City Park Group

Adding Value:

Enhanced water structure, Additional program, Canal edge, Wetland ecopark. Connections and circulation, Green city network, Implementation

Enhanced Water Structure:

Increase surface water, Better on-site retention, Enhance network system, Improve water quality, Manage water levels, Vistas and views

Additional Program:

Water festival, Splash Park, Education facilities, Delta playground, Neighborhood programs

Wetland Ecopark:

Increase diversity in the park, Enhance wildlife and bird habitat, Water quality improvement, Educational nature program

Canal Edge:

Integrate the canal into the park, Clean drainage water, Connections & Circulation:, Add bridges to connect neighborhoods and communities, Improve streetcar access, Enhance internal structure: Canoe network, horse rides, nature trails, bicycle loop

Green City Network:

Connect to the lake, Link with the French Quarter, Soften West edge of the park, Link neighborhood networks into the park, Build on the green network of the city

Implementation:

Resources

Facilities and activities, Energy as a resource, not a cost, Control costs – Manage with Nature, Park as an example, Use emerging opportunities

Planning

Use current momentum, Expand coalitions, Celebrations 2018, 1718 >> 2018 >> 2318

Adding Value:

Improved water system, Ecological diversity, Sustainable energy, Accessibility, Neighborhood asset, Improved revenue base, New Orleans identity

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