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7 <br /> r <br /> t <br /> 1 <br /> ilk <br /> AV <br /> CHAPTER,*'4' ` '-- "- <br /> NG <br /> Z. <br /> s — <br /> The City of Elk River is comprised of historic residential neigh- <br /> borhoods at its core,complemented by single-family subdi- <br /> visions in the surrounding areas,and large lot rural housing <br /> along the City's northern fringe.Downtown Elk River features L <br /> mixed use development,while multifamily development <br /> occurs primarily adjacent commercial developments along the <br /> Highway 169 corridor and near the Northstar Line rail station. <br /> Although the City has a mix of housing types,recent housing `'-- • <br /> trends,including low vacancy rates,indicate Elk River has pent <br /> up demand for additional housing.The Housing Plan provides <br /> policies and recommendations that will enable the City to meet <br /> this demand and foster greater housing choice. <br /> The Plan provides guidance on housing reinvestment that <br /> enhances existing residential areas,emphasizes infill housing <br /> opportunities within the current Urban Service Area,and <br /> informs strategic conservation driven development of new <br /> residential neighborhoods.Further,the Housing Plan builds <br /> off of the Land Use Plan to ensure that growth and develop- <br /> ment reflects the desired vision of the Elk River community. <br /> The Housing Character Areas map identifies key areas in the <br /> community where the City should prioritize investment,resi- <br /> dential infill,and expand opportunities for new residential <br /> development that provide a greater diversity of housing options <br /> in the community. <br /> Elk River Comprehensive Plan•Housing Plan 31 <br /> DRAFT FOR REVIEW ONLY <br />