal terra cotta panels as exterior cladding help to further subdivide the scale of the building at street level for a appropriately-scaled pedestrian experience. Ground-level landscape includes a sculpture plaza and promenade, providing a much-needed connection between Seneca Street and Jim Ellis Freeway Park. The building’s plaza is a publicly accessible open space, the skewed angles of the concrete planters mimicking that of the tower looming over them and complementing the zig-zag paths of the existing elevated parkway. Cielo is a 427,000-SF, 32-story, 335-unit high-rise apartment building located in Seattle’s First Hill neighborhood. On the ground floor lobby, visitors and residents are greeted by cloud-like light fixtures that hover fore of the vertical wood slat gateway framing the building’s core. The 31st floor presents a stunning view of Downtown Seattle. Residents are provided a voluminous exercise facility, generous lounge, fully featured kitchen, and outdoor grills. Ground-floor amenities include a game room, yoga room, pet spa, and park. There are five levels of subgrade parking, and the garage is accessed on a side avenue, out of the way of the busy intersection along Seneca Street. Awards recognition: 2nd Place—Highrise Category for 2015 Peoples’ Choice Urban Design Award (2015) Presented by: City of Seattle Design Review Completion date: 2015 Construction cost: $73M Total square feet: 427,000 SF Contractor: PCL Construction # of floors: 32 # of units: 335 DLR Group|Kwan Henmi provided architecture, design, and construction administration services. Cielo 800 Seneca St., Seattle, WA I Developer: Laconia Development BANROC FORGE DEVELOPMENT GROUP SOLICITATION 17-7169 7372BAYSHORE GATEWAY TRIANGLE CRA 17-ACRE LAND DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL India Street in San Diego is the main drag in modern Little Italy. Once a neighborhood in decline, Little Italy is now littered with mid- and high-rise mixed-use buildings. DLR Group|Kwan Henmi’s design is an ecologically-friendly building that showcases the latest in what a mixed-use residential-commercial tower can be. The glazed, upper, residential portion of the tower is reduced in scale through shifts in volume and angular variation in the glass. Balconies on these shifted volumes accentuate the movement of the façade, provide verticality, and allow unique expressions from each vantage point. The residential levels hover above a third-floor indoor/outdoor amenity space that includes a pool and bar/lounge. The deck sits above a large-scale art installation that conceals a mechanized parking system. The art installation, envisioned as a perforated metal expression of the local fishing industry, will be designed by artist Frank Asaro, one of the current landowners and a “son of Little Italy.” India and Beech is a 144-unit, 28-level, 162,904-SF high rise in Little Italy in downtown San Diego with 360-degree views. Modern, green technologies include greywater recycling, photovoltaics, and fuel cells. This state-of-the-art green technology will reduce energy and water costs to the point that the building will be a net exporter of energy. Utilities will be stored housed below grade and mechanical equipment will be on the roof. A fully-automated parking system, the largest of its scale on the West Coast, will maximize use of the space above the ground-floor retail and third- floor amenity areas. Completion date: On-going Construction cost: TBD Total square feet: 162,904 SF Contractor: TBD # of floors: 28 # of units: 144 DLR Group|Kwan Henmi provided architecture, design, and construction administration services. India & Beech 1468 India St., San Diego, CA | Developer: Forge Land Company LLC BANROC FORGE DEVELOPMENT GROUP SOLICITATION 17-7169 7574BAYSHORE GATEWAY TRIANGLE CRA 17-ACRE LAND DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL The corner at Pine and Franklin was formerly littered with abandoned historic buildings, a holdover from the days when the area was known as Auto Row. DLR Group|Kwan Henmi’s design for the condominium that now occupies the corner weaves two towers into the chiseled façades of a commercial garage and small auto showroom. The building’s main entrance, solarium, and courtyard are accessed through their original portals, evoking a sense of wonder and tying residents to the neighborhood’s storied past. Above street-level sits a modern design that, in a single structure, captures a century of advancement. High-end fixtures and finishes complete the developer’s vision of a project that simultaneously reflects and contributes to the community. With over 440,000 SF, Rockwell features 259 residential units, a solarium, 4,000 SF of retail space, and a well-appointed owner’s club with kitchen, media room, fitness center, and enclosed courtyard. DLR Group|Kwan Henmi worked with preservationists to restore the historic Auto Row façades to their early-20th century state, giving residents and passersby alike a glimpse of the neighborhood as it once stood. Below-grade parking is outfitted with automated car stackers and electric car charging stations. Awards: Gold Nugget Grand Award: Best Multifamily Housing Community—100 du/acre or more (2017) Presented by: Pacific Coast Builder Conference (PCBC); Gold Nugget Award of Merit: Residential Housing Project of the Year—Attached Product (2017) Presented by: Pacific Coast Builder Conference (PCBC); Best Architectural Design of an Attached Community—Silver Award (2016) Presented by: National Association of Home Builders Completion date: 2016 Construction cost: $76M Total square feet: 440,000 Contractor: Build Group # of floors: 12 # of units: 260 DLR Group|Kwan Henmi provided architecture, design, and construction administration services. The Rockwell 1688 Pine St., San Francisco, CA | Developer: Oyster Development BANROC FORGE DEVELOPMENT GROUP SOLICITATION 17-7169 7574BAYSHORE GATEWAY TRIANGLE CRA 17-ACRE LAND DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL A major retail district in the 1800s, SoFA (South of First Area) gradually evolved into the arts and entertainment destination for which it is now known. The changing demographics have made the neighborhood one of the most attractive to young, first-time homebuyers. DLR Group|Kwan Henmi’s design will introduce a new typology while paying homage to the context that enables it. The residential / commercial development will provide high-end housing above modern, street-level retail. Two historic storefronts will be restored and integrated into the design, preserving an element of the existing, street-level experience. Compartmentalization below—aided by the historic facades—and the texture above tie the various elements of the design to the scale of the existing buildings; Gateway Tower itself is far larger, in line with the recent and planned developments in the area. While the intended resident is tech oriented, the project will reflect the the arts-oriented community that revitalized SoFA in that latter part of the 20th century. Gateway Tower is a planned 390,000-SF, 25-story, mixed-use luxury high-rise in the heart of Silicon Valley. With a key location near downtown San Jose and the San Jose Convention Center, residents will be close to various high-profile companies. Notably, the new Apple Campus is under construction just a few miles away. Additionally, SoFA and downtown San Jose feature many options for dining, entertainment, and shopping that appeal to those seeking a modern urban experience. Completion date: On-going Construction cost: $124M Total square feet: 390,00 SF Contractor: TBD # of floors: 25 # of units: 308 DLR Group|Kwan Henmi is and will be providing architecture, design, and construction administration services. Gateway Tower 470 S. Market St., San Jose, CA | Developer: The Core Companies BANROC FORGE DEVELOPMENT GROUP SOLICITATION 17-7169 7776BAYSHORE GATEWAY TRIANGLE CRA 17-ACRE LAND DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL Professional Highlights Education Bachelor of Architecture, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Registration & Licensing Registered Architect: NY, MO Professional Affiliations American Institute of Architects About Tom Select Experience Players Centre for the Performing Arts; Lake Ranch, FL Designed in collaboration with Schenkel Shultz, this new performing arts center within mixed- used development features 480-seat main theater, 100-seat cabaret theater, 125-seat black box. Onondaga Lakeview Amphitheater; Geddes, NY New $49.5 million county-owned outdoor performance and event complex. The lakeside amphitheater has seating capacity of 5,000 under cover and 12,500 on the lawn. 2,000-seat Theater; Shanghai, China New Broadway-style venue in planned new multi-venue theater district ArtsBlock; Wausau, WI Clemens Center; Elmira, NY Germantown Performing Arts Centre; Germantown, TN Joplin Arts and Entertainment Center; Joplin, MO Strand Capitol Performing Arts Center; York, PA China Tanglewood; Beijing, China Taiwan Land Development Corporation with Nederlander Worldwide 500-Seat Theater, Hualien, Taiwan Hakka Art and Performance Centre Master Plan, Hualien, Taiwan Hualien-Hakka Grand Theater, Hualien, Taiwan Palais des Arts; Libreville, Gabon, Africa CitiFi LLC, Lusail City Cultural District, Master Plan; Doha, Qatar From intimate community theaters to massive amphitheaters, Tom has played an integral role in some of the most impressive performing arts venues across the globe. He is a sought-after cultural and performing arts thought leader who actively seeks to re-imagine the patron’s experience, creating spaces that are exciting and engaging. From sweeping architectural forms, to expert lighting and acoustics, the firm’s integrated design approach has elevated theater design and has set new industry standards. Tom’s business acumen and design expertise have helped secure a number of prestigious cultural and performing arts projects. He continues to be instrumental in the firm’s partnership with Nederlander Worldwide, initiating a number of projects across Asia. He has cultivated business relationships resulting in projects from Gabon , Africa to Doha Qatar in the Persian Gulf. “Embracing technological advances and innovative design concepts has kept us at the forefront of breakthroughs in elevating audience experiences.” Design Architect Principal in Charge, Lead Designer Thomas GallagherAIA - Principal, DLR Group BANROC FORGE DEVELOPMENT GROUP SOLICITATION 17-7169 7776BAYSHORE GATEWAY TRIANGLE CRA 17-ACRE LAND DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL Professional Highlights Education Master of Architecture with Honor Washington University, St. Louis, MO Bachelor of Arts in Architecture, Magna Cum Laude Clemson University, Clemson, SC Registration & Licensing Architect, State of Maryland Registration No. 13891 LEED Accredited Professional BD+C, USGBC Professional Affiliations Member, American Institute of Architects Member, U.S. Green Building Council Member, SPUR Member, San Francisco Housing Action Coalition About Laura Select Experience Parkmerced Block 20; San Francisco, CA Project Manager of a 435,000 SF 269-unit residential complex that includes an 8-story midrise and a 17-story tower containing studios, one-bedroom units, 2-bedroom units, 3-bedroom townhouses, 2 residential lobbies, fitness, and other amenity spaces. Slated to start construction early 2017. 