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Goal #1
Increase number of youth using park facilities for physical activities.
Identify current park usage in areas with high youth population
Develop or strengthen partnerships to provide physical activity based on programming at current parks
Research and implement Parks Rx Program
Launch parks awareness campaign
Goal #2
Allocate sufficient resources to support park activities, staff, capital improvements, and maintenance.
Objective #1
Objective #1
Identify current funding sources
Objective #2
Objective #2
Develop a sustainable funding plan/budget with local decision makers
Objective #3
Objective #3
Secure resolutions of support or other public commitments from local leaders
Objective #4
Objective #4
Convene advisory councils (local leaders, residents, funders etc.) to ensure support for park stewardship
Goal #3
Ensure policies and practices are in place so all park users feel safe
Survey or review surveys addressing current park locations/equipment and environmental conditions, surrounding neighborhood conditions, and routes to access parks - follow Safe Routes to Parks as a guide
Use CPTED standards for future investments/improvements
Explore additional security measure if needed - cameras, partnerships with Community Police Officers, etc.
Expand to serve multiple locations throughout areas designated as food deserts
Goal #4
Collaborate with residents and local partners to repurpose vacant green spaces into long-term, sustainable productive use.
Objective #1
Identify neighborhoods with a significant number of vacant lots, especially contiguous lots, and lack of access to parks/greenspaces
Objective #2
Revisit previous research and recommendations for neighborhood improvements as basis to develop more in-depth land use plans and strategies
Objective #3
Engage neighborhood groups to develop and implement improvements and maintenance plans
Objective #4
Employ neighborhood youth to assist with the construction of desired improvements and maintenance
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