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Premium Stop Redevelopment Area Study <br /> 40 <br /> Development Pattern �_ . <br /> Conventional Suburban t—r.:R_p_ . <br /> Development Pattern 1 �s, t , <br /> $P .. .` a r <br /> Very much like residential areas _ , `. t` Y <br /> within close proximity to this site, 1-. ' - •• .. -,,.. '... .-5 r <br /> the development pattern of the F l kl I #1 , _ , Alk;\ c R <br /> Premium Stop Redevelopment it. ... • . <br /> Area is consistent with suburban 4_ 1ivats 11P 5 �. 11. , <br /> trends. As with most suburban 1 ` "� �b�� ;`\ <br /> commercial areas, the existing siteq.40 . <br /> * 11 � ,,f , <br /> is characterized by widely spaced # ll' <br /> 9° All ; s t' i~404,. ' 3." <br /> buildings set back and isolated from ,. ,9a . i ,' II. 'II . 'N. <br /> the street in order to accommodateig l + vo' <br /> highly visible parking lots. Since ;.. I $ 'S <br /> land uses are compartmentalized, -:- i i * " <br /> � �i �7. � �a;� >f`:. 1 flail _ %_ � <br /> residents are forced to make most _,. <br /> trips by car.As a result, streetsf. r. <br /> and signs have been designed Existing Site Development Pattern <br /> to accommodate the automobile, <br /> creating a cluttered environment <br /> lacking a distinct sense of place that Traditional Community <br /> is not very pedestrian friendly. Development Pattern <br /> The ultimate challenge for a <br /> suburban environment is to balance Older, more traditional development patterns include more closely <br /> the functional needs of vehicles with spaced buildings that collectively shape the street corridors and <br /> those of pedestrians, to create a create a more compact, pedestrian-friendly environment. This is the <br /> sense of personal safety and comfort basic development pattern that the City of Mounds View desires for <br /> while also nurturing a memorable this project which has been articulated as a redevelopment goal. <br /> image. The challenge for this <br /> particular site also involves defining <br /> a focus to the area, reducing clutter, <br /> and fostering a sense of community <br /> pride. <br /> • <br /> City of Mounds View 5 <br />