600 Wall Street; Seattle, WA Project Architect of a new high-rise multifamily development, rising approximately 400 feet on the parcel bounded by 6th Ave., Wall St., and Denny Way in the Danny Triangle Urban Village. This area is undergoing intense redevelopment, as the new Amazon headquarters will be located only two blocks away. The project will consist of 43 stories with 400 above-grade residential units and five floors of parking. Also included will be 1,800 SF of commercial space and two floors of amenities, including a unique rooftop with multiple levels. Nema - 8 10th street; San Francisco, CA Assistant Project Manager, LEED Consultant, and Project Architect of the $172 million 950,900 SF 754-unit rental residential community that includes 4 towers unified at the base with a podium and 2 basement levels. The 9-, 12-, 22-, and 35-story towers contain studios, one-bedroom units, 2-bedroom units, two residential lobbies, retail, amenity space, and a Boomerang Robotic Valet parking system. Princess Ka’iulani Development; Honolulu, HI Project team, 1.4 million sf multi-building hotel, residential and retail development with a new 35-story condo-hotel (152 condo units, 300-rooms), renovation of existing 28-story hotel tower (660 rooms), a new 4-story podium containing 80,000 SF retail, amenity space and pool deck, and a parking garage with pool deck, restaurant, and ballroom. * Work completed with prior firm Laura has designed and managed a variety of projects throughout her career, from the programmatic stages of design through budgeting and construction administration. She brings specialized expertise in residential and mixed-use projects. Her experience also includes design of religious, educational, transit, and healthcare facilities. Laura is a passionate advocate for environmental stewardship. As a LEED accredited professional, Laura is a champion for sustainable design in the firm and assists project teams in integrating sustainable solutions on projects throughout California. She is dedicated to independently researching environmental issues, and takes great pride in applying this to her designs. Laura’s strong organizational and interpersonal skills make her a stellar leader of project teams and coordinator with consultants and clients. “Because buildings are interruptions to the natural world, I’m always excited to be leading in environmental stewardship. People should work with the environment - not against it.” Design Architect Project Manager - HousingLaura DulskiLEED AP BD+C - Principal, DLR Group BANROC FORGE DEVELOPMENT GROUP SOLICITATION 17-7169 7978BAYSHORE GATEWAY TRIANGLE CRA 17-ACRE LAND DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL Professional Highlights Education Master of Architecture, The University of Michigan Bachelor of Science in Architecture, Lawrence Technological University Noah Steffes Registration & Licensing Registered Architect: DC LEED accredited professional Green Globe Professional About Noah Noah has nearly a decade of professional experience in architecture ranging in scope and scale from single-family residential to large-scale cultural arts and master-planning projects. He has served in multiple project roles including design, construction documentation, and construction phase services, as well as quality control/quality assurance and the production of presentation materials and graphics. Noah’s previous work experience includes work on multi-family residential and core-and-shell office buildings. Select Experience Players Centre for the Performing Arts; Lake Ranch, FL Onondaga Lakeview Amphitheater; Geddes, NY 2,000-seat Theater; Shanghai, China Our Lady of Good Counsel High School Performing Arts Center; Olney, MD Joplin Arts and Entertainment Center; Joplin, MO Palais des Arts; Libreville, Gabon, Africa Performing Arts Center Study; Rochester, NY Smithsonian American Art Museum’s Renwick Gallery; Washington DC Square 54, Phase 3 Residential, Washington DC* Moda Vista Condominiums Public-Use Space Study, Silver Spring, MD* Park East Condominiums, Washington DC* * Work completed with prior firm Design Architect RA, LEED AP - Sr. Associate DLR Group Project Manager Professional Highlights Education Bachelor of Science, Syracuse University Jason Majerus Registration & Licensing Professional Engineer: FL, AL, AR, GA, MS, OH | Certified Energy Manager (CEM); Certified Commissioning Authority (CxA) About Jason Jason has served as lead mechanical engineer / project manager on an array of complex projects. His experience includes cultural & performing arts, healthcare, public, data centers, workplace, higher education, K-12, and industrial projects. He oversees project development, energy analysis, design engineering, specifications, construction administration, and commissioning. He has a wealth of experience in HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection system design for both new construction and renovation with a focus in energy efficient system design, sustainability, central plant optimization and indoor air quality. He has been an active member of ASHRAE since 2001 and served previously on the Board of Directors for the Northwest Florida Chapter. Select Experience Michael D. Eisner Performing Arts Center; Granville, OH Point Park University, Pittsburgh Playhouse; Pittsburgh, PA Slippery Rock University, Performing Arts Center, Slippery Rock, PA (QC) NorShor Theater, Duluth, Minnesota Playhouse Square, Ohio Theatre, Lobby Renovation; Cleveland, OH Carolina Theatre/Belk Place; Charlotte, NC Oberlin College Baker Nord Performing Arts Annex; Oberlin, OH Murphy Arts District; El Dorado, AR PAC Engineers PE, LEED AP BD+C, Principal, DLR Group Lead Mechanical Engineer - PAC BANROC FORGE DEVELOPMENT GROUP SOLICITATION 17-7169 7978BAYSHORE GATEWAY TRIANGLE CRA 17-ACRE LAND DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL Professional Highlights Education B.S. Engineering, Acoustics, Music, University of Hartford | Masters Coursework, Penn State University Jonathan Hopkins Certifications NAVLAP Cert. for ASTM E-336 (NIC) + ASTM E-1007 (FIIC) field measurements About Jonathan Jonathan specializes in architectural acoustic design for performing arts venues, including: multi- and single-purpose theaters, concert halls, film theaters, music performance spaces, music schools, and other entertainment venues. As an engineer and musician, he has a unique perspective on acoustic design, architectural acoustics, vibration and mechanical noise control, sound isolation, and environmental noise. Jonathan is a lifelong musician and music fan; he has studied piano, vocal, and saxophone performance from a young age as well as music theory, ear training, music history, and the recording arts. Select Experience Players Centre for the Performing Arts; Lake Ranch, FL Carolina Theatre Renovation; Charlotte, NC Murphy Arts District; El Dorado, AR 2000-Seat Theater; Shanghai, China Sacramento Community Center Theater; Sacramento, CA University of Nevada Reno, Music and Fine Arts Addition; Reno, NV Santa Fe College Performing Arts Center; Gainesville, FL* Florida Gulf Coast Univ. Performing Arts Center; Fort Myers, FL* The Han Show Theater; Wuhan, China* Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts; Beverly Hills, CA* * Work completed with prior firm PAC Technology Senior Associate - DLR Group Acoustician Professional Highlights Education MFA Lighting Design & Technology, University of Cincinnati | BA Theater, Wake Forest University Wes Calkin About Wes Wes Calkin is an experienced theater design specialist with broad experience in theatrical systems and equipment, including stage lighting, stage rigging, networked lighting controls, motorized lifts, modular platforming, and seating. He has worked as a lighting and scenic designer on theatrical productions across the country providing him an intimate understanding of working theaters and offers him invaluable insight into clients’ needs. His appreciation of the history of theater systems and equipment –from common elements like counterweight rigging dating back to the 1500s to color-mixing LED lighting – gives him perspective on the changing needs and technologies of today’s theaters and theaters in the future. Select Experience Players Centre for the Performing Arts; Lake Ranch, FL Denison University, Michael D. Eisner Performing Arts Center; Granville, OH Chesterfield Community Arts Center; Chester, VA Carolina Theatre Renovation; Charlotte, NC Hamilton County Memorial Hall Renovation; Cincinnati, OH Murphy Arts District; El Dorado, AR 2,000-seat Theater; Shanghai, China Point Park University, Pittsburgh Playhouse; Pittsburgh, PA University of Nevada Reno, Music and Fine Arts Addition; Reno, NV PAC Technology DLR Group Theater Design Specialist BANROC FORGE DEVELOPMENT GROUP SOLICITATION 17-7169 8180BAYSHORE GATEWAY TRIANGLE CRA 17-ACRE LAND DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL LeeSar Regional Service Center completed by SchenkelShultz & GATES Construction South Regional Library, Colleir County Local AOR - Performing Arts Center SchenkelShultz has achieved design excellence since our inception in 1958 as a full-service architectural firm, specializing in