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The Long Trails Project USP 549: REGIONAL PLANNING and METROPOLITAN GROWTH MANAGEMENT
The Long Trails Project USP 549: REGIONAL PLANNING and METROPOLITAN GROWTH MANAGEMENT Toulan School of Urban Studies and Planning College of Urban and Public Affairs Portland State University Fall, 2012 Table of Contents I. Introduction and Acknowledgements ............................................................................................................................ 2 II. History of Long Trails and Regional Trail Networks ..................................................................................................... 6 III. Long Trails in Northwestern Oregon...............................................................................................................................20 IV. The Demand for Long Trails-based Recreation ...........................................................................................................36 V. Long Trails and Community Economic Development .............................................................................................52 VI. Long Trails Implementation ...............................................................................................................................................76 I. Introduction and Acknowledgements The Oregon Department of Forestry and the Oregon Parks Team 3: The Demand for trails-base recreation; analysis and Department are currently engaged in a joint assessment of a new critique of SCORP and similar surveys; trails in the context of trail extending from Garibaldi, on the Oregon coast, to the crest other recreational opportunities; -
Capital Crescent & Metropolitan Branch Trails
Facility Plan for the capital Crescent & Metropolitan Branch Trails LardnerlKlein Landscape Architects, P.C. in association with Daniel Consultants Inc. Montgomery County Planning Board January 2001 The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission is a bi-county agency created by the Ge~eralAssembly of Maryland in 1927. The Commission's geographic - authority covers most of Montgomery and Prince George's counties. The Commission's planning jurisdiction, the Maryland-Washington Regional District, comprises 1,001 square miles; its parks jurisdiction, the Metropolitan District, comprises 91 9 square miles. The Commission has three major functions: (1) The preparation, adoption, and, from time to time, amendment or exten- sion of The General Plan (On Wedges and Corridors) for the Physical Devel- opment of the Maryland-Washington Regional District within Montgomery and Prince George's Counties. (2) The acquisition, development, operation, and maintenance of a public park system (3) In Prince George's county only, the operation of the entire county public recreation program. The Commission operates in each County through a Planning Board appointed by and responsible to the County government. The Planning Boards are responsible for prepa- ration of all local master plans, recommendations on zoning amendments, administra- tion of subdivision regulations, and general administration of parks. The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission encourages the involvement and participation of individuals with disabilities, and its facilities are accessible. For assistance with special needs (e.g. large print materials, listening devices, sign language interpretation, etc.), please contact the Community Rela- tions Office, (301) 495-4600 or T.D. (301) 495-1 331. -
Inclusionary Trail Planning Toolkit
Inclusionary Trail Planning Toolkit A guide to planning and programming equitable trail networks Funding for this report was provided by the Contents Foreword 1 Section 1: Introduction 2 Inclusionary Planning 2 Equitable Planning 3 Green Gentrification 4 Section 2: Case Studies of Inclusionary Trail Planning 8 Camden, New Jersey 8 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 11 Washington, DC 21 Examples of Successful Programming for Inclusive Trails 23 Section 3: Tools for Planning in Community 27 Community Organizing for Trail Planning 27 Forge Alliances and Building a Base 27 Establishing Buy-in 28 Leadership Development 29 Understanding the Community: Using Data 31 Understanding the Community: Community Mapping 32 Understanding the Community: Employing Social Justice Frameworks 32 Understanding the Community: Is My Community Prone to Gentrification? 33 Planning Events: Origins of Event 36 Planning Events: Outreach for Events 36 Planning Events: Event Logistics 37 Implementation of the Trail: Construction Phase 38 Implementation of the Trail: Celebrate the Opening 39 Implementation of the Trail: Program the Trail 39 Implementation of the Trail: Job Creation 40 Institutional Change 40 Appendix A: Resources for participatory planning events 43 Appendix B: Resources for Data Collection 46 Appendix C: Midwest Academy Racial Justice and Equity Framework 47 Appendix D: Race Forward, Racial Equity Impact Assessments 48 Appendix E: Addressing Gentrification in Communities 50 Appendix F: Training Resources 51 Appendix G: Summary of interviews 53 This report was prepared by Julia Raskin on behalf of the Pennsylvania Environmental Council. Special thanks to the Inclusive Planning Working Group for their expertise, guidance, and time: Shoshanna Akins, Eleanor Horne, Valeria Galarza, Rachel Griffith, and Daniel Paschall. -
