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i� '� �i � C � � � � � '_ way usage. While a standard goa) might be b have about 25 percent of the land in publ ic rightrof-way, this is not possible in Shoreview due ta i�s (ocation, p��ysico! characteristics, and the presence of freeways which consuma (arge amounts of land. Rcilroads The amount of land utilized by railroads is not likely to be signiFicantly increased nor is it likely to be decreased. Some additional tracl<ag� may be needed for spur lines into future industrial areas although no mojor route changes are expec ted . Water ;�s the land use projection table indicates, it is possible ihat the amounf of area in wat�r could be increased through dredging oF low areas, creation of ponding areas, and ather means. Low-Wet Areas Eventually, much of the existing swampland could be developed for urban use. tvidence indicates thaf some swamp areas are not dee� and have a lirnited amoun� of muck with a sand �ottom. Due to higher development costs, liowever, it is not likely that all o� the swampland wi II be developed during the next thirty years. Some swampland shvuid be retained in its natural state even iF there is economic pressure for development; such areas can be used for public open space, �iroinage- ways, hiking trails, ponding area for sbrm water, wild- life habitat, and similar uses. It is suggested that at lea5t 7p0 acres be retained in various parts of the Villoge F�r the uses listed above. Vocant Lond By the y�or 200Q, iittle or no buildable vacant (and � will remain. By that year, intense urbon development will extend to the north well beyond Shorevie4v. � � � � � :� Torol QevelQped ��uring the next tl�irty y�ars, mdre than 4,000 Qc�ea of Land !and wil) be daveloo�c� `or a vcariety aF urbnn uses in Shortview. This i5 .ror� than double the omount o6 existing d�v�lop�d area, 7h� rnanne� in which this developm�nt �ccurs �vill determine the quclity of the living �nd �ti�orkin� environment, �