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  Acquisitions to Date
Parks Bond & Greenspace
 
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Acquisitions to Date

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ACHIEVEMENTS TO DATE

  • Acquired more than 3,400 acres
  • Increased the County's park and greenspace acreage by more than 90%
  • Increased County parkland and greenspace from 5.4 acres per 1,000 residents in 2000 to more than 10.2 acres per 1,000 residents currently
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    PROPERTY SELECTION

    More than 1,200 property nominations provided from public input.

    Primary criteria for site selection:
  • Improve existing parks and natural areas
  • Fill voids in the overall park and greenspace system throughout the County
  • Preserve sensitive natural resources
  • Provide connectivity through greenway corridors
  • Provide civic spaces for community gathering
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