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minnesota.uli.org 7 <br />The right of way that today serves mostly as an alley behind the shopping center could in the future be <br />linked with the small stretch of trail that currently lies behind the office condo site, creating a north-south <br />route through the district and connecting it to the residential neighborhoods to the south. <br />• Consider what the ideal commercial identity of the area will be in the future <br />Proximity to Rosedale Center, St. Anthony’s own Silver Lake Village, and The Quarry means that many <br />well-known national brands are already easily accessible from the Gateway South District. Will this area <br />compete with those places or will it seek to be different or complementary in some way? Whatever path is <br />chosen, it’s important to give the area a stronger sense of identity. <br />If the City and community want it, there may be an opportunity to create a “district” feel at Gateway <br />South. It could be a local or regional destination for any number of things, from craft brewing to arts and <br />culture to community dining, or just a haven for small, local businesses as the shopping center seems to <br />be today. If the City sees value in having a place where these kinds of businesses can survive, it should <br />plan for that ahead of redevelopment as new commercial structures will generally price out small, local <br />companies in favor of national brands. Preserving affordability may require City assistance or other policy <br />action, but it might also enable a more unique experience. <br />Sketch of Possible Placemaking Changes Discussed Above <br />The sketch below provides some visual guidance on how placemaking changes might take shape at Gateway <br />South. This includes how existing rights of way might be enhanced, possible building configurations and <br />alignments, and suggestions for streetscaping along Kenzie Terrace.