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DISTRICT 1 (NOTE: This district is part of the Old Highway 10 Corridor; additional planning considerations are contained in that sec- tion. ) District 1, also referred to as City Center, is the most diverse District in the City in terms of land use. The District straddles Old Highway 10 and encompasses the Civic Center, public library, both of the City's community parks and open space, major retail shopping and service businesses, a church, and a full range of housing options from low to high density residential, including a senior citizens apartment building. Silver View Park is—the_ predominant--land---use-comprising--nearly--52- acres, ofwhich approximately 12 acres are water. Natural features include wetlands and open water, SilverView Pond, and tree massing. A major tree massing is located along Old Highway 10 on an undeveloped parcel designated for limited business/medium density residential. These natural areas provide significant habitat to wildlife. Old Highway 10 bisects the District on an angle from southeast to northwest. Major intersections of the highway and the county roads are controlled with signal lights . A ring road concept has been introduced to provide interior access to the public and commercial uses within the mixed-use PUD. Minor arterial roads and collector streets encircle the District. A limited number of pedestrian walkways have been developed within the District, which are not yet available in other areas of the City. A significant amount of undeveloped land remains on the south side of Old Highway 10 at the east and west boundaries of the District. New development will be constrained by controlled access to Old Highway 10, wetlands, and the mixed use character of the District. Rehabilitation of housing may be needed, particularly in some of the higher density residential areas . Redevelopment of commercial uses is not expected, aside from cosmetic or store-front enhancement. Old Highway 10 has fragmented the City into two community areas, north and south. The creation of a Mounds View "main street" and continued emphasis on the Civic Center and park areas will serve to unify the City. Emphasis on the "City of Trees" theme will be particularly evident in the City Center area. Future development should be planned to create and enhance the strong focal point of the community. The Civic Center, community - parks and public library need to be linked across Old Highway 10 with signage and common landscape and lighting themes . Commercial development should be focused within the existing Mounds View Square and Silver View Plaza shopping centers . Rev. 8/91 10