Agenda - Parks and Recreation Commission - 04/10/2014

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City of Ramsey 2030 Comprehensive Plan Appendix A: Community Background 30,000 - 2 20,000 - 10,000 - 32,455 ,bbs in 1990 o Employment Growth Trends 1990-2030 Coon Raids — Anoka Ramsey tiler 1990 Source: Metropolitan Council 2000 2010 2020 2030 66,700 .bbs in 2030 Potential Demand for Commercial/ Industrial Development in Ramsey Previously, Figure 3-24 presented the projected growth in the number of jobs in Ramsey and its growing neighbors through 2030. According to the Met Council, Ramsey is projected to transition from almost entirely residential to a community with significant commercial uses as well as residential uses. Although districts to the southeast of Ramsey with greater access to the metropolitan freeway system will probably continue to capture a considerable amount of office and industrial growth in the coming years, the experience of Coon Rapids indicates that Ramsey could be poised for consistent employment growth due to its expanding household base. Moreover, if the planned Northstar Commuter Train were to become a reality with a stop in Ramsey, this will focus regional attention on the area surrounding the station stop, which would generate additional commercial activity and the potential for more employment. Not all of the forecasted job growth will result in development of new commercial space since some industry sectors do not require traditional office or industrial space to house workers. Industry sectors that typically use office space are Professional and Business Services, FIRE (Finance Insurance and Real Estate) and a small proportion of Education and Healthcare Services. Industrial space is typically used by employees in the Manufacturing, Wholesale Trade, and Transportation sectors. Based on metro -wide forecasts for employment growth by sector, which was presented in Figure 3-25, potential job growth in Ramsey breaks down into the following commercial space types: City of Ramsey 2030 Comprehensive Plan Appendix A-32