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EVERETT COMPREHENSIVE PLAN I <br /> PARKS AND RECREATION ELEMENT <br /> Strategies <br /> IIII <br /> Objective <br /> (a) Design, construct and use park facilities <br /> I <br /> 2. The Park system provides in a manner that minimizes visual and func- <br /> neighborhood identity and gateways, tional incompatibility with adja-cent land <br /> enhancement of regional park systems, and uses. I links between existing natural or built <br /> amenities. (b) Promote acquisition of park or open <br /> space land that preserves notable features I Strategy such as views or natural aspects of the <br /> environment (e.g, wetlands and stream/ <br /> (a) Continue focus on the neighborhood wildlife corridors). <br /> park system, while providing regional <br /> special recreational amenities linked by a 1.4 Historical Resources <br /> comprehensive trail system. <br /> I <br /> Objective <br /> 1.3 Environmental Concerns <br /> 1. Historical recreational opportunities <br /> I <br /> Objective that promote and educate residents <br /> regarding Everett's historical past. <br /> 1. Park and recreation facilities promote <br /> I <br /> environmentally sensitive design, construc- Strategies <br /> tion and use of such facilities. el <br /> (a) Provide parks features and recreational <br /> Strategies programs and events emphasizing iden- <br /> tified historical assets. <br /> (a) Develop and improve parks so that they <br /> are compatible with the natural constraints (b) Focus parks and recreation related <br /> of slope, soil, geology, vegetation, wildlife programs to historic preservation demon- <br /> habitat and drainage. strating and educating citizens and guests <br /> on the historical value of the central <br /> (b) Promote environmentally sound work business district, waterfront and riverfront. <br /> practices including recycling and compost- <br /> ing. (c) Promote historic preservation in identi- <br /> fied significant areas through interpretive <br /> I <br /> Objective parks, open space and forests, and <br /> recreation programs. <br /> 2. Minimize impacts on the environment <br /> by proper consideration in site, design, con- (d) Recognize historically significant tree <br /> struction and use for all park improvements stands and individual trees as part of <br /> and construction. Everett's historical image. <br /> I <br /> (e) Work cooperatively with schools, the <br /> library, the museum, neighborhood groups, <br /> 11/1 <br /> and the Historical Commission in planning <br /> I <br /> P-4 <br />