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Ill. � MASTER FRAMEWORK PLAN <br /> A. PURPOSE B. KEY CONCEPTS <br /> The Master Framework Plan describes the overall Th <br /> vision for the Heart of the City, provides a founda- e framework plan's development is based on the principles and objectives stated in previous chapters and <br /> i <br /> tion for both public and private decision making, ncludes the following key concepts; <br /> and illustrates the intent of the design principles, A Distinctive, Compact, Mixed-Use Center of Activity <br /> guidelines, standards and objectives (see Figure <br /> III-1). A traditional compact development pattern, extended to all areas of the Heart of the City District within a <br /> 10-minute walk to the crossroads of Nicollet Avenue and Burnsville Parkway, will create a vital, pedestrian- <br /> The Town Center Framework(Figure III-4) illustrates friendly, mixed use center of activity, <br /> the intent of the design guidelines for the area <br /> that will have the highest concentration of mixed Build-To Lines <br /> uses and public improvements. New buildings will be placed at the sidewalk or right-of-way line. Parking lots will be placed in side and rear <br /> yards. <br /> Street Hierarchy <br /> A hierarchy of streets will emphasize and respond to the different street functions within the Heart of the City <br /> District.A grid system, providing a more interconnected system of pedestrian linkages and consisting of 300- <br /> foot blocks, a size conducive to small-scale development, will be integrated into the existing street pattern. <br /> A brief description of the street types follows. <br /> 1 . Gateways and Parkways <br /> Tree-lined boulevards will shape Burnsville Parkway and Nicollet Avenue. Buildings will be positioned up to <br /> the street to create distinctive gateways to the Heart of the City. <br /> 2. Commercial Streets: Two-Way with Angled Parking <br /> Located within the core around Nicollet Commons, commercial streets will serve the local businesses <br /> and parks, Angled parking maximizes the number of on-street spaces and provides a traffic calming <br /> measure as well. <br /> 3. Local and Residential Streets: Two-Way with Parallel Parking <br /> Local and residential streets serve the surrounding neighborhoods and provide connections to the Town <br /> Center core. <br /> Heart of Design Framework • e • • <br />