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Proposal for Adaptive Reuse and Development: The Trimborn "Kiln District" Agritourism TownshipSubmitted To: Milwaukee County Economic Development (RFP-ED2501) Submission Date: October 30, 2025 Proposer: Dexter Monroe LLC1. Executive Summary: The Trajectory of Heritage1.1 The Strategic VisionThis document outlines the comprehensive architectural, operational, and engineering scope for "The Kiln District," a proposed adaptive reuse of the historic Trimborn Farm in Greendale, Wisconsin. Submitted by Dexter Monroe LLC in response to RFP-ED2501 , this master plan envisions the transformation of the 7.5-acre historic site into a fully autonomous, "island mode" agritourism township.The core philosophy of this proposal is "Trajectory." Just as the site’s founder, Werner Trimborn, leveraged the raw geology of the land to build a lime empire in the 19th century , the new development will leverage the "physics" of modern sustainability—energy autonomy, circular hydrology, and architectural efficiency—to propel the site into the 22nd century. The proposal is grounded in the specific brand ethos of Dexter Monroe LLC, which views the navigation of turbulent environments (whether climatic or economic) through the lens of precision and resilience, akin to the fluid dynamics of a golf swing in a Milwaukee winter.The project introduces a "township" of 20-25 high-performance, 12x20 foot modular lodging units ("The Units") inspired by Park Model RVs but finished with the architectural gravity of the site's Cream City brick and limestone heritage. These units will operate under a modernized "Bed and Breakfast" license , managed by a resident Caretaker who functions as a "physicist of hospitality"—managing the complex variables of the microgrid and guest experience with the seamless grace of a traditional innkeeper.1.2 Addressing the Core RFP ObjectivesMilwaukee County’s Request for Proposals explicitly seeks a partner to "reimagine and revitalize" the site while eliminating the County's financial obligation. This proposal achieves this through three mechanisms:Economic Solvency through Density: A traditional 2-room B&B in the farmhouse cannot generate sufficient revenue to maintain nine historic structures. By deploying a "township" of 25 detached units, we create a revenue engine capable of generating ~$1.5M annually, ensuring ample capital for the preservation of the Stone Barn and Kilns without taxpayer subsidy.Preservation through Autonomy: The "Island Mode" infrastructure means no trenching for new sewer or grid connections across the archaeological sensitive zones. The units sit lightly on the land, utilizing micro-piles or mobile chassis systems, reversible in nature, thus preserving the site's integrity for the National Register of Historic Places.Cultural Continuity: The development actively interprets the site's history. The "Island Mode" systems (bio-digesters, solar arrays) are presented not as utilities, but as modern equivalents of the lime kilns—industrial processes that sustain the community.