education, aviation, municipal, and community facility design. The firm began as a two-person partnership more than 59 years ago, and has since grown to be consistently ranked as one of the top design firms in the nation, by Engineering News Record and Southeast Construction. The firm has been a part of the Southwest Florida community since 1992, with our first project in Naples completing in 1998. Since that time, we have completed more than 50 projects in the local community, including two projects with Gates Construction. Our experience has taught us the importance of working closely with our clients to understand the specific programmatic and design needs. Additionally, we understand the complexities of collaborative design projects. SchenkelShultz is currently working alongside DRL Group on the new Players Centre Performing Arts Center in Lakewood Ranch. Combining DRL’s highly technical knowledge of theater, acoustic, and lighting design, with SchenkelShultz’s local design expertise, provides you with a team that has the highest level of professional qualifications to ensure your vision of a high quality professional theater is achieved. BANROC FORGE DEVELOPMENT GROUP SOLICITATION 17-7169 8180BAYSHORE GATEWAY TRIANGLE CRA 17-ACRE LAND DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL SchenkelShultz worked with the City of Venice and the School District in order to design a joint-use Performing Arts Center, located on the Venice High School campus. To benefit the needs of both the school and the city, the school auditorium was upgraded to a full-service community performance hall that is the new home for the Venice Symphony Orchestra and the Venice Concert Band. In addition to the performing arts spaces, the center will also provide space for instruction, including rooms for drama, band, chorus, orchestra and feature a piano lab. The 53,000 SF community facility includes the following performing arts components: • Auditorium with 1,050 seats • Full fly stage house with counterweight rigging, draperies, orchestra shell • Motorized Orchestra Pit • Dimmers, Audio, Video, House Speakers, etc. • Acoustical separations and finishes Completion date: 10.2014 Construction cost: $15,993,591 Size: 53,000 SF Team Member Role(s): SchenkelShultz served as the designer and architect of record for the project and provided comprehensive architecture and construction administration services. Venice Performing Arts Center Venice, FL Owner: The School Board of Sarasota County / City of Venice BANROC FORGE DEVELOPMENT GROUP SOLICITATION 17-7169 8382BAYSHORE GATEWAY TRIANGLE CRA 17-ACRE LAND DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL The new master plan for the Bayshore Cultural Arts Village was developed in conjunction with Pizzuti Companies in order to revitalize an area of Collier County to support and enhance the community’s need for recreation, retail and cultural arts facilities. The focus of the master plan was centered on creating a series of pedestrian streets and paths, and a variety of public places where each has its own character and set of uses. A recreation area will connect the new village with a nearby community park with pavilions and views of the preserve. The 18-acre plan included the following spaces: The Artists Live / Work Village – serves as prominent pedestrian entrance and includes a community market, retail shops, outdoor café seating, artist retail and studio spaces with above residences, and an interactive play fountain water feature. Public Performance and Participation Area – a new community arts facility with a 350-seat black box theater, studios, classrooms, administration area, an outdoor amphitheater surrounding a grand lawn space, a 3-level parking garage and walking path. Completion date: 12.2009 Construction cost: N/A Size: 18-Acres Team Member Role(s): SchenkelShultz served as the master planner for the project and provided design services, including 3D renderings and conceptual design. Bayshore Cultural Arts Village Master Plan Naples, FL Owner: Pizzuti Solutions, LLC. BANROC FORGE DEVELOPMENT GROUP SOLICITATION 17-7169 8382BAYSHORE GATEWAY TRIANGLE CRA 17-ACRE LAND DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL Professional Highlights Education Bachelor of Architecture, Kent State University Registration & Licensing Registered Architect, FL #92144 LEED® Accredited Professional, USGBC Professional Affiliations American Institute of Architects About Ron Select Experience Bayshore Cultural Arts Village Master Plan; Naples, FL Provided 3 preliminary and final conceptual designs, colored elevations of perspective buildings and a preliminary floor plan for the proposed performing arts facility associated with Master Planning of the Bayshore Gateway Cultural Arts Mixed Use Development. Venice Performing Arts Center; Venice, FL New 1,050 seat performing arts center that was designed in collaboration with the School District and the City of Venice. The 51,000 SF center can be utilized for both school and community performances and events. In addition to the performance hall, the $15.9 million facility includes rooms for drama, band, chorus, orchestra and features a piano lab. Winter Park Community Center; Winter Park, FL New 37,297 SF community center located in the heart of the city designed as a gathering space for the community. The $5.9 million design features an open lobby and reception area, offices, meeting space, kitchen and concessions area, as well as a multi-purpose area and stage that opens to the outdoors and is used for performances year round. LeeSar Regional Service Center; Fort Myers, FL This project was completed alongside Gates Construction. A state-of-the-art, 195,000 SF  distribution facility serving the needs of the Lee Memorial Health System and Sarasota Memorial Health Care system. The $27.2 million facility is used for receiving, storing and shipping medical supplies. Ronald E. Reitz, AIA, LEED® AP, a Principal in SchenkelShultz’s Orlando office, has been a leader in the firm’s design team for the past 13 years. He is passionate about designing projects that make an impact on the communities in which they serve. Ron’s experience has included more than 6.1 million square-feet of projects, including performing arts centers, recreation centers, libraries, educational facilities, office buildings and parish community life centers. He is responsible for leading the design team through the planning and initial design process, creating 3D graphic images that bring each design to life. As part of the design process, Ron works collaboratively with project stakeholders to build consensus and ensure that each stakeholder has a voice in the final design. Architect of Record - Performing Arts Center Design Principal Ronald E. ReitzAIA, LEED® AP - Principal, SchenkelShultz BANROC FORGE DEVELOPMENT GROUP SOLICITATION 17-7169 8584BAYSHORE GATEWAY TRIANGLE CRA 17-ACRE LAND DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL Professional Highlights Education Bachelor of Architecture, Kent State University Registration & Licensing Registered Architect, FL #AR94736 plus an additional 22 states Professional Affiliations American Institute of Architects About Dan Select Experience The Players Centre for Performing Arts; Lakewood Ranch, FL This project is a collaboration between SchenkelShultz and DLR Group. The $28 million multi- use venue includes a 480-seat main stage auditorium, 125-seat black box theatre and a 100- seat cabaret. Other areas in the 70,000 SF facility include an expanded education component and an outdoor events plaza. Venice Performing Arts Center; Venice, FL New 1,050 seat performing arts center that was designed in collaboration with the School District and the City of Venice. The 51,000 SF center can be utilized for both school and community performances and events. In addition to the performance hall, the $15.9 million facility includes rooms for drama, band, chorus, orchestra and features a piano lab. Previous Experience at Westlake Reed Leskosky (now known as DLR Group) Bethel Woods Center for the Arts (Woodstock); Bethel, NY Performing Arts Foundation Arts Block; Wausau, WI Oberlin College Conservatory, Jazz Institute Master Plan; Oberlin, OH Rockford (Cornado) Theatre; Rockford, IL Stanley Performing Arts Theater; Utica, NY The Clemens Center Master Plan / Renovation; Elmira, NY Breen Center for Performing Arts; Cleveland, OH Daniel C. Laggan, AIA, a Partner in SchenkelShultz’s Orlando office, has extensive experience completing performing arts facilities, including more than $150 million of projects to date. As Partner-in- Charge for this project, Dan will work closely with the entire design team to ensure your needs and vision are met throughout the project. Dan is currently leading this design team, alongside DLR, for the new Players Centre for Performing Arts in Lakewood Ranch, and will utilize this recent experience for the Bayshore Gateway Triangle project. As a Registered Architect in 23 states, Dan has worked with multi- billion dollar net worth private individuals and corporations, along with public sector clients. He understands the importance of leading a seamless and efficient design process and his experience includes more than 3 million square feet of diverse projects in the past 5 years. Architect of Record - Performing Arts Center Partner-in-ChargeDaniel C. LagganAIA - Partner, SchenkelShultz BANROC FORGE DEVELOPMENT GROUP SOLICITATION 17-7169 8584BAYSHORE GATEWAY TRIANGLE CRA 17-ACRE LAND DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL Professional Highlights Professional Highlights Education Master of Architecture, University of Oklahoma Education Master of Architecture, University of South Florida Gary F. Krueger Brook K. Sherrard Registration & Licensing Registered Architect, FL #AR0010018 Registration & Licensing Registered Architect, FL #AR92948 LEED® Accredited Professional, USGBC About Gary Gary is a Partner with SchenkelShultz and a Registered Architect with 34 years of experience. He began his architectural career in Southwest Florida in 1992 and has since been involved in more than 200 projects in Southwest Florida and will use this local experience for the Bayshore Gateway Triangle project. Gary has a proven track record as a Project Manager having managed