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Draft Land Use Plan-March 27, 2003 • Preserve and enhance areas of significant culture, heritage and identity of Elk River. • Use investments in public improvements such as parks, streetscapes and gateway features to attract and sustain private investments. • Provide a variety of housing opportunities. • Provide housing that meets the age, income and life style needs of Elk River residents. • Create strong, safe and sustainable residential neighborhoods. • Encourage and facilitate the maintenance of existing housing. • Encourage and facilitate the redevelopment of property where physical and economic factors prevent private rehabilitation. • Provide a setting that supports a variety of land uses. • Provide sidewalks and trails that allow non-vehicular movement and connections between important uses in this area. Proposed Old Town Land Use Description This category reflects the unique land use mixture in and around the Downtown. The Central Business District will contain uses consistent with the City's redevelopment plans. A variety of uses fit into this category: community-scale retail, professional services, public/civic uses, park, offices, dining and entertainment, banking, lodging, and housing. Uses need to be compatible with the character and scale of the Downtown area. 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 connections with the community and provide market opportunity for local businesses. Parks and natural features play an essential role in the plan for Old Town. This area provides the greatest opportunity for improved access and connection with the Mississippi. Lake Orono creates the western boundary for this area. Linkages from Old Town into the western neighborhoods and civic institutions of western Elk River are important. 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 neighborhoods are important part of Elk River's heritage and identity. Homes in Old Town also offer more affordable housing options. The majority of the existing high density housing is located in the Old Town area. The Old Town designation presents need and opportunity for redevelopment. Redevelopment should be oriented to housing, commercial uses and public spaces that support the existing character of the area. Highway Business Highway Business Area Overview The Highway Business land use follows the Highway 169 and Highway 10 corridors. On 169, the majority of land adjacent to the highway between the Highway 10 interchange and 197`h Avenue is guided for Highway Business. On Highway 10, the Highway Business area extends from the 169 interchange to 165th Avenue. A small area of Highway Business use exists along l0