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preservation through the greenway system. · Using density bonuses as an incentive for additional land A developer can offset the loss of dedicated land with the build additional housing units. The City's Open Space Plat regulations provide a model. The City can also grant to add additional lots if certain criteria are met. units or smaller minimum lots might also be optiol ability .ddidonal sewered subdivisions and zoning districts. This a criteria for obtaining the bonus and the density. · The greenway initiative promotes a dedication regulations, allowing thc specific maxi_mum changes in of the overall park to discuss the role of park dedication, and to develop plan ensure hr~plementation of overall park open space needs. 3 6 Building the Comprehensive Plan for Elk River Using the P/an · Shifting park resources to greenways will reduce funds for other elements park system. In new subdivisions, special assessments housing improvement areas could be used to acquire and neighborhood parks. · greenways will compete with other services and facilities for pr taxes. Some comanunides have sought voter approval to issue to finance park and open space initiatives. Old Town The Old Town is an essential part of Elk River's heritage and identity. The Old Town land use seeks to preserve and enhance the commercial districts and residential neighborhoods in this area. Designating a land use is only the first step in this effort. Subsequent actions must work to achieve community objectives for this area. Focus future planning on a broader area. Current planning focuses on the downtown/central business district portion of Old Town. The next phase of planning should include the entire Old Town area. This planning initiative would provide a means of identifying needs for preservation, renovation, revitalization, redevelopment and public improvement. Build connections. A key to the revitalization Old Town is to preset'ye its idendtv ~vhile creating connections within the area and to other parts of the community. Some potential connections include: · Streetscape improvements along Main, Proctor and Jackson to create a sense of identity, and improve the appearance of the area. · A well defined system of sidewalks and trails to encourage pedestrian and other non-vehicular movement within the area. These connections should link downtown, the school campus, Lion's Park, the River, Handke School and the Library. · Connections through parks, other public open space, trails, and orientation of private development to create visual and physical connections between Old Town and the Mississippi River.