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yyDowntown Cen#erv � I � aster Plan eelm - o ,yo VI 1 The Local Streets inside the stores. A positive visual image is The further development of local important to retail success and to attracting commercial streets is important to people to live downtown. Coordination with attracting and keeping high quality retailers Anoka County will be required for in the downtown area. Local streets will be streetscape enhancements. easily accessible from CSAH 14 and CSAH 21 and will provide a clear and logical The transportation improvements portrayed system for shoppers and people living in the Master Plan combine to provide the downtown to access local shops. Once on Downtown Area with improved way finding, foot, users of the area should be able to easily accessible development parcels, access the local sidewalks easily from easily understood layout of streets and a parking areas and signage should orient system that can be phased in as them to the mixed use corridors. Too much development occurs. signage can clutter the streetscape and actually cause additional confusion, while The further development of neighborhood not enough can leave visitors with a sense streets will enhance the character of the of frustration. A balance must be achieved. downtown neighborhood and differentiate the residential areas from the commercial The sidewalk materials, lighting and core. The provision of a wider right-of-way landscaping all contribute to providing a allows for on-street parking as well as high quality pedestrian experience. The sidewalks which improve connectivity visual image of the street influences the throughout the downtown. perceived quality of goods and services I ro r' i" w N JN / R.O.W. Recommended section for Local Commercial and Neighborhood Streets January 4, 2006 Page 14 of 34 17