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a•:. qq 4IIOy''/?'vL' L�• i 'i _►--�—_--�� <br /> Wr <br /> `�Yl,'�i�►'1 _ � : ,. .. .rs� �iYIYWIYIRY �„n:�'r: <br /> Downtown/Uptown <br /> The Downtown/Uptown area consists of a mix of uses <br /> including commercial,multifamily,and mixed use devel- 'r” <br /> opments with residential units or offices above ground i/ <br /> floor commercial space.The building stock in the Down- <br /> town/Uptown features some of the most historic structures I Yi <br /> in the City.Although this is a great asset,it also presents <br /> unique challenges related to maintenance,adaptive ■ <br /> reuse,and the ability to meet current market demand.In <br /> addition,the built-out nature of the historic Downtown <br /> provides limited opportunities for infill which makes rede- <br /> velopment a key aspect of supporting housing in the area. <br /> Downtown Mixed Use <br /> Leverage the Waterfront <br /> The Mississippi River is a fantastic amenity that provides <br /> recreation,leisure,and waterfront views that are extremely _ <br /> attractive to residential developers.The City should <br /> leverage this asset to require developers in the Downtown E <br /> to create new public connections to the waterfront and <br /> for properties along the water's edge to provide a public <br /> easement for the future Mississippi River Trail extension. <br /> See the Economic Development Chapter for more details <br /> on how the waterfront can be utilized to leverage desired <br /> development and connections. <br /> 45�` <br /> Rivers Edge Commons Park <br /> Elk River Comprehensive Plan Housing Plan 45 <br /> DRAFT FOR REVIEW ONLY <br />