July 26 2016 A Study on Walkability Demographics Who We Are Future Land Use It is important to have a sense of community ownership Team members included Public Health Officials Pierre School District YMCA Boys and Girls Club Bike Club Parks and Recreation Board members ID: 708807
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Tom FarnsworthDirector, Parks and RecreationJuly 26, 2016
A Study on Walkability Slide2
Demographics – Who We Are Slide3
Future Land UseSlide4
It is important to have a sense of community ownership.Team members included Public Health Officials, Pierre School District, YMCA, Boys and Girls Club, Bike Club, Parks and Recreation Board members.
Meetings were open to the public so others could give input.
Multi Disciplinary TeamSlide5
Two Primary Goals
Promote design to
make healthy living easy and
accessible
Promote “Let’s Move!” lifestyleSlide6
Communities that support walkability have better physical health and well-being;
lower rates of traffic injuries and deaths, better access for people of all abilities, higher property values, better air quality, and attracts and keeps younger families.
What We Studied
Walkability Factors
S
treet connectivity
Land use
R
esidential density
T
rees /
vegetation,
Buildings variety
Street entrances
Street experiencesSlide7
What We Learned
Walkability Benefits
Improved health
Fewer traffic injuries
Better access
Higher property values
Better air quality
Attracts and retains younger peopleSlide8
IBE forms
interdisciplinary teams
of
faculty and
students
with off-campus
professionals to take research to practice.
Colorado State UniversitySlide9
Institute for the Built EnvironmentSlide10
Locate in compatible areas
Provide access, parking &
safety
P
artner to maximize the financial resources
Maintain the river greenway corridor
for public use & protect encroachment
Parks, Recreation & Public Facilities
Comprehensive PlanSlide11
Pedestrian ExperienceSlide12
Roads & SidewalksSlide13
Riverfront TrailsSlide14
Benches & BeautificationSlide15
SidewalksSlide16
Capitol Creek Trail – Inner City ConnectorSlide17
2015-16 RTP Grant ProjectSlide18
Public Art / Lighting
Grandpre PhotographySlide19
Outcomes of Our Work
Landscape Ordinance Adopted
2017 Appropriation
New Design Standards
Improved Citizen Access
O
ne
tree per 50 feet
of frontage
50+ parking spaces: one
tree per 25 interior parking spaces
15
’ planting strip adjacent to the public streetSlide20
Continue to evaluate community needsUtilize our “Let’s Move Team” Engage decision makers – City Commission
Follow the Strategic Plan Request funding for projectsIncorporate design strategies to new projects
Celebrate our success!
Keep moving as a Healthy, Active Community!
What’s Next?