Keller Parks, Recreation and Open Space Master Plan
id46554968 pdfMachine by Broadgun Software - a great PDF writer! - a great PDF creator! - http://www.pdfmachine.com http://www.broadgun.com Keller Parks, Recreation and Open Space Master Plan “Inspiring Exemplary Cultural Landscapes” 2. City Image and Context 2.1 Introduction Recreational needs, opportunities and enjoyment are shaped by a city’s particular image, physical characteristics, history, local economy and demographics. Image determines expectation and experience; physical features provide opportunities even as they occasionally impose constraints; both cultural and natural history instruct us to treat land with respect and stewardship; demographics determine needs; economy informs us as to the possibilities. It is thus fundamental to understand the particular image and context of the City of Keller in order to address the citizens’ needs for recreation, parks and open space. This year, 2007, the City of Keller was named by Money Magazine as one of the “100 Best Places to Live”, which measures among other things: sense of community, natural setting, congestion, jobs and housing affordability. As a major contributor to “livability”, which is an overall gauge of civic vitality, the park system plays a major role in shaping the City’s image. In perhaps an unexpected way, it is often the mundane and everyday features, both natural and man-made, that, when consciously treated in a celebratory manner, have the greatest impact on a community scale, taking people out of the vacuous “norm” by creating a sense of place. More and more, a variety of professions including health care, psychology, education and city planning recognizes the value of the presence of nature in the urban environment.
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