EAST LAKE STREET CORRIDOR STUDY (2000)

Looked at desired development along Lake Street from 36th Avenue to the River; envisioned reinforcing existing commercial nodes and encouraging higher-density residential or mixed-use development, particularly at the River and in-fill development that could consolidate outdated commercial-retail uses, such as the two Super America stations and numerous used car lots; moderating Lake Street’s auto-oriented use to accommodate more walking and biking while also greening the street were also priorities.

HIAWATHA-LAKE STREET AREA MASTER PLAN (2000)

Expressed a desire to link commercial and residential uses with each other and with transit while acknowledging the existing non-pedestrian-friendly nature of the area; prioritizes Hi-Lake shopping center for redevelopment including residential and specialty retail; targets the CUB-Target-Rainbow area and former school site for redevelopment; also envisions a pedestrian-bicycle loop around the area and a large Public Market Hall with housing above.