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, e Chapter 4, Housing. The Housing element contemplates working with the North Metro 1-35 W Corridor Coalition on a more detailed housing analysis and strategy in the near future. The Coalition will be able to more comprehensively research the existing housing stock and future housing needs of the member communities and portray it within an area-wide context. In addition, the Coalition will look at such factors such as land values, development patterns, and access to jobs and transportation when developing a sub-regional housing plan. This collaborative approach will more effectively serve the ' housing needs of residents in all communities than if each community created a housing plan independently. Chapter 5, Parks and Trails. The Parks and Trail element attempts to re-establish connections between parks and community destinations. The City is divided by several major highways and freeways, which present significant barriers and/or safety issues for pedestrians and bicyclists. Additionally, the element plans for future facilities for the TCAAP area involve: ajoint athletic facility for Arden Hills and the surrounding communities, a community park, a nature preserve, and four (4) neighborhood parks. The TCAAP area will be connected by a series of trails to the existing developed area .south of Highway 96 as it develops. Chapter 6, Protected Resources. The Protected Resources element proposes to establish a Lake Quality and Environmental Task Force. Lakes and their surrounding e watersheds need to be managed as sensitive and limited resources, requiring purposeful planning and action. The lack of management of this limited resource can lead to diminished water quality and can negatively effect public health, recreational activities, wildlife and fisheries communities, community quality oflife, and ultimately tax revenues through diminished property values. In addition to lake protection, several natural resources such as, endangered and protected species and habitats and historic sites have been identified as significant. These are identified as highly valuable and have features that may require special levels of protection. Chapter 7, Transportation. The Transportation element identifies several transportation challenges. Generally they are to provide access and mobility, to not overburden local streets and to maintain a safe community. The City will need to work closely with the state and regional agencies and be involved in decisions that affect the , community. Additionally, the creation of a Parkway system is being proposed. The Parkway system would improve the visual image and safety of the streets through design improvements. Lastly, a process for maintenance of the City's street is an important need as the community ages. Managing the timing and costs of maintenance and improvements is vital to keeping neighborhoods strong. e