Agenda Date: 11/12/2024
Subject:
Title
Root and Renew Open Space and Parks Vision Plan Update
Body
From:
James L. Becklenberg, City Manager
Prepared by:
Andrea Vaughn, Planner II, AICP
Presentations:
Andrea Vaughn, Planner II, AICP
Chelsea Gieryic, Livable Cities Studio
Meredith Wenskoski, Livable Cities Studio
PURPOSE:
To provide an overview of the draft concepts, including key themes and recommendations, of the Root & Renew Parks and Open Space Vision Plan.
LONG-TERM OUTCOME(S) SERVED:
Vibrant Community with a Rich Culture; Sustainable Community with Natural Beauty; Safe Community
DISCUSSION:
The purpose for updating the city's vision for parks and open space is to consider future capital planning needs and further discussion with the South Suburban Parks and Recreation District about future service needs. The project team will review the results of community engagement that include the following themes:
1. Activities & Trends
2. Parks & Open Space
3. Resiliency & Nature
4. Community & Culture
There will also be discussion on the final steps of the project, as the project team nears publication of the finalized vision plan.
BACKGROUND:
Envision Littleton encompassed the concurrent development of the city's 2040 Comprehensive Plan as well as the city's first-generation Transportation Master Plan in 2018 - 2019. These planning efforts coordinated joint community and leadership engagement processes with corresponding input and an integrated set of policies and priorities. Both planning processes recognized the significance in safeguarding parks, open space & trails, and more specifically, abundance, maintenance, enhancement, and equitable access. The recommendations in Envision Littleton established the intention towards a more resilient, sustainable future by promoting the responsible management of the city's parks, open space, and trails systems while prioritizing conservation, education, and collaboration with partners.
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