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Mixed Residential Neighborhood Mixed Use The mixed residential category consists of neighborhoods The mixed use category contains all commercial and with multiple housing types,including single-family supporting uses located in the historic core of the Down- detached,townhomes,duplexes,and small scale multi- town as well as desired expansion areas to the west and family buildings.Mixed residential areas should include north.Standalone commercial,multifamily,and mixed use existing residential neighborhoods where a gentle increase with commercial use on the ground floor and residential in density is appropriate such as surrounding the Down- above are all included in the mixed use category. town as well as new neighborhood subdivisions. Downtown housing along Main Street should be in mixed Multi family use buildings with first floor/ground level commercial uses and residential above.On the periphery of the Downtown The multifamily category includes higher density apart- core multifamily and mixed use are appropriate.The ment and/or condominium complexes in a master planned Downtown mixed use area is oriented towards pedestrians setting with common open spaces and recreational and provides connections to the Mississippi River water- amenities.Multifamily areas make up the smallest portion front. of the City's housing stock and are primarily located off of major roadways with proximity to commercial areas. Neighborhood Commercial Highway Business The neighborhood commercial use category includes local-serving commercial that provides surrounding The highway business category primarily consists of a mix residents with daily goods and services like specialty food of auto-oriented retail and service businesses,restaurants, stores,daycares,or cafes.Neighborhood commercial uses and community-and regional-scale shopping centers. are found near residential neighborhoods and reduce Highway business uses are located along Highway 169 and the need to drive across the City for essential commercial Highway 10 and have high visibility from these corridors. goods and services.Neighborhood commercial knits into the fabric of both established and new neighborhoods and complements these areas with appropriately scaled devel- opment that emphasizes connections and 360-degree architectural design. Nowak" e 28 Land Use Plan Elk River Comprehensive Plan DRAFT FOR REVIEW ONLY