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Legacy Open Space Functional Master Plan

Open Space Conservation in the 21st Century Interim Reference Edition - July 2001

Details of Publication
Resolution
Policy and Planning Overview
Creating the Legacy
Defining the Legacy
Resource Categories
Implementing the Legacy
Technical Appendix


Details of Publication
Executive Summary
Significance of Recommendations

Resolution

Policy and Planning Overview
Nationwide Perspective
County Perspective
 Public Opinion and Need
Public Purpose
Planning Framework
Protecting the Green Infrastructure
Relationship to Area Master Plan

Creating the Legacy
Legacy Framework
Legacy Criteria

Defining the Legacy
Legacy Vision
 Legacy Open Space Elements
Classification of Sites
Process for Adding New Properties or Changing Classifications
Process for Setting Priorities for Legacy Open Space
Overview of Land Protection Recommendations

Resource Categories
Protection of Environmentally Sensitive Natural Resources
Protection of Water Supply
Conservation of Heritage Resources
Protection of Greenway Connections
Protection of Farmland and Rural Open Spaces
Protection of Urban Spaces

Implementing the Legacy
Leveraging and Funding Approach
Acquisition of Land and Easements
Stewardship
Inventories
Measuring Progress

Technical Appendix
Appendix A: Open Space Inventory
Appendix B: Public Opinion Survey
 Appendix C: Long Range Acquisition Program Inventory and Park FY 01-06 CIP Project Inventory
Appendix D: Sites for Additional Study for Potential Inclusion in Legacy Open Space
Appendix E: Trail Network
Appendix F: Index to Legacy Open Spaces Sites