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e —, �' ` ' -) I� .I � � �' J � � � � � I� � � way usage. While a s�andard goal might be ro have about 25 percent of the iand in pubiic right-c�f-way, this is not possibl� in Shoreview due to its lac�tion, pliysica) charocteristics, and the Qresence af fre�ways which corisumP large amounts of Icsnd. Railraods The �mount of {and utilized !�y rai{roads is nat iikely t�o be significantly increased nor is ii- likeiy to be decreasecl. Some additiona{ rracl<c�g� may be needed For spur linos into future industriai arec�s although no mojor rbute changes are expecied. Water !as the land u5e projection table indicates, it is possible that the amount of area in wat�r could be increased thraugh dredging of low areas, creafiion of ponding areas, and other m�ans. LowaWet flPeas Eventually, much of the existing swampland could be developed for urban use. rvodence inclicates tl�at some swamp areas are nat dee� and have a limited amount of muck with a sand bottom. Due to highe� development costs, {iowev�r, it is not fikely that all oF the swampland will be developed r�uring the next thirty years. S�ome swampiand shouid be retained in its natutQ9 state even if there is economic pressvre For deveiopment; such areas can be ��sec! For pubiic open space, dre�inage- ways, hiking trails, ponding area for sterm water, wild- IiFe habitat, and similar uses, It is suggested that at least 700 acres be retain�c� in various parts of the Village Far th� uses listed abovc. Vacant Land By !he yec�r 2000, ( i ttle or no bu i Idable vacant (anc! � �,vill rem�ain. By thafi year, intense urbon developmenfi wil) extend to the nor�h well 64yond Shor�view. � ToPal Developed �uring the next thirty years, more than 4,000 acres of Land iand wi Il be dev�lo��d fer a variety of urban uses in Shor�view. This is mor� than double the amount of � existing developed orea� 1'hc manner in �vhich this developrnent oGcurs will determine the c{uality of fihe living and workiny environrien�. � � LJ �