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Chapter I <br /> INTRODUCTION <br /> This report summarizes the analysis and conclusions of Vantage Point Development Advisors, <br /> LLC, McComb Group, Ltd., and Economic & Planning Systems, Inc. (EPS) regarding the <br /> market for transit oriented development(TOD) at the Ramsey Station on the Northstar commuter <br /> rail line in the Twin Cities area. The study was completed under a contract with the Northstar <br /> Corridor Development Authority (NCDA) with funding provided by the Metropolitan Council <br /> through a HUD Sustainability Grant. <br /> Background <br /> The Northstar Line opened in 2009 with service between Big Lake and Target Field in <br /> downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota, a distance of 40 miles, as shown in Figure 1-1. There are <br /> seven stations in operation. The line begins at Big Lake with additional stops in Elk River, <br /> Ramsey, Anoka, Coon Rapids, Fridley, and Target Field. <br /> Figure 1-1 <br /> NORTHSTAR CORRIDOR STATIONS <br /> Sherburne County <br /> 519 lake Elk In.", <br /> t <br /> R-y Anoka Co.Sy <br /> Wright County �,y-�f <br /> Caan Rugids <br /> Hennepin county <br /> Fridley <br /> AAinneopoRs <br /> -------------- <br /> Source: Economic&Planning Systems,Inc. <br /> 1-1 <br />