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13 #I Like This Likes Dislikes 1 Would suggest doing a 5 story building so it is more attractive to developers and to increase density in this area. However, must have underground parking. I would have at least a .75 ratio of parking spaces to units. 2 2 2 Lots of trees!! Good for shade and blocking the view of the cars.2 - 3 I like it, but 3 stories is not enough. Need to have 5 stories or it will not be economically feasible, This will add tax dollars and increase density in this node to support all the businesses that will be built in this area. Must have density, must have taller buildings to support all this extra spending in tax dollars. 1 3 4 The streetscape with storefronts, greenery, and sidewalk looks very inviting. It looks like there is NO on-street parking on Silver Lake, which I like. it makes the businesses more visible inviting.-- 5 This would be a great asset to the area. Get more people in but also provides a walkable venue for local residents!-- 6 I like the pedestrian crossings and sidewalks that encourage residents to walk to the businesses.1 - 7 We need nicer commercial options in the area.2 1 8 If we are going to keep these shops it would be great to give the current owner a break on taxes so they can renovate and make them more attractive. If not, then we should probably go with mix use to support the commercial space. Minimum 3 stories at that point with commercial space on main level. 1 - 9 I am happy to see the parking lot and car entrances so away here. The green space is more inviting for pedestrians to sit outside and view something other than a parking lot. It also addresses the confusing traffic pattern of cars trying to enter and exit off of County Rd. E. 2 1 #Ideas and Suggestions Likes Dislikes 1 Would love to see a bike lane connecting this area to the upper 2, as well as Silverwood Park.-- 2 Rear access to the mixed use area should be connected to neighborhoods north and east by walking/bike cut through path to 3rd St NW or 23rd Ave NW. This improved ease of access could really cut down on short distance car trips and promote biking / walking instead. 3 - 3 Is this a pond feature? Or a play area for children? Might be too close to an intersection. I’m wondering about open space for the residents of the 3 story building. The sample image shows a large lawn. Is open space like this envisioned? 1 - 4 Does this little street need to go all the way through to connect these 6 properties? Seems like it's adding a lot of intersections in a very small space.3 - 5 Interconnectedness of bikeways throughout the community to other communities has been incomplete. This should be a priority. We need to work with our neighboring jurisdictions to make usable connection throughout the cities. 1 - 6 How are we facilitating connections to transit routes in this area? Are you coordinating with Metro Transit plans? These plans seem to prioritize cars and parking, but sound consider the residents who need to use transit. There seems to be an Increase of traffic in this area with the design. Please address connections for pedestrians. 2 - 7 Make this into a paver road with some traffic but not a lot. Take a look at West End shops in St. Louis Park for an example. It has a very pedestrian friendly feel. Attractive outdoor lighting and trees are a minimum. 3 - 8 Please account for the needs of the businesses here. Brothers Taqueria is the best in our area!-- 9 Would be great to have some safe/more protected pedestrian/bike crossings here, especially if there’s new development on the west side of SLR.3 -