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Everett 2044 <br />Planning our future together <br />EVERETT 2044 <br />PARKS, RECREATION, OPEN SPACE ELEMENT <br />PROPOSED GOALS/POLICIES/ACTIONS <br />e. Adding or improving tree canopy. <br />PR-5.2 Prioritize capital facility investments based on the following principles: <br />a. Equity: The investment fills gaps in underserved areas, improves access for the young or elderly, or <br />improves access for households in poverty or persons of color. <br />b. Accessible & Active Lifestyle: The investment improves accessibility by foot, bike, or by car; or the <br />investment leverages the existing system (e.g., adds developed acres, extends trails, improves <br />usability in multiple seasons). <br />c. Stewardship: The investment supports Everett's fiscal policies; is eligible for capital funding, or <br />responds to a unique partnership opportunity, or extends the facility lifecycle; and reduces <br />maintenance needs or sustainable maintenance resources are available. <br />d. Engagement: The investment supports the Vision, Mission and Values; or leverages this plan or <br />other City plans or priorities; or reflects public feedback, needs, or trends; or supports Tong -term <br />engagement (e.g volunteerism, learning). <br />e. Quality & Capability: The investment provides public, environment, economic, or cost recovery <br />benefits; or the investment improves facility quality; or the City is positioned to provide efficient <br />and quality services. <br />PR-5.3 Prioritize the acquisition of new land for parks and recreation using the following criteria: <br />a. The proposed acquisition serves an identified gap area. <br />b. The proposed acquisition is within %z mile of high -capacity transit facilities (e g., light rail, bus rapid <br />transit) or serves a high population density. <br />c. The proposed acquisition furthers the goals or policies of the Comprehensive Plan or other adopted <br />City plans or initiatives. <br />d. The proposed facility builds multi -use trails that connect parks and recreational facilities. <br />e. The proposed acquisition is located where there are limited recreation partner facilities (e.g., <br />schools, non-profit recreation open to the public) and the City is the best provider of service. <br />f. The acquisition leverages other partner investments (e.g., schools, non -profits, and Everett <br />departments of public works and utilities) to advance healthy lifestyles in underserved areas. <br />g. The acquisition avoids, or is designed to address, potential environmental hazards. <br />VARIETY AND QUALITY <br />Goal 6: Provide a diverse system of parks and trails. <br />PR-6.1 Classify parks and trails based on the size, service area, and typical character. Each park should be <br />improved over time to achieve minimum standards to meet the needs of the community and to <br />provide for consistent and sustainable management and maintenance. <br />PR-6.2 Within park sites, provide for active and passive park elements consistent with park classifications, site <br />conditions, master plans, and community engagement results. <br />11/17/2024 <br />PARKS, RECREATION, OPEN SPACE ELEMENTELEMENT <br />PROPOSED GOALS/POLICIES/ACTIONS <br />Page 2 <br />