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Open House Feb. 20, 2003 Presentation Draft Plan

    Vision: The Mount Town Center will be a thriving commercial, residential and civic center that serves Mount Rainier and surrounding communities. With an attractive mix of renovated historic buildings and new buildings, the Town Center will project a comfortable and safe environment, suitable for walking, bicycling, taking transit, or driving. The buidings will house a variety of uses, with shops and businesses at the street level, and residences and offices on upper stories. The strong relationiships among residents, shop owners, business managers, and City staff wil help to reinfore the lively Town Center.

    The Four Pinciples:

    1. Image

      The Town Center will project an attractive, vibrant, and unique image that reflects its historic, small town character and charm.

    2. Function

      The Town Center will serve as a civic, commercial, and residential center for Mount Rainier and surrounding communities.

    3. Relationships

      The vitality of Mount Rainier and its Town Center wil be built upon strong and supportive relationships and partnerships among businesses, property owners, residents, civic associations, government officials, government staff, churches, schools, and the arts community.

    4. Mobility

      The Town Center will provide a variety of safe and covenient transportation, alternatives, including walking, bicycling, taking transit, and driving.

    5. Draft Plan Available at the Mount Rainier Library and City Hall
      Video Taped by Mt. Ranier Cable, Garciela Carbonell

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