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05/27/2003 TUE 16:02 FAX 763 441 8604 DYNAMICS -4a CA- 5/ 11 ki.002/003 <br /> Item *7 <br /> • <br /> ELK RIVER MODEL NEIGHBORHOOD PROJECT <br /> I. PROJECT PURPOSE <br /> "To comprehensively plan,design and build a model neighborhood project applying the principals <br /> of,sustainable design,and green buildings in order to provide an attractive place to live for various <br /> income levels needing various housing chokes." <br /> Elk River is in an excellent position for a model neighborhood project being near the metropolitan area <br /> and located at the junction of two major road corridors(US Think Highways 10& 169/101). As in <br /> many areas,Elk River is seeing a rapid escalation of housing cost and a need for workforce housing to <br /> support commercial growth. <br /> Measurable Outcomes: <br /> • Attractive Neighborhoods&Housing Themes <br /> • Various Market Rate Housing Choices <br /> • Attractive Project Amenities <br /> • Efficiency in Land Use(densities&green space) <br /> • Efficiency in Construction <br /> • Efficiency in Utilities <br /> • Natural Amenities within Project Design <br /> • IL NEEDS IDENTIFIED <br /> • Local Housing Plan Data <br /> • Business Needs <br /> • Faith Based Initiatives <br /> • Current Real Estate Data <br /> • Environmental goals <br /> • Energy goals <br /> III. LAND USES <br /> • Consider site for school-recreation area <br /> • Consider site for church <br /> • Consider the site for neighborhood commercial <br /> • Consider a variety of residential uses(unit pricing and styles) <br /> IV. GROUPS & ROLES <br /> A. (Dynamics) <br /> • Land Owner who took an interest based on notion of need <br /> • Property is good location for model project <br /> • Work directly GMHF,City of Elk River,&other entities on land and building <br /> concepts. <br /> • Need to know level of interest of various community groups to have a project <br /> • B. CITY OF ELK RIVER <br />