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CHAPTER IV <br />Ensure the equitable <br />distribution of parks, <br />recreation, and open <br />space areas <br />throughout Eugene <br />B -2. Ensure the equitable distribution of parks, recreation, and open <br />space areas throughout Eugene. <br />B -3. Balance the need to provide new parks and facilities with the <br />need to protect and preserve public investment in existing <br />parks and facilities. <br />B -4. Accept donations of land, facilities, or amenities if they meet <br />the goals and intent of the PROS Comprehensive Plan or can <br />be exchanged or sold to benefit the public. <br />B -5. Explore the possibility of acquiring and restoring degraded <br />lands and resources within the City as a source of parkland for <br />both active parks and natural area parks. <br />B -6. Develop more accessible rental facilities, such as meeting <br />spaces, wedding sites, and reservable picnic areas, which can <br />generate revenue and provide an important service to the <br />community. <br />B -7. Prepare master plans for parkland and facilities prior to <br />development, major improvement, or renovation to promote <br />cohesive, quality design and to ensure plans are consistent <br />with community needs. <br />B -8. Evaluate and communicate impacts to park and facility <br />operations when acquiring and developing new parks and <br />facilities. <br />B -9. Evaluate maintenance and operational costs for capital <br />projects during the planning and public involvement phases. <br />B -10. Design new parks and facilities for efficient maintenance by <br />developing maintenance management plans prior to <br />construction and involving maintenance and program staff in <br />the design process. <br />B -11. Incorporate natural areas into new parks to achieve multiple <br />public goals for habitat enhancement, environmental <br />education, and reduction in maintenance costs. <br />B -12. Incorporate sustainability standards and best management <br />practices into planning and design of new parks as part of a <br />comprehensive sustainability strategy for parks, recreation, and <br />open space services. <br />36 City of Eugene PROS Comprehensive Plan _„ <br />