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5. Neighborhood Development <br />Goal: Increase amenities and green space accessible by walking or public transit to a greater <br />number of residents in St. Anthony Village <br />Objective: Infill existing developments with green space, local businesses, grocery <br />stores, pharmacies, community centers, etc. <br />With the economic and environmental costs of automobiles and the massive issues with <br />sprawl, multi -use developments will be critical in city. Although St. Anthony Village is largely <br />developed, there is potential for infill developments, which would provide a more amenities <br />within walking distance. By infilling and decentralizing, the community would utilize existing <br />space and infrastructure to redefine neighborhoods without demolition or complete <br />redevelopment. These developments, along with more bike and pedestrian infrastructure, <br />will connect neighborhood units and make them easily accessible without an automobile. <br />Strategy: Engage and educate residents, schools, and community groups <br />Educating the community about neighborhood units and public transportation <br />would make them more accepted once development begins. Forming smaller <br />communities for each neighborhood unit and hosting community activities or events <br />would also be helpful with education and development. Promoting biking, walking, <br />and busing, and educating about different forms of transit will help reduce <br />automobile -use and utilize the proximity of amenities. <br />Strategy: Identify vacant lots/buildings, promote these spaces to businesses, <br />and alter zoning laws accordingly <br />In order to reach the goal of increasing amenities, the city of St. Anthony Village will <br />need to complete certain steps at the municipal level. Organizing and taking <br />inventory of public spaces and community centers within the community and <br />promoting local businesses will help infill more organically. Potential incentives <br />(grants, tax credit, etc) for developers or local businesses may also be helpful to <br />initiate new infill developments within the community. Since these neighborhood <br />units will be mixed-use developments, altering the current zoning laws may be <br />necessary to make this acceptable. <br />Strategy: Develop green space in every neighborhood—community gardens, <br />rain gardens, park space, etc <br />Again, zoning laws and inventory of open spaces will be necessary to developing <br />more green space in the community. Involving the neighborhood residents in the <br />development of green space is crucial since they can help inform what type of space <br />would be most useful to their specific area. Forming smaller committees for each <br />neighborhood and hosting community activities or events would be helpful to spread <br />awareness and help initiate development. Residents may be willing to donate a <br />certain parcel of land for green space development, gardening, etc. <br />Future Progress <br />• Measure the sustainability of infill development in the City <br />. i VIA <br />21 <br />