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Strategic direction 1. Ensure equitable access to spaces for recreation, play, and enjoying nature by
adding and improving public spaces.
Action 1.9. Strive for a more attractive and sustainable public space system.
Responsible Parties Potential Partners Potential funding Sources Time frame Cost Range Est.
1.9.1. Create design standards for park amenities.
DPR Operating budget short term (0–5 $
years)

1.9.2. Strive for design excellence in the development and renovation or replacement of parks and amenities.
DPR Operating budget continuous $

1.9.3. Explore using a rating system such as the Sustainable Sites Initiative (SITES) for a pilot project to designing sustainable landscapes.
DPR DES Capital budget continuous $

1.9.4. Opt for sustainable design elements where appropriate.
DPR DES, E2C2 Operating budget, Capital budget continuous $$

1.9.5. Promote the planting, preservation, maintenance and increase of canopy trees on public and private land.
DPR, DES, CPHD UFC, BIDs, property owners Operating budget, private funding continuous $$

1.9.6. Encourage the use of natural play using natural materials.
DPR DES Capital budget continuous $$

1.9.7. Incorporate public art into public spaces in alignment with the Public Art Master Plan.
DPR, AED, CPHD, DES BIDs, community Capital budget, private funding, continuous $$$
organizations grants

Action 1.10. Enhance spaces with temporary uses and “pop-up” programming.

Responsible Parties Potential Partners Potential funding Sources Time frame Cost Range Est.
1.10.1. Continue to allow and encourage the activation of public spaces and other publicly and privately owned property through temporary
activities like parklets, interim parks, special events, seasonal markets, and pop-up events.
DPR, CPHD, AED BIDs, local businesses, Operating budget, grants, private continuous $$
community organizations funding

1.10.2. Explore streamlining the process of permitting temporary spaces on both public and private lands.
CPHD, DPR, DES Community organizations, Operating budget short term $
BIDs (0–5 years)

1.10.3. Expand the use of temporary road closures to create public spaces that can be used for the community at large or for special events.
DPR, DES, AED BIDs, local businesses, Operating budget continuous $$
property owners, community
organizations

1.10.4. Consider locations to present temporary public art exhibitions in public spaces.
DPR, AED BIDs Operating budget continuous $$

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