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NORTHWEST QUADRANT <br /> PROPOSED GOALS <br /> The City of New Brighton, through a coordinated and integrated development strategy, will take <br /> advantage of the unique characteristics of the Northwest Quadrant. Planning the site as a <br /> comprehensive district, New Brighton will develop it as a high profile regional center compatible <br /> with surrounding land uses, including the new downtown projects and Long Lake Regional Park. <br /> The development will minimize additional truck traffic to the Old Highway 8 Corridor while at <br /> the same time bringing it increased visibility and aesthetic value. <br /> SITE ISSUES <br /> CHARACTERISTICS <br /> Strengths <br /> Unique, high profile site <br /> Excellent proximity to Long Lake Regional Park <br /> Railroad extends through the site <br /> Large size of site- approximately 24 acres <br /> Close location to new downtown redevelopment projects <br /> Arden Hills is located directly across I-35W accessible on railroad bridge <br /> Potential for connection to Arden Hills by 14th Street extension <br /> Weaknesses <br /> hILOtiple owners with major uses <br /> Current h.-,mess will need to be relocated <br /> Large buildings to be demolished <br /> Irregular parcels <br /> No internal circulation <br /> Geotechnical soil conditions may present building problems on driving range site <br /> Limited access will be an obstacle <br /> Redevelopment of the site will not occur without City involvement <br /> Environmental issues are still an unknown <br /> • <br />