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his, rrNEWA CC�9 Encourage Adaptive Reuse HE P MINES! Mug ■■■■■■ ■i■ ■■■■ ■■l - ■■h, - ■■■■� _, 'E Allowing for adaptive re -use of older or obsolete commer- cial buildings is an effective strategy for revitalization and reactivation. This could include buildings such as the Marcus Elk River Cinema or the inline shops along Dodge Avenue which have experienced a decline in part due to the nation-wide shift to e-commerce that has caused a decrease in in -person shopping. Creative approaches for adaptive re -use should be considered, such as allowing for anchor spaces to be converted to multi -family uses, estab- lishing lifestyle centers with office and entertainment uses, and permitting the development of food halls, coworking spaces, makerspaces, art studios, live -work spaces, and incubator spaces. I% Example: Before adaptive reuse. vacantpropertywith boarded up windows Highway 10 Commercial Highway 10 commercial areas primarily consist of a mix of auto -oriented retail and service businesses clustered in nodes located in the far west and southeast portions of the city. Highway 10 commercial should provide supporting food and service options for residents and employees in the surrounding vicinity and help to alleviate the need to travel outside of these areas for essentials. However, unlike neighborhood commercial areas, these areas could accommodate larger scale commercial development such as grocery stores. Commercial development in these areas should provide high quality design that improves the appearance of the corridor. In addition, Highway 10 commercial uses that are located adjacent to industrial uses should utilize setbacks and buffering to mitigate nuisances such as noise from impacting outdoor dining or other such amenities. Example: After adaptive reuse. Windows, signage, landscaping, and improved stairs make the space more attractive and inviting Elk River Comprehensive Plan • Economic Development Plan 07:7_\arri1ASMAIMiMi7ilk1w1 63