multi-disciplined projects ranging in construction costs of $8,000 up to $52 million. He will be responsible for overseeing the project management and construction effort and will maintain throughout the life of the project, he will ensure that your goals and objectives are achieved. Select Experience Bayshore Arts Cultural Master Plan; Naples, FL Moore Haven Middle-High School Performing Arts Center; Moore Haven, FL Collier County South Regional Library; Naples, FL Gulf Coast High School with Auditorium; Naples, FL Palmetto Ridge High School with Auditorium; Naples, FL Kraft Office Center; Naples, FL Mason Classical Academy Renovation (with Gates Construction);Naples, FL LeeSar Regional Service Center (with Gates Construction); Fort Myers, FL About Brook As Project Architect, Brook will work with the design team to complete document production, project documentation, construction document preparation and coordination. He served in this same capacity on the Venice Performing Arts Center project, which has a similar scope to the Bayshore Gateway Triangle project. Additionally, Brook serves as the leader of SchenkelShultz’s Revit team. He ensures that the firm understands the latest trends in building information modeling, specifically the Revit program and works to implement these tools most effectively in our design process. Brook will apply his collective expertise to ensure success on the design of your new facility. Select Experience The Players Centre for Performing Arts; Lakewood Ranch, FL Venice Performing Arts Center; Venice, FL Weeki Wachee High School with Performance Auditeria; Weeki Wachee, FL Moore Haven Middle-High School Performing Arts Center; Moore Haven, FL Millennium Middle-High School Performing Arts Magnet School; Sanford, FL Tohopekaliga High School with Auditorium; Kissimmee, FL Architect of Record - PAC Architect of Record - PAC AIA - Partner, SchenkelShultz AIA, LEED® AP - Principal, SchenkelShultzProject Manager Project Architect BANROC FORGE DEVELOPMENT GROUP SOLICITATION 17-7169 8786BAYSHORE GATEWAY TRIANGLE CRA 17-ACRE LAND DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL Architect of Record - Arts Village Humphrey Rosal Architects provides a full range of services, including program analysis, conducting focus groups, master planning, building design, interior architectural design, construction documentation, construction administration, and presentation graphics and PowerPoint Programs. Humphrey Rosal Architects has maintained a high diversity of projects, which they feel is the strength of the firm. Diversity has instilled a broad frame of reference and respect for the uniqueness of each client and project. With excellence as a goal, Humphrey Rosal Architects strive for originality and complete solutions that work on all levels for everyone connected with them; projects that fully address budgets, timetables, context, site conditions, functions, and image, while elevating the artistry of the solution to evoke a strong positive emotional response. Putting these concepts into practice result in dramatic and exciting design statements that solve the specific concerns of the client. Humphrey Rosal Architects has designed single and multi-family residences, commercial office and bank complexes, health care facilities, retail shopping centers, restaurants, and over the years has developed an expertise in the field of amenity and hospitality architecture. This area extends to clubhouses, fitness and aerobic centers, tennis centers, and community and activity centers. The firm recently received recognition for the “Best Clubhouse in the USA” from the National Association of Home Builders for the design of the Miromar Beach Club. The firm is a member of the American Institute of Architects and the Collier County Builders and Contractors Association. Humphrey is a past Director of NAC-PAC, Eden Florida, Naples Botanical Garden and the YMCA. Humphrey Rosal Architects is a member of the Board of Trustees of Saint Matthews House, the Board of Directors of Naples Equestrian Challenge, and an active Boy Scout Leader. Majorca BANROC FORGE DEVELOPMENT GROUP SOLICITATION 17-7169 8786BAYSHORE GATEWAY TRIANGLE CRA 17-ACRE LAND DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL Multi-Family Housing Experience Castella Isle Verde Villas Sandpiper Green Colony Court BANROC FORGE DEVELOPMENT GROUP SOLICITATION 17-7169 8988BAYSHORE GATEWAY TRIANGLE CRA 17-ACRE LAND DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL Country Club/Amenity Bay Colony Beach Club Bentley Village Country Club Bentley Village Skilled Nursing Facility Bonita Isles Clubhouse Bonita National Clubhouse & Sports Center Brooks Town Center Fitness Club Enrichment Center Restaurant/Lounge Performance Pavilion Colony Bay Club Colony Golf Club & Fitness Center Coral Creek Clubhouse Cypress Woods Country Club Eagle Creek Country Club Grey Oaks Country Club Renovation Grey Oaks Club Café & Tennis Center Gulf Harbour Golf & Country Club Hammock Bay Fitness Center Hammock Bay Sports Club Heritage Oaks Country Club Hammock Oak Park Clubhouse Kelly Greens Country Club Lely Players Club and Expansion Lexington Country Club Mediterra Sports & Enrichment Facility Miromar Beach Club & Fitness Center Miromar Golf Club Miromar Blue Water Grille Naples Harbour Yacht Club Naples Lakes Country Club Naples Yacht Club, Phases I,II & III Olde Cypress Fitness Center Olde Hickory Clubhouse Renovation Olde Hickory Fitness Center Olde Florida Golf Club Pelican Bay Sandbar Renovation Pelican Bay Tennis Center Pelican Marsh Community & Fitness Center Renaissance Country Club River Hall Community and Fitness Center River Hall Golf Club Shadow Wood Preserve Country Club Stonebridge Country Club Treviso Bay Country Club Treviso Bay Fitness Center & Pool Café Vanderbilt Country Club, Pool Café & Sport Center Wiggins Bay Club Wilderness Clubhouse Expansion & Remodeling Winding Cypress Amenity Campus Wyndemere Country Club Addition Wyndemere Tie Breaker Restaurant Commercial Trianon Center Office Building Promenade Shops in Bonita Bay Ave Maria Town Center, Mixed Use 1, 2 Philharmonic Center for the Arts Bank of Florida TIB Bank Branches Barnet Bank - Various Branches Brooks Grand Plaza Retail & Office Chemical Bank Branch Citizens National Bank Building Community Bank of Naples Da Ru Ma Japanese Restaurant Fifth Third Bank (5th Ave. S.) First Church of the Nazerene Covenant Presbyterian Church Seagate Baptist Church Vanderbilt Presbyterian Church Bonita Springs Presbyterian Church Florida Community Bank Island Bank of Marco Lakeview Medical Office Building La Majorca Condominiums Manufacturers Hanover Bank Naples Endodontics Naples Professional Properties Building NBD Bank Pogenpohl Office Building South Bay Bistro Other Relevant Experience BANROC FORGE DEVELOPMENT GROUP SOLICITATION 17-7169 8988BAYSHORE GATEWAY TRIANGLE CRA 17-ACRE LAND DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL Professional Highlights Professional Highlights Education Master of Architecture and Environmental Design Kent State University Bachelor of Architecture Ohio State University Education Bachelor of Architecture and Environmental Design Kent State University BDES in Architecture and Urban Planning University of Florida David Humphrey Randy Rosal Registration & Licensing American Institute of Architects Collier County Builders & Contractors Association Economic Development Council Airplane Owners & Pilots Association About David David moved to Florida in 1979 and became a partner in the firm of Forsythe Humphrey & Associates in 1984. In November 1987, he established the firm of David Humphrey & Associates, and in 1999 assumed a partner and established the firm which is currently known as Humphrey Rosal Architects. Humphrey’s accomplishments have earned him architectural accolades and such design awards as the international award from the International Council of Shopping Centers (Promenade Shops), Aurora Awards, Pinnacle Awards (Renaissance Clubhouse), the Grand Aurora (Miromar Beach Club; three years in a row), numerous Sand Dollar and Grand Sand Dollar awards for Humphrey Rosal’s own office building. With excellence as a goal, Humphrey Rosal Architects strive for originality and complete solutions that work on all levels for everyone connected with them: projects that fully address budgets, timetables, context, site conditions, functions, and image. Putting these concepts into practice result in exciting design statements, while solving the specific concerns of the client. About Randy Randy has been project architect for numerous building types ranging in scale from private residences and small commercial projects to complex multi-use structures, including banks, retail stores, hotels, restaurants, offices and clubhouses. Prior to joining the firm, Rosal worked with Ultratec Consultants, specializing in the installation of highly sophisticated audiovisual systems for projects such as the RFK Stadium in Washington D.C., The O’Connell Center and Florida Field (“The Swamp”) in Gainesville, Florida. Randy has been involved in several collegiate and professional projects that have earned recognition from the University of Florida, Kent State University, the City of Naples, the Naples Chamber of Commerce, the Southeast Builders Conference and the International Council of Shopping Centers, amongst others. He is particularly honored to have been one of Kent State’s nominees to the prestigious S.O.M. Fellowship competition, an honor bestowed only to the top two architecture students of each school. AOR - Arts Village AOR - Arts Village AIA, Principal, Humprey Rosal Architects AIA, Principal, Humprey Rosal ArchitectsPrincipal in Charge Designer / Project Architect BANROC FORGE DEVELOPMENT GROUP SOLICITATION 17-7169 9190BAYSHORE GATEWAY TRIANGLE CRA 17-ACRE LAND DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL We’re active members of the communities we serve. That’s why at Stantec, we always design with community in mind. The Stantec community unites approximately 22,000 employees working in over 400 locations across 6 continents. We collaborate across disciplines and industries to bring buildings, energy and resource, environmental, water, and infrastructure projects to life. Our work—engineering, architecture, interior