Downtown East Re-Urbanization Strategy Executive Summary 1St St Nw St 1St North Cap I Tol St 4Th St Nw St 4Th
AUGUST 2019 D O W N T O W N RE-URBANIZATION E A S T STRATEGY EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Dear Residents and Stakeholders: As Mayor of Washington, DC, I am pleased to In addition to thanking the residents who present our Downtown East Re-Urbanization contributed to this plan, I would like to Strategy. Located on the iconic doorstep acknowledge the DC Office of Planning for of Union Station and the crossroads of our leading the effort along with several District Downtown, Mount Vernon Triangle, and NoMA agencies, including the District Department neighborhoods, Downtown East represents a of Transportation, the District Department of bustling gateway to our city’s geographic heart. Parks and Recreation, the District Department of General Services, and the District Department of Over the past few decades, much of our center city Energy and the Environment. This core team of area has witnessed a resurgence of investment partner agencies has, over the past several years, and opportunity, while Downtown East has engaged with residents, partners in the federal largely lagged. Now, however, the area is poised government, and community stakeholders to to bloom, with renewed interest, a growing establish this future for Downtown East. Moving population, large-scale development (complete forward, this Strategy will require a range of or under construction), and transformative public implementers across many sectors. The District space projects—like the New Jersey/New York government, the Mt. Vernon Triangle Community Avenue Streetscape project—which attempts to Improvement District (CID), the NoMA Business heal physical barriers and is expected to provide Improvement District (BID), the Downtown BID, safe pedestrian connections and a vibrant place property owners, developers, civic associations, for all our residents and visitors to enjoy. -
ALONG the TOWPATH Concerned with the Conservation of the Natural and Historical Environment of the C&O Canal and the Potomac River Basin
C & 0 Canal Association ALONG THE TOWPATH concerned with the conservation of the natural and historical environment of the C&O Canal and the Potomac River Basin ~OLUMEX:Xll June 1990 Number 2 JUSTICE DOUGLAS REUNION HIKE HELD ON APRIL21 The rain was pervasive through the day, but this did After a cocktail hour, the bikers enjoyed a banquet in little to dampen the enthusiasm of the more than 100 hikers the evening catered by the Berlin Cafe and held at the who participated in the 10.4 mile trek from Noland's Ferry to Brunswick Fire Department. Speakers for the occasion were Brunswick on the Justice Douglas Reunion Hike on April 21. Brunswick's Mayor Susan Fauntleroy and park superinten In addition to commemorating the historic walk led by Justice dent Tom Hobbs, both of who impressed on their listeners how William 0. Douglas in 1954, largely credited with leading to important the occasion was as a reminder to continue efforts to the decision by Congress to establish the C&O Canal National preserve the canal. Historical Park, the Association members and guests on April 21 celebrated one day in advance Earth Day's 20th anniver sary. The hike began at Noland's Ferry with a brief ribbon cutting ceremony in the rain. C&O Association president Hal Larsen introduced Congresswoman Beverly Byron, from Maryland's Sixth District, who made a few remarks and then . cut the ribbon to start the hikers on their walk. Congress woman Byron also accompanied the group to Brunswick. ( . Lunch stop at Lock 29 Hal Larsen, in his capacity as president, presented the Justice William 0. -
2015 Corridor Analysis of the Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail in Northern Virginia
