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City of Arden Hills – 2040 Comprehensive Plan Approved: November 2019 8-4 o Work to strengthen and encourage communication and collaboration between businesses and institutions, such as Bethel University, Northwestern College, and other significant hiring establishments. o Promote community education for residents of all ages and utilize the skills of residents where feasible. o Identify infrastructure deficiencies and work to resolve deficiencies. o Identify potential partnerships and/or developments that could enhance the City’s infrastructure and/or quality of life. o Identify constraints to development, redevelopment, and retention. o Evaluate the City’s existing Business Retention and Expansion efforts and establish long-term goals for the program. o Encourage the creation of a pedestrian friendly environment--link major roadways, destinations, and businesses to transit, pathways, and neighborhoods. o Evaluate the land use regulations in the commercial zones to provide flexibility for economic development while requiring high-quality and mixed- use buildings and uses with minimal impact on residential areas. o Develop a database to assist businesses in identifying appropriate and available locations within the City. o Provide information for businesses and developers on the City web site. o Assess the Business Subsidy Criteria and City Public Financing Guidelines as needed to ensure the adopted policies are aligned with community goals. The above strategies should not be considered all-inclusive. New opportunities and strategies should be identified to further advance the City’s economic development and redevelopment goal and policies.