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<br /> Building Blocks for the Downtown
<br /> The plan illustrated below is a hypothetical scheme Commercial Development
<br /> developed from a set of concepts which defines downtown Downtown will always be the focal point for commercial
<br /> Chanhassen's future.An example of one of many concepts activity in Chanhassen. However, space for large new
<br /> that could be applied to downtown,this plan blends historical commercial development is limited. Opportunities exist for
<br /> and contemporary elements while drawing meaning from the smaller retail and office development which will foster
<br /> natural environment.A summary of this section can be found downtown's mixed-use nature and maintain the scale and
<br /> on page 6. character of surrounding buildings.As larger projects are
<br /> proposed, a balance must be created between the expansion of
<br /> City Commons downtown and residents'desire for a compact,walkable
<br /> Marking the center of downtown Chanhassen is the city commercial core.
<br /> commons, a group of public spaces and buildings which
<br /> includes an expanded city hall,library, senior center and a Pedestrian Ways
<br /> public open space.It lies at the confluence of the major paths Pedestrian ways, developed to connect all areas of the
<br /> through the downtown and has a strong presence on West downtown,will create a balance with the automobile and
<br /> 78th Street.A public green extends through the entire site, enliven the entire downtown. Careful placement will allow
<br /> connecting downtown with the city park at the north side of people to come to the downtown,park their cars and move
<br /> city hall and the neighborhoods that surround the downtown. between destinations safely and comfortably on foot.The
<br /> By joining these facilities, the city commons becomes the pedestrian network does not stop at the edges of the
<br /> centerpiece for social,recreational and civic activity, as well center—it reaches beyond downtown to connect with the
<br /> as a landmark for the community.Today city hall,the library neighborhoods of Chanhassen. Pedestrian space also includes
<br /> and the senior center are all operating at capacity. Expansion the space between the street and the front door of buildings,
<br /> of these facilities as an integrated unit will lower construction where pedestrians will not have to compete with cars to reach
<br /> costs since many spaces can be shared. But planning in their destinations.
<br /> common will also ensure the civic complex's prominence in
<br /> the community's future. Senior Housing
<br /> Opportunities exist for introducing multifamily housing into
<br /> Entries the downtown and connecting neighborhoods to the city's
<br /> The access points into downtown are marked by a series of center. Centrally located senior housing especially is critical
<br /> "entry rooms" along Hwy. 5. These gateways draw on the since it provides older residents with convenient access to
<br /> character of the environment for their distinctiveness. For continuing adult education,the public library, shopping,
<br /> example,the entry at Powers Boulevard plays off stands of recreation and entertainment within easy walking distance of
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