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i , <br /> The quality of open spaces is important in providing livable communities and attracting people to live in cities, <br /> away from rural lands. Open spaces are also associated with measurable public health benefits by providing <br /> people with access to nature and the amenities needed for exercise,both of which have links to stress reduction <br /> and physical wellness. <br /> Urbanization has the potential to damage open spaces thro =- *-- <br /> and <br /> -and with them go important functions such as wildlife habitat,temperature reduction,reduction of stormwater <br /> runoff and absorption of particulates and other air pollutants. <br /> It is not the intent of the Open Space Map orthese policies : :--- -- • : - - - .-_ : -- <br /> agency to the acquisition of privately owned lands identified as open space. Additionally,publicly owned land <br /> that is shown as open space may be held for some other public use,such as undeveloped lands within public <br /> intended to enhance the sense of open space presently existing within the community and to further the values <br /> provided-by-open-spaces within the Everett Planning Ar a,while recognizing the rights of private property <br /> Policy 2.65.1 The City shall continue to acquire and develop public park lands to serve the population of the <br /> Everett Planning Area,within the financial capabilities of the City,in accordance with the Parks,,and Recreation <br /> and Open Space(PROS)Plan. <br /> by critical areas within new developments,in accordance with Section 3 . - _ _ :: - -_ - _ - <br /> the future amended. <br /> Policy 2.56.32 The City shall coordinate with the Port of Everett,school districts,Snohomish County,and <br /> neighboring cities to assure an adequate supply of open space lands to be used for active recreation purposes, <br /> passive aesthetic values,and to serve as either focal points for or buffers between land uses,neighborhoods,and <br /> communities. <br /> Policy 2.6.,E The Ci hall-encou-age the use of excess rights of way for open-space and aesthetic <br /> purposes. <br /> Policy 2.65.35 The City shall maintain and enhance open space connectivity and corridors to create habitat <br /> networks for optimum habitat and biodiversity. <br /> of open space provided on both public and private properties. <br /> properties in accordance with applicable land use designations and development regulations. <br /> Policy 2.56.64 The City shall provide incentives for developers to incorporate public open space and <br /> recreation facilities within development proposals. <br /> Policy 2.6.9 Recognize the value of utility and other public properties as an important open space resource <br /> for the community. <br /> Policy 2.6.3.0 Encourage-public and private partnerships to maintain and restore public and privately owned <br /> LAND USE ELEMENT,2019 Amendment 24 <br /> 90 Exhibit 1 -Page 24 <br />