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City of Elk River Downtown Revitalization Project Planning & Project History 1970 1982 1986 1988 Elk River Central Business District Report (Nason, Wehrman, ICa'fight & Chapman Inc., Mpls) is developed and provides general guidelines for physical appearance, movement patterns, and development potentials of the CBD for years 1970-1990. · Unify existing and new buildings for distinct unique character · Remove traffic conflicts (eg overpass between North & South Hwy 10) · Provide adequate parking (eg parking ramp) · Utilize natural setting of Mississippi River (eg restaurant) Elk River Downtown Redevelopment Plan (Zack Johnson & Associates Inc.) establishes a long-range guide for evaluating physical improvements, developing zoning policies, establish priorities in capital improvements and identifying redevelopment opportunities. · Rehab buildings that City finds architecturally & historically significant (eg establish design standards) · Concentrate retail/office south of Hwy 10 · Concentrate sen~ice business north of Hwy 10 · Concentrate high-density residential west of Lowell · Priority Redevelopment Areas: - Town Square - for retail/office space and municipal parking - King & Main - for office space - Star News buildings to cinema building - for 2-story retail/office The City and Chamber work with the Governor's Design Team to develop an overall plan for the CBD. The river is stressed as an amenity to focus on. · Promote downtown as "unique historic river town" · Link with open space & trail system · Utili~.e river with restaurant/hotel/community center · Consider parking ramp for heavy traffic areas The Central Business District Redevelopment Project results in a theme for CDB fixtures, trees, and sidewalks in the downtown area. The project is paid for via assessments and City, HRA, and Utility funds.