2015 Corridor Analysis Of the Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail in Northern Virginia 0 http://www.novaregion.org/index.aspx?nid=299 Acknowledgements The Northern Virginia Regional Commission (NVRC) thanks the following individuals for their contributions to this report: • Donald Briggs, Superintendent of the Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail for the National Park Service; • Ursula Lemanski, Rivers, Trails and Conservation Assistance Program for the National Park Service; • Mark Novak, Loudoun County Park Authority; • Debbie Andrews of Prince William County Department of Parks and Recreation; and • Members of the Potomac Heritage Trail Association. The report is an NVRC staff product, supported with funds provided by a cooperative agreement with the National Capital Region National Park Service (Grant Cooperative Agreement P14AC01704). Any assessments, conclusions, or recommendations contained in this report represent the results of the NVRC staff’s technical investigation and do not represent policy positions of the Northern Virginia Regional Commission unless so stated in an adopted resolution of said Commission. The views expressed in this document are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the jurisdictions, the National Park Service, or any of its sub agencies. Report prepared by: Corey Miles, Senior Environmental Planner Northern Virginia Regional Commission Debbie Spiliotopoulos, Senior Environmental Planner Northern Virginia Regional Commission Figure 1 Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail Corridor 1 http://www.novaregion.org/index.aspx?nid=299 The Northern Virginia Regional Commission 2015 Commissioners Listed by Jurisdiction (As of December 2015) Commissioners are appointed by and from the governing bodies of NVRC’s member localities on a population-based representation formula. -
2017 BID Profiles
2017 DC BID PROFILES A REPORT BY THE DC BID COUNCIL 1 WISCONSIN AVE COLUMBIA RD 16TH ST 14TH ST NEW YORK AVE MASSACHUSETTS AVE M ST K ST H ST ST CAPITOL NORTH 2017 DC BID PROFILES DC BID Data .......................................................... 4 CONSTITUTION AVE DowntownDC BID ............................................... 6 Golden Triangle BID ............................................8 INDEPENDENCE AVE Georgetown BID .................................................10 Capitol Hill BID .................................................... 12 Mount Vernon Triangle CID ............................14 SOUTHEAST FRWY Adams Morgan Partnership BID ...................16 NoMa BID .............................................................. 18 Capitol Riverfront BID .....................................20 Anacostia BID ..................................................... 22 Southwest BID ....................................................24 GEORGETOWN BID DC BID Fast Facts .............................................26 ADAMS MORGAN BID S ANACOSTIA FRWY GOLDEN TRIANGLE BID DOWNTOWNDC BID MT VERNON TRIANGLE CID NOMA BID CAPITOL HILL BID SWBID N CAPITOL RIVERFRONT BID W E ANACOSTIA BID S COLLECTIVE IMPACT OF DC BIDS IN 2017 DC Business Improvement Districts invested over 30 million dollars into making the District of Columbia’s $30,877,082 high employment areas better places to live, to work and to visit. Building on a strong foundation of core clean and safe TOTAL AMOUNT BIDS INVEST IN services, BIDs work with their private and public -
District of Columbia Areas of Potential Flooding
The Hurricane Surge Data shown on the map comes from the National Weather Service and is part of the DC GIS data catalog. The map shows the worst case scenario flooding that would occur from a category 1, 2 3 and 4 hurricane hitting Washington, Montgomery District of Columbia V e rb DC. The hurricane categories are based off of the Saffir-Simpson e Ta n m a a S r t W ac N NS k W scale of hurricane intensity. t p S S ru t N p c County li e W u D T r N W E Areas of Potential Flooding 78S B u 78 d e E b a aster The 100 year flood, is a flood that statistically has a 1 percent u W c r h 8 y 78 7 B D n R W e Ave NW r N R a d N r oxa c D n W W n chance of occurring in any given year. The 500 year flood, is a N h al N a W t D r St R P o hid d l r P c y r N m N NW L O St e W Pa ou W le eg 78 rk th rt ate flood that statistically has a 0.2 percent chance of occurring in s y Rd N i S W d t M e N Locu Dr W Kalmia Rd NW st R N d NW Beach W 1 any given year. This data comes from FEMA's National Flood Dr 7 t NW h M S n o n r t n N i W W n N g Insurance Program and is also part of the DC GIS data catalog. -
Greater H Street NE Heritage Trail: Heritage Trail
