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i • • Housing Economic Development Surface Wate THE COUNTY VISIODN: RIVERFRONT THE COUNTY VISION - IENT, FAST, FLEXIBL,EMBRACE THE FOR HOUSING: HOUSING THAT IS The Ramsey County Comprehensive Plan TRANSIT. The CourEATEST ASSET BY AFFORDABLE,ADEQUATE, CONVENIENT, was prepared to prepare for the County's combination of tranatY of the river valley accessible,environmentally safe,and in a future and to fulfill statutory obligations. buses,light rail,comteway to the Mississippi good state of repair will be available to The Plan was approved by the Metropolitan rapid transit,and wilr owns and operates all citizens. The County will: Council in 2001 and adopted by the transit funding sourcverlooking the •Work with municipalities to identify Ramsey County Board of Commissioners also be a leader in rel downtown St.Paul. housing needs and to secure resources. in December 2002. It addresses transit and tion by encouraging1ing with the commu- • Improve quality and energy efficiency transportation,parks and recreation,solid supporting parking the best uses for these for suburban, owner-occupied housing. waste,Mississippi National River and the use of single-occestablished a number of PP • Facilitate ownership for first-time buyers. Recreation Area,and housing and economic Linking transportafor development and development issues. ning will ensure devWding: • Invest in multifamily,rental housing With 511,000 people in only 155 square able to transit and thof County services and development and redevelopment. miles,Ramsey County has the second The County will en( FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: AN largest county population in Minnesota. development that pr�onsible redevelopment. ECONOMY, BUILT ON RAMSEY COUNTY It is one of the most densely populated o ulated ing,jobs,and service; has park and open STRENGTHS THAT ACHIEVES WORLD counties in the country. also encourage devel class status. The County will: Y River,including bluff ti tY The County as a strong economic modates walking,bik. tY g uc views,deep wooded • Increase its ability to attract,retain,and base,with businesses employing 330,000 nd wetlands. expand businesses. employees. Population and employment forecasts for the County suggest the County will grow to 539,000 people and 370,000 =� 5 employees by 2010. OOKING FORWARD FORWARD L ING AR amsey County-Working With You to Enhance Our Quality of Life -is community centered -and serves the citizens with integrity, •Thoroughfares,hig;ional Park and •Work with educational institutions to be coordinated to ion Space provide recre- meet changing demands. -honesty,respect,innovation movement of motconal activities along • Improve the delivery of its own services. -and responsibility and pedestrians. vation •Transportation deci impact on the Cou THE RAMSEY COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN