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2 <br />2. High Wage Jobs <br /> <br />Background and Goals: In the 53% of the developable acreage of RCC designated for office, <br />manufacturing, and retail purposes, the City seeks the creation of new, high wage, long-term jobs. <br /> Promote the development, redevelopment and maintenance of a viable, innovative and diverse <br />business environment that serves Arden Hills and the metropolitan area. <br /> Realize market potential and promote the creation of jobs and economic development. <br /> <br />Metrics: Locate 4,600 high wage jobs in RCC with 50% of the jobs with wages that are higher than the <br />City’s average annual wage [$64,168 in Q2 of 2015]. <br /> <br />Create at least 1,300,000 square feet of office with average employment of at least 3 per 1,000 square <br />feet of building area and other high-value office/manufacturing/research and development/technical <br />facilities of 700,000 square feet with average employment of at least 1 per 1,000 square feet. <br /> 3. Sustainable and Efficient Delivery of Public and Private Services <br /> <br />Background and Goals: The City seeks development that promotes public transit, efficient refuse and <br />recycling collection, public recreation opportunities, and minimizes demands on public safety and <br />transportation funding. <br /> Develop TCAAP in a way that accommodates a mix of land uses that is sensitive to the natural <br />environment, economically sustainable and a benefit to the community. <br /> Enhance the health, safety and well-being of all who live, work and play in the City. <br /> Preserve, protect and restore the community’s natural resourc es, including open spaces, <br />lakes, wetlands, other significant natural features, and historic resources. <br /> Create a comprehensive, maintained and interconnected system of parks, pathways and open <br />spaces, as well as a balanced program of recreational activities for residents of all ages, <br />incomes and abilities. <br /> <br />Metrics: Design housing and employment areas to enhance public transit opportunities. <br /> <br />Provide a Natural Resources Corridor that offers active and passive recreational features and is an <br />amenity to the site. <br /> <br />Develop bike and pedestrian paths consistent with the approved TCAAP Redevelopment Code and <br />Comprehensive Plan to promote increased mobility for residents and workers, and provide the <br />identified park and recreation facilities. <br /> <br />Encourage construction in conformance to LEED or similar standards, use of alternative energy sources <br />such as solar or geothermal, and adherence to the recommendations presented in the approved <br />Energy Integration and Resiliency Framework. <br />