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Philosophy /Principles <br />Walkability <br />• Ramsey should encourage the development of real neighborhoods where everyone is within <br />walking distance of essential needs — shopping, recreation. <br />Property Rights <br />• Land owner rights have to be maintained. <br />Long Term Perspective <br />• Residential development should continue with long -term perspective. New developments, when <br />mature, should be aesthetically "timeless" and respect a desire for community, walkability, <br />sustainability. <br />Balance /variety <br />• The City of Ramsey should provide a balance in the type of housing within the city. SIMILAR <br />TO: <br />• Important to maintain a balance of high quality, yet diverse housing stock. AND <br />• A justifiable mix of housing that meets the needs of all residents today and tomorrow. AND <br />• Variety of housing. <br />• A unique mixture of modern convenience along with rural charm. <br />• High density residential development balanced by larger lot development <br />• The City of Ramsey should calculate a percentage of low income to high income homes and <br />styling to be allowed, so as to not allow one value to dominate our community. <br />Strategies /Process /Policy (How do we carry out principles ?) <br />Density <br />• Density credits to preserve natural areas. <br />• Focus on high density in "urban" areas and lower density (acreage) in the "rural" areas. <br />Regulation <br />• A means or process that allows the community to express advantage and disadvantages for all <br />proposed residential development. <br />• Residential neighborhoods should fit in with existing neighborhoods. <br />Other <br />• Higher value homes <br />• Better planning <br />Ramsey Final Report <br />Grant No. 05 -1237 <br />City of Ramsey <br />RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT <br />