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2001 Elk River <br /> • Downtown Redevelopment Plan <br /> (HRA&Planning Commission only) <br /> Highest Priority Lowest <br /> Principles 1 2 3 4 5 Total Responses Average <br /> Utilise the River for public/private use 8 3 1 1 21 13 1.6 <br /> Increase awareness to downtown 6 4 2 1 24 13 1.8 <br /> Strengthen gateways to Core CBD 5 3 2 1 21 11 1.9 <br /> Locate a traffic generator downtown 5 4 2 1 23 12 1.9 <br /> Create pedestrian-friendly/walkable core downtown 3 5 2 1 23 11 2.1 <br /> Brick/stucco facades 5 4 2 1 1 28 13 2.2 <br /> New construction to compliment traditional design elements 3 6 4 1 31 14 2.2 <br /> Two-story buildings 2 6 4 1 30 13 2.3 <br /> Northern Area oriented to office and housing 1 8 3 1 31 13 2.4 <br /> Make storefront permeable(windows/openings at sidewalk) 2 3 5 1 27 11 2.5 <br /> Core CBD oriented to retail 1 6 5 1 33 13 2.5 <br /> Create public gathering areas 2 4 5 2 33 13 2.5 <br /> Employ color schemes that compliment neighboring buildings 1 6 3 3 34 13 2.6 <br /> Create a sense of place via design elements 2 1 7 1 29 11 2.6 <br /> Sunny public spaces 2 2 6 2 32 12 2.7 <br /> Seating and/or tables in public spaces 1 2 6 1 27 10 2.7 <br /> Preserve/highlight original design&character of existing building 1 4 4 2 1 34 12 2.8 <br /> Create new neighborhoods downtown(housing) 5 4 3 34 12 2.8 <br /> ii, Build to the sidewalk 1 4 4 2 1 34 12 2.8 <br /> Western Area oriented to multi-family housing&home-office 1 4 5 2 1 37 13 2.8 <br /> Pedestrian scaled signage(no plastic) 1 2 5 3 32 11 2.9 <br /> Develop rear&alley entrances where feasible 2 1 5 3 2 41 13 3.2 <br /> Parking out of sight(under/behind) 1 2 5 2 2 38 12 3.2 <br /> Create a"loop"in pedestrian circulation 1 1 7 2 2 42 13 3.2 <br /> Create element for children 1 1 5 6 42 13 3.2 <br /> Fabric awnings compatible with building design&streetscape 1 2 3 4 2 40 12 3.3 <br /> Interesting sculptures,art,water fountain 2 5 3 2 41 12 3.4 <br /> Public toilets/phones(sheltered) 1 4 5 2 44 12 3.7 <br /> Public service kiosks/information areas 2 8 1 43 11 3.9 <br /> Encourage people to"leave their mark" 3 4 3 40 10 4.0 <br /> 0 <br />