design, landscape architecture, surveying, environmental sciences, construction services, project management, and project economics, from initial project concept and planning through to design, construction, commissioning, maintenance, decommissioning, and remediation—begins at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships. Since 1954, our local strength, knowledge, and relationships, coupled with our world-class expertise, have allowed us to go anywhere to meet our clients’ needs in more creative and personalized ways. With a long-term commitment to the people and places we serve, Stantec has the unique ability to connect to projects on a personal level and advance the quality of life in communities across the globe. Stantec trades on the TSX and the NYSE under the symbol STN. Visit us at stantec.com or find us on social media. BANROC FORGE DEVELOPMENT GROUP SOLICITATION 17-7169 9190BAYSHORE GATEWAY TRIANGLE CRA 17-ACRE LAND DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL Stantec’s multidisciplinary approach to the design of the Naples Botanical Gardens was crucial to meet the challenges of this project. Stantec was selected to provide site engineering, environmental permitting, surveying, and construction management services for the new Naples Botanical Gardens, which was constructed on 160 acres of land 10 minutes from the heart of Naples. The garden site itself is unique, as it contains seven distinct Florida habitats, including cypress dome, oak scrub, pine flatwood, palm hammock, mangrove, marsh, and cypress/palm forest. These natural ecosystems will be blended with planned botanical gardens such as tropical islands, bamboo forests, deep jungles, and rainforests to provide an experience that accomplishes the Garden’s simple mission: to connect people with plants. Through this connection, the Naples Botanical Gardens hopes to inspire and educate its guests to be more responsible stewards of the world we share. Moorings Park is a nationally accredited Medicare certified Continuing Care Retirement Community established in 1975. The development includes independent living, assisted living and skilled nursing facilities and, as such, Stantec has developed not only an engineering understanding of the facility but also an operational understanding of the various services that are the cornerstone of a successful adult living community. Stantec has been involved since the project inception assisting the client, Moorings Park Health Center Association, with services including public meetings, master planning, landscape recommendations, civil engineering, and survey. The expansive 82.9 acre site includes multiple 8-story apartment towers, 5-story mid-rise apartment buildings, 3-story garden apartments, clubhouse, chapel, amenity areas, and meandering waking paths complete with lush flower gardens and lake-side gazebos. Completion date: 2009 Size: 160 Acres Sustainability Rating: LEED Certified Team Member Role(s): Stantec provided site engineering, environmental permitting, surveying, and construction management services. Completion date: 2008 Size: 365 units Team Member Role(s): Stantec has provided site master planning, landscape architecture, civil engineering, and survey services. Moorings Park Naples Botanical Garden Naples, FL I Owner: Naples Botannical Garden Naples, FL I Owner: Moorings Park, Inc. BANROC FORGE DEVELOPMENT GROUP SOLICITATION 17-7169 9392BAYSHORE GATEWAY TRIANGLE CRA 17-ACRE LAND DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL This $16 million improvement project along the Old US 41 corridor in the City of Bonita Springs will help beautify Bonita Springs’ downtown, spur economic growth, and create a unique sense of place. The project also includes Felts Street located one block east of Old US 41 and the connecting streets. Stantec landscape architects were part of the Wright Construction design-build team awarded the improvements project. Through a series of public engagement workshops, the project team gained an understanding of the needs and concerns of both the residents and business owners who will be impacted by the improvements to the project area. With a mix of pros and cons to change, the project team has taken their wishes into consideration for the design of the project elements—roadway, bridge, sidewalk, streetscape, and drainage infrastructure improvements. Stantec is producing all conceptual streetscape design components including vehicle travel lanes, on-street and off-street parking configurations, bicycle, and pedestrian needs. The scope also includes all detailed hardscape elements, furnishings, and site materials and finishes. Stantec provided landscape architecture and civil engineering services for Arthrex Corporate Headquarters to create a new corporate entry feature, expand the parking and arrival drive, and provide a park-like setting for visitors and employees to use within the arrival and storm water dry pretreatment areas. The enhanced dry pretreatment areas were designed as storm water parks including aesthetic grading and native landscape with pathways, lighting, and benches across the project to create a visual backdrop to the arrival and parking areas signaling the corporate commitment to the natural environment. The site also provides employees and visiting medical professionals an opportunity to enjoy on break with a stroll through the park. The corporate entry feature was made an integral piece of the landscape delivery. By using materials that simulate or are part of the devices designed and manufactured daily by the company, the new water feature effortlessly floats the Arthrex logo atop a clear polymer basin of spilling water welcoming employees and visitors alike to the facilities. Stantec provided conceptual design, permitting, detailed design, and post design construction services. Gulfshore Business 2015 Commercial Design AwardCompletion date: 2015 Construction cost: $16,000,000 Size: 600 Acres Team Member Role(s): Stantec provided landscape architecture services. Completion date: 2014 Size: 4.7 Acres Team Member Role(s): Stantec provided landscape architecture and civil engineering services. Bonita Springs Downtown Improvement Project Bonita Springs, FL I Owner: City of Bonita Springs Arthex Corporate Headquarters Entry & Parking Expansion Naples, FL I Owner: Arthex, Inc. BANROC FORGE DEVELOPMENT GROUP SOLICITATION 17-7169 9392BAYSHORE GATEWAY TRIANGLE CRA 17-ACRE LAND DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL Working with the City of Naples and the CRA District, Stantec designed streetscape improvements to 10th Street North within an area that encompasses three distinct zones with differing character—commercial zone, residential zone and a linear park. Consisting of many small, locally-owned businesses, the commercial zone is an older area that was built before more stringent codes came into effect. The City worked with the merchants and business owners to develop consensus on the type of improvements that are desirable, including on-street parking, crosswalks, sidewalks, lighting, benches, and enhanced landscaping. The goal in the residential zone was to create a gateway to the Lake Park community and provide a consistent street tree pattern and sidewalks within the right-of-way. New landscaped medians create a visual image of entry to the residential community as well as serving as a traffic calming device. A new walkway with benches, lighting and supplemental canopy trees is designed to meander through the linear park. The design allows for future phases, including overlooks at the lake edge and connections to potential greenway/pedestrian facilities. This prestigious 2,104-acre resort community offers three miles of beachfront along the Gulf of Mexico, exclusive homes, championship golf courses, and upscale shops. The community also includes Artis—Naples and Waterside Shops. Stantec has been a multidiscipline consultant providing overall project coordination, planning, site development, and civil engineering to Pelican Bay from initial permitting and PUD preparation to ongoing development. Stantec has served as District Engineer to the Pelican Bay Services District. Specific services provided were planning, engineering, environmental permitting, surveying, improvement district engineer, construction management, water management, neighborhood design, mangrove restoration, and Development of Regional Impact that included Artis—Naples, Waterside Shops, Naples Grande, and the Ritz Carlton. Most recently, Stantec has worked with Pelican Bay Foundation and the Pelican Bay Services Division to established goals of safety, security, and community branding. Market-based value driven solutions were developed to provide an outline for future sustainable and relevant community improvements Completion date: 2006 Size: .75 miles Team Member Role(s): Stantec provided the City of Naples with landscape architecture, civil engineering, surveying, opinion of probable cost, and construction document services. Size: 2,104 Acres Team Member Role(s): Stantec provided overall project coordination, planning, site development, and civil engineering. Naples 10th Street Beautification Naples, FL I Owner: City of Naples Pelican Bay Naples, FL I Owner: Watermark Communities, Inc. BANROC FORGE DEVELOPMENT GROUP SOLICITATION 17-7169 9594BAYSHORE GATEWAY TRIANGLE CRA 17-ACRE LAND DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL As part of Collier County’s Northeast Area Master Planning process, Stantec provided planning and permitting services for the stormwater/water resources and land optimization for the development of Big Corkscrew Island Regional Park and the surrounding lands. The multidisciplinary team developed a series of master plan options that considered a stormwater management system to maximize the developable land and provide for passive recreation uses, roadways, parking, utilities, and park facilities. Stantec conducted two public workshops involving 175 participants and conducted an online survey with more than 1,400 respondents as part of the intensive community input process for the park. The meetings determined that the needs and desires of the public have changed. The park elements were reevaluated and ranked based on public input. The conceptual master plan, representing