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WEHRMAN b. keith wehrman <br /> CONSULTANTS roy a. anderson <br /> OUTLINE FOR PRELIMINARY DISCUSSION ASSOCIATED john o. berglyINC. <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 /> Imr_ve the visual imayg. of the parkway route by: <br /> --- a. improving tie definition of roadways and park- <br /> s . s s4_ so -VAr, <br /> ing areas; <br /> 5; -« '^ 37 - b. redesigning cross-section of roadway, if <br /> ve�a <br /> drG •' r^�r� , �� feasible; <br /> C. eliminating excess paved areas ; <br /> d. screening objectional facilities and views; <br /> 7X, y" e. eliminating overhead utilities; and Ce�yw91 <br /> f. intensely landscaping boulevard areas along <br /> the roadway 5i reoe- (eaJr ,7,rAkit <br /> 3. Maximize the ex osure to the Community's natural <br /> • am-eniti --lakes, woods, interesting topography, <br /> and parks. <br /> develo p(��potsr7le� <br /> 4. Preserve wand enhance desirable views and vistas. <br /> Identif,X and enhance major entrances to the City.t <br /> (,le)cowe -►v /9rAt- Al.//S e.q. CO 9 Clewell"X <br /> 6. Provide for the safe and efficient movement of <br /> automobile traffic. <br /> Provide safe movement of bicycles and pedestrians <br /> in an attractive environment, %preferabl,yseparated <br /> from automobiles. (5ku-)Crs, jp✓/�!'rs )7'7 <br /> DEFINITION OF TAerr <br /> PARKWAY: An elongated or ribbon park featuring a roadway for jr, . <br /> IN <br /> non-commercial t�ic, which connects parks , numents, �A0%) <br /> r- and major recreation areas and provides an Oppor uni y <br /> for a safe and pleasant driving experience. Access and <br /> — Ce-.1 we reslrlei ? roadside developments are controlled, and <br /> C6J�►t-7 Uri S d'`?'y"? facilities such as turnouts , picnic areas , <br /> and other recreational facilities are - <br /> provided where room permits. <br /> Y <br /> , .y n <br /> • -1 <br /> engineering — landscape architecture phone 612-546-4303 — 1415 north lilac drive, minneaoolis, mn 55422 <br /> planning — urban research <br />