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Economic Development Vision Statement <br /> inter- <br /> ested in enjoying i night outfor shopping,dining,and entertainment.The Downtown will leverage its waterfront <br /> to anchor events and draw thousands to the area.Pedestrian connections throughout the Downtown will be <br /> enhanced,encouraging visitors topark once and explore onfoot.Expanded optionsfor retail and dining in the <br /> north and west sides of the communitywill ensure convenient access to goods and services throughout the City.Elk <br /> River will maintaini manufacturing sector by continuing to leverage its regional <br /> including Highway 169 and Highway10,and providing opportunitiesfor large lots that allow established busi- <br /> nesses to expand and new businesses tofind their home. <br /> ]I,— <br /> Goal 1 : <br /> Continue to strengthen Downtown Elk River and the Highway 169 <br /> corridor as a regional shopping and entertainment destinations <br /> while expanding access to local-serving commercial in Elk River's <br /> growth areas. <br /> Policies: <br /> • Expand the Downtown. <br /> • Support public space and events in the Downtown. <br /> • Leverage Highway 169 and facilitate strategic redevelopment. <br /> • Establish neighborhood commercial nodes. <br /> • Support and expand wayfinding and gateways into Downtown. <br /> • Strengthen Elk River's community identity. <br /> • Encourage complementing hotel and entertainment development. <br /> Goal 2: <br /> Bolster Elk River's economy through the retention,attraction, <br /> and expansion of a diverse mix of office and industrial busi- <br /> nesses. <br /> Policies: <br /> • Create opportunities for large lot industrial sites. <br /> • Support office and business park development. <br /> • Streamline supporting regulations for the FAST District. <br /> • Facilitate a smooth transition of the Gravel Mining Area from oper- <br /> ation to development. <br /> DevelopmentEconomic <br /> DRAFT FOR REVIEW ONLY <br />