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Strategic direction 5. Ensure program offerings continue to respond to changing user needs.

Action 5.5. Continue to strengthen the County’s commitment to improving public health and wellness through
public space programming.

Responsible Parties Potential Partners Potential funding Sources Time frame Cost Range Est.
5.5.1. Enhance fitness, wellness, and healthy lifestyle programming and facilities.
DPR DHS Operating budget continuous $$

5.5.2. Highlight the health and wellness benefits of recreation and nature based programs in informational materials.
DPR DHS Operating budget short term $
(0–5 years)

5.5.3. Increase and diversify nature based programs to provide educational opportunities for residents to better understand and interact
with natural resources.
DPR APS, Volunteer programs Operating budget short term $
(0–5 years)

5.5.4. Collaborate with local healthcare providers to expand the park prescription program.
DPR DHS, local healthcare providers Operating budget short term $$
(0–5 years)

5.5.5. Track public space usage indicators over time to determine the positive health impacts of public space system improvements.
DPR DHS Operating budget continuous $$

Action 5.6. Use programming to activate parks and public spaces.

Responsible Parties Potential Partners Potential funding Sources Time frame Cost Range Est.
5.6.1. Employ lessons learned from past experiences with activating public spaces to develop program plans for spaces that are meant for
or could accommodate additional usage.
DPR AED, BIDs, community Operating budget medium term $
organizations (5–10 years)

5.6.2. Consider reconfiguring or adding amenities to public spaces to support flexible programming. (see also 1.6.6.).
DPR CPHD, AED Capital budget, private funding continuous $$

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