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<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Lake West Development | 14525 Highway 7, Suite 265, Minnetonka, MN 55345 | (952) 930-3000 <br /> <br /> <br />2 <br /> <br /> <br />The City of Orono’s Community Management Plan for 2020 -2040 identifies some key elements <br />of its housing that need to be addressed. The city’s population is forecasted to increase by <br />approximately 2,000 persons in the next 20 years, which translates into a housing demand of <br />800 new dwelling units (Table 1). Based on the City of Orono’s Land Use Plan, approximately <br />two-thirds of these new units are expected to develop in the urban area. The plan also indicates <br />that new housing alternatives are anticipated to occur within the existing urban area as well as <br />in specified urban area expansions detailed in the Land Use Plan. <br /> <br />Table 1 <br /> <br />The Eisinger Meadows site is identified as an Emerging Suburban Edge in the City of Orono’s <br />Community Management Plan for 2020-2040. As an Emerging Suburban Edge, the local <br />government’s role is to: <br /> <br />1. Plan and stage development for forecasted growth through 2040 and beyond at overall <br />average net densities of at least 3-5 dwelling units per acre in the community. Target <br />higher-intensity developments in areas with better access to regional sewer and <br />transportation infrastructure, connections to local commercial activity centers, transit <br />facilities, and recreational amenities. <br />2. Identify and protect an adequate supply of land to support growth for future development <br />beyond 2040, with regard to agricultural viability and natural and historic resources <br />preservation. <br />146