Section 9: Planning Sub-Areas - The Lakota Group

Land Use Recommendations
Following are land use recommendations for the Fifth & Madison Business District Sub-
Area, which are also illustrated in Figures 9.6 and 9.7:
• Consolidate retail uses along Fifth Avenue between Pine Street and Madison Street
to create more of a pedestrian corridor.
• Consider multi-family, or mixed-use where appropriate, residential for infill
development along Fifth Avenue and Madison Street from First to Ninth Avenues,
as well as adjacent blocks.
• Clean up and improve the Fifth Avenue corridor streetscape.
• Enhance the building and facilities at the park district site on the northeast corner of
Madison Street and Ninth Avenue.
• Consider removing the parking lot at the northeast corner of Madison Street and
Fifth Avenue, and creating a public plaza with a bus shelter for shoppers and
residents.
• Consider closing off Fourth Avenue on the north side of Madison Street to reduce
turning movements onto and off of Madison. Additionally, consider using the street
right-of-way gained for additional parking for adjacent facilities.
• Consider creating a highly visible anchor retail or restaurant development at the
southwest corner of Madison Street and First Avenue.
• Encourage local businesses to make façade improvements to improve the character
of the corridor.
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