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OBJECTIVES AND ASSUMPTIONS <br />r~ <br />Establish long-term vision for study area that will encourage practical and <br />achievable development while optimizing community value. <br />Establishing abig-picture vision for the FAST that is practical and achievable is an <br />important goal. The broad community vision must be in concert with the economic <br />realities of infrastructure investment and achievable tax value, but at the same time <br />provide a strong community image for the project. How can the FAST become both <br />economically and environmentally sustainable while leveraging assets of the Gateway <br />and the commuter rail station? <br />Identi f y ways to better link study area with broader community. <br />Addressing roadway connections, trails and potential transit options for both the <br />near and long term must be identified as part of this plan in order to strengthen the <br />economic ties to greater Elk River. <br />Suggest how study area can distinguish itself as prime development district. <br />In order to set the FAST area apart from other development areas in the region, <br />the master plan should suggest the critical design criteria to establish the district. <br />Opportunities exist with transit-oriented development, innovative energy initiatives <br />and low-impact development. <br />• <br /> <br />