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Strategic direction 1. Ensure equitable access to spaces for recreation, play, and enjoying nature by
adding and improving public spaces.

Responsible Parties Potential Partners Potential funding Sources Time frame Cost Range Est.
1.2.3. Consider siting new amenities in locations that are or can be made accessible by as many modes of transportation as possible.
DPR DES Capital budget continuous $

1.2.4. Conduct a public space needs assessment, including a statistically valid survey and level of service analysis, on a 5-year cycle.
DPR PRC, SC, UFC Capital budget continuous $

1.2.5. Implement the revised standards for dog parks and new standards for dog runs identified in Appendix III.
DPR Various dog park advocacy Operating budget short term $
groups, property owners, (0–5 years)
CPHD

Action 1.3. Ensure access to spaces that are intentionally designed to support casual, impromptu use and
connection with nature.

Responsible Parties Potential Partners Potential funding Sources Time frame Cost Range Est.
1.3.1. Consider completing an inventory of casual use spaces to better understand their distribution and gaps.
DPR DES Operating budget short term $
(0–5 years)

1.3.2. Consider exploring opportunities to develop standards for casual use spaces.
DPR DES Operating budget short term $
(0–5 years)

Action 1.4. Explore opportunities to expand or add recreational facilities and improve efficiency.

Responsible Parties Potential Partners Potential funding Sources Time frame Cost Range Est.
1.4.1. Provide all-season access to athletic fields, commensurate with demand, through the use of temporary or permanent structures.
DPR PRC, SC, Sports groups Capital budget medium term $$$
(5–10 years)

1.4.2. Identify the locations and build two new multi-use activity centers to provide year-round access to indoor athletic courts and fields.
DPR Capital budget long term $$$
(0–20 years)

1.4.3. Explore the identification of dedicated outdoor pickleball courts to meet the growing demand.
DPR Sports groups Capital budget short term $ - $$
(0–5 years)

1.4.4. Seek opportunities to enlarge or add space for community gardens and urban agriculture.
DPR Property owners, Gardening Capital budget, private funding short term $
and agricultural groups (0–5 years)

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