a detailed and exhaustive effort to bring together diverse groups and interests within our community, has been developed and approved by the Board of County Commissioners. Artis—Naples has served as Collier County’s Broadway, concert hall, and teaching center for more than ten years. In the late 1980s, Stantec (fka WilsonMiller) provided the original site design and construction stake-out services for the 6.5-acre site located in the center of the upscale Pelican Bay development that houses Artis—Naples. Serving as subconsultant to the architect who is designing an additional 10,000 square foot museum and a two-floor office building, Stantec provided professional land planning, site engineering, surveying, and permitting services for the expansion. Having been involved in the original planning and construction of the center proved to be an advantage in the recent addition project. The Stantec team was familiar with the site’s constraints, and therefore recognized the challenge of providing additional parking to the site. Realizing this early on, the land planning team resolved the issue to the satisfaction of the County development review agency during the preliminary phase of the design. Completion date: 2016 Size: 156 Acres Team Member Role(s): Stantec provided planning and permitting services. Completion date: 2000 Size: 6.5 Acres Team Member Role(s): Stantec provided land planning, site engineering, surveying, and permitting services. Artis - Naples Museum Addition and Office Building ExpansionBig Corkscrew Island Regional Park Planning Naples, FL I Owner: Collier County Parks and Recreation Naples, FL I Client: HKS Architects, Inc. BANROC FORGE DEVELOPMENT GROUP SOLICITATION 17-7169 9594BAYSHORE GATEWAY TRIANGLE CRA 17-ACRE LAND DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL Professional Highlights Education Bachelor of Arts in Geography, University of South Florida, Florida, 1992 Registration & Licensing Certified Planner, American Institute of Certified Planners About Tim Select Experience Big Corkscrew Island Regional Park, Collier County, Florida (Project Manager) Spearheaded the public information campaign and dynamic community visioning effort for this 160-acre regional park, resulting in a citizen driven design process that culminated in a Master Plan that was approved by the Board of Commissioners in 2016. Collier County Bio-Solids Facility, Collier County, Florida (Project Manager) Project management as the lead consultant for site planning and permitting of a new facility to effectively handle Bio-solids to increase re-use, reduce transportation costs and produce a bene- ficial by-product through emerging technology for Collier County Solid Waste and Public Utilities. Buckley Parcel Growth Management Plan Amendment and PUD Rezone, Collier County, Florida (Project Manager) Coordinated an amendment to the Collier County Growth Management Plan and subsequent re- zoning for this 21-acre mixed use development within urban designated lands. These revisions were critical to allow for a variety of uses, both commercial and residential, and developed a land uses strategy allowing for flexibility to respond to future market conditions. New Hope Mixed-Use Planned Unit Development, Collier County, Florida (Senior Planner and Project Manager) Lead planner / project manager for this 39 acre rezone that will result in a mixed use Planned Unit Development for New Hope Church and 319 unit market rate residential apartments. The project will be under development in 2017. Collier County Resource Recovery Business Park (RRBP) IPUD Rezone, Collier County, Florida (Project Manager and Principal Planner) Coordinated amending zoning for the 344-acre regional recovery business park to permit addi- tional access points, increase permitted height within project, and update all relevant land use documents, including the crafting of the Industrial Planned Unit Development (IPUD) document. Collier County Library Community-Wide Assessment and Long Range Master Plan, Collier County, Florida (Project Manager) Stantec was hired by the county library system to conduct a comprehensive community wide assessment of existing library services, programs, and facilities, while also aiding in the develop- ment of the library’s first long range master plan. Tim brings more than 25 years of local planning experience throughout South Florida to his projects. Having held the position of District 2 Collier County Commissioner from 1994-1998, as well as extensive work with both private and public sector clients throughout his career, he possesses valuable knowledge of the application of public policies and procedures on a given project. His background and experience includes hundreds of rezoning and land use applications, dozens of site analysis reports, project management through entitlement and permitting, as well as leading a variety of community visioning efforts and public facilitation workshops to help build consensus for community planning projects. Site / Civil Consultant Contract Manager Tim Hancock AICP - Senior Planner, Stantec BANROC FORGE DEVELOPMENT GROUP SOLICITATION 17-7169 9796BAYSHORE GATEWAY TRIANGLE CRA 17-ACRE LAND DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL Professional Highlights Professional Highlights Education Bachelor of Science, Landscape Architecture, Texas Tech University, Texas, 2000 Education B.S., Landscape Architecture, State University of New York, College of Environmental Science and Forestry at Syracuse, 1985 Jared Beck Kevin G. Mangan Registration & Licensing Certified Planner #027911, American Institute of Certified Planners Registration & Licensing Registered Landscape Architect #0001337, State of Florida About Jared Jared provides design and planning services for many of the firm’s most significant projects. He has applied his landscape architecture, urban design, urban planning, and artistic talents to numerous projects from upscale master planned communities to new town urban development throughout Florida. His belief and passion for developing solutions that not only meet the requirements but also fit within the greater form, combined with his expertise and ability to incorporate an array of solutions, lead to creative, yet functional designs. His projects have included master planning and design for new towns, urban cores and redevelopment, mixed used developments, and a wide variety of public spaces. Select Experience Gateway to Charlotte Harbor, Charlotte County, Florida (Project Designer) Vanderbilt Beach Beautification Streetscape Master Plan, Collier County, Florida (Project Designer) Murdock Village, Charlotte County, Florida (Project Designer) SouthWood One, Leon County, Florida (Project Designer) Bonita Village, Lee County, Florida (Project Designer) Mayhood Dog Park, Bonita Springs, Florida (Project Designer) Paseo TND Village & Neighborhood Design, Lee County, Florida (Project Designer) Collier County Library Community-Wide Assessment and Long Range Master Plan, Collier County, Florida (Project Planner) About Kevin Kevin has practiced Landscape Architecture, Urban Design and Land Planning in the United States and International market place since 1985. Experience in the resort, leisure, hospitality, transportation, urban mixed use, parks and recreation, and community sectors of the profession has provided him with the passion and expertise for project management, planning and detailed design of complex, multi-disciplined projects. Serving in roles as managing principal, lead and contributing design team member, Kevin has forged long term relationships with his clients and professional team members that span over two decades of professional service. Select Experience Treviso Bay, Naples, Florida (Project Manager) Pelican Bay, Naples, Florida (Principal, Landscape Architect and Planner) Downtown Redevelopment of Old US 41, City of Bonita Springs, Florida (Lead Landscape Architect) City of Naples 10th Street Beautification, Naples, Florida (Lead Landscape Architect) Baker Park Planning, City of Naples, Florida (Landscape Architect and Project Manager) Wyndham Bayfront San Diego, San Diego, California (Landscape Architect and Project Manager) Renaissance Vinoy, St. Petersburg, Florida (Lead Landscape Architect) Hard Rock Resort, Tampa and Hollywood, Florida (Principal, Landscape Architect) Site / Civil Consultant Site / Civil Consultant Stantec ASLA, Principal, StantecSenior Planner / Project Manager Landscape Architect BANROC FORGE DEVELOPMENT GROUP SOLICITATION 17-7169 9796BAYSHORE GATEWAY TRIANGLE CRA 17-ACRE LAND DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL Professional Highlights Professional Highlights Education Bachelor of Science, Engineering, Colorado School of Mines, Golden, Colorado, 1997 Education Associate of Arts, Edison State College, Fort Myers, Florida, 1970 Michael T. Herrera Jeff Perry Registration & Licensing Professional Engineer #60110, State of Florida Registration & Licensing Certified Planner #9614, American Institute of Certified Planners About Michael Michael has over 17 years of experience consulting land development projects in Southwest Florida. His capabilities encompass the full development process from conceptual site planning to construction certification for residential, commercial, and mixed use projects. With a commitment to customer service and effective project management, Michael has successfully designed and constructed innovative solutions for small and large scale projects within the full array of permitting requirements. Select Experience Creekside Commerce Business Park*, Collier County, Florida (Project Manager/Engineer) Tesone, Lee County, Florida (Project Engineer) Ave Maria Park of Commerce*, Collier County, Florida (Project Manager/Project Engineer) Collier’s Reserve, Collier County, Florida (Project Manager/Engineer) Fiddler’s Creek*, Collier County, Florida (Project Manager/Project Engineer) Naples Lakes, Collier County, Florida (Project Manager/Engineer) Gulf Harbour, Collier County, Florida (Project Manager/Engineer) Bay Colony, Lee County, Florida (Project Manager/Engineer) Grey Oaks Clubhouse Expansion, Collier County, Florida (Project Engineer) Paloma, Bonita Springs, Florida (Project Manager/Engineer) Talis Park, Collier County, Florida (Project Engineer) About