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• H. Adjacent land uses and relationships: Describe any plans or opportunities to Zink adjacent land uses to the project site. Limit 8 lines • Immediate linkages will include pedestrian path along Lake Drive to connect new proposed business park, elementary and middle schools. Lake Drive will be reconstructed in 2004, at which time the trails can be completed. • County/city trail connections in the regional park open up pedestrian /bike opportunities, connecting the most populated residential areas to Woods Edge. • The other quadrants of the interchange include SuperTarget, Kohl's, new commercial /retail, a 100 -acre business park and the state correctional facility. Reconstruction of the overpass on Lake Drive will provide opportunities for safe and effective pedestrian /bike connections. I. Describe how the project links to transit, if transit is available. Limit 8 lines One express bus passes the site daily. The city is eager to work with transportation officials to provide a transit stop that will offer residents of Woods Edge direct bus access to 35W, plus a "kiss- and - ride" opportunity close to daycare, coffee shops, a bank and gas/convenience store. • J. Environmental protection and enhancement: Yes No (Check appropriate box) X Does this project include environmental protection practices and environmental enhancement measures? If yes, what kind? (Check all that apply) X Ecologically sensitive stormwater management practices - including draining, filtering and retaining storm water in innovative ways that maximize use of natural systems X Preservation or restoration of existing trees and other natural vegetation X Use of natural resources to create communities amenities, e.g. restoration of buried creeks and wetlands X Provision of green spaces for recreation and scenic value Other (describe): K. Replicability: State how you will use components of or processes developed for the project in other locations in your community, or in the comprehensive plan and zoning codes. Limit 8 lines Lino Lakes is a typical single family, large lot suburb. A success story is needed to change perception here, as well as in other suburban cities. This city has come a very long way to accepting, now championing, this type of development. More suburbs are now doing "Village Centers" which are mainly just prettied up shopping centers, but still little connectivity. Woods Edge will demonstrate that all the critical elements — residential, commercial, civic and recreational— within walking and biking distance, plus a transit stop, are vital to true sustainability. This will open the door to our city's understanding of what really makes neighborhoods work. Future development on 35E /Cty Rd. 14 calls for high and medium density housing, plus commercial, retail, office, and light industrial uses. One success story will make others so much easier, in Lino Lakes and in other cities. 7