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City-wide Housing Policies <br /> The following section includes policies or strategies that can be applied to all housing in Elk River regardless of loca- <br /> tion.More neighborhood-specific policies that support the character unique to each area of the City are included in the <br /> following section. <br /> Promote Context Sensitive Infill To increase missing middle housing stock and provide <br /> a greater variety of housing options,the City should <br /> With much of Elk River's core already built-outwith estab- encourage context sensitive duplexes,quadplexes,town- <br /> lishedresidential areas,context-sensitive infill develop- homes,courtyard buildings,and cottage courts.These <br /> ment is vital to increasing housing choice moving forward types of residential developments should follow standards <br /> while preserving the cherished character of Elk River's influencing building height,orientation,setbacks,and <br /> neighborhoods.This includes supporting the development other design characteristics to ensure compatibility with <br /> of vacant or underutilized lots as well as redevelopment surrounding development and neighborhood character. <br /> of aging properties into higher density missing middle <br /> housing types,discussed in greater detail on the following <br /> pages. <br /> Context Sensitive Infill <br /> Contextually sensitive infill housing,like the duplex shown in <br /> this diagram,can allow for increased density in established i <br /> neighborhoods in a manner that does not alter community Existing <br /> character. <br /> Single-Family Home <br /> �r <br /> a <br /> ~` Infill Duplex <br /> Existing <br /> Single-Family Home <br /> Elk River Comprehensive Plan Housing Plan 33 <br /> DRAFT FOR REVIEW ONLY <br />