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Open Space, Parks and Streams <br /> 1995 Ballot Measure 26 -26 <br /> M E T R O Fact Sheet 2: Reasons for Bond Measure <br /> What is the The Metropolitan Greenspaces Master Plan, adopted by the Metro Council in 1992, <br /> basis for this provides the foundation for this bond measure. The master plan is a growth man - <br /> measure? agement strategy for maintaining the character and livability of this region as our <br /> population expands, by assuring provision of lands for parks, trails, and fish and <br /> wildlife habitat. <br /> The master plan details the vision, goals and framework for a regional system of <br /> natural areas, open space, trails and greenways for wildlife and people. It identifies <br /> 57 natural areas and 34 trail corridors of regional significance. The bond measure's <br /> 14 target areas and five trail projects were selected from the master plan. <br /> What was the The bond measure is the result of a several year -long process that involved citizens, <br /> process used businesses, interest groups and local governments throughout the region. <br /> for developing <br /> the bond The acquisition target areas and trails /greenways were selected from among the <br /> measure 57 greenspaces sites and 34 trails /greenways identified in the Metropolitan Green - <br /> package? spaces Master Plan. Estimated cost per acre, at -risk status, public accessibility and <br /> land availability were factors that determined the potential size of an acquisition <br /> area. <br /> Metro's Regional Parks and Greenspaces Department initially developed a list of <br /> 25 potential sites from the master plan. The list was forwarded to an independent <br /> advisory group, consisting of natural resource experts, that ranked the 25 potential <br /> sites. <br /> The advisory group's prioritized list was forwarded in February 1994 to the Green - <br /> spaces Policy Advisory Committee for consideration. The committee, consisting of <br /> citizens and elected local officials, examined bond measure issues such as amount <br /> and timing, narrowed the list of target areas and trail projects, and set guidelines for <br /> the local greenspaces project component. The committee forwarded its recommen- <br /> dations to the Metro Council in June 1994. <br /> An independent Blue Ribbon Committee, composed of business and civic leaders in <br /> the region, was appointed to further analyze the issues and advise the Metro Council <br /> about the timing, size and components of the measure. <br /> Metro Regional Parks and Greenspaces <br /> Metro Regional Center <br /> �`� 600 NE Grand Ave. <br /> Portland, OR 97232 -2736 <br /> (503) 797 -1850 <br />