A bedroom community
In the eight decades between 1880 and 1960, the population of Eden Prairie increased from approximately 700 to 2,000. Growth began to increase in the 1960s and 1970s, when I-494 was constructed, connecting the village to the Twin Cities. The opening of the Eden Prairie Shopping Center also brought the village to people's attention.
The ease of travel, plus the retail opportunities, resulted in the growth of the village as a so-called “bedroom community”, a municipality providing housing for those who work in a larger city nearby, in this case Minneapolis-St. Paul. When small communities start to grow, officials might find it helpful to work with brochure printers to create welcome Booklets for newcomers.
Developing into an “edge city”
Eden Prairie today is known for its business-friendly environment, and for its many entertainment and shopping opportunities; these are the hallmarks of an “edge city.” This is the designation given to an area that had previously been rural or residential - both of which apply to Eden Prairie - but which is now home to a concentration of various establishments that have developed outside either the central business district, or the downtown area.
Today, more than 2,200 businesses operate in Eden Prairie, many in the logistics and distribution field, with still others in health care, retail, and communications. Businesses of all kinds need to be aware of the advantages of working with Print companies. Traditional, more formal organizations, such as law firms and medical offices, will want to contact a Stationery printer to help them create a letterhead that reflects their new location, and the correct contact information. They will also want to get in touch with a business card printing company, to make certain the changes of address and contact information are correct, as the cards that employees distribute to others in the course of their work are the means others use to get back in touch with the company.
Less formal organizations, such as entertainment venues, might find it more effective to work with poster printing companies, which can create colorful placards for every event scheduled. People enjoy adding Posters to their collections of memorabilia, and having them available for sale is also a great way for a venue such as a theater to raise operating funds.
The great outdoors
Residents and visitors to Eden Prairie have many opportunities to enjoy themselves outdoors, since the city has over 1,000 acres of parkland that has been developed, as well as 13 miles of hiking and nature trails, and 120 miles of trails for bicyclists. Within the city's parks, visitors can find ski trails, hills suitable for sledding, skating rinks, and an archery range. There's a spring where people can fill up their water bottles.
In order to enjoy such amenities, people have to know where they are and how to reach them. Officials can help by working with a flyer printing company to create a handout for park and trail visitors, providing detailed information about the systems. There's a lot to do in Eden Prairie, a mix of business, pleasure, history, and contemporary living.Get a Free Quote for Posters Get a Free Quote for Stationery Get a Free Quote for Booklets Get a Free Quote for Print