Jeff Mr. Perry holds regional management responsibilities for transportation planning services in Southwest Florida. He brings expertise in both public and private sector transportation planning and private sector land use planning and zoning. His credentials include several public sector management positions where he directed metropolitan transportation planning programs. He also has extensive experience in land use and growth management practices and is qualified as an expert witness in land use and growth management plans. Select Experience Collier County General Transportation Planning & Traffic Engineering Services Consultant, Collier County, Florida (Senior Transportation Planner) Pine Ridge Road Corridor Congestion Study, Collier County, Florida (Project Manager and Principal Planner) Collier MPO 2040 Long-Range Transportation Plan Major Update Phase I, II, III, Collier County, Florida (Project Manager) Master Mobility Plan, Collier County, Florida (Project Manager and Principal Planner) Ave Maria University School of Law, Collier County, Florida (Senior Transportation Planner) Collier Regional Medical Center, Collier County, Florida (Senior Transportation Planner) Naples Botanical Garden, Collier County, Florida (Lead Transportation Planner) Naples Philharmonic Center & Museum Expansion, Collier County, Florida (Lead Transportation Planner) Site / Civil Consultant Project Role PE, Senior Project Manager, Stantec AICP, StantecCivil Engineer Transportation Planner BANROC FORGE DEVELOPMENT GROUP SOLICITATION 17-7169 9998BAYSHORE GATEWAY TRIANGLE CRA 17-ACRE LAND DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL MEP Engineer - Arts Village Burgess Engineering, Inc. (dba – Burgess Brant, Consulting Engineers) was established in Lee County in 1965. The firm specializes in electrical and mechanical engineering design for commercial, institutional, residential, and healthcare facilities. The staff at Burgess Brant, Consulting Engineers (BBCE) brings over 85 years of design and field experience in the state of Florida. BBCE offers a complete range of mechanical and electrical design, construction administration, and inspection services including: Building Systems Design • Electrical Power Distribution • Interior & Exterior Electrical Lighting Design • Electrical Lighting Photometrics Design • HVAC Design • Plumbing Systems Design • Fire Alarm Design • Communication Systems Design • Fire Protection (Sprinkler) Systems Design & Pumps • Building Envelope and I.A.Q. Consultation • Building Energy Analysis • LEED Design Building Inspection • Code Compliance Investigation • Insurance Claims Investigation • Association Turnover Inspection • Personal Injury Investigation • Fire Forensics Power Generation • Stand-By Power Generation & Controls • Emergency Systems Design Multi-Family Housing / Condominiums • The OASIS @ Singer Island • Beau Rivage, Fort Myers, FL • The Pink Shell, Fort Myers Beach, FL • Pointe Royale Condominiums, Fort Myers, FL. • Sunset Vista Condominiums, Fort Myers, FL. • Contessa Condominium, Naples, FL. • Vanderbilt Commons Condominiums • Gull Wing Condominium, Fort Myers Beach, FL. • Ocean Harbour Condominium, Fort Myers Beach, FL • Twin Dolphins Condominiums, • Boardwalk Caper Condominium Tower • Gulf Breeze Condominiums BANROC FORGE DEVELOPMENT GROUP SOLICITATION 17-7169 9998BAYSHORE GATEWAY TRIANGLE CRA 17-ACRE LAND DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL Professional Highlights Professional Highlights Education B.S.M.E. (Mechanical Engineering), University of Texas at Austin Education B.E.E., Electrical Engineering, Louisiana State University Mark A. Brant Joseph W. Broughton Registration & Licensing Professional Engineer: FL #54592 Registration & Licensing Professional Engineer: FL #63949 Experience & Responsibilities Mr. Brant has been employed since 1997 in M.E.P. design. He received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering in 1993. He became a licensed Professional Engineer in 1999. Prior to working with Burgess Brant Consulting Engineers, he was the principal and owner of Mark A. Brant, P.E. L.L.C. Mr. Brant has extensive experience in indoor air quality remediation, code interpretation, plumbing, fire sprinkler, electrical and HVAC design. His consultation and construction experience is extensive in the following areas. Project Design Experience • Single and Multifamily Residential (Low, Mid, and High Rise) • Educational (Schools, Administrative, Universities) • Commercial (Banks, Offices, Restaurants, Sports, Gymnasiums, Motels, Hotels, Parking Buildings) • Industrial (Waste and Portable Water Treatment Facilities and Storage) • Institutional/Government (Jails, Government Office Buildings, Laboratories) • Medical • LEED certified design Professional Affiliations • Building Envelope Seminar Coordinator • Junior League of Fort Myers, Community Advisory Board • S.W. Florida A.S.H.R.A.E. Chapter President • Edison Pageant of Light Member • Edison Festival of Light Volunteer • Holiday House Volunteer MEP Engineer - Arts Village MEP Engineer - Arts Village PE, Burgess Brant Consulting Engineers PE, President, Burgess BrantMechanical Engineer Electrical Engineer Experience & Responsibilities Mr. Broughton has been employed in electrical design since 1997, receiving his Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering in 2001 and becoming a licensed Professional Engineer in 2006. In 2008 Mr. Broughton became the President of Burgess Engineering, Inc. and has retained this position with Burgess Brant, Consulting Engineers. Mr. Broughton is the Principal Electrical Engineer at Burgess Brant. He has been involved in the design of lighting systems (including photometric analysis and certification), lighting control system design and layout, power distribution system design (including secondary power sources), telecommunication system layout, and building inspections of the fore mentioned systems. Project Design Experience As the Principal Electrical Engineer at Burgess Brant, Mr. Broughton is the lead electrical engineer for all projects. This entails the design and review of all projects and the certification of all electrically related designs. He has experience in design of all types of electrical systems, including: • Single and Multifamily Residential (Low, Mid, and High Rise) • Educational (Schools, Administrative, Sports Lighting) • Commercial (Banks, Offices, Restaurants, Sports, Gymnasiums, Motels, Hotels, Parking Buildings) • Industrial (Waste and Potable Water Treatment Facilities) • Recreational (Sports Lighting of Soccer, Baseball, Football, Tennis) • Municipal (Roadway Lighting, Pumping Stations, Administrative Buildings, and Fire Stations, EMS Facilities and Airport Hangers) • Medical • LEED certified design Professional Affliliations • Member of Rotary International – The Rotary Club of Fort Myers • Member of National Fire Protection Agency • Member of Board of Trustees for the Southwest Florida Symphony Orchestra BANROC FORGE DEVELOPMENT GROUP SOLICITATION 17-7169 101100BAYSHORE GATEWAY TRIANGLE CRA 17-ACRE LAND DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL Project Name: Kraft Office Center Location: Naples, Florida Structural Engineer - Arts Village Select Structural is the largest full-service Structural Engineering firm in Southwest Florida. Offering a wide-array of design, construction, and inspection services, our team of engIneering professionals have completed projects of every size and type over an impressive range of building and building material types in Florida, nationally, and abroad. Select Structural provides quality professional services on projects requiring structural design, analysis, and drafting, as well as inspection services, and is a fully licensed and insured professional structural engineering firm offering a high-level of expertise and hands-on customer service approach to clients. Locations Fort Myers, Florida Services Select Structural provides a full-array of Structural Engineering services including but not limited to: | New construction | Additions | Renovation/Restoration | Structural/threshold inspection | Concrete design | Steel design | Post-tension design | Expert witness testimony | Value Engineering analysis BANROC FORGE DEVELOPMENT GROUP SOLICITATION 17-7169 101100BAYSHORE GATEWAY TRIANGLE CRA 17-ACRE LAND DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL Developed by Jonathan McCague and Michael Adams, and designed by Guy Peterson|Office for Architecture, AQUA is an exclusive modern condominium housing eight waterfront residences, (one per floor), each with a private elevator foyer and private two-car garage. AQUA’s structural design includes a concrete slab construction, and it’s exterior incorporates a “see-through” concept with extensive use of glass to maximize the views of the bay and city. Several water features were designed and incorporated throughout the building and the lobby is a two-story vertical space. This 35,000sf, $10million project on the Sarasota Bay, was completed in 2016. Completion date: 2016 Construction cost: $10million Size: 7-story, 35,000sf Team Member Role(s): Select Structural; Shawn Anderson, PE, SE - Structural Engineer AQUA Sarasota, FL Owner: Aqua Homeowners Structural Engineering for this 23,000sf Beach Club within the Harbour Isles community. The new beach club includes a resort-style pool, a 4,200-square- foot fitness center, a second-floor bar and clubroom and a ground floor activity and event hall. Completion date: 2015 Construction cost: $7 million Size: 23,000 TSF Team Member Role(s): Select Structural - Structural Engineers; Humphrey Rosal - Architects Harbour Isles Beach Club Bradenton, FL I Owner: Minto Communities BANROC FORGE DEVELOPMENT GROUP SOLICITATION 17-7169 103102BAYSHORE GATEWAY TRIANGLE CRA 17-ACRE LAND DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL Select Structural provided Structural Engineering for the new 30,000-sq. ft. facility in Naples, FL. The project includes a 3,000-sq. ft. ambulatory care clinic for minor emergency and basic primary care that is staffed four days a week. The Wellness Center includes a 11,000-sq. ft. gym floor, fitness studios, yoga and bocce lawn, spa, relaxation suite and Wellness Café. Select Structural provided Structural Engineering for