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<br /> Select a site that is located near good neighbors such as schools, shops,
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<br /> A favorite phrase of realtors is location, location, location. What is meant, of course,is that when someone purchases a house, .�- r d; .-�.,,.;'.1/.(��,_�"''�`-'=
<br /> theyare buying into much more than aparticular buildingorplot of land.The homeowner is also buying into a neighborhood. a= pIIahk _.,„, B:®®��•%����� �i�� '—
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<br /> services such as grocery stores, doctor offices, and restaurants. Adjacency to less compatible land uses, such as industrial sites - !�'_®®®® �����"
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<br /> with noxious odors, streets with loud, fast-moving traffic, and large parking lots or storage yards, tend to make a neighborhood • . :i;;f,+;;;;; 0 ®m®®®®®Ifl,�.-.. i TWEE
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<br /> but also adds cost. Locating the new neighborhood near needed services and amenities, rather than incompatible land uses, `,E2 :',„: 'i��
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<br /> Re-zoning of an area or a local redevelopment plan may change future adjacent land uses. Check plans for future development �P'-■ ®® ` ��
<br /> adjacent to the site to determine if the future uses will be good neighbors. As you proceed with plans for the new neighborhood, ����,♦�r, - ��; = i �i1� :�`_��
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<br /> consider how you can work with other proposed plans adjacent to your site to make an appealing, cohesive neighborhood. �� J�:;:;:®_�� •--•• _,11145;01
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<br /> Children and elderly residents are prime beneficiaries when _
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<br /> Easy pedestrian access to amenities, like local parks and •
<br /> neighborhood stores, provides greater safety for children and
<br /> . SITE SELECTION PROCESS-HUTCHINSON, MINNESOTA
<br /> greater independence for elderly residents since both groups t Six potential sites in Hutchinson, Minnesota were evaluated according to the site selection strategies to determine the most
<br /> tend to have fewer transportation options than other residents. viable location for a new neighborhood that would include affordable starter homes.
<br /> .ii ' / Proximity to services and amenities helps to reduce the number
<br /> -x and distance of automobile trips. In the long run, this results in
<br /> 1. EAST LAKE SITE: This site was a good location for new homes, as it was adjacent to an existing residential area. But plans were already
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<br /> l 2. WEST LAKE SITE: This site had a nice view of the lake, which made it an attractive location for new homes. However, this site was
<br /> � `' / MIXED-USE_ separated from other neighborhoods, schools, and services, and its isolation could have increased the cost of connecting it to existing" �. / Ham_
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<br /> �;�� �� ;r � ,/-- • neighborhood to create its own good neighbors by designing the : - 3. FUTURE SCHOOL SITE: This site was adjacent to the ro osed location of
<br /> \ \�� r, J P P anew school, which made it an appealing Location for new
<br /> ,,40 i�� ` r; , development as a mixed-use neighborhood, with a range of homes. However, land acquisition costs were relatively high,and unclear plans for the exact location of the school made site planning for
<br /> ��� / housing types, shops, and services incorporated into the f the new neighborhood difficult.
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<br /> example, in a town already considering the need for an 4. DOWNTOWN SITE: This site was appealing because of its location immediately adjacent to downtown services, jobs, and an existing
<br /> neighborhood with modest-sized homes and lots. While the site could have satisfied some of the need for affordable starter homes,
<br /> additional commercial center. Check local zoning ordinances to another site would have been needed for the construction of several additional homes.
<br /> verify that mixed-use neighborhoods are permitted. If current
<br /> zoning isolates compatible uses, consider applying for a variance 5. CORPORATE/INDUSTRIAL SITE: This site was located within walking distance of one of Hutchinson's major employers. Since many
<br /> or a PUD permit. Discuss your options with the local of that company's employees were seeking affordable starter homes, this site was a desirable location. Unfortunately, the site's
<br /> planning officials. high water table would have restricted builders to slab-on-grade construction and necessary soil remediation would have increased
<br /> • construction costs.
<br /> 6. FARM FIELD SITE (SELECTED SITE):This site, located next to an existing neighborhood with affordable single-family homes, townhomes,
<br /> and apartment buildings, was considered desirable for several reasons. First, the development of this site would be cost effective to
<br /> connect to existing streets and infrastructure because it was surrounded by existing established neighborhoods.Second,the new streets
<br /> would help to better connect the adjacent neighborhoods with the rest of the city. Finally, the new neighborhood's homes would be a
<br /> good complement to the existing homes. Because of its many advantages,this site was selected for the new neighborhood.
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