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V <br /> w� <br /> K <br /> �a <br /> `' -•=-,acs <br /> s� <br /> MIMM <br /> I N <br /> An� <br /> tA <br /> s` IV <br /> 4 W. <br /> Between 1990 and 2018 the City of Elk River saw a 54%increase w� <br /> in its population.Two decades into the 21st Century and Elk ' t. ~ <br /> River is projected to continue to experience consistent popu- <br /> lation growth through 2035.The City of Elk River finds itself <br /> navigating a critical crossroads,where land use and devel- <br /> opment decisions made today will define the community for <br /> generations. ' <br /> The City's growth,availability of land within the current Urban _ <br /> Service Area,and mix of land uses,makes planning for the <br /> future of the community essential to maintaining the high <br /> quality of life Elk River residents enjoy today.The decisions, <br /> investments,and actions taken over the life of the Plan will ' <br /> establish a foundation for what Elk River looks like and how it <br /> develops,carrying implications well beyond the 20 year horizon ' <br /> of this document. ��' <br /> The Elk River Comprehensive Plan acts as a guiding policy docu- <br /> ment for the next two decades.It establishes a long-term vision <br /> for the community and provides City staff,appointed officials, <br /> and elected leaders with the recommendations and strategies <br /> necessary to make that vision a reality.The Plans vision builds <br /> from fieldwork,data collection,housing and economic analysis, <br /> public outreach,and consensus building efforts conducted over <br /> a 12 month period that started in June of 2020. <br /> Elk River Comprehensive Plan•Introduction 1 <br /> DRAFT FOR REVIEW ONLY <br />