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LAND USE PLAN The Market Place, a suburban shopping center, has seen a series of rehab projects, and continues to provide space for retail uses, although visibility has raised some issues for retail viability over the years. For the near term, no significant changes are foreseen for this portion of the district, however, in the long term, a more intensive mixed -use redevelopment would fit well with other newer projects. District 4 District 4 is comprised of a mix of fully developed neighborhoods along Little Canada Road and County Road C. Residential uses include a full range of single family neighborhoods, twin home areas, townhouse projects, and multiple family development. The focus for the residential components of' this district will be on property improvement and maintenance. Some of the attached housing areas have suffered, raising concerns over maintenance and neighborhood safety. For the most part, however, this district includes highly stable residential development, including some of the highest concentrations of multiple family housing. The City has been active in participating with owners in these areas to facilitate improvement and maintenance projects, helping to ensure continued success of these neighborhoods. Two areas of commercial development exist in this district. Along the west side of I -35E and Country Drive is a small concentration of office and office- warehouse buildings. The development in this area was originally facilitated by City assistance. There are a few residential parcels still in place along Country Drive which are both guided and zoned for eventual redevelopment matching the newer office buildings. No changes are proposed to this plan. While commercial uses are expected to continue to be the predominant land uses, small amounts of commercial- residential mixed use may be considered in some areas. The second area of conunercial development stretches along Little Canada Road from the interchange with 35E to the west, just beyond its intersection with County Road C. This area has been in transition for some time, from a scattered district of single family homes and a few small commercial buildings, to a more concentrated commercial center. The land use plan continues to call for commercial development in this area, with an expectation that local services and office uses are most likely. District 4 11 City of Little Canada — 2030 Comprehensive plan Page 25