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MODERN <br /> C:�C1NISTRL GTI 0 N <br /> :.€_5�. <br /> i. The Ecology building with consist of multi-family housing of more than 15 units per acre and will be <br /> adjacent to a commercial zoning district and near a transit center <br /> d. Best Practice#8: Mixed Uses <br /> i. Ecology is a Vertical Mixed Use building minutes from Elk River's historic commercial districts and <br /> downtown Elk River. It is also located near a local transit station <br /> ii. Ecology is a Mixed Use building similar to the one found in the downtown zoning district.(Section 301026 <br /> of the Municipal code allows such a building) <br /> e. Best Practice#12: Mobility Options <br /> i. Ecology will be a walk/bike friendly community with access to city trails and commercial businesses. <br /> ii. Ecology will have dial-a-ride option for residents and business patrons to assist in transit and to promote <br /> carpooling/ridesharing. <br /> f. Best Practice#17 Innovative Stormwater Management(not currently achieved by the city of Elk River)(#5) <br /> i. Ecology will use rainwater irrigation for the community garden and native vegetation around the building <br /> and throughout the community park. <br /> g. Best Practice#18: Parks and Trails <br /> i. Ecology will have a community park/greenspace for its residents and businesses. It will be created using a <br /> low-impact design(native landscaping,organic or integrated pest management,bee-safe policies,etc). <br /> ii. The residents and business employees with be encouraged to participate in a maintenance/up keep of <br /> this park,along with the community garden on the roof. <br /> h. Best Practice#22:Solid Waste Reduction <br /> i. Ecology will be adamant about recycling throughout the building,including both residents and <br /> commercial businesses. <br /> ii. Also,the Ecology building with be built using recycled products where possible. <br /> iii. Any waste that can be recycled while building Ecology will also be sent to a recycling plant. <br /> i. Best Practice#25:Green Business Development <br /> i. Ecology will ensure all commercial businesses adhere to the GreenStep initiative. <br /> j. Best Practice#26: Renewable Energy <br /> i. Ecology will use only renewable energy sources to maintain the building and its surroundings. <br /> k. Best Practice#27: Local Food(#2) <br /> i. The community garden on the roof of Ecology will be used by both the residents and local businesses. <br /> I. Best Practice#28: Business Synergies(#3) <br /> i. Ecology will incorporate 6 of the 7 items listed in the GreenSteps program <br /> 1. Shared parking/access <br /> 2. n/a <br /> 3. Located within walking distance of transit and/or residential zoning <br /> 4. Building designed for reuse <br /> 5. Green building built to exceed the Minnesota energy code by 20%and renewable energy <br /> generated on-site <br /> 6. Shared geothermal heating/cooling <br /> 7. Low-impact site development. <br /> A complete list of support will be studied and supplied at the planning commission meeting <br /> r S e na K.,€7 t 4 E....7[.. <br />