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A r Yfy s i 4 M y _ F Establish Design Guidelines for Accommodate Evolving Transportation and "Experience Based Development" Shopping Trends Experience-based development incorporates a mix of To further enhance the Highway 169 corridor,the City commercial,service,restaurant,and entertainment uses, should require the development of safe and accessible and"third spaces'as discussed in City-wide Economic pedestrian networks within sites as well as shared parking Development Policies section of this framework.This type to promote walking over driving between shops.Further, of development also includes improvements like internal the City should consider standards that require the specific roadway streetscape,sidewalks,on-street parking,and designation of ride-sharing service drop-off and pick-up other elements that enhance the pedestrian environment. areas and curbside pick-up spots within sites to avoid To make it easy for new development to provide high conflict between the pedestrian and vehicular circulation quality design that meets the desires of the community,the routes. City should establish design guidelines for the commercial In addition,the City should also consider the Northstar areas targeted for"Experience-based Development"along Station as an opportunity to leverage future shopping the Highway 169 corridor.The guidelines would not only trends.Development(especially experience based)in this provide fair certainty to residents,existing businesses,and area has the potential to attract reverse commuters to potential investors,they would also help to further expedite shop,dine,and explore Elk River. development approval processes by minimizing the need for multiple meetings to refine a proposal.Design guide- lines should be clear,concise,and easy to interpret for _ developers and architects and specify the type of desired development in this area One essential component of experience-based develop- ment is the prioritization of pedestrians and public spaces over vehicles.Although patrons will likely drive to these - developments,they will be encouraged to"park once and walk"similar to the Shoppes at Arbor Lakes in Maple Grove. - - r Example:Designated Rideshare Drop-off S Pick-up (UberTransportation Inc.) 62 Economic Development Plan•Elk River Comprehensive Plan DRAFT FOR REVIEW ONLY