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Previous Relevant Studies <br />Over the years the City has conducted several studies of the area <br />in an effort to continue to encourage redevelopment and <br />revitalization of downtown. <br />The objectives identified by these studies remain relevant thirty- <br />five years later. These objectives demonstrate the long-term <br />nature of redevelopment planning. The 2007 Redevelopment <br />Framework Plan validates many of these objectives, as <br />summarized below: <br />1970 — Elk River Central Business District Report <br />Prepared by Nason, Wlehrman, Knight & Chapman, Inc. <br />The report established general guidelines for the physical <br />appearance, movement patterns and development potentials for a <br />20-year timeframe. <br />Primary objectives included: <br />• Unify existing and new buildings for the districts unique <br />character <br />• Remove traffic conflicts (e.g. Hwy 10 overpass to connect <br />north and south areas) <br />• Provide adequate parking (e.g. parking ramp) <br />• Utilize natural setting of the Mississippi River (e.g. <br />restaurant) <br />inn U3�� <br />r ^e 5 <br />1 r j <br />lJ ti A. y <br />a A <br />ELK RIVER, MINNEs(YrA <br />CENTRAL BTISINESS DEMUCT <br />1970 <br />r L <br />r l <br />j rnnr'rcnn <br />n f ,pry r <br />ri Conceytual P[aa.. \ <br />1970 <br />November 19, 2012 -Part I, page 21 - <br />