2040 Comprehensive Plan: Envision Shakopee

Develop the city’s streets into a safe, connected, environmentally- and financially- sustainable transportation network » » Integrate active transportation facilities into new roadway projects to improve walkability and provide multimodal options » » Design roads to improve the safety of all users, including motorists, cyclists, pedestrians and transit users » » Where possible, integrate stormwater mitigation materials and facilities, such as pervious pavement and bioswales » » Install energy efficient street lamps and traffic signals » » Design arterial roads to be compatible with future transit- oriented development projects » » Base material choices on overall life cycle costs rather than initial costs Utilize environmentally-friendly landscaping practices in roadway projects » » Establish an urban forest policy and program to improve air quality and mitigate the urban heat island effect » » Ensure vegetation is selected for its natural resilience and ability to provide additional benefits, such as to pollinators Utilize environmentally-sensitive design and maintenance practices for city parks and public spaces » » Where appropriate, select native vegetation for turfgrass, flowers, shrubs and trees » » Mitigate stormwater using on-site techniques such as bioswales, rain gardens and pervious pavers

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3 INTEGRATE SUSTAINABLE DESIGN AND MANAGEMENT PRACTICES INTO PUBLIC SPACES

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