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3. Station area planning has been completed and is known as The COR Development Plan. The COR Development Plan is detailed and includes general building layout, build -to lines, streetscape design, and other design elements which are further defined in the approved COR Design Framework. The zoning for the area has been implemented. 4. See attached TIA Map. 5. As the census data (see attached) indicates, the current housing characteristics of the community is predominantly owner -occupied single-family detached homes. Since 2004, an increase in single-family attached styles such as townhomes, condos, etc. have increased to a large degree. A majority of the future growth in medium and high density residential (nearly 90%), including owner -occupied and rental opportunities, will be absorbed by the TIA. Within the TIA area, approximately 1,000 medium and high density residential units will be added to the TIA area according to the Metropolitan Council approved 2030 Comprehensive Plan for the City. According to the City's Approved Development Plan for the TIA, this will provide a rich variety of housing opportunities and diversity of housing stock ranging from work- force housing, small -lot single-family, market-rate/high-amenity apartments, and traditional townhome style living. The City approved and recently approved building permit plans for the construction of a 230 unit apartment project on approximately three (3) acres that is attached to the Ramsey Municipal Parking Ramp which also serves the Ramsey Station. Residents of this apartment project will be able to walk to the Ramsey Station through enclosed/indoor structures to further increase ridership on the Northstar Corridor. 6. A majority of the TIA will be private development including a mix of residential, commercial, and employment. Five (5) existing office and retail developments currently exist and four (4) residential developments exist within the boundaries of the TIA. Existing public improvements within the TIA include the Ramsey Municipal Center (City Hall, Police Department, Anoka County License Center), The Draw (park and recreation space including public amphitheater) as well as a network of roadway and sidewalk/trail systems. Commercial 33% Residential 23% Park and Open Space 9% Office 32% Civic 3% 7. The TIA currently provides a network of pedestrian improvements including public plazas, ten (10) foot wide sidewalks, future regional trail connections (including pedestrian overpass over the railroad tracks and Highway 10). The City is working on an overall signage package for the TIA including pedestrian wayfinding signage. An important component of the development is the network of 'green' systems which is the connection of public recreation and open space opportunities. A key linkage for these systems is Ramsey Parkway, a distinct street design that provides these pedestrian and open space amenities and connections. The green system is an important piece of this high -density development in providing these recreation and open space opportunities.