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Attendees were divided into <br />three groups (between 6 -10 <br />people in each group), and <br />attendees that arrived with <br />acquaintances were asked <br />to sit at separate tables so <br />that a particular group was <br />not dominated by a specific <br />interest. Each group chose <br />2 -4 Areas of Change to <br />focus on with the remaining <br />time (approximately 1 1 /2 <br />hours). All Area of Changes <br />was discussed by at least 2 <br />groups. <br />Group 1 <br />Group 1 chose to explore Areas 1, 2, 5 -6, and 7. Area 1 (Northeast Louisville) <br />has the assets of new, quality senior housing developments that could <br />encourage complimentary commercial and residential uses. Although the area is <br />quite fragmented with small land ownerships and unincorporated areas, there is <br />a potential to strengthen existing retail centers along S. Boulder Road by adding <br />new housing north of S. Boulder Road. In addition to new housing, it was <br />suggested that the City consider using urban renewal tools (TIFs, sales tax <br />revenue - sharing, etc.) to assist the existing retailers along S. Boulder Road. High <br />density housing was suggested adjacent to existing commercial uses along S. <br />Boulder Road due to its proximity to downtown and S. Boulder Road transit lines. <br />Office uses did not seem to be appropriate along Highway 42 and S. Boulder <br />Road given the proximity of higher -class office parks within Louisville. Instead, <br />there was a preference toward civic or residential uses that could preserve the <br />appearance of a rural cross - section upon entering Louisville. Uses closest to the <br />railroad could be industrial, residential, or open space. Others encouraged <br />flexible zoning that would allow local site planning to generate a solution. <br />This group indicated that any new development in the Highway 42 Revitalization <br />area needed to be well connected to downtown (Area 2). They supported <br />increasing the housing density or introducing new housing products at the new <br />interchange of Highway 42 and 96 Street, with compatible mixed use or retail. <br />For Areas 5 -6 (McCaslin and U.S. 36, Centennial Valley), there was <br />considerable discussion regarding the future of the Centennial Valley office park. <br />While the office developments have been attractive, they have not built -out as <br />quickly as anticipated, are isolated from other uses, and are auto - dependent. <br />There was enthusiasm about locating new uses such as higher density housing <br />3 <br />