Quality of LifeParks, Open Spaces & TrailsSteering Committee Meeting #7

Quality of Life:Parks, Open Spaces, & Trails

• Agenda • Welcome & Introductions

• COVID-19 and the West Area Plan

• Virtual Meeting Overview

• What is “Quality of Life”?• Approach of Other City Efforts

• “Quality of Life Infrastructure” in the West Area Plan

• “Green” Quality of Life Infrastructure

• “Other” Quality of Life Topics

• West Denver Parks, Open Spaces & Trails Existing Conditions

• Interactive Exercise

Welcome & IntroductionsWho is here? How are you doing?

COVID-19Impacts to Projects – What we know Today…

Other Resources• Denver Metro Emergency Food Network (DMEFN) will begin delivering

free, prepared meals to low-income families and the older adult community members on March 18, 2020

• Sun Valley Food Access Collaborative List of Resources (Newsletter to be forward)• Food Access Resources• Resources for Children• Resources to Maintain a Healthy Lifestyle at home

• Denver Department of Public Health and Environment Supportive Services

• https://www.denvergov.org/content/denvergov/en/environmental-health/news/coronavirus-info.html

https://www.denvergov.org/content/denvergov/en/environmental-health/news/coronavirus-info/support-services.htmlhttps://www.denvergov.org/content/denvergov/en/environmental-health/news/coronavirus-info.html

Virtual Meeting OverviewHow does Microsoft Teams work? | Chat Feature

Format: Presentation (shared screen) | Discussion Questions

Other City Efforts Approach to “Quality of Life”?Comprehensive Plan 2040 | Blueprint Denver | Game Plan for a Healthy City | Denver Office of Climate Action, Sustainability & Resiliency

Comprehensive Plan 2040

Blueprint Denver

Denver Office of Climate Action, Sustainability & Resiliency

Every DropDenver Parks and Recreation will provideleadership to be a more resilient andenvironmentally-sustainable city.

Every PersonDPR will ensure equity in the distribution of resources and access to our services. DPR willprovide programs, places and facilities thatpromote healthy lifestyle options for all residents.

$ Every DollarDenver Parks and Recreation will model bestpractices in fiscal and resource management to ensure the long-term economic and operational health of the system.

Uniquely DenverDenver Parks and Recreation will provide high-qualityparks, facilities and programs that reflect Denver’s community and cultural identity.

2018 Game Plan for a Healthy City

What is “Quality of Life”?What is included in Quality of Life?

Quality of Life Infrastructure• “Green Topics” | Natural

Environment (Today’s Topic)• Parks, Open Space, Recreation

and Trails

• Gulches

• Tree Canopy

• Impervious Cover

• Urban Heat Island

• Green Infrastructure, Water Quality & Stormwater Management

• Green Roofs

• Environmental and Climate Resiliency

• Air Quality

• “Additional Topics” | Human and Built Environment (Next Meeting Topic)• Safety and Security

• Food Access

• Health and the Built Environment

• Healthy and Active Living

• Healthcare Access

• Animal Protection and Control

• Social Capital and Wellbeing

• Grassroots Initiatives

• Youth Engagement

Additional Topics | Human and Built Environment

Community Food Environment

• Guiding Principles and Focus Areas

• Complete Food System• Denver Food Vision 2017

• Food Action Plan

• Community Priorities and Opportunities

• Connectivity

Health and the Built Environment• Access to Healthcare

Services

• Access to School and Jobs

• Design and the Impacts of Health• How far is your

destination?

• What are the existing barriers?

Safety and Security

• Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED)

• Lighting Elements

• Animal Protection and Control

• Signage• Wayfinding & Tenant

• Educational Programs and Opportunities

Healthy and Active Living

• Events• Social Capital & Mental Wellbeing• Grassroot Initiatives• Youth Engagement

• Connectivity• Safe Routes to School• Community Organizations• Neighborhood Groups

History, Art and Cultural Significance

• Potential Landmark Districts and Structures

• Art, Murals and Educational Opportunities

• Highlight Cultural Lenses within West Denver Communities

“Green Topics” | Natural Environment

PARKS, OPEN SPACES & TRAILS

Parks and Recreation Discussion QuestionsParks and Open Space | Off-Street Trails | Access | Amenities | Safety

PARKS & OPEN SPACES

• What park(s) do you use regularly? And what parks do you use the least? Why (proximity, enjoyment, access, activity, equipment/facilities)?

• What about parks that are outside of the project area?

• What types of activities do you participate in at the park(s)? What do you like about the park(s)?

PARKS & OPEN SPACES

• What would you improve about the park(s)? What would make you visit the park(s) with more frequency?

• What type of parks, open spaces and public spaces are lacking?

• What non-traditional spaces in the community do you use for recreation and gathering (i.e. school playgrounds & fields, plazas, etc.)?

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