Wayzata Blvd Corridor Study

Summary

The City of Wayzata seeks to establish a vision to transform Wayzata Boulevard to an even more welcoming, safe, connected, active commerce center for the Wayzata community in decades to come through the introduction of a detailed and comprehensive corridor plan. The corridor plan is intended to be a holistic, community-centered process to establish a vision for the corridor that extends beyond the curb line and provides a cohesive framework for land use, development regulation, future infrastructure and streetscape interventions, and interim and future pedestrian, cyclist, and vehicular safety improvements.

A Request for Proposal was sent out in March, 2022 to select a consultant that will work through the corridor study and complete community engagement throughout the process. The Consultant Selection Committee selected SRF to conduct and manage the corridor study.

Study Goals

Study Goals

Engage residents, business owners, and visitors to the area to create a cohesive land use and transportation plan for the corridor that implements the vision set forth in the 2040 Comprehensive Plan and 2040 Community Vision
Analyze transportation safety issues related to the high number of access points (driveways) along the corridor and high traffic speeds, particularly in the segment east of Superior Blvd
Identify opportunities for roadway safety improvements that could be made in the short-term
Create a long-term plan with specific attention on the segment under County jurisdiction anticipated for roadway reconstruction between 2030 and 2035
Evaluate pedestrian and bicycle network gaps, prioritize investments in the network
Study the existing developments, identify properties likely to redevelop and create cohesive land use and development plan that guides the City’s response to development proposals
Determine the updates that should be made to the Zoning Ordinance
Investigate opportunities for public realm, streetscape, and right of way improvements such as signage, lighting, landscaping, seating, and public art
Evaluate the existing public transportation system

Projected Timeline

Committee

Corridor Study Committee

The purpose of the Corridor Study Committee is to provide review and insight into the planning process, including:

Actively engaging in the process
Ensuring the community is heard
Exploring corridor specific conditions
Providing honest evaluations

The Corridor Study Committee is comprised of the City Council (Mayor and four Council Members), Planning Commission (seven commissioners), and Housing & Redevelopment Authority (five commissioners), each bringing broad perspectives to create meaningful conversations to guide the establishment of a Corridor Vision and thoughtful analysis of the corridor recommendations.