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/t 's t- <br /> /zCp/.Dp/6, <br /> ,Len, 8', / <br /> 01/04/2016 <br /> Summary of support <br /> Prepared by Jesse Hartung <br /> Ecology Project XXX Yale CT <br /> It is my belief that this project is in line with the goals and objectives of the Elk River's Comprehensive Plan,the Vision Statement, <br /> the"Powered by Nature"brand,the Energy City Program,F.A.S.T development,and the Green Steps Program. Additionally,I <br /> strongly believe support for this project will set a wonderful precedent in the city that provides a framework for achieving <br /> exceptionally high performance with private development. Below is a brief sample of information gathered that highlights how this <br /> project fits the City of Elk River's short and long term plans: <br /> Elk River's Comprehensive Plan <br /> 1. According to the Comp Plan(pg. 18),there are three important measurements of progress for any project: <br /> o "Is the project consistent with the land use plan? <br /> o Does the project move Elk River towards its vision for the future? <br /> o Is the project consistent with the policies contained in the Plan?" <br /> 2. This plan is filled with more than 50 direct statements that call for the city and its related departments to support Green <br /> technologies, sustainable development,preservation of open space,the expansion of the commercial tax base,and expansion <br /> of local business and job creation,etc. <br /> o Ecology's innovative building will incorporate new green building technologies with efficient design. It will be a <br /> mixed-use,high-density housing building with a sustainable restaurant that will bring the community closer through <br /> involvement with the community garden or CO-OP,native prairie plantings and community park. It will promote <br /> energy efficient and low impact living through on-site recycling,rainwater irrigation,plug-ins for hybrid or full <br /> electric vehicles,and sidewalks/trails that will connect to local businesses and the Northstar Commuter Rail Transit <br /> Station. <br /> 3. In addition,Ecology creates an expansion of the tax base as a commercial development. <br /> Elk River Vision Statement <br /> • "Abounding in natural beauty,Elk River is a vibrant,historic river town that promotes an active lifestyle in an innovative and <br /> involved community offering unlimited opportunities." <br /> o Ecology's innovative building will incorporate new green building technologies including being the first building to <br /> use the T-Stud. It will be a mixed-use building that promotes the highest quality of life for residents through many <br /> innovative methods not found on similar projects. <br /> o Ecology will also promote an active lifestyle with the fitness center,pool,outdoor running track,the recreational <br /> area along the river,and the building's proximity to current and proposed local and regional trail system. <br /> The Elk River Brand Promise Statement <br /> • "For people who want to breathe the outdoors,yet want access to big city amenities,Elk River is an emerging small city <br /> where the Elk And Mississippi Rivers flow together on the fringe of the Twin Cities and where the heart is powered by its <br /> nature so you are energized and inspired to make a difference." <br /> o Situated on a bluff overlooking the Mississippi River,Ecology will use nature to heat/cool/and provide hot water <br /> using a closed loop geothermal mechanical system. <br /> o It will be located near the Northstar Commuter Rail Station allowing for residents to access the Twin Cities <br /> efficiently in an environmentally friendly way through biking or walking when the temperature permits. <br /> 1 of 2 <br />