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<br /> <br />City of Elk River <br />Downtown Revitalization Project <br />Planning & Project History <br /> <br />1970 Elk River Central Business District Report (Nason, Wehrman, Knight & <br />Chapman Inc., Mpls) is developed and provides general guidelines for physical <br />appearance, movement patterns, and development potentials of the CBD <br />for years 1970-1990. <br />. Unify existing and new buildings for distinct unique character <br />. Remove traffic conflicts (eg overpass between North & South Hwy 10) <br />. Provide adequate parking (eg parking ramp) <br />. Utilize natural setting of Mississippi River (eg restaurant) <br /> <br />1982 Elk River Downtown Redevelopment Plan (Zack Johnson & Associates Inc.) <br />establishes a long-range guide for evaluating physical improvements, developing <br />zoning policies, establish priorities in capital improvements and identifying <br />redevelopment opportunities. <br />. Rehab buildings that City fInds architecturally & historically signifIcant (eg <br />establish design standards) <br />. Concentrate retail/office south of Hwy 10 <br />. Concentrate service business north of Hwy 10 <br />. Concentrate high-density residential west of Lowell <br />. Priority Redevelopment Areas: <br />- Town Square - for retail/offlce space and municipal parking <br />- King & Main - for offlce space <br />- Star News buildings to cinema building - for 2-story retail/office <br /> <br />1986 The City and Chamber work with the Governor's Design Team to develop an <br />overall plan for the CBD. The river is stressed as an amenity to focus on. <br />. Promote downtown as "unique historic river town" <br />. Link with open space & trail system <br />. Utilize river with restaurant/hotel/ community center <br />. Consider parking ramp for heavy traffIc areas <br /> <br />1988 The Central Business District Redevelopment Project results in a theme for CDB <br />fIxtures, trees, and sidewalks in the downtown area. The project is paid for via <br />assessments and City, HRA, and Utility funds. <br />