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• III 11111 <br /> North of Highway I0 _ <br /> -Jackson Ave and 4th Street Corridors ' <br /> Objective Statement <br /> While historically identified as part of "downtown", the area Fit <br /> north of Highway 10 has evolved over the years into different <br /> land uses (e.g. industrial and highway commercial) that no longer <br /> p ■6 - F.r�� ■J <br /> represent a traditional downtown market. .y1 � a `. <br /> n -I I' •• • •mo ll+ ; •i a <br /> The Plan recognizes the opportunity to create an improved - "' r' <br /> Ma <br /> physical connection between the north and south areas of Ea 'ra""' <br /> • . ■, . <br /> Highway 10, realignment of existing internal roadways, and A le wr°•L..- <br /> introduces the concept of employment generators that bring �' I ......110 moll <br /> daytime users with a wide range of salaries, and a significant :ti <br /> •� IIla.e."W..: • <br /> residential component to this area that will complement and �----9 ■ Ap 1.91".....11,„, <br /> .... <br /> support the core downtown. ii I . .•*' • i''�'.'" <br /> MI . •- ■ 1 I IW.Ndibm <br /> IMO IS The Plan emphasizes transforming Jackson Avenue, and possibly : ■' .. I '' `� <br /> . I' L , <br /> II s Main Street, as a parkway that will serve as the central corridors r.� <br /> and entrances to the core downtown's commercial, cultural and ,� EP mi i <br /> recreational amenities and the rest of the community. ` j ell 1 I. <br /> •The Plan describes the area as "mixed use". The goal with this ����,` <br /> designation is to identify the need for additional housing and ~t': ,\ <br /> employment options in an urban environment. Development and •4 �`.' ---`,, <br /> redevelopment of the area should emphasize a high level of :. .' •j <br /> design. Where possible, development should capitalize on area .4 A <br /> assets, including the Mississippi River, Lions Park, Highway 10 � ' ay�1{" ` ' �+ `� <br /> visibility and Highway 169 proximity. Downtown draws ,. .", '' <br /> requiring large land area could be introduced to the area. Taller Jackson&4 Street Improved Connections <br /> buildings with ground level plazas or gathering spaces are <br /> encouraged. <br /> Draft as of September 4, 2012 - Part II,page 18 - <br />