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
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
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
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
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
PRELIMINARY DRAFT Online feedback gathered July 11 to August 31 T F A R D 6
PRELIMINARY DRAFT- CONTENTS T F A R D 7
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
FRESH APPROACHES T F A R D Casual Use Spaces Level of Service 9 Synthetic Turf & Lighting
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
ADDITIONAL PUBLIC MEETINGS IN DECEMBER T F A R D 11
T F A R LEVEL OF SERVICE D APPROACH 12
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
T F A R FEEDBACK SUMMARY & D PROPOSED APPROACH Land Acquisition 21
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