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<br />SUMMARY OF RESEARCH AND RECOMMENDED STRATEGIES <br />EDA STRATEGIC PLAN 37 <br />Having said that, there certainly are reasons to be cautious about new development in <br />and near downtown Elk River. Done poorly, new downtown development could fail to <br />activate the pedestrian realm, and it could be less compatible with existing development <br />than would be desired. Clear development guidelines are needed to ensure that new <br />development makes a full contribution to downtown vibrancy, and is compatible with <br />existing development. <br />We believe it benefits Elk River to update its downtown plan to build consensus around <br />how downtown development can benefit the City, and to proactively address concerns <br />about parking and traffic. <br />Strategies/Actions <br />8a. Create a plan for downtown Elk River that honors its special role in Elk River, <br />explores the potential for new development, further strengthens its connections to <br />and along the River, and addresses concerns about parking constraints and traffic <br />congestion. <br />