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International Falls Area Gateway Corridor Design Plan
DESIGN PLAN IS NOW AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT!
The International Falls Area Gateway Corridor Task Force has developed a plan for improving Highways 53 and Highway 11 leading to Rainy Lake and Voyageurs National Park. Please use the links below to learn more. After reviewing the items, please take a minute to email Andy Hubley and let him know what you think of the priority projects.

Plan Background

Priority Project Designs and Implementation Steps:

Priority 1: Central Wayside Rest and Information Center

Priority 2: Highway 53/11 Streetscape and Trail Connection

Priority 3: Rainy Lake Fire Tower Scenic Overlook

Priority 4: Wayfinding Signage

Priority 5 (if necessary): Southern Wayside Rest

Appendix A: Wayfinding Signage Location Details

Appendix B: Private Signage and Building Design Ideas

Appendix C: Property Review

Email Andy Hubley by clicking HERE.


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Regional Planning Division Programs
Regional Transportation Advisory Committee (RTAC)
NE MN Area Transportation Partnership (ATP)
North Shore Scenic Drive Council (NSSD)
Regional Housing Advisory Group (RHAG)
North Shore Management Board (NSMB)

Current Drafts Available for Comments
Mountain Iron Comprehensive Plan Draft


Regional Planning Staff
Please click here to see a list of Division staff members.


RTAC In-Kind Transportation Planning Grant
The RTAC In-Kind Transportation Planning Grant will give a community up to $10,000 worth of ARDC planning services to do transportation planning....more


Community Planning In-Kind Grant
ARDC's Community Planning In-Kind Grants offset the cost of planning processes by up to $5,000....more


ARDC Employee Phone List
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Range Readiness
ARDC is a key player in the Range Readiness Initiative...click here to learn more.


Regional Planning Meeting Calendar
Click here to see Regional Planning's meeting schedule.


Recently Completed Regional Planning Projects
To download recently completed documents click HERE.


Current Regional Planning Projects
Click on a project link below to see project summaries, upcoming or past meeting information, and draft documents.

Hazard Mitigation Plans


Carlton County Hazard Mitigation Plan - DRAFT


Koochiching County Hazard Mitigation Plan - DRAFT


Itasca County Hazard Mitigation Plan

Lake County Hazard Mitigation Plan

St. Louis County Hazard Mitigation Plan

Regional and Local Land Use Projects

Itasca County Joint Community Readiness Assessment

Edge of the Wilderness Community Plan

Northeast Minnesota Active Living Community Assessment

Two Harbors Walkable Community Amendment

International Falls Area Gateway Corridor Task Force

Ranier Community Plan

Comprehensive Planning

Silver Bay

Mountain Iron

Kabetogama


Ongoing Community Planning

Two Harbors

Biwabik

Beaver Bay

Eveleth


Housing

Iron Range Housing Expeditor


Regional and Local Transportation Projects

Arrowhead Region Bike Connections Plan

Bovey / Coleraine Trails Plan


Ely Safe Routes to School

HelmetHero - Bicycle Education

Hibbing Safe Routes to School

Hill City Safe Routes to School

Grand Portage Trails Plan


International Falls Safe Routes to School


Aitkin Access Management Plan

GIS Projects

Laurentian GIS Collaborative