4c. Chapter 2 - Goals for Our FuturePlanning is a process of choosing among those many options. If we do not choose
to plan, then we choose to have others plan for us. - Richard I. Winwood
These nine goals are intended to provide the overarching direction for the
future of the Core Area. Chapters 3 8, 4 will then continue to refine these
fundamental yet visionary statements.
1. Relocation of the railroad tracks from the Core Area.
2. A green belt extending from Woodland Park to Meridian Road providing
pedestrian and bike access and greenery through the Core Area.
3. A circulation, system that encourages increased north -south connections.
4. Neighborhoods connected and well -served by sidewalks and trails for use
by people of all ages and mobility levels.
S. A functional, physical and architectural connection between the
traditional downtown and other surrounding neighborhoods and the
Core Area as appropriate.
6. The focal point along with the traditional downtown for public venues
such as city hall, county fairgrounds, chamber of commerce, library,
performing arts center, exhibit halls and event centers.
7. A mix of commercial retail, neighborhood services, residential, public and
open space uses within the Core Area that drive local development by
meeting the daily needs of residents, attracts the traveling public,
inspires the greater community and encourages non -vehicular
transportation.
8. New development and redevelopment that incorporates parks,
landscaped boulevards, open spaces for casual public interaction and
landscaping that compliments architecture and the neighborhood to
encourage active use of the built environment.
9. Entrance features including signs and visual cues such as building
location, complimentary building design and streetscape features along
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Main Street and Highway 2 to define the boundaries of the Core Area and
downtown.
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