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<br /> <br />MARKET ANALYSIS <br />City of Elk River, MN <br />Feasibility Study * <br />Page 58 <br /> <br />Green Space: The community needs for spaces and programs were not limited to indoor spaces. <br />Some stakeholders mentioned the need for more field space, trail system and green space. Many <br />stakeholders felt that outdoor fields are important in the community and suggests that <br />stakeholders and community are interested in seeing some adjacencies between the indoor and <br />outdoor spaces. At the very least, any facility developed from this study should have connectivity <br />with trails and access to green space. <br /> <br />Multi-use, flexibility of space and versatility of operation are important and the facility should <br />not be seen as just a rental facility. The focus of the center’s diverse market segments and <br />activities should be a function of time rather that space. Intergenerational use and flexibility must <br />be emphasized. <br /> <br />Elk River has a number of parks that have passive and active use elements as well as organized <br />sports amenities. While there are a considerable number of playing fields there is a limit to the <br />number of teams and programs that can be served, especially youth. The development of <br />additional outdoor sports park will take collaboration with the City, School District and <br />community sports group to develop and require a significant volume of space. <br /> <br />This being said it is still important to have trail connectivity and some green space around the <br />proposed Douglas facility. <br /> <br />Support Spaces – There must be sufficient space and resources allocated for the following: <br />Lobby/lounge space <br />Front desk area <br />Resource area <br />Restrooms/Locker Rooms <br />Concession and vending <br />Office space <br />Storage <br />Mechanical systems <br /> <br />APPENDIX B