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Establish Roadway/Sidewalk/ Common Open Space <br /> Trail Network Connections New developments in areas underserved by existing parks, <br /> To promote connections between existing neighborhoods as identified in the Parks and Recreation Master Plan, <br /> and new developments,improve emergency service should also incorporate common open space to provide <br /> response time,and reduce congestion at peak commute passive or active recreation opportunities for residents. <br /> travel times into and out of existing neighborhoods,the Providing open space is especially crucial for new devel- <br /> City should establish a robust network of pedestrian and opment in the northern portion of the City,as much of this <br /> vehicular connections.The City should consider estab- area is outside of the City's neighborhood park service area <br /> lishing subdivision regulations that require new develop- walkshed.This means homes in this area are not within <br /> ments provide a minimum level of connectivity internally walking distance of a park. <br /> and with adjacent neighborhoods.In addition,new devel- <br /> opments should also provide connections to the existing <br /> trail network following the Trails MasterPlan and the Parks <br /> and Recreation MasterPlan. <br /> The City should also consider establishing a street hier- <br /> archy for subdivision streetscape elements that unify <br /> future development.Requiring sidewalks with uniform <br /> widths,parkways,and landscaping will improve connec- <br /> tivity while enhancing aesthetic continuity between and <br /> within neighborhoods. <br /> SIDEWALK & TRAIL CONNECTIONS <br /> 11111121 <br /> 10, <br /> On <br /> 01 <br /> Air 1A 1A <br /> Ar <br /> VOW- <br /> 41­ <br /> AL <br /> 10 <br /> 100 <br /> 41 <br /> ' nsi <br /> Elk River Comprehensive Plan Housing Plan 39 <br /> DRAFT FOR REVIEW ONLY <br />