POS Leadership Team- Legacy Exercise <br />DRAFT Synthesized Comments <br />June 18, 2007 <br />After 100 years of Eugene Parks, the legacy that the Parks and Open Space Division <br />inherited includes: <br />• A system that is built upon a natural framework of rivers and ridges that consists of <br />trails, parks, and open spaces that are distributed throughout the community. <br />• A competent, dedicated staff that take pride in their work and are motivated to <br />continually improve upon the services they deliver. <br />• Strong public support for the existing park and open space system and its continued <br />growth. <br />Looking towards the future, the Parks and Open Space Division will strive to build on the <br />inherited legacy by: <br />• Managing and expanding the park and open space system within its regional context <br />in a manner that reflects the values of the community and is recognized as a local and <br />national model. <br />• Continuing to attract and sustain a positive and motivated workforce with supportive <br />and creative problem- solving leadership. <br />• Improving the connection to the community through public participation, <br />partnerships, volunteer opportunities, and creative programming. <br />0.Alye VSTCCSS/V�f <br />