OPEN SPACE
Community Meeting - 6/13/17 @ 6:00pm
at Fineview Park

State of Open Space -Presentation by Ariam Ford, GTECH
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Open Space Priorities
June 27, 2107
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Litter
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Increased capacity for managing public spaces
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Getting more young people involved--kid clean-up day****
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More trash cans/litter awareness*
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Fineview Park
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Invite and host more activities at park (i.e. Wheel Mill, other health activities)***
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Add spray park
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Improve Amenities - Fix water fountain****** and add Lighting/Electricity*********
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Add basketball hoops*
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Greenways
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Increase accessibility (infrastructure/safety)*
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Community hikes***
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Awareness**
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Recruit Stewards*
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Vacant Lots
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More vegetable gardens*****
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Maintenance Program***
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Strategies to claim lots*
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Uncover old pathways
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Use vacant lots as gateways for cultural expressions/amenities*
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Link to housing strategy
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Fix up Kennedy at Perrysville Ave.
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Create a walking link between Fineview Park and Allegheny Dwellings (add fruit trees*****
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Other
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Fineview Overlook**
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Charles St./Perrysville Intersection**
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Make lots better for pets and/or kids ***********
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More activities for families and kids*****
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More opportunities for legal dumping/recycling****
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Inclusive (culturally) open spaces*
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Photo of Ballfield Farm, by Carol Gonzales