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T F A R PUBLIC SPACES MASTER PLAN (POPS) D UPDATES POPS Advisory Committee Meeting February 13, 2018 NOTE: This presentation is a working document, and some recommendations or ideas may have evolved or changed based on continued

  1. T F A R PUBLIC SPACES MASTER PLAN (POPS) D UPDATES POPS Advisory Committee Meeting February 13, 2018 NOTE: This presentation is a working document, and some recommendations or ideas may have evolved or changed based on continued discussions and additional analyses. 1

  2. AGENDA T F A  Introduction R  POPS Process  Public Input D  Draft Plan  Focused Topics (Feedback & Proposed Approach): Land Acquisition o Fields-Synthetic Turf & Lights o Natural Resources/Trees o Casual Use Spaces o Other Plan Elements  Discussion  Next Steps  2

  3. TIMELINE present vision, discuss + present prioritize strategic directions, preliminary recommendations ask targeted questions to informactions T F PUBLIC FOCUS PUBLIC GROUP POPS MEETING MEETING COUNTY BOARD CHARRETTE ADDITIONAL PUBLIC MEETINGS A SERIES SERIES ENGAGEMENT ENGAGEMENT ENGAGEMENTS COMMISSION COMMITTEE COMMITTEE strategic directions, ADVISORY ADVISORY ADOPTION REVIEWS actions, action steps + implementation strategy Summer 2016 Summer 2017 R Feb 2016 Dec 2016 Dec 2017 Spring / D Spring 2018 Jul - Aug 2016 Winter 2015-16 Fall 2018 draft plan WE ARE HERE ENGAGEMENT COMMITTEE options for classification ADVISORY land draft plan + LOS standards acquisition discussions vision statement + strategy strategic directions STATISTICALLY VALID SURVEY definitions, strategic present final draft plan PUBLIC POPS POPPING direction prioritization MEETING UP EVENTS SERIES 3

  4. PUBLIC INPUT (COLLABORATIVE PROCESS) Statistically Valid Stakeholder POPS Public Meetings Charrette Public Meetings Focus Groups T Survey Interviews Popping Up February 2016 December 2016 July 2017 Spring/Summer 2016 Winter 2015/2016 Winter/Spring 2016 Summer 2016 F Advisory Millennials Committee Seniors Goal: 800 A Over 90 APS Teens Actual: 1,470 participants Aquatics Gen Xers R BIDs & Partners Bike/Ped Dog Parks D Gymnastics Natural Resources Urban Forestry Sports 4

  5. POPS ADVISORY COMMITTEE Co-Chairs:  Caroline Haynes, Park and Recreation Commission T  Jane Rudolph, Department of Parks and F Recreation Other Members: A  Jane Siegel, Planning Commission  Jim Feaster, NCAC R  Janet Kopenhaver (Leo Sarli- alternate), Arlington Commission for the Arts D  Elizabeth Gearin, Park and Recreation Commission  Dean Amel, Urban Forestry Commission  Justin Wilt, Sports Commission  Claire O’Dea, E2C2  Lisa Grandle, Department of Parks and Recreation  Toby Smith, At Large  Carrie Johnson, At Large  William Gillen, Arlington Public Schools 5

  6. PRELIMINARY DRAFT  Online feedback gathered July 11 to August 31 T F A R D 6

  7. PRELIMINARY DRAFT- CONTENTS T F A R D 7

  8. PRELIMINARY DRAFT- STRATEGIC DIRECTIONS Strategic Direction 1 Strategic Direction 5 PUBLIC SPACES PROGRAMS Ensure equitable access to high quality public spaces that Ensure program offerings continue to respond to changing T provide opportunities to recreate, play, and enjoy nature by user needs. adding and improving public spaces. F A Strategic Direction 2 Strategic Direction 6 TRAILS ENGAGEMENT & COMMUNICATION R Improve the network of trails to, within, and between public Improve community engagement and communication to spaces to increase access and enhance connectivity. enhance user satisfaction. D Strategic Direction 3 Strategic Direction 7 RESOURCE STEWARDSHIP OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE Protect, restore, expand, and enhance natural and historic Ensure County public spaces and facilities are operated and resources, and increase resource-based activities. maintained efficiently and to defined standards. Strategic Direction 4 Strategic Direction 8 PARTNERSHIPS FISCAL SUSTAINABILITY Clarify partnerships to set mutual expectations and leverage Enhance the financial sustainability of Arlington’s public resources. spaces. 8

  9. FRESH APPROACHES T F A R D Casual Use Spaces Level of Service 9 Synthetic Turf & Lighting

  10. PRELIMINARY DRAFT- PUBLIC FEEDBACK T  Over 1,100 overall comments grouped around: F o Land Acquisition A o Fields- Synthetic Conversion & Lights R o Natural Resources/Trees D o Casual Use Spaces 10

  11. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC MEETINGS IN DECEMBER T F A R D 11

