BUILD A GREEN NETWORK In addition to increasing the value of adjacent properties, a network of green spaces connected by green corridors, greenways, and green streets will help protect and enhance the natural resources of the City including streams, floodplains, existing trees, habitat areas, and wildlife corridors. Together, they form a “big picture green print” that helps elected officials and partner agencies prioritize land acquisition and infrastructure projects. The City should: •
Partner with state, regional, or other nonprofit groups working in the area to mitigate the impacts of new development on existing natural systems. At a minimum, include new rules and standards in the City’s code that incorporates open space as a meaningful component of new development, including parks, tree preservation, stormwater retention, recreation, animal habitat protection, or preserving scenic views.
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Protect key environmental features, especially the unique natural features in the eastern and western parts of the City, while accommodating development.
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Reimagine our relationship to natural systems. Restore water quality and riparian areas.
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Integrate open space and stormwater infrastructure as amenities in new development and existing neighborhoods.
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Program City resources to prepare an updated facilities plan for parks. The new facilities plan should focus on building a comprehensive and continuous green infrastructure network that connects key destinations via green corridors, including greenways for increasing regional and local walking and biking trips.
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