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Urban Land Institute panel recommends mixed-use, phased development for Lake Elmo’s 180‑acre site
Summary
An Urban Land Institute technical-assistance panel told the Lake Elmo City Council it favors a phased, mixed‑use approach for a 180‑acre parcel — balancing industrial, commercial and housing — and urged utility extension, rail coordination and community engagement before any sale or major infrastructure spending.
Urban Land Institute consultants presented a set of recommendations to the Lake Elmo City Council on a 180‑acre site, urging a phased, mixed‑use approach that balances industrial, commercial and residential uses while protecting the city’s rural character.
The presentation, delivered by John Slack of ULI and Mark Haughey (co‑chair of the panel), laid out guiding principles including "maximize community benefit," maintaining the city’s image and character, flexible design standards, and integrating open space and trails. Slack said those principles emerged from stakeholder interviews and guided the panel’s recommendations.
Mark Haughey summarized market‑feasibility findings and valuation estimates. Using an industrial example of a southern parcel with 230,000 square feet of buildings, Haughey said immediate land value in that scenario…
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