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e i units at an overall average density of no greater than 9.46 units per acre. 2. High Wage Jobs Background and Goals: In the 53%of the developable acreage of RCC designated for office, manufacturing, and retail purposes,the City seeks the creation of new, high wage, long-term jobs. • Promote the development, redevelopment and maintenance of a viable, innovative and diverse business environment that serves Arden Hills and the metropolitan area. • Realize market potential and promote the creation of jobs and economic development. Metrics: Locate 4,600 high wage jobs in RCC with 50%of the jobs with wages that are higher than the City's average annual wage [$64,168 in Q2 of 2015]. Create at least 1,300,000 square feet of office with average employment of at least 3 per 1,000 square feet of building area and other high-value office/manufacturing/research and development/technical facilities of 700,000 square feet with average employment of at least 1 per 1,000 square feet. 3. Sustainable and Efficient Delivery of Public and Private Services Background and Goals: The City seeks development that promotes public transit, efficient refuse and recycling collection, public recreation opportunities, and minimizes demands on public safety and transportation funding. • Develop TCAAP is a way that accommodates a mix of land uses that is sensitive to the natural environment, economically sustainable and a benefit to the community. • Enhance the health, safety and well-being of all who live, work and play in the City. • Preserve, protect and restore the community's natural resources, including open spaces, lakes, wetlands, other significant natural features, and historic resources. • Create a comprehensive, maintained and interconnected system of parks, pathways and open spaces, as well as a balanced program of recreational activities for residents of all ages, incomes and abilities. Metrics: Design housing and employment areas to enhance public transit opportunities. Provide a Natural Resources Corridor that offers active and passive recreational features and is an amenity to the site. Develop bike and pedestrian paths consistent with the approved TCAAP Redevelopment Code and Comprehensive Plan to promote increased mobility for residents and workers, and provide the identified park and recreation facilities. Encourage construction in conformance to LEED or similar standards, use of alternative energy sources such as solar or geothermal, and adherence to the recommendations presented in the approved 2