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significant impact on the future of the Mixed -Use site because a future bridge corridor will likely alter traffic patterns in the area. If a bridge is constructed near the Mixed -Use site, Ramsey must be able to influence the design of the roadways so that the Mixed -Use area can survive and benefit. However, should a bridge crossing not be constructed, the Mixed Use area must be designed to function on existing surrounding land use patterns. Furthermore, if development of this area should come to fruition prior to the establishment of a definitive alignment for a future bridge that crosses the Mississippi River, the City of Ramsey should work with Anoka County and MnDOT to ensure a future alignment to satisfy local and regional needs. Careful design and planning for the Mixed -Use site can offer a wonderful image to Ramsey that will serve residents, workers and travelers using Highway 10. The location along the BNSF Railroad Tracks is highly visible from Highway 10 and demands high quality design. Specific standards and design elements for the COR area have been developed through amendments to the Zoning Code, the creation of a zoning overlay district and adoption of The COR Design Framework. The COR is meant to identify a place in the community where a variety of social activities occur. Its location takes advantage of being central to the Ramsey population base, connected through a strong pedestrian trail or sidewalk system, and is easily accessible by the automobile.. The COR is intended to receive a mix of land uses including: • Civic places where people can gather or events can be held (a park, community center, library or history museum). • Commercial/retail where people can take care of casual everyday shopping or sit down at a local restaurant (grocery, hardware, restaurant, or hair salon). • Professional Offices/places to work or take care of everyday business (real estate, banking, accounting, legal services and local post office). • High -density residential/places to live including senior housing (owner and renter occupied). By mixing high density residential with civic, commercial and office uses, a vibrant COR can be created where life goes on all day and into the evening because of well lit and aesthetically pleasing public spaces. . Housing is located within walking distance to jobs and shopping. Sidewalks and trails link neighborhoods to The COR and link civic facilities with commercial and housing facilities creating a pedestrian oriented environment within The COR. Buildings are well designed and areas of landscaping reflect the identity of strong natural features in the Ramsey Community. These characteristics create The COR of Ramsey's future. OVERALL VISION AND GOALS FOR THE COR 1. For future projects, if you were to define the vision and goals for The COR moving forward, how would you define that vision? What modifications to the statement above would you make? NEIGHBORHOODS AND DISTRICTS OF THE COR