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tivities on adjacent residential uses • Located on or near collector roads or key intersections to maximize its market viability • Not allowed within a '/z mile of other planned or existing neighbor- hood commercial node These neighborhood-oriented Community Commercial areas provide a con- venience shopping alternative to adjacent neighbors. By locating convenience `, type services closer to neighborhoods, vehicle trips that would otherwise by destined for the intense commercial uses along Highway 169, are reduced and a residents benefit by a higher quality of life do to less time coping with traffic. _ Old Town The Old Town land use category reflects the unique land use mixture in and A pedestrian friendly environment is around the Downtown. This area is based on the Central Business District a aaersticoftheOldTown dessigngnation. area in the 1995 plan and is expanded to include areas around the Downtown with related development issues. These areas include: • Residential areas between Jackson and Highway 169. • Mixture of uses between the school campus and Downtown. • Original Elk River residential neighborhoods surrounding Downtown The current Central Business District will contain uses consistent with the City's redevelopment objectives. A variety of uses fit into the Old Town An historic"mainstreet"character designation: community-scale retail, professional services, public/civic uses, should be preserved in downtown. park, offices, dining and entertainment, banking, lodging, and housing. Uses „ 'e" need to be compatible with the character and scale of the Downtown area. Old Town is the home for a wide range of housing. The Plan seeks to protect and promote the maintenance of the single-family neighborhoods. These neigh- borhoods are an important part of Elk River's heritage and identity and offer _ affordable housing options. The majority of the existing high density housing is located in the Old Town area. Public spaces are essential parts of The Old Town designation presents need and opportunity for redevelopment. the Old Town category. Redevelopment should be oriented to housing, commercial uses and public spaces that support the existing character of the area. r: sst The Old Town area contains a variety of civic features. The School campus forms the north edge of this area. Lion's Park Center, Elk River Library and Handke School are all important civic elements of this area. These facilities =,' / provide character and attract people into this area. These facilities build con- - - nections with the community and provide market opportunity for local busi- nesses. Preserving existing residential neighborhoods that contribute to Elk Parks and natural features play an essential role in the plan for Old Town. River's identity is an objective of the Old Town District Building the Future -A Comprehensive Plan for Elk River 4.12 er