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~Y. <br />Y <br />Vision, Values, and Strategic Goals 2008-2012 <br />4. Timeline for renovation projects based upon ideal replacement scenario. <br />Measures: <br />1. By 2012, renovation plans are in place for the most critical park components, <br />including: play areas, trails and courts, natural areas, etc. <br />Action 1.3: Prior to acquiring or building new facilities, analyze whether the identified need <br />within the geographic service area can be provided with modifications or improvements to <br />existing facilities. Consider the following: ~ <br />o Improving access to existing parks <br />o Renovating, upgrading, or otherwise improving the value of the park experience at <br />existing parks. <br />o Developing partnerships to provide park experiences on non-City lands <br />Products: <br />1. Analysis and mapping work to evaluate existing barriers to Parks and Open Space <br />lands. <br />2. A method for evaluating and prioritizing options for providing improved level of <br />service. <br />Measures: <br />1. Have a decision-making tool in place by 2010. <br />Goa12: Provide public information and outreach in order to raise local and regional <br />awareness of the City of Eugene's nationally recognized parks and open space system, <br />foster increased community involvement, and deepen residents' understanding of the <br />stewardship role they play in their parks and natural areas. <br />Action 2.1: Utilize public outreach channels to communicate the community's vision for, and <br />the benefits of, Eugene's parks and open spaces; and increase awareness of the breadth of <br />Eugene's parks and open space system and the expertise and dedication behind it. <br />Products: <br />1. A Eugene POS website that reflects the most up to date news and information. <br />Measures: <br />1. Increase positive regional and national news coverage of the Eugene parks and <br />open space system by 25 percent by 2010. <br />2. Increase the number of visits to the POS website by 50 percent by 2012. <br />Action 2.2: Increase the awareness of local residents and community leaders around current and <br />emerging issues affecting park operations such as invasive species, park safety, and the growing <br />gap between capital project funds and operational funding. <br />\\CES RV200\public\Shared\Meetings~POS.Meetings~POS-Mgmt\StrategicPlanning\Strategic-Goals-OS-16-08.doc <br />