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. . . City of Arden Hills BlueCrass BlueShield of Minnesota Active Community Planning Grant #499 The City's parks and trails compose a coherent network that: ... Provides land- and water-based recreation, as well as convenient and safe access to parks, trails and recreation facilities in the region; encourages non-motorized transportation and commuting; provides connections between the portions of Arden Hills south of Highway 96 and new development to the north, as well as among other neighborhoods otherwise separated by roads; and, provides important resources to schools, colleges, employers and other organizations in the region. The expanded Vision is based on the changing needs of Arden Hills' residents, workers, and guidance from other Arden Hills planning documents. In a 1996 survey conducted by Decision Resources, Ltd., the City found that trails and trail linkages throughout the City were important to residents for both recreational and utilitarian uses. Furthermore, the survey found that residents were in favor of providing a variety of life-cycle housing options, encouraging higher density housing in the form of townhome developmcnts and senior housing opportunities, and affordable family housing, all of which can be conducive to a more physically active built environment if done in accordance with active living principles. The 2002 and 2006 PTRC plans werc dcveloped to incorporate thesc idcas into City planning documents. The City's primary planning document, the 1998 Comprehensive Plan, outlines the broader strategies and goals that, in part, work to incorporate active living principles in parks and trails, zoning, and transportation. A key component of the Comprehensive Plan related to active living is a call for incrcased connectivity between commercial, recreational, residential areas, and neighboring communities. The Plan also states a nced for cxpandcd park facilitics, a community athletic facility, and other capital improvements. 3