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. � 11' <br /> Elk Elk River Comprehensive Plan <br /> River <br /> ' Organization of the Plan <br /> The 2013 Comprehensive Plan builds on the City's 2004 Comprehensive Plan. While the general guiding principles <br /> of the two plans are similar, this Plan emphasizes the City's desire to maintain (and enhance) its existing growth <br /> patterns and character. The content and organization of this Plan are as follows: <br /> Chapter 1: Introduction. This chapter describes the Chapter 8: Utilities. Community growth and <br /> purpose of the Plan, how it is intended to be used, how development involves a variety of municipal Utilities. <br /> it was developed and how it is organized. This chapter focuses on inventorying, maintaining, <br /> sustaining, and enhancing the municipal utility system <br /> Chapter 2: Vision. The chapter on vision provides within the City. <br /> a snapshot of what the members of the community <br /> would like the future of Elk River to look and feel like. Chapter 9: Parks. Parks provide places for the <br /> The Vision Statement provides the basic framework for community to gather and play and also provide a <br /> planning and decision-making. means for protecting natural features, open spaces, <br /> and other aspects of Elk River's natural heritage. <br /> Chapter 3: Implementation. The Comprehensive A system of trails connects the community and <br /> Plan is the most important tool for guiding the allows for safe movement outside of vehicle traffic. <br /> development of Elk River, but the plans and This chapter provides a summary of the existing <br /> implementation strategies contained within each park system and outlines strategies for future <br /> chapter can only help achieve the community's vision improvements. The City is in the process of updating <br /> for the future if the Plan is used. The purpose of this a standalone Parks, Trails and Open Space Plan which <br /> section is to provide guidance on using the Plan and should be used for more detailed information. <br /> creates a set of guidelines to do so. <br /> Chapter 10: Community Facilities. This chapter <br /> Chapter 4: Community Content. This chapter provides describes existing and proposed community facilities <br /> general background on the community and its people. and services in the city. This chapter also summarizes <br /> Chapter 5: Land Use. In order to realize the Vision the key issues and opportunities relating to <br /> for the future of Elk River, this chapter sets the intergovernmental cooperation and it provides a plan <br /> foundation and guides the use of land. The Land for joint efforts in the future. <br /> Use chapter considers broad community patterns Chapter 11: Environmental Resources. Elk River is <br /> and questions such as how much growth should be blessed with a variety of natural and environmental <br /> anticipated and accommodated and where should the resources. This chapter examines their impact <br /> growth occur. It also contemplates how land uses and importance to the future development of the <br /> relate to each other and to the natural environment. community. <br /> Chapter 6: Transportation. This chapter provides Chapter 12: Community Development. This chapter <br /> an inventory and analysis of the regional and local of the Plan discusses roles and initiatives for the City <br /> transportation system and it provides a plan to to take in attempting to meet specific development and <br /> address transportation issue and opportunities. redevelopment needs of the community. <br /> Chapter 7.Housing. While many aspects of housing Chapter 13: Community Image. This chapter <br /> development will be controlled by market forces, explores approaches to create a consistent image for <br /> there are aspects of the Housing chapter that focus Elk River as it continues to grow, development and <br /> on the type of housing envisioned for the City of Elk redevelop, including general appearance guidelines <br /> River. These aspects include, but are not limited for the downtown area, major roadway corridors and <br /> to, affordability, housing patterns, and housing type community gateways. <br /> choices. The Housing chapter provides an inventory and <br /> analysis of existing housing conditions and it provides a <br /> plan to address housing issues and opportunities. <br /> Chapter 1: Introduction / 3 <br />