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 * November 1, 2013**


 * Raymond Smithers**
 * President**
 * Neighborhood Redevelopment Foundation**
 * 85 Whip Lane**
 * Columbus, OH 07658**


 * Dear Raymond,**


 * This is to inform you that Mitchell-Maxwell and Timberline Properties are pleased to submit herewith our letter of interest to participate in your "campus neighborhood redevelopment project". There are a number of factors that lead us to believe that out of all of the candidates for this project, we are the most qualified because of what we can bring to the project.**


 * Because of the fact of being invited to address this exciting opportunity, our Team Members have collaborated to produce a preliminary plan that we believe will energize the Neighborhood, give strength to the University community and be producing long-term benefits for the entire City of Columbus, Ohio for many years into the future and beyond.**


 * As you know, we are a team of professionals that have a proven track record in this region that has the ability to successfully transform our plan into reality. Our team is comprised of members who have worked together on numerous successful projects to completion. They were assembled by our management for this project; because of the enormous trust and confidence we have in one another. You can rest assured that the lead partners in our group will manage the project closely and with care, and acountability for results will never be delegated.**


 * In the coming weeks ahead, we look forward to receiving comments and feedback from Campus Renaissance and the community at large about our preliminary proposal during the public consultation process. We understand that as of the current moment the plan is clearly a 'work in progress' which can only be improved by input from the various stakeholders who care the most about the area in question. We therefore look forward to using their input to develop a comprehensive integrated final development plan.**


 * Thank you for giving us the opportunity to participate,**


 * Sincerely,**


 * Mary Louise Lasser Roy Gooding**
 * Timberline Properties Mitchell-Maxwell**


 * REVISED LETTER**


 * November 1, 2013 **


 * Raymond Smithers **


 * President **


 * Neighborhood Redevelopment Foundation **


 * 85 Whip Lane **


 * Columbus, OH 07658 **


 * Dear Mr. Smithers: **


 * Mitchell-Maxwell and Timberline Properties are pleased to submit our letter of interest to participate in your Campus Neighborhood Redevelopment Project. We believe we are the most qualified candidates because of what we can bring to the project. **


 * Our team members have collaborated to produce a preliminary plan that will energize the neighborhood, strengthen the university community, and produce long-term benefits for the city of Columbus for many years to come. **


 * We are a team of professionals with a proven track record, and we have the ability to transform any plan into reality. Our team is comprised of members who have worked together on numerous projects; for example, we designed and developed the Sears Tower Youth Center Complex and the World Trade Center Shopping Mall. You can rest assured that the lead partners will manage the project closely with care and accountability. **


 * During the public consultation process, we look forward to receiving feedback from Campus Renaissance and the community about our preliminary proposal. We understand that the plan is a 'work in progress' which can only be improved by input from the various stakeholders. We look forward to using their input to develop a final plan. **


 * Thank you for giving us the opportunity to participate. **


 * Sincerely, **


 * Mary Louise Lasser Roy Gooding **


 * Timberline Properties Mitchell-Maxwell **