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August 8, 2007, Community Meeting <br /> Comprehensive Plan Update <br /> Compiled Results <br /> 1. Why do you live in Arden Hills? <br /> a. Community character <br /> i. Most of the streets are treed (2) <br /> ii. Quiet, small community (2) <br /> iii. Great neighborhoods (2) <br /> iv. Not overcrowded (2) <br /> v. Rural look &feel <br /> vi. Bedroom community <br /> vii. Tight knit suburban community with small town feel <br /> viii. Separation of residential and commercial use properties <br /> ix. Nice neighbors <br /> x. Oasis in an urban desert <br /> b. Environment <br /> i. Open/green areas (4) <br /> ii. Trees (3) <br /> iii. Lakes with wildlife/natural beauty (3) <br /> c. Parks and Trails (1) <br /> d. Access to parks & trails (5) <br /> i. Close to several county parks <br /> ii. Sidewalks on 96 <br /> iii. Biking <br /> e. Educational System <br /> i. Good public school system. (6) <br /> ii. Educated Citizens <br /> f. Location <br /> i. Proximity to both downtowns (13) <br /> ii. Proximity to work (3) <br /> iii. Easy access to highways (2) <br /> iv. Convenient (shopping, cities, sporting events, location to <br /> downtown) (2) <br /> v. Close enough to airport (but not noise) <br /> g. Safety/low crime (5) <br /> h. Housing <br /> i. Wanted to live on the lake (3) <br /> ii. Arden Manner is what we can afford, <br /> iii. It's where they put my house. <br /> iv. More bang for the buck housing <br /> i. Employment Opportunities (1) <br /> j. Other Amenities <br /> i. Wonderful place to raise a family <br /> 1 _ <br />