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Between 1990 and 2018 the City of Elk River saw a 54% increase <br />in its population. Two decades into the 21st century and Elk <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 />• <br />Elk River Comprehensive Plan • Introduction <br />91AMadMel AOWN IMiTKO]01WO <br />1 <br />