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2001 Elk River <br /> 4i/ Downtown Redevelopment Plan <br /> Highest Priority Lowest <br /> Principles 1 2 3 4 5 Total Responses Average <br /> Utilize the River for public/private use 15 4 1 1 30 21 1.4 <br /> Create pedestrian-friendly/walkable core downtown 9 6 3 1 34 19 1.8 <br /> Increase awareness to downtown 9 6 4 1 37 20 1.9 <br /> Locate a traffic generator downtown 8 5 5 1 37 19 1.9 <br /> Strengthen gateways to Core CBD 5 8 3 1 34 17 2.0 <br /> New construction to compliment traditional design elements 3 10 7 1 48 21 2.3 <br /> Preserve/highlight original design&character of existing buildir4 4 8 5 2 1 48 20 2.4 <br /> Core CBD oriented to retail 2 9 7 1 46 19 2.4 <br /> Northern Area oriented to office and housing 2 10 5 1 2 51 20 2.6 <br /> Create public gathering areas 3 7 6 4 51 20 2.6 <br /> Brick/stucco facades 5 4 5 3 2 50 19 2.6 <br /> Create a sense of place via design elements 2 3 12 1 48 18 2.7 <br /> Two-story buildings 2 6 7 3 1 52 19 2.7 <br /> Create new neighborhoods downtown(housing) 1 8 5 4 1 53 19 2.8 <br /> Sunny public spaces 4 3 8 3 2 56 20 2.8 <br /> Make storefront permeable(windows/openings at sidewalk) 2 3 9 2 1 48 17 2.8 <br /> Seating and/or tables in public spaces 2 6 6 3 2 54 19 2.8 <br /> Employ color schemes that compliment neighboring buildings 1 6 7 4 1 55 19 2.9 <br /> Western Area oriented to multi-family housing&home-office 1 6 8 3 2 59 20 3.0 <br /> • Build to the sidewalk 1 5 7 3 2 54 18 3.0 <br /> Pedestrian scaled signage(no plastic) 1 3 8 3 2 53 17 3.1 <br /> Create a"loop"in pedestrian circulation 1 2 10 2 2 53 17 3.1 <br /> Develop rear&alley entrances where feasible 2 3 7 4 3 60 19 3.2 <br /> Parking out of sight(under/behind) 3 2 6 3 4 57 18 3.2 <br /> Interesting sculptures,art,water fountain 1 4 8 4 3 64 20 3.2 <br /> Create element for children 2 1 9 8 1 68 21 3.2 <br /> Public toilets/phones(sheltered) 1 2 7 7 3 69 20 3.5 <br /> Fabric awnings compatible with building design&streetscape 1 2 6 7 3 66 19 3.5 <br /> Public service kiosks/information areas 1 6 8 4 72 19 3.8 <br /> Encourage people to"leave their mark" 6 4 5 59 15 3.9 <br /> III <br />