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<br />one mile, major truck terminals and general industrial activities occur. Roseville <br />is now nearly 98% developed, primarily with "pioneer" or first phase buildings. <br />The opportunity for growth and change will continue to be through residential <br />renovation and commercial/industrial redevelopment. The City has over $55 <br />million in new construction and nearly 1,600 construction permits each year. <br /> <br />Over the years, Roseville has endorsed the concepts of "Smart City Growth" <br />under many different names. This growth is defined by the following common <br />principles: <br /> <br />1. Make efficient and effective use of land resources and existing infrastructure by <br />encouraging development in areas with existing infrastructure or capacity. This <br />is done to avoid costly duplication of services and costly use of land. <br /> <br />2. Provide a mix of land uses to create a variety of housing choices, business and <br />recreational opportunities. <br /> <br />3. Make predictable, fair and cost-effective development decisions. <br /> <br />4. Provide a variety of transportation choices including pedestrian-friendly <br />neighborhoods with pathways or sidewalks. <br /> <br />5. Maintain a unique sense of place by respecting local cultural and natural <br />environmental features. <br /> <br />6. Conserve open space and preserve critical environmental areas. <br /> <br />7. Encourage collaboration and community participation. <br /> <br />S. Provide staged and managed growth in urban transition areas with compact <br />development patterns. <br /> <br />9. Enhance equitable access to public and private resources for everyone. <br /> <br />10. Promote the safety, livability and revitalization of existing urban and rural <br />communities. <br /> <br />(Source: Principles defined by Members of Minnesota's Smart Growth Net) <br /> <br />How Roseville Compares: Development Trends and Issues <br /> <br />1. How does Roseville's growth compare with the rest of the region? <br />Roseville's share of regional job and housing growth is in line with Metro- <br />wide policies and estimates for first ring suburbs. Population growth has not <br />occurred in Roseville because 98 percent of Roseville's land area is developed <br />and the 55 and older residents remain healthy and in place within the single <br />family housing areas. Compared to other Minnesota communities with over <br />10,000 resident population, Roseville is ranked the fourth oldest by age of <br />residents. If current trends continue, within ten years Roseville will witness a <br />change in the demography as more middle-age, two-income families (with <br /> <br />Roseville Comprehensive Plan - 2002 Update <br /> <br />Executive Summary -Page 2 of 16 <br />