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Downtown Riverfront Revitalization <br /> Planning and Project History <br /> Page 4 of 4 <br /> • sufficient parking <br /> • amount of housing <br /> • sufficient land area for proposed project <br /> • financial feasibility <br /> HRA directs staff to work with developer to present financial feasibility and proposal <br /> for HRA assistance. <br /> July Heritage Preservation Commission (HPC) recommends completion of historic <br /> context study prior to HRA action on development proposal for downtown Elk <br /> River. <br /> August AMCON Construction requests information on any redevelopment opportunities. <br /> HRA directs staff to request development proposals from broader group of <br /> developers. HRA authorizes completion of historic context study for year 2001, <br /> completion early 2002. Redevelopment worksession with Ehlers &Assoc. scheduled <br /> for Sept. HRA meeting. <br /> September HRA works with Ehlers &Associates to facilitate Downtown Revitalization <br /> Project. <br /> October HRA develops problem statement,identifies core CBD as focus area. HRA <br /> develops primary goal: To assure the long-term viability of downtown by making a <br /> • connection to the rest of the community and utilizing the riverfront location. <br /> December HRA reviews preliminary design concepts and discusses development strategies. <br /> 2002 <br /> February HRA revisits design objectives, concepts, and development strategies. <br /> Consistent Themes throughout last 30-years: <br /> . Utilize the Mississippi River <br /> • Capitalize on unique historic character <br /> • Safer pedestrian&vehicle movement <br /> • <br />