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Land Use of mixed use typically puts residential uses over street level retail or office uses.The ,t4_,.,.., . " IIIMixed Use designation may include a more horizontal arrangement of uses with ,V14 tt strong pedestrian connections to foster a pedestrian friendly environment. s"'.--- ' Old Town The Old Town land use category reflects the unique land use mixture in and around - the Downtown. This area is based on the Central Business District area in the 1995 plan and is expanded to include areas around the Downtown with related : �', development issues.These areas include: _ ♦, �-..3"� • Residential areas between Jackson and Highway 169. t;'"'.. ,,-; ,• • Mixture of uses between the school campus and Downtown. . - ,' • Original Elk River residential neighborhoods surrounding Downtown Vertical mixed use(housing over retail and office) The current Central Business District will contain uses consistent with the City's revitalization objectives. A variety of uses fit into the Old Town designation: community-scale retail, professional services, public/civic uses, park, offices, dining and entertainment, banking, lodging, and housing. Uses need to bei' i " „of compatible with the character and scale of the Downtown area. -;1 Old Town is the home for a wide range of housing. The Plan seeks to protect and 43. _- .— promote the maintenance of the single-family neighborhoods. These neighborhoods _ r 1 i• .'...";; '--- . are an important part of Elk River's heritage and identity and offer affordable . ..c-..,_ _ . housing options. The majority of the existing high density housing is located in the A master plan the integrates a mix Old Town area. of land uses. The Old Town designation reflects the need and opportunity for revitalization, renovation and redevelopment. Redevelopment should be oriented to housing, commercial uses and public spaces that support the existing character of the area. - -.; -•, L The Old Town area contains a variety of civic features. The School campus - forms the north edge of this area. Lion's Park Center, Elk River Library and ,, . Handke School are all important civic elements of this area. These facilities '' ,-,-,.._- provide provide character and attract people into this area. These facilities build "- ".„ connections with the communityand provide market opportunity for local • - - M -'1`= ” businesses. A pedestrian friendly environment is Parks and natural features play an essential role in the plan for Old Town. This a characteristic of the Old Town designation. area provides the greatest opportunity for improved access and connection with the Mississippi River. Lake Orono creates the western boundary for this area. ,. .. Linkages from Old Town into the western neighborhoods and civic institutions of western Elk River are important. - - - Community Commercial ■ The Community Commercial land use focuses on community retail development. - _ -- These uses are often service and convenience oriented. Development is typically .- _ - S An historic"mainstreet"character should be preserved in downtown. p]• (( -`1 Building the Future -A Comprehensive Plan for Elk River 5.9 River