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1110 <br /> i1kk <br /> River <br /> City of Elk River <br /> Downtown Riverfront Revitalization <br /> Project Goal & Objectives <br /> Purpose: For more than 30 years,various studies and proposals have examined the need to redevelop <br /> Elk River's downtown business district. Investment in the downtown has stagnated and area businesses and <br /> residents alike are concerned about the need to revitalize downtown and attract people there. <br /> Neighborhoods age, and change <br /> will occur whether or not the City ry intervenes. Controlling that change <br /> through revitalization and redevelopment will ensure that the types of changes that occur in downtown Elk <br /> River are the ones people want—those that will keep our community vital and flourishing. <br /> Primary Goal: To assure the long-term viability of downtown by making a connection to the rest of the <br /> community and by utilizing the riverfront location. Redevelopment will enhance downtown Elk River's role <br /> as a residential,retail and commercial area and also revitalize investment in the downtown business district. <br /> • Development Objectives: <br /> • Mixed use (residential/retail/service) <br /> • Consideration of the historic context study results <br /> • Strengthen connection to the community <br /> • Traditional downtown design elements <br /> • Brick, stucco, stone materials with visual breaks in the building design <br /> • Increased residential density <br /> • Pedestrian orientation <br /> • Increase exposure to the riverfront <br /> • Recognize those buildings that have potential for rehabilitation <br /> • Replace market/economic obsolete buildings <br /> • Multiple types of housing products (i.e. townhomes, senior rental coops,market rate apartments) <br /> • <br />