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<br />. <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />42% more jobs over 2000. The increased number of jobs contributes to <br />the reduction in VMT, because residents have more options to work <br />closer to home. <br /> <br />6. The Coalition growth scenario contains 36% more housing units than <br />the conventional scenario, thus increasing the potential for a wider range <br />of housing types and price points. <br /> <br />Land Use-Recommended Next Steps <br /> <br />1. The Coalition should encourage cities to include mixed use centers, to <br />identify existing or future locations, and strategies for development / <br />redevelopment. This planning should include consideration of transit <br />service location and levels to optimize transit access and walkability. <br /> <br />2. The Coalition should develop an inventory of existing neighborhood- <br />scale, mixed-use areas that should be "protected" and enhanced be- <br />cause of their inherent land use and transportation benefits. <br /> <br />3. The Coalition should encourage (re)development of mixed use centers <br />by doing the following: <br />a. Research overlay zones and other options to allow for mixed-use <br />centers and a variety of housing options. <br />b. Research and develop model design and land use performance stan- <br />dards for mixed use centers and encourage cities to adopt them. <br />c. Develop educational materials about mixed-use centers and meth- <br />ods for evaluating mixed use proposals for cities to share with deci- <br />sion-makers and staff. <br />d. Develop tools for implementing mixed-use development and encour- <br />age their use by Coalition cities. <br />e. Develop strategies to sustain Coalition growth principles over the <br />length of the development or redevelopment cycle and through dif- <br />ferent municipal political administration. <br /> <br />4. The Coalition should work with Ramsey and Anoka Counties to de- <br />velop joint long-range plan for aligning land use, minor arterial road <br />speed design, access, and site organization. <br /> <br />5. The Coalition should research and develop a set of data standards and <br />report formats for use in comprehensive plans to increase the feasibility of <br />coordinating comprehensive planning with neighboring communities. <br /> <br />6. The Coalition should develop GIS-based methods for recording and <br />tracking development within the corridor. <br /> <br />7. The Coalition should monitor and support supply of transit service to <br />areas that are developed and redeveloped. <br /> <br />19 <br />