Initiated
by the city to spur retail and commercial development, the completion
of the western six blocks of Wayzata's downtown main street has indeed
created an opportunity for linking one end of the community with the
other. The resulting land use plan and streetscape design were a direct
result of numerous public meetings, design review sessions and neighborhood/city
staff input.
While the character suggests a residential influence the use of sturdy
fencing, street furniture, lighting, signage, hardy flowers and significant
planting complement the minimal maintenance aspects of the brick and
concrete surfaces. The linear development with its small, well-scaled
vest pocket parks has become a popular space for outdoor lunches, evening
walks and new residential and commercial development.
