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MAT OEIRL ,... ..�� ~~~ ~, <br /> �~ Lev°a ` 9 <br /> m0~�—~~—^~ '— <br /> IF <br /> nn������ <br /> ��=~�� ������ �t <br /> n�n� n � � u����x��w� <br /> Many parri�pamzidenri�cdaneed for add�iona\dining <br /> ThrooQbconnnood�ootn�acharo�n��erofissnexood <br /> opportunities were identified byparticipants.The following <br /> options and access tomore shopping closer t000iQhbor' <br /> hoods toreduce the need todrb�across tomo�for basic <br /> ixasononor�of��tberoesaodtopic�tb�t�eretabeo <br /> QrocedesaodsendcesRoo8hh'O096ofreoDoodeotstotbe <br /> inroconciderarioninthe�re�ararionofrhePlan� <br /> Community Questionnaire said more retail stores would <br /> have aDooit�eimpact oothe corurnooit�\�hi|e8396of <br /> Housingrespoodeot said new en1ertoionzeotoptions would also <br /> Participants identified housing acamajor strength ofthe have apositive impact oothe community.Outreach also <br /> community citing the high-quality and range ofoptions highlighted aconcern for the future ofaging shopping <br /> already available inElk River.However,housing afford- centers iothe City. <br /> ability was identified acatop concern.1naddition,main- <br /> taining existing housing iothe City especially inthe older Active Transportation <br /> neighborhoods was highUQht ddruoghooteoQoQerneot ^ <br /> Active rranc�orrariono�rioncrneanin8pedestrian and <br /> well. ' <br /> bicycle routes,are seen tobelacking inthe community. <br /> Expanding trail connections was seen asaoimportant <br /> Tra <br /> ««^c improvement needed,especially toprovide safe routes to <br /> Transportation connectivity was identified acatop school for students.ioaddition,better pedestrian and bike <br /> concern across all forms ofoutreach.Participants raised access across Highway 16gwas identified. <br /> specific concerns related roeast-west travel across the <br /> City,the potential impacts ofthe Redefine 16gproject,and <br /> the future ofHighway 10.ioaddition,the railroad,timing at <br /> lights,and lack ofbike lanes and other barriers toaccessing <br /> the Downtown and key destinations iothe City were also <br /> highlighted osissues. <br /> Downtown <br /> More than half ofrespondents tothe community goex <br /> d000airasaw the character ofthe Downtown axastrength. <br /> Many participants identified opportunities for improve- <br /> ment totbeDomontownsocbaxLaodscaDioQoodgeoeral <br /> beautification,more shops and dining options,and <br /> expanding access tothe waterfront.Many participants <br /> identified parking acamajor concern,especially for events <br /> held arRivers Edge Commons Park.1naddition,traffic ar <br /> Main and Jackson was also mentioned. <br /> Elk River Comprehensive Plan-Community Context 23 <br /> DRAFT FOR REVIEW ONLY <br />