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<br /> eIn OF J1\ '<1]002/002 <br /> Oi/ll.' 96 10: 44 F.U 612 i84 3462 - - <br /> DRAFT <br /> . NORTH METRO 35W CORRIDOR COALITION <br /> .- <br /> VISION: <br /> Plan for and maximize the opportunities for regional community development, quality growth <br /> and diversification in the North Metro through a system of collaboration between the 35W <br /> Corridor Cities. <br /> GOAlS: <br /> a. Work cooperatively with transportation and other agencies in the planning for <br /> - transportation improvement, mass transit needs, and other infrastructure improvements <br /> along the 35W Corridor to maintain and improve service and help stimulate business <br /> growth and labor availability. <br /> b. Develop a joint marketing program among the 35W Corridor Cities to attract and retain <br /> quality industrial and commercial tax base and employment. Research current business <br /> base in each community and availability of redevelopment opportunities and vacant land <br /> to identify a strategic marketing plan for all communities. Develop a code of ethics <br /> . between the communities for USe of attraction and retention tools. <br /> Develop a strategy to ensure that there are adequate affordable and life-cycle housing <br /> c. <br /> opportunities in the Corridor Cities for all residents and employees of the business base <br /> employers. Proactively pursue the use and distribution of Community Development <br /> ~ Block Grant, HOME funds and other available resources to ensure that they adequately <br /> ~ <br /> I meet the hOUSing needs in the Corridor Cities. <br /> d. Develop a coordinatedlcolIaborative database and GIS system by incorporating similar <br /> I data to efficiently share information and develop consistent and Cooperative land use <br /> policies. Acquire funding for the development of the database. <br /> I e. Ensure that there is an effectively trained work force to meet the needs of the business <br /> base in the Conidor Cities and ensure that the reverse commuting and employee mobility <br /> concepts are incorporated into the North Metro to serve the 35W Corridor Cities. <br /> I f. Research and identify contaminated sites; pursue funding sources for their redevelopment <br /> I and ensure the maximum usage to support quality development. <br /> I. 2nd Draft - July 11, 1996 <br /> I <br /> I <br />