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T F A R D 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

AGENDA  Process Review T  Preliminary Demographic Analysis F  Site Evaluation A  Engagement Strategy Review R  Focus Groups D  Public Meeting Series 1  Discussion 2

PROCESS T Project Coordination and Management F Inventory and Community Needs Master Plan Final Report Analysis Assessment Recommendations A • Review and assess • Public outreach • Update plan • Draft PSMP existing plans and recommendations • Demographic analysis R • Executive Summary conditions • Visioning workshop • Standards / park • Final Draft PSMP • Review planned and classifications (incl. • Conceptual parks and • PSMP presentation D built connections benchmarking) recreation vision • Identify CAPRA • Assessment of • Capital investment certification current practices and prioritization standards guidelines • Additional • Kickoff Workshop assessments (ADA, • Privately owned • Inventory and land acquisition, public spaces analysis of existing lighting, dog parks, guidelines programs and WiFi, etc.) • Implementation facilities Coordination with other County projects / consultants 3

ANALYSIS DEMOGRAPHICS T 85 and over 80 to 84 F 75 to 79 70 to 74 67 to 69 A 65 to 66 62 to 64 R Family 60 to 61 55 to 59 Households Non-Family D 50 to 54 44% Households 45 to 49 56% 40 to 44 Median Age 35 to 39 30 to 34 34 25 to 29 20 to 24 15 to 19 10 to 14 5 to 9 Under 5 Female Male 4

ANALYSIS DEMOGRAPHICS T Black White F A R D Asian Hispanic >4 × county avg 2–4 × county avg 1–2 × county avg ≤ county avg 5

ANALYSIS DEMOGRAPHICS T F A 0–5 years 6–10 years R D >4 × county avg 2–4 × county avg 1–2 × county avg ≤ county avg 6

ANALYSIS COMMUTING PATTERNS T F A R other D into out of Arlington Arlington Within Arlington 7

ANALYSIS FACILITY EVALUATIONS T Purpose Better understand the park system F Inform park classifications A R Site / Facility Assessment Form Access and Connectivity D Signage Land Cover / Natural Resources Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities Site Amenities Stormwater Infrastructure Corrective Actions Needed ADA Assessments Assessments of all sites completed 8

ENGAGEMENT TAILORED STRATEGIES T F A R Advisory Core Staff Committee, Stakeholders Public D County Board biweekly briefings interviews and deliberate input communication focus groups and feedback 9

ENGAGEMENT STAKEHOLDER INTEREST GROUPS  Sports leagues  Community center users T  Drop-in play  Multicultural programs users F  Social Leagues  Volunteers A  Urban forestry & Natural  Community Facilities Study R resources  Partners: BIDs, GWU,  Community gardens D Marymount University  Kids (preschool programs)  Bicycle advisory groups, advocates & users 10

ENGAGEMENT FOCUS GROUP PROCESS an open group discussion with a focus T F 6-8 (4-12) participants neutral facilitator sample selection A R D 1-2 hours incentive audio recorder and interactive materials Ethics: informed consent and reporting 11

ENGAGEMENT PROPOSED FOCUS GROUPS  Transit dependent (seniors, persons with disabilities, etc.) T  Families pressed for time or concerned with budget F  Multicultural leagues A  Teens R  Millennials D  Seniors  Persons with disabilities  Congregate meals programs users 12

ENGAGEMENT FOCUS GROUP STRATEGY  Partner with community organization serving participants T  Provide incentives for participation, such as food, F transportation, etc. A  Bi-lingual focus group facilitator R D 13

ENGAGEMENT PUBLIC SURVEY T About 7 pages F 24 public spaces questions A 10 demographics questions R Distribution Mailed after Thanksgiving D Also available online Results Preliminary results expected early next year 14

ENGAGEMENT PUBLIC MEETINGS T F A R D Series 1 Series 2 Series 3 Information Presentation of Sharing Vision / Draft Plan Final Plan Needs, Values, Did we get it right? Focus on Choices Implementation 6 months 15

ENGAGEMENT PUBLIC MEETING SERIES 1 T F A R D Presentation Open House • explain the process • gauge perception of existing public • present preliminary analysis spaces • seek vision for public spaces in the future 16

ENGAGEMENT PUBLIC MEETING SERIES 1 T F A R D  Thursday, February 4 – evening meeting  Friday, February 5 – “coffee talk” with DPR director, midday open house, evening happy hour  Saturday, February 6 – morning meeting 17

ENGAGEMENT INFORMATIONAL STATIONS 1. Snapshot of the park system (acreage, map of locations) T 2. Snapshot of the trail network F 3. Basic demographics (current and projected) A R D 18

ENGAGEMENT DOT VOTING T F A R D 19

ENGAGEMENT DOT VOTING T F A R D 20

ENGAGEMENT DOT VOTING 1. For each mode, what distance would you be willing to travel to T each of the facilities listed? F 2. Of the amenities pictured, which are most important to you? A 3. Of the programs pictured, which are the most important to you? R 4. Are you supportive of the sale of food and beverages (both non- alcoholic and alcoholic) in the following locations? D 5. What times of day would you use Arlington’s parks and recreation facilities? questions also in survey 21

ENGAGEMENT DOT VOTING 6. How supportive are you of some increase in fees to support T offering the recreation facilities and programs that are most F important to you and your household? A 7. How supportive are you of a dedicated funding mechanism (such as a dedicated tax or fee) or private development R contribution to support the types of parks, trails, and recreation D facilities that are most important to you and your household? 8. How important do you think quality parks, facilities and programs are to the overall pursuit of a healthy and active lifestyle for you and your household? 9. How important do you think quality parks, facilities and programs are to the overall quality of life in Arlington County? 22

ENGAGEMENT MAP-BASED T F A R D 23

ENGAGEMENT MONEY GAME T F A R D 24

ENGAGEMENT MONEY GAME If you had $1000 to spend on the following improvements to T Arlington’s park and recreation system, how much would you F allocate to each? A  Acquisition of open space for passive facilities R  Acquisition of open space for active facilities  Preservation of trees and natural areas D  Improvements to pedestrian and bicycle access  Improvements to baseball/softball and rectangular fields  Improvements to indoor community centers  Development of an indoor community /aquatic center  Development of new fields similar question in survey 25

ENGAGEMENT OPEN-ENDED T F A R D 26

ENGAGEMENT OPEN-ENDED 1. What improvements would encourage you to walk or bike more T to parks? F 2. Describe Arlington public spaces in three words. A 3. What does Arlington County do well with its public spaces? R 4. What should Arlington County improve upon with its public spaces in the future? D 5. What keeps your family from using Arlington’s public spaces? 6. Which parks or recreation facilities need the most attention? 7. What programs would encourage you to use public spaces more? 27

ENGAGEMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE ROLE  Assist staff and the consultant in developing a community T engagement plan and provide strategic guidance in ways to F resolve matters of community process during the study A  Assist staff in public engagement R  Participate in workshops, focus group meetings, and countywide public meetings when applicable D 28

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