  12. T F A R LEVEL OF SERVICE D APPROACH 12

  13. LEVEL OF SERVICE - APPROACH POPS Draft: 1.4. Use a context-sensitive, activity-based approach to providing amenities. Population-Based + Access Standards T F A benchmarking R Alexandria, VA Recommended national current statistically Bellevue, WA averages inventory Standard valid survey Berkeley, CA D St. Paul, MN Population Based Standards Incremental Needs 278,100 266,300 256,000 Current Bench- National Recommended Total Example Survey Current 2025 2035 244,800 LOS marking Average standard by 2035 +25% 232,700 220,500 Basketball 2,533 2,132 6,000 Medium 3,000 0 0 2 2 Courts 2015 2020 2025 2030 2035 2040 13 Forecasted population growth

  14. LEVEL OF SERVICE - APPROACH POPS Draft: 1.4. Use a context-sensitive, activity-based approach to providing amenities. Population-Based + Access Standards T F A benchmarking R Alexandria, VA Recommended national current statistically Bellevue, WA averages inventory Standard valid survey Berkeley, CA D St. Paul, MN Population Based Standards Incremental Needs 278,100 266,300 256,000 Current Bench- National Recommended Total Example Survey Current 2025 2035 244,800 LOS marking Average standard by 2035 +25% 232,700 220,500 Basketball 2,533 2,132 6,000 Medium 3,000 0 0 2 2 Courts 2015 2020 2025 2030 2035 2040 14 Forecasted population growth

  15. LEVEL OF SERVICE - APPROACH POPS Draft: 1.4. Use a context-sensitive, activity-based approach to providing amenities. Population-Based + Access Standards T F A benchmarking R Alexandria, VA Recommended national current statistically Bellevue, WA averages inventory Standard valid survey Berkeley, CA D St. Paul, MN Population Based Standards Incremental Needs 278,100 266,300 256,000 Current Bench- National Recommended Total Example Survey Current 2025 2035 244,800 LOS marking Average standard by 2035 +25% 232,700 220,500 Basketball 2,533 2,132 6,000 Medium 3,000 0 0 2 2 Courts 2015 2020 2025 2030 2035 2040 15 Forecasted population growth

  16. LEVEL OF SERVICE - APPROACH POPS Draft: 1.4. Use a context-sensitive, activity-based approach to providing amenities. Population-Based + Access Standards T F A benchmarking R Alexandria, VA Recommended national current statistically Bellevue, WA averages inventory Standard valid survey Berkeley, CA D St. Paul, MN Population Based Standards Incremental Needs 278,100 266,300 256,000 Current Bench- National Recommended Total Example Survey Current 2025 2035 244,800 LOS marking Average standard by 2035 +25% 232,700 220,500 Basketball 2,533 2,132 6,000 Medium 3,000 0 0 2 2 Courts 2015 2020 2025 2030 2035 2040 16 Forecasted population growth

  17. LEVEL OF SERVICE - APPROACH POPS Draft: 1.4. Use a context-sensitive, activity-based approach to providing amenities. Population-Based + Access Standards T F A benchmarking R Alexandria, VA Recommended national current statistically Bellevue, WA averages inventory Standard valid survey Berkeley, CA D St. Paul, MN Population Based Standards Incremental Needs 278,100 266,300 256,000 Current Bench- National Recommended Total Example Survey Current 2025 2035 244,800 LOS marking Average standard by 2035 +25% 232,700 220,500 Basketball 2,533 2,132 6,000 Medium 3,000 0 0 2 2 Courts 2015 2020 2025 2030 2035 2040 17 Forecasted population growth

  18. LEVEL OF SERVICE - APPROACH POPS Draft: 1.4. Use a context-sensitive, activity-based approach to providing amenities. Population-Based + Access Standards T F A benchmarking R Alexandria, VA Recommended national current statistically Bellevue, WA averages inventory Standard valid survey Berkeley, CA D St. Paul, MN Population Based Standards Incremental Needs 278,100 266,300 256,000 Current Bench- National Recommended Total Example Survey Current 2025 2035 244,800 LOS marking Average standard by 2035 +25% 232,700 220,500 Basketball 2,533 2,132 6,000 Medium 3,000 0 0 2 2 Courts 2015 2020 2025 2030 2035 2040 18 Forecasted population growth

  19. LEVEL OF SERVICE- PLANNING TOOL FOR ASSET MANAGEMENT POPS Draft: 1.4. Use a context-sensitive, activity-based approach to providing amenities. Population-Based + Access Standards T Example: Access to basketball courts F A R D Walking Biking Access Ranking most need (limited access) least need (best access) potential areas of focus 19 Driving Transit

  20. CURRENT POPS DRAFT – NEEDS ASSESSMENT 6.1.1. T Conduct a public space needs assessment, including a statistically F valid survey and level of service analysis, at least every 5 years. A R D 20

  21. T F A R FEEDBACK SUMMARY & D PROPOSED APPROACH Land Acquisition 21

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