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City of Arden Hills - Comprehensive Plan - DRAFT include a mix of business tvpes includinq office. commercial. hotel. and corporate headquarters. 8.4 IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES In order to advance the policies and ideas identified in this chapter. the followinQ implementation strateqies could be used: o Identify and promote the market strenqths of Arden Hills. o Use the small area planninQ process to develop more detailed lonq-term plans for the business areas to better manaqe redevelopment as it occurs. o Develop desiqn standards to encouraqe the construction of hiqh-quality buildinqs and desiqns. o Work to strenqthen and encouraqe communication between businesses. Bethel University. and Northwestern Colleqe. 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 Encouraqe the creation of a pedestrian friendly environment--link mqjQ[ roadways. destinations and businesses to transit and trail options o Evaluate the land use requlations in the commercial zones to provide flexibility for economic development while requirinQ hiqh-quality and mixed use buildinqs and uses with minimal impact on residential areas. o Desiqn and construct qatewav siqns at primary entrance points into the City to help develop a sense of identity for the community. o Construct way-findlnq siqnaqe to direct travelers to specific destinations within the City. o Develop a database to assist businesses in identifyinq appropriate and available locations within the Citv. o Provide information for businesses and developers on the City web site. The above strateqies should not be considered all-inclusive. New opportunities and strateqies should be identified to further advance the City's economic development and redevelopment qoal and policies. DRAFT 5/15/2008 49