0825 one aledo pros master plan powerpoint for city council

7/27/2019 0825 One Aledo PROS Master Plan PowerPoint for City Council

1/27


2/27


3/27

VISION STATEMENT

Aledo is a community with a rich heritage

and dynamic future. We will continue to be

recognized as a community of excellence withsolid family values, high-quality schools, a

business-friendly atmosphere, and a

strong sense of community

that envisions sustainable growth,

increases quality of life, and ensures a growing

and vibrant local economy.


4/27

PropertyValues

Perceptions

of Safety

Quality ofLife


5/27

Pre PlanningData Collection

& Analysis

Apply FacilitiesStandards &

Concepts

ProjectPrioritization &Implementation

Guide


6/27

Facilitate the vision of a community of

excellence with a strong sense of

community and high quality of life

Incorporate the 2008 Safe Routes to

School Plan

Guide the future growth anddevelopment of the Parks and

Recreation Department through 2023


7/27

1. Trails-Safe Routes to School

2. Renovation of Community Center Park

3. Middle School Trail (to CommunityCenter Park)

4. Development of Elm Street/Brown Trail

Park5. New Parkland Acquisition

Aledos Priority Parks Projects


8/27


9/27

Residents would like a place to gather for festivals and markets. A multi-use skate area,

amphitheater, and historic depot museum were mentioned. Bathrooms and picnic areas wererequested.


10/27

Residents would like a covered pavilion capable of increasing the parks popularity and charm. A

looped nature trail and a trail connection to Aledo Middle School would make the park relevant to thecommunity.


11/27

Residents would like this park to be developed into something beautiful, useful, and natural. A

charming, historic gazebo; playground equipment; native plants and grasses; signage tocommemorate the historic Brown Trail; benches for shoppers & visitors in the district; shade.


12/27

Residents would like this park to have shade. Other suggestions include: a walking trail, playground

equipment for older children, a safer route and crosswalks to the park for children to visit it alone, andirrigation for trees. Bearcat used a lot when kids were young, until about age 10


13/27

Residents would like this park to stay natural and retain the mulched walking trails. In addition, picnic

areas and a small playground were suggested. I use Mockingbird Park to explore nature: nativeplants and flowers, bugs and animals with my daughters.


14/27

Residents would like this park to be upgraded so that it can become a useful and enjoyable amenity in

the neighborhood. a more family-friendly, neighborhood meeting place.


15/27


16/27


17/27

Simple

Diverse trail types

Provides connectionsthroughout the City

Identifies locations for

greenways and

regional trails

Includes allthe Safe

Routes to School Plans

routes.


18/27


19/27

Questions?


20/27

Subdivision OrdinancePARKS AND RECREATION ORDINANCE

Chapter 46: Sections 1- 18 of the municipal code for Parks and Recreation shouldbe completed as soon as possible. The online Municode online version is stillincomplete.

The Parks and Recreation Ordinance in Chapter 46 (B -2008-012, 1, 8-28-2008) ofMunicipal Code should include additional rules on trail use and maintenance. Inaddition, the ordinance should address the use of natural and conservation areas.

PARKLAND DEDICATION

Chapter 66 (sec 51 -58) of the Citys Community Facilities Policy, addresses severalissues related to Parkland dedication. These aspects could be strengthened:

Large, contiguous parcels should be dedicated during subdivision development.

Parcels of land should not be too close to streets or hazardous terrain.

New developments should have sidewalks that provide access to the main streetsand greenways.

Subdivision policy should also address the loop-and-lollipop street patternscommonly found in suburban housing developments.


21/27


22/27


23/27

Grant Resources


24/27

Possible Construction Cost Estimates


25/27



26/27



27/27

Value of Parks and Trails

How Cities use Parks for Economic DevelopmentAPA

http://www.planning.org/cityparks/briefingpapers/economicdevelopment.htm

Economic Impacts of Protecting Rivers, Trails, and GreenwayCorridors

National Park Servicehttp://www.nps.gov/pwro/rtca/econ1.pdf

The Impact Of Parks And Open Spaces On Property ValuesTexas A&M University

http://www.cprs.org/membersonly/Winter07_PropertyValues.htm

Real Estate Impact Review of Parks and RecreationIllinois Office of Parks Departmentshttp://c.ymcdn.com/sites/www.ilparks.org/resource/resmgr/research_documents/research_era_real_estate.pdf
http://www.planning.org/cityparks/briefingpapers/economicdevelopment.htmhttp://www.planning.org/cityparks/briefingpapers/economicdevelopment.htmhttp://www.nps.gov/pwro/rtca/econ1.pdfhttp://www.cprs.org/membersonly/Winter07_PropertyValues.htmhttp://c.ymcdn.com/sites/www.ilparks.org/resource/resmgr/research_documents/research_era_real_estate.pdfhttp://c.ymcdn.com/sites/www.ilparks.org/resource/resmgr/research_documents/research_era_real_estate.pdfhttp://c.ymcdn.com/sites/www.ilparks.org/resource/resmgr/research_documents/research_era_real_estate.pdfhttp://c.ymcdn.com/sites/www.ilparks.org/resource/resmgr/research_documents/research_era_real_estate.pdfhttp://c.ymcdn.com/sites/www.ilparks.org/resource/resmgr/research_documents/research_era_real_estate.pdfhttp://www.cprs.org/membersonly/Winter07_PropertyValues.htmhttp://www.nps.gov/pwro/rtca/econ1.pdfhttp://www.planning.org/cityparks/briefingpapers/economicdevelopment.htmhttp://www.planning.org/cityparks/briefingpapers/economicdevelopment.htm

0825 one aledo pros master plan powerpoint for city council

Documents