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w■ r �� <br />r <br />- <br />.. <br />d �: -,-' :�' .- �� <br />Downtown/Uptown <br />The downtown/uptown area consists of a mix of uses <br />including commercial, multi -family, and mixed use <br />developments with residential units or offices above <br />ground floor commercial space. The building stock in the <br />downtown/uptown area features some of the most historic <br />structures in the city. Although this is a great asset, it also <br />presents unique challenges related to maintenance, adap- <br />tive reuse, and the ability to meet current market demand. <br />In 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 />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 <br />to create new public connections to the waterfront and for <br />properties along the water's edge to provide a public ease- <br />ment for the future Mississippi River Trail extension. See <br />the Economic Development Plan chapter for more details <br />on how the waterfront can be utilized to leverage desired <br />development and connections. <br />Downtown Mixed Use <br />Rivers Edge Commons Park <br />Elk River Comprehensive Plan • Housing Plan <br />07MITI ad10]C1SMAI�VAVKOI01WO <br />45 <br />