Recommendation Number: 20200225-B3 — original pdf

Recommendation

Parkland Dedication Need, Facts, and Strategic Direction Soroptimist Park. Bozeman, MT .25-acre Downtown Park Rich DePalma 2.25.2020 West Thames Playground New York City Valmont Dog Park Boulder, CO Liberty Community Garden New York City Sister Cities Park Philadelphia Parkland Dedication Purpose To date, the City has received 1,743 acres of dedicated parkland and 38 acres of easements. Parkland Dedication Application Additional Proposed Change in the Land Development Code Housing Credit Already Received 23-4B-2050 Added in Proposed LDC Revision – January 31, 2020 Equity and Planning Challenges PLD Dedication Examples of Why Parkland Dedication #FlexibilityWorks Density, Parkland and Walkability Are They Compatible? How Do We Compare? 2019 Largest US Cities + Density, Parkland & Walkability Data Source: Trust for Public Lands, 2019 City Park Facts Data Tables 2019 TPL Rank2019 Rank of Largest CitiesCityDensity (people per acre, adjusted area)Parkland as percent of city areaPercent of Residents within Half-Mile Walk of ParkPlaygrounds Score91New York, NY46.1821.7%99%13552Los Angeles, CA13.5712.5%61%4103Chicago, IL20.249.5%98%27854Houston, TX6.378.9%58%10565Phoenix, AZ4.9315.2%49%9196Philadelphia, PA19.2013.3%95%9727San Antonio, TX4.9910.4%42%10168San Diego, CA6.8319.1%79%14529Dallas, TX6.299.4%69%103310San Jose, CA9.3014.1%78%224311Austin, TX5.199.4%59%82019 Trust for Public Lands Ranking + Density, Parkland Percent, & Walkability Data Source: Trust for Public Lands, 2019 City Park Facts Data Tables 2019 TPL Rank2019 Rank of Largest CitiesCityDensity (people per acre, adjusted area)Parkland as percent of city areaPercent of Residents within Half-Mile Walk of ParkPlaygrounds Score120Washington, DC17.6821.1%98%10264St. Paul, MN9.4515.3%98%31345Minneapolis, MN12.3714.9%96%31498Arlington, VA14.3311.1%98%35525Portland, OR7.9918.0%89%13677Irvine, CA6.4027.4%80%31714San Francisco, CA29.3019.6%100%17863Cincinnati, OH6.3414.1%77%4091New York, NY46.1821.7%99%13103Chicago, IL20.249.5%98%271118Seattle, WA13.4612.5%96%131284Madison, WI5.4414.0%94%401322Boston, MA23.1317.4%100%301460St. Louis, MO8.079.5%95%191567Plano, TX6.449.5%75%36168San Diego, CA6.8319.1%79%141783St. Petersburg, FL6.6115.6%75%261837Long Beach, CA15.4810.1%83%7196Philadelphia, PA19.2013.3%95%92048New Orleans, LA3.6525.9%80%174311Austin, TX5.199.4%59%8How Does Parkland Align w/ Other Goals? Urban Trails Master Plan Urban Trails Master Plan Urban Trails Master Plan Age-Friendly Austin Plan Eight Domains of Livability Domain 1: Outdoor Spaces and Buildings Goal 1.1 – Increase access to and utilization of parks, open spaces and public buildings Domain 2: Transportation Goal 2.1 – Ensure all modes of transportation are safe affordable and accessible Goal 2.3 – Create an ongoing dialogue and innovative transportation options and expand models for the future Domain 3: Housing Goal 3.1 – Expand and promote the development of diverse housing options that are affordable for seniors of different income levels Goal 3.2 – Support and expand affordable housing options for seniors Domain 4: Social Participation Goal 4.1 – Strengthen and develop recreation, leisure and education activities involving and targeting older adults Domain 5: Respect and Social Inclusion Domain 6: Civic Participation and Employment Domain 7: Communication and Information Domain 8: Community Support and Health Services Age-Friendly Austin Plan In May 2018, the Austin City Council received a certificate of approval from the World Health Organization of the Austin Age-Friendly Action Plan, the first city in Texas. Community leaders were recognized for this achievement and presented City Council with a certificate from AARP and the World Health Organization. Photo credit: AustinUp We’re building a nationwide movement to improve access to parks & green spaces, while transforming communities, and getting people to places where they live some of their best moments. Want More Improvements? Parkland Dedication Application Add this  (d) A commercial development Parkland Dedication Application Commercial Density: One hundred (100) square feet of land for each commercial employee, up to a maximum of ten (10) percent of the area being developed. End