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c) Acquire, preserve, and restore neighborhood stream corridors, riparian areas, <br /> wetlands and other natural areas. <br /> PROS Plan Strategies: <br /> D -5. Improve the geographic distribution of natural open space to provide natural open space <br /> parkland in currently under - served areas. <br /> D -7. Protect, conserve, and enhance rivers, waterways, wetlands and associated floodplains <br /> for their habitat, flood protection, water quality, recreation, and scenic values. <br /> 1 -30. Incorporate natural resource enhancement into plans for park and facility development <br /> where appropriate. <br /> Project and Priority Plan Actions: <br /> River Road/ Santa Clara Planning Area <br /> • Acquire land on priority stormwater corridors that link with developed parks, include trails <br /> • Implement Rasor Park Master Plan <br /> • Improve access to existing natural resource areas <br /> d) Acquire and develop active and passive recreational parks. <br /> PROS Plan Strategies: <br /> B -2. Ensure the equitable distribution of parks, recreation, and open space areas throughout <br /> Eugene. <br /> B -13. Equitably distribute neighborhood park service throughout the City. Develop capital <br /> improvement plans and schedules aimed at addressing current deficiencies. <br /> B -14. Provide neighborhood parks within a /2 mile of most residents for convenient and safe <br /> walking access. Take into consideration major streets, railways, topography, and rivers, <br /> which can pose additional barriers to safe and convenient park access for pedestrians. <br /> B -29. Provide community parks within 2 miles of most residents. <br /> 1 -27. Ensure that the City's acquisition program provides a balance of natural areas and <br /> developed parks for active recreation consistent with community values. <br /> Project and Priority Plan: <br /> River Road/ Santa Clara Planning Area <br /> • Acquire 3 neighborhood park sites, one urban plaza, one community park, park with <br /> agricultural character, land on priority stormwater corridors, and additional river frontage (see <br /> map 4). <br /> • Develop 9 neighborhood park sites, one community park site, a major community center with <br /> aquatic facility, and implement Rasor Park Master Plan. <br /> December 28, 2005 Page 2 <br />