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Planning and Development Survey <br />predict operational costs needed to support the system. This is needed to help <br />the community make choices about the level of service they want and are willing to support. <br />D. Planning Goals <br />1. a. Have you performed an analysis to measure gaps /needs in your park property system? <br />Yes <br />b. How did you incorporate demographic information (age, income, etc) when deciding <br />on land -use? <br />We focus on a model of overall equity among the various regions of the city, regardless of <br />demographics, although facilities are flexible to suit particular needs in particular areas. In other <br />words, we provide a core set of facilities and services to each area, with some optional features <br />and considerations that are neighborhood or site specific. <br />c. What special software did you use (if any)? <br />n/a <br />d. Are there specific goals for the amount of green space that should be near residents <br />(distribution or population -based goals)? <br />Yes - the City of Eugene Parks and Open Space Division developed a clear set of standards <br />through the recent Parks, Recreation and Open Space and Plan (see www.eu eg ne- or.g_ov <br />Parks <br />• Provide a total of 20 acres minimum of parkland per 1,000 residents based on <br />standards developed for the seven park classifications. <br />• Ensure the equitable distribution of parks, recreation, and open space areas <br />throughout Eugene. <br />• Balance the need to provide new parks and facilities with the need to protect and <br />preserve public investment in existing parks and facilities. <br />• Evaluate and communicate impacts to park and facility operations when acquiring <br />and developing new parks and facilities. <br />• Design new parks and facilities for efficient maintenance by developing <br />maintenance management plans prior to construction and involving maintenance and program <br />staff in the design process. <br />• Equitably distribute neighborhood park service throughout the City. Develop <br />capital improvement plans and schedules aimed at addressing current deficiencies. <br />• Provide neighborhood parks within a'' /z mile of most residents for convenient and <br />safe 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 />• Provide 1.7 acres minimum of neighborhood parkland per 1,000 residents. <br />• Develop urban plazas to provide social and recreational opportunities in urban <br />settings, such as downtown commercial districts, mixed -use commercial, and mixed -use <br />neighborhood developments. <br />-15- <br />