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The Local Streets The further development of local commercial streets is important to attracting and keeping high quality retailers in the downtown area. Local streets will be easily accessible from CSAH 14 and CSAH 21 and will provide a clear and logical system for shoppers and people living downtown to access local shops. Once on foot, users of the area should be able to access the local sidewalks easily from parking areas and signage should orient them to the mixed use corridors. Too much signage can clutter the streetscape and actually cause additional confusion, while not enough can leave visitors with a sense of frustration. A balance must be achieved. The sidewalk materials, lighting and landscaping all contribute to providing a high quality pedestrian experience. The visual image of the street influences the perceived quality of goods and services Downtown Centerville Master Plan & Development Guidelines inside the stores. A positive visual image is important to retail success and to attracting people to live downtown. Coordination with Anoka County will be required for streetscape enhancements. The transportation improvements portrayed in the Master Plan combine to provide the Downtown Area with improved way finding, easily accessible development parcels, easily understood layout of streets and a system that can be phased in as development occurs. The further development of neighborhood streets will enhance the character of the downtown neighborhood and differentiate the residential areas from the commercial core. The provision of a wider right-of-way allows for on -street parking as well as sidewalks which improve connectivity throughout the downtown. 1 =. KOM, Recommended section for Local Commercial and Neighborhood Streets F January 4, 2006 Page 14 of 34