parks are more important today than ever before. · 1. data gathering & site analysis (dec...
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Parks are more important today than ever before.
Get out of the house.
Go get muddy.
Take Two Hours of Forest and Call Me in the Morning
Google: Shinrin-yoku
If we take care of our environment, our environment will take care of us
Parks Boost Local Economies
Conservation: An Investment That Pays by TPL
336 Acres
Social Health
Environment Economics
Information Master Plan
Context
Condition
Capacity
Compatibility
• History
• Environment
• Connectivity
• Neighborhood-Regional
• Mission
Context
Richfield Joint Recreation District's mission is to safeguard, support and maintain the natural properties of Richfield, Ohio, while encouraging recreational and educational opportunities in our community.
RJRD Goals
Former James Kirby Estate
• Buildings
• Dams
• Bridges
• WWTP
• Environment
Condition
•Time
•Budget
•Management
•Infrastructure
•Environment
Capacity
•User Types & Needs
•Experiences
•Programming
•Expectations
Compatibility
1. Data Gathering & Site Analysis (DEC 2015)
2. Stakeholder and Public Input (DEC-FEB 2016)
• Public Meeting – February 11, 6:30pm
3. Conceptual Planning (MAR 2016)
4. Public Meeting to review draft (APR 2016)
5. Finalize Plan, Priorities, and Costs (JUN 2016)
6. Engineering & Construction Projects (2016-2017)
Master Plan Process
Make a park part of your
regular experience.
Jeffrey Kerr, ASLA, AICP
(330) 375-1390
www.rjrd.org
Thank you!