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<br /> Focus on the Downtown
<br /> The Vision
<br /> The vision for the Chanhassen downtown is for it to be the • ' "`
<br /> focus for commercial exchange,cultural expression, social .` ';f =" � _ Y
<br /> interaction and community education;to enrich the lives <,
<br /> of residents while presenting an appealing and , t. ; * •=- r< 'it1 _ /
<br /> recognizable image to the large and growing Upper f '; !: �= `? ftioll� '�` .." ` '
<br /> Midwest population it serves. It is a downtown which . l..K r 7 4 k „� Z- --_ . •;--,,
<br /> incorporates and maintains elements of the past, such as ; �"" Viiii
<br /> its historical and natural features, small town w< . )• -s1 i �' x�-„,z-1‘.7•'- '-' ,.:
<br /> atmosphere and its entertainment focus,but is planned toy 1 _ y {N-1
<br /> be adaptable to change—changes in technology,changes ,; '-,'ml-- . r 4, ,:y s T i V" ` !";'.`,-;t,
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<br /> in service deliveries,changes in retailing and '..t -,4•-,,tR i • ,k",'''.?';-,4_5',� " - s' +'
<br /> entertainment. It is a downtown designed for the future r A P.f ... 4.`` `jib
<br /> while satisfying the needs of today, one which maintains a � 4 "'
<br /> strong sense of community focus and orientation,one
<br /> which fosters convenience,one which maintains a
<br /> pedestrian scale and emphasizes people movement while
<br /> providing the full range of transit options. It is a I- LL-11:i
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<br /> downtown which encourages human interaction,one
<br /> 'l st •`i Y• •) Principles for the City Commons
<br /> which mixes uses (retail,cultural,entertainment,housing, t.I. ••• .5 City Centerr ,r
<br /> i •Serve as the connection between
<br /> education and recreation)to make prudent and efficient Park .. ,
<br /> �,. .. "� J downtown and City Center Park.
<br /> use of space,one which meets and is adaptable to ' •1. . . _ i-
<br /> . . . . •Provide a main entry
<br /> ntry to address
<br /> , .i ' • H .* ; �:" _ :'contem or 'retailin standards and is financially West 78th Street.r � t ,
<br /> successful.It is a downtown which captures development • vre:e4)
<br /> •.,•1! 'hase it ' U i-1- ..- 'Create a multiuse space for large
<br /> opportunities but is sensitive to and draws meaning from •a gatherings.
<br /> Phase
<br /> B isting -' `,-.,-.v. •Extend the qualities and patterns
<br /> the environment while recognizing the role that it is c... ' . ,a? - -•. 4: 14,... , y� - ,
<br /> Phase Building PhaseY. •� � .
<br /> .Yg 1 * of the citycommons landscape
<br /> intended to serve within the larger community framework. - o "1' ` i•-.k2�_ 2 Ors ;- •%•, P
<br /> . W :4: •- ,1 6,; ,:` Y -/•'i across surrounding streets to
<br /> t i t _ ��'�� �; ! adjacent sites.
<br /> Fund6ing r• : { '.-- g�7:14Z. *Create a building to jointly
<br /> ,` ''� accommodate expanded facilities
<br /> With a few exceptions,public and/or private funding is .. ' '� ` �: �p.-` �� for the city hall,library and senior
<br /> available to undertake the proposed changes to downtown :1 ; I` I�o: • center.
<br /> Chanhassen without an increase in property taxes. Since - ;.::-.._;,0 !' , I ,- '_i ;_ •Create parkingin several small
<br /> =_� �"C lots rather than a single large lot.
<br /> the city council must first decide on project priorities, rY
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<br /> however, it needs public input.A telephone survey in
<br /> October of randomly selected residents will provide an .r-}„,_,,.
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<br /> opportunity for the public to register its preferences.
<br /> A concept plan and principles for Chanhassen's city commons should address the practical, aesthetic and symbolic
<br /> needs of the community.
<br /> The Challenge
<br /> Public acceptance of the concepts outlined in this The city faces a number of challenges in carrying out this Credits
<br /> newsletter would result in the following: planning proposal: Vision 2002 Focus Group
<br /> 'Creation of a downtown focus for the entire "The plan is long-range, and its success depends on the
<br /> Participants
<br /> community; commitment of the citizens of Chanhassen to its goals. Vision 2002 Ad Hoc Committee
<br /> •Use of the design concepts to shape the character and 'Citizens will need to play a central role in the City Council
<br /> appearance of future downtown development projects; implementation process in order to ensure continued Housing and Redevelopment
<br /> "The continuation of efforts to locate and develop an public interest and support. Authority
<br /> activity center west of downtown; •This concept-based plan requires periodic assessment and Planning Commission
<br /> •The continuation of efforts to develop senior housing reinterpretation. The city must provide regular public Seniors Commission
<br /> close to downtown; forums for the discussion of the plan's principles to Design Center for American Urban
<br /> 'Creation of a city commons with a presence on West ensure that they result in a downtown which continues to Landscape
<br /> 78th Street, which allows for the expansion of the enhance civic pride and unity. Landscape Research,Carole Zellie
<br /> senior center,library and city hall facilities; Comments may be referred to
<br /> •The creation of identity at the entries to downtown Todd Gerhardt,City of Chanhassen,
<br /> which reflects the natural environment; 937-1900.
<br /> 'Balanced pedestrian and vehicular accessibility;
<br /> •A downtown location for the expanded post office;
<br /> 'Preservation of elements which reflect Chanhassen's `
<br /> heritage.
<br /> Prepared by
<br /> This newsletter will be followed up with a telephone survey of randomly selected city residents to determine the degree of ®m
<br /> public support for this concept plan. Please review this document in the event you are called. Whether or not you are sur- g
<br /> veyed,please consider returning the attached comment card.Your insights will be most helpful to the city in carrying out El
<br /> publicly supported plans for downtown Chanhassen. Hoisington Koegler Group Inc.
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