On this self-guided walking Hub, Home, tour of Greater H Street, historical markers lead you to: Heart – Swampoodle, whose residents helped build the Capitol GREATER H STREET NE and the White House. HERITAGE TRAIL – The route British forces marched on their way to burn the Capitol and White House. – Gallaudet University, recognized as the center of American Deaf Culture. – Trinidad rowhouses, built on a former brickyard and baseball field. – The small brick storefronts where hundreds of immigrant families got their toe-hold in Washington. – Union Terminal Market, purveyor to the city. – The arena where the Beatles performed their first U.S. concert and Malcolm X spoke. – The performing arts center that is spurring the neighborhood’s most recent renewal. A bustling, working-class neighborhood grew up here alongside the railroad and streetcar. Mom-and-pop businesses served all comers in the city’s leading African American shopping district. Discover how, even aἀer the devastating 1968 civil disturbances, the strong community prevailed to witness H Street’s 21st-century revival. Welcome. In 2005 the Atlas Performing Arts Center opened in a renovated Atlas movie theater. Restaurants and clubs followed, and a new chapter began for the long-neglected H Street, NE, commercial corridor. What stories do these old brick storefronts hold? Follow Hub, Home, Heart: Greater H Street, NE Heritage Trail to meet the entrepreneurial families who lived and ran businesses here. Along the way, learn how the neighborhood became an important transportation hub and a bustling, working-class community. This eepsakek guide summarizes the 18 signs of the city’s 13th Official Walking Tour. -
DC for Beginners
DC Living Guide for Fellows Immersing yourself in the greatest parts of DC Updated November 2018 1 Table of Contents Housing Tips 3 Important Mobile Apps 6 Social Media Accounts 7 Useful Websites 8 Favorite Restaurants 9 Performing Arts and Music 12 Gyms 13 Shopping Areas 14 Pet Care 15 Getting Out of the City 16 The following information has been gathered from past and current Knauss fellows. These lists are not exhaustive and DC changes quickly, so some of these suggestions may not be complete or current. New suggestions are always 2 welcome. Housing Tips “I lived with two other Knauss fellows and "I live right near that Van Ness metro one did the searching and found a great 3 station on the Red Line in northwest DC. I bedroom for us. We lived in Columbia work downtown, so the commute is easy. Heights, not far from the metro station. I It's a great place to live for those who like recommend Columbia Heights, Meridian a quieter neighborhood with great access Hill area, Mt. Pleasant, parts of up and to basic amenities (groceries, metro, dry coming Petworth.” cleaning, etc.) and Rock Creek Park. I would not recommend it for someone who is working in Silver Spring because of the "I lived with college friends already in the commute. There aren't a lot of public area. Those fellows new to the area transit options that go east-west across should avoid neighborhoods east of the Rock Creek park. Most fellows end up Anacostia River in SE. Good living in Columbia Heights, which is a 45 - neighborhoods: Columbia Heights, Mount 60 minute walk, 15 minute drive ($10 on Pleasant, U. -
Capital Crescent Trail (P501316)
Capital Crescent Trail (P501316) Category Transportation Date Last Modified 05/17/20 SubCategory Pedestrian Facilities/Bikeways Administering Agency Transportation Planning Area Countywide Status Under Construction EXPENDITURE SCHEDULE ($000s) Total Beyond Cost Elements Total Thru FY19 Est FY20 FY 21 FY 22 FY 23 FY 24 FY 25 FY 26 6 Years 6 Years Planning, Design and Supervision 10,841 1,090 2,731 5,520 40 40 40 - 2,700 2,700 1,500 Land 873 415 458 - - - - - - - - Site Improvements and Utilities 2,308 8 - 2,000 - - - - 1,000 1,000 300 Construction 97,725 33,576 14,375 39,174 2,848 1,167 59 - 17,300 17,800 10,600 Other 4,350 - - 4,350 1,350 3,000 - - - - - TOTAL EXPENDITURES 116,097 35,089 17,564 51,044 4,238 4,207 99 - 21,000 21,500 12,400 FUNDING SCHEDULE ($000s) Total Beyond Funding Source Total Thru FY19 Est FY20 FY 21 FY 22 FY 23 FY 24 FY 25 FY 26 6 Years 6 Years G.O. Bonds 104,999 27,470 14,085 51,044 4,238 4,207 99 - 21,000 21,500 12,400 Impact Tax 11,098 7,619 3,479 - - - - - - - - TOTAL FUNDING SOURCES 116,097 35,089 17,564 51,044 4,238 4,207 99 - 21,000 21,500 12,400 OPERATING BUDGET IMPACT ($000s) Total Beyond ImpactImpact TypeType Total Thru FY19 Est FY20 FY 21 FY 22 FY 23 FY 24 FY 25 FY 26 6 Years 6 Years Maintenance 35 - - 5 10 10 10 Energy 35 - - 5 10 10 10 NET IMPACT 70 - - 10 20 20 20 APPROPRIATION AND EXPENDITURE DATA ($000s) Appropriation FY 21 Request 4,238 Year First Appropriation FY15 Appropriation FY 22 Request 4,207 Last FY's Cost Estimate 61,197 Cumulative Appropriation 52,653 Expenditure / Encumbrances 44,926 Unencumbered -
DC Circulatort National Mall Service G St G St GALLERY
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