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Project Features 1. Integration of transportation, housing mix, commercial, employment: The Land Use Plan concentrates development at intensities that bring the mix of land uses within walking distance, the longest being one -half mile. It regulates boundaries for housing, mixed use and civic /public locations, and a minimum framework of required streets. Street standards, shared parking, pedestrian walkways, open space amenities, build -to and setback lines, etc., are specified. Rental units, apartments and live /work provide housing previously not available in Lino Lakes. Townhomes have front porches and access to parking from alley /courts. Senior apartments are located above service uses, just around the corner from nearby neighborhood commercial, one block from the clinic and bank, and across the street from the YMCA. 2. Linkages (See attachment): • Public Transit: The Land Use Plan includes a proposed new access from the 35W off -ramp, with a future transit stop within a quarter -mile of Village housing. • Pedestrian linkages within the Village: The Land Use Plan establishes a network of interconnected local streets with on- street parking, and connecting walkways. Traffic calming features will encourage pedestrian and bicycle traffic. • Trails: County plans for rebuilding Lake Drive at 35W include marked walking /biking paths to connect the north and south quadrants. Direct pedestrian /bicycle linkages under a joint county /city trail plan will connect The Village to neighborhoods on the south end of the park, the City of Centerville, and high density housing on Lake Drive. The Village will also be accessible via a regional trail connection to cities to the west. 3. Access to employment, transportation, housing, services, recreation, etc. • Employment: The Town Center will be the city's first major retail /service employment center within walking distance of the city's major business park. Live /work units will provide opportunities for living and working in the same neighborhood, and on -site day care is planned. • Transportation: The transit stop will offer a "kiss- and - ride" opportunity close to a coffee shop, bank and gas /convenience store. The Village will accommodate greater population densities with direct access to 35W and public transit. • Housing: Village housing will provide diversity, rental opportunities and affordable options. • Services: residents will have the opportunity to meet many of their daily shopping, recreation and service needs on site. • Recreation: All residents living in the Village will have pedestrian access to the YMCA and the Rice Creek Regional Park Reserve trail system. • Community /public spaces: The Civic Complex has public meeting rooms and community room. The YMCA will provide recreational, health and fitness opportunities, plus a teen center. The Village Green will provide space for public gatherings and open markets. 4