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Draft - Sqotember 2002 <br /> <br />Wision for Elk River <br /> <br />· Elk River seeks to grow in a manner that preserves the qualities of its <br /> "small town" heritage. <br /> <br />Create and maintain strong neighborhoods. <br /> <br /> · Neighborhoods are the basic building blocks of Elk River and shape <br /> our mews and attitudes about the community. <br /> <br /> · Residential development is judged on both aesthetics and function. <br /> <br />Keep Elk River a "safe" place. <br /> <br /> · Elk River is a place where people feel comfortable and secure. <br /> <br /> · Traffic safety is an important factor in all aspects of community <br /> development. <br /> <br /> · A system of streets, sidewalks and trails allow safe and convenient <br /> movement throughout the city. <br /> <br /> · Municipal services (police, fire, water treatment) create both the <br /> perception and reality of safety. <br /> <br />Preserve and maintain the environment. <br /> <br /> · Elk River seeks to promote clean air and water in the management of <br /> development and the delivery of municipal services. <br /> <br /> · Development must be served by well maintained and reliable <br /> infrastructure. <br /> <br />· Development seeks to incorporate and blend the built environment <br /> w/th the natural environment. <br /> <br />· Rural, undeveloped areas are part of the Elk River environment. <br /> <br />· As Energy City, Elk River seeks to promote sustainable and energy <br /> efficient forms of development. <br /> <br />Plake Elk River a complete place. <br /> <br /> · Community and economic development policies will seek to attract <br /> employment opportunities and goods and services needed by the <br /> community. <br /> <br /> · The expansion of local employment creates more opportunities for <br /> people to live and work in Elk River. <br /> <br /> · Planning and decision making must recognize that the population of <br /> Elk River is not a single commodity. Differences in age, economic <br /> status and ethnicity must be considered in planning for future <br /> development, facilities and services. <br /> <br />'/~. '"'~ Building the Future <br /> Ix~lll,_~) _T'he Comprehensive Plan for Elk River <br /> <br /> <br />