Agenda 

 

State of Open Space -Presentation by Ariam Ford, GTECH

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Priorities Identified

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Open Space Priorities

June 27, 2107

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1. Litter

   1. Increased capacity for managing public spaces

   2. Getting more young people involved--kid clean-up day****

   3. More trash cans/litter awareness*
       

2. Fineview Park

   1. Invite and host more activities at park (i.e. Wheel Mill, other health activities)***

   2. Add spray park

   3. Improve Amenities - Fix water fountain****** and add Lighting/Electricity*********

   4. Add basketball hoops*

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1. Greenways

   1. Increase accessibility (infrastructure/safety)*

   2. Community hikes***

   3. Awareness**

   4. Recruit Stewards*

 

1. Vacant Lots

   1. More vegetable gardens*****

   2. Maintenance Program***

   3. Strategies to claim lots*

   4. Uncover old pathways

   5. Use vacant lots as gateways for cultural expressions/amenities*

   6. Link to housing strategy

   7. Fix up Kennedy at Perrysville Ave.

   8. Create a walking link between Fineview Park and Allegheny Dwellings (add fruit trees*****

 

1. Other

   1. Fineview Overlook**

   2. Charles St./Perrysville Intersection**

   3. Make lots better for pets and/or kids ***********

   4. More activities for families and kids*****

   5. More opportunities for legal dumping/recycling****

   6. Inclusive (culturally) open spaces*

 

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