the new Isles Club for the Isles of Collier Preserve. Club amenities include a resort-style swimming pool and lap pool with private, poolside cabanas; fitness center; multi-purpose room; tennis courts; yoga lawn; lushly landscaped event courtyard; and kayak and paddleboard launch. Completion date: 2017 Construction cost: $9 million Size: 30,000 TSF Team Member Role(s): Select Structural - Structural Engineers; Humphrey Rosal - Architects Completion date: 2016 Construction cost: $4.8 million Size: 16,000 TSF Team Member Role(s): Select Structural - Structural Engineers; Humphrey Rosal - Architects Grey Oaks Country Club Wellness Naples, FL I Owner: Grey Oaks Country Club Isles Club Naples, FL I Owner: Isles of Collier Preserve BANROC FORGE DEVELOPMENT GROUP SOLICITATION 17-7169 103102BAYSHORE GATEWAY TRIANGLE CRA 17-ACRE LAND DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL Professional Highlights Education M.S. in Civil Engineering, Portland State University, B.S. in Civil Engineering, Montana State University Shawn Anderson Registration & Licensing Structural Eng.: FL Reg.Threshold Inspec- tor: FL | Structural & Civil Eng.: CA, OR | Prof. Eng.: VA, NC, TX, OH, MT, TN, AZ, NY, MI, MN, GA, WY ,LA, SC About Shawn Mr. Anderson has over 33 years of structural engineering experience in the successful completion of high-profile projects in the State of Florida, nationally, and over-seas. A large body of his work experience includes the new design and additions of Institutional buildings including hospitals, assisted living facilities, clinics, schools, universities, and churches, however, his diverse engineering background covers nearly all areas of structural design. He has specialized training and experience in concrete and steel, high-rise residential and commercial structures, post-tension, seismic, and wind-load design, as well as analysis for renovation and restoration. Select Experience Collier’s Reserve Country Club; Naples, FL $13.8 million new fitness and activities center. Westin Cape Coral Resort at Marina Village; Cape Coral, FL Tarpon Landings I, II, and III: Tthree high-rise luxury condominiums AQUA Exclusive Condominiums; Sarasota, FL Concrete slab, 35,000sf, $10million condominium building housing eight waterfront residences Isles Club; Naples, FL Harbour Isles Beach Club; Bradenton, FL 23,000sf Beach Club within the Harbour Isles community. Structural Eng. Arts Village PE, SE - President, Select Structural Lead Structural Engineer Professional Highlights Education B.S. in Civil Engineering, 1982, University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, IN Scott Lewkowski Registration & Licensing Licensed Structural Professional Engineer, FL, AZ About Scott Mr. Lewkowski has over 25 years of structural engineering experience in the design of commercial, institutional, military and residential buildings composed of structural steel, steel joists, metal trusses, cast-in-place consrete, precast concrete, masonry and wood. In his role as Senior Structural Engineer at Select Structural, he oversees entire projects from the schemaic design phase ot construction administration. This includes consultatio nwith clients and design team during the schematic and design development process to develop and integrate concepts for the structural aspects of the project. Select Experience Avida Senior Living; Fort Myers, FL Porto Recanti Condominium; Fort Myers, FL Harbour Isles Clubhouse; Bradenton, FL Ebassy Suites 18-story tower; Sarasota, FL Gartner Building 2; Fort Myers, FL St. John’s County Emergency Operations Center; St. Johns County, FL Community Christian Church; Tamarac, FL Pasco Hernando Community College; Wesley Chapel, FL Structural Eng. Arts Village Structural EngineerPE, Select Structural BANROC FORGE DEVELOPMENT GROUP SOLICITATION 17-7169 105104BAYSHORE GATEWAY TRIANGLE CRA 17-ACRE LAND DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL BANROC FORGE DEVELOPMENT GROUP SOLICITATION 17-7169 105104BAYSHORE GATEWAY TRIANGLE CRA 17-ACRE LAND DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL BANROC FORGE DEVELOPMENT GROUP SOLICITATION 17-7169 107106BAYSHORE GATEWAY TRIANGLE CRA 17-ACRE LAND DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL BANROC FORGE DEVELOPMENT GROUP SOLICITATION 17-7169 107106BAYSHORE GATEWAY TRIANGLE CRA 17-ACRE LAND DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL BANROC FORGE DEVELOPMENT GROUP SOLICITATION 17-7169 109108BAYSHORE GATEWAY TRIANGLE CRA 17-ACRE LAND DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL BANROC FORGE DEVELOPMENT GROUP SOLICITATION 17-7169 109108BAYSHORE GATEWAY TRIANGLE CRA 17-ACRE LAND DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL BANROC FORGE DEVELOPMENT GROUP SOLICITATION 17-7169 111110BAYSHORE GATEWAY TRIANGLE CRA 17-ACRE LAND DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL Signed Attachments 2-4 Design & Construction Team Licenses VPAC Additional Information Opera Naples and CAPA IRS 990s D. Additional Information BANROC FORGE DEVELOPMENT GROUP SOLICITATION 17-7169 111110BAYSHORE GATEWAY TRIANGLE CRA 17-ACRE LAND DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL BANROC FORGE DEVELOPMENT GROUP SOLICITATION 17-7169 113112BAYSHORE GATEWAY TRIANGLE CRA 17-ACRE LAND DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL BANROC FORGE DEVELOPMENT GROUP SOLICITATION 17-7169 113112BAYSHORE GATEWAY TRIANGLE CRA 17-ACRE LAND DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL BANROC FORGE DEVELOPMENT GROUP SOLICITATION 17-7169 115114BAYSHORE GATEWAY TRIANGLE CRA 17-ACRE LAND DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL GATES • John Allan Hayes - General Contractor License Number CGC1516270 (exp. 08/31/2018) DLR Group • Architect Firm COA AAC001829 (exp. 2/28/2019) • Engineering Firm COA 6518 (exp. 2/28/2019) • Interior Design Firm COA IB26001067 (exp. 2/28/2019) • Paul E. Westlake, Jr. - Florida Architect AR0016164 (exp. 2/28/2019) • Jason Majerus – Florida Professional Engineer 64009 (exp. 2/28/2019) • Murad Hamdallah - Florida Professional Engineer 76270 (exp. 2/28/2019) SchenkelShultz Architecture • Architect Firm COA AAC000937 (exp. 2/28/2019) • Daniel C. Laggan - Florida Architect AR94736 (exp. 2/28/2019) • Ronald E. Reitz – Florida Architect AR92144 (exp. 2/28/2019) Humphrey Rosal Architects • David Michael Humphrey – Florida Architect AR0009763 (exp. 02/28/2019) • Randolph G. Rosal – Florida Architect AR0015060 (exp. 02/28/2019) Burgess Brant • Burgess Brant Consulting Engineers CA Lic. No. 6032 exp. 02/28/2019 • Joseph W. Broughton - Florida Professional Engineer #63649 exp 02/28/2019 • Mark A. Brant - Florida Professional Engineer PE #54692 exp 02/28/2019 Select Structural • Shawn Robert Anderson, PE PE 53515 / SI Lic. No: 1178 (exp. 02/28/2019) Stantec Engineering • Stantec Consulting Services Inc. – Florida Board of Professional Engineers CA Lic. No 27013 (exp. 02/28/2019) • Stantec Consulting Services Inc. – Florida Board of Landscape Architecture License Number: LC26000488 (exp. 11/30/2017) • Jared Beck, AICP – American Institute of Certified Planners Number 027911 • Kevin Mangan, ASLA – Landscape Architect License Number: LA0001337 • Michael Herrera, PE – Civil Engineer Florida PE Lic. No. 60110 (02/28/2019) Design & Construction Team Licenses BANROC FORGE DEVELOPMENT GROUP SOLICITATION 17-7169 115114BAYSHORE GATEWAY TRIANGLE CRA 17-ACRE LAND DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL BANROC FORGE DEVELOPMENT GROUP SOLICITATION 17-7169 117116BAYSHORE GATEWAY TRIANGLE CRA 17-ACRE LAND DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL BANROC FORGE DEVELOPMENT GROUP SOLICITATION 17-7169 117116BAYSHORE GATEWAY TRIANGLE CRA 17-ACRE LAND DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL BANROC FORGE DEVELOPMENT GROUP SOLICITATION 17-7169 119118BAYSHORE GATEWAY TRIANGLE CRA 17-ACRE LAND DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL BANROC FORGE DEVELOPMENT GROUP SOLICITATION 17-7169 119118BAYSHORE GATEWAY TRIANGLE CRA 17-ACRE LAND DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL BANROC FORGE DEVELOPMENT GROUP SOLICITATION 17-7169 121120BAYSHORE GATEWAY TRIANGLE CRA 17-ACRE LAND DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL BANROC FORGE DEVELOPMENT GROUP SOLICITATION 17-7169 121120BAYSHORE GATEWAY TRIANGLE CRA 17-ACRE LAND DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL BANROC FORGE DEVELOPMENT GROUP SOLICITATION 17-7169 123122BAYSHORE GATEWAY TRIANGLE CRA 17-ACRE LAND DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL BANROC FORGE DEVELOPMENT GROUP SOLICITATION 17-7169 123122BAYSHORE GATEWAY TRIANGLE CRA 17-ACRE LAND DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL BANROC FORGE DEVELOPMENT GROUP SOLICITATION 17-7169 125124BAYSHORE GATEWAY TRIANGLE CRA 17-ACRE LAND DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL BANROC FORGE DEVELOPMENT GROUP SOLICITATION 17-7169 125124BAYSHORE GATEWAY TRIANGLE CRA 17-ACRE LAND DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL BANROC FORGE DEVELOPMENT GROUP SOLICITATION 17-7169 127126BAYSHORE GATEWAY TRIANGLE CRA 17-ACRE LAND DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL BANROC FORGE DEVELOPMENT GROUP SOLICITATION 17-7169 127126BAYSHORE GATEWAY TRIANGLE CRA 17-ACRE LAND DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL Harry Bandinel Phone: (941) 716-0720 E-Mail: Harry@BanrocCorp.com CONTACT 1 ADDENDUM #1 Memorandum Date: June 30, 2017 From: Swainson Hall, Procurement Manager - Acquisitions To: Potential Proposers Subject: Addendum #1 – 17-7169 Bayshore Gateway Triangle Community Redevelopment Agency (BGTCRA) 17-Acre Land Development Proposal The following clarifications are issued as an addendum identifying the following changes for the referenced solicitation: CHANGE: 1. Posting Pre-Proposal Meeting Sign-in Sheets (See Attached) 2. Posting list of vendors that downloaded the solicitation (See Attached) If you require additional information please contact me using the above contact information. c: Tami Scott, Project Manager Please sign below and return a copy of this Addendum with your submittal for the above referenced solicitation. Roland H. Bandinel (Signature) August 26, 2017 Date Banroc Corporation (Name of Firm) Email: SwainsonHall@colliergov.net Telephone: (239) 252-8935 FAX: (239) 252-6334