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WEHRMAN b. keith wehrman <br /> • CONSULTANTS roy a. anderson <br /> OUTLINE FOR PRELIMINARY DISCUSSION ASSOCIATED iohn o. bergly <br /> INC. <br /> Parkway Study <br /> Arden Hills, Minnesota <br /> September 26, 1984 <br /> GOAL: Development of a City-wide parkway system in Arden Hills which, <br /> in addition to serving basic transportation needs, provides <br /> a pleasant environment for travel , offers exposure to natural <br /> amenities, and enhances the visual image of the Community. - <br /> OBJECTIVES: 1. Establish a parkway system which will connect the <br /> various neighborhoods and segments of the Community. <br /> 2. Improve the visual image of the parkway route by: <br /> a. improving the definition of roadways and park- <br /> ing areas; <br /> b. redesigning cross-section of roadway, if <br /> feasible; <br /> C. eliminating excess paved areas ; <br /> d. screening objectional facilities and views; <br /> e. eliminating overhead utilities; and <br /> f. intensely landscaping boulevard areas along <br /> the roadway. <br /> • 3. Maximize the exposure to the Community's natural <br /> amenities--lakes, woods, interesting topography, <br /> and parks. <br /> 4. Preserve and enhance desirable views and vistas . <br /> 5. Identify and enhance major entrances to the City. <br /> 6. Provide for the safe and efficient movement of <br /> automobile traffic. <br /> 7. Provide safe movement of bicycles and pedestrians <br /> in an attractive environment, preferably separated <br /> from automobiles. <br /> DEFINITION OF <br /> PARKWAY: An elongated or ribbon park featuring a roadway for <br /> non-commercial traffic, which. connects parks , monuments, <br /> and major recreation areas and provides an apportunity <br /> for a safe and pleasant driving experience. Access and <br /> roadside developments are controlled, and <br /> facilities such as turnouts, picnic areas, <br /> and other recreational facilities are <br /> provided where room permits. <br /> ISO <br /> • -1- <br /> engineering — landscape architecture phone 612-546-4303 — 1415 north lilac drive, minneaDolis, mn 55422 <br /> planning — urban research <br />