2040 Comprehensive Plan: Envision Shakopee

GOALS FOR LANDUSE, DEVELOPMENT &COMMUNITYDESIGN

OVERVIEW

ENVISIONSHAKOPEE PLANNINGDISTRICTS 1. Align land use and development mechanisms with Envision Shakopee goals 2. Emphasize community character in design 3. Grow strategically 4. Prioritize redevelopment opportunities 5. Target increased density in areas that are connected to amenities and transit 6. Promote infill development

This element of the plan provides a description of Shakopee’s historic growth patterns, its current land use and development character, and potential growth, redevelopment and opportunity areas. First, the existing conditions analysis introduces the Envision Shakopee planning districts. Next, a variety of issues and opportunities, are discussed, including: » » The need for a strategic growth plan and land use plan to provide a clear vision for the future that accommodates market-driven development opportunities. » » A community desire for higher-quality development, improved physical design and a celebration of the community’s unique history and culture. » » The need to meet the needs of Shakopee residents and employees by accommodating a greater variety of home choices. » » Opportunities for vibrant, people-oriented and mixed use development. » » Annexation and greenfield development opportunities in the West End. » » The need to guide the redevelopment of aging and underutilized sites. Then, the future land use plan describes all areas of the Planned Land Use map and follows with specific recommendations for each planning district. The larger goals and strategies for land use, development and community design follow the Planning District Recommendations.

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