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ElIECUTIVE SUMMARY <br />places; <br />^ Support and enhance individual and community health and <br />wellness <br />^ Build a sense of community by developing strong community <br />partnerships; <br />^ Identify underserved populations and provide outreach to <br />engage diverse community members; <br />^ Promote lifelong human developmentthrough arange of <br />recreation opportunities; <br />^ Build environmental stewardship through environmental <br />education, outdoor recreation, and volunteer opportunities; <br />^ Promote human understanding and a sense of community <br />through cultural opportunities; <br />^ Distribute parks, open space and recreation services equitably <br />throughout the community; <br />^ Build and maintain sustainable parks, recreation, and open <br />space infrastructure; <br />^ Protect and enhance diverse, healthy, and interconnected <br />ecosystems; <br />^ Make fiscal responsibility a high priority; and <br />^ Ensure the efficient use of resources. <br />B. Plan Highlights <br />_~ <br />~_.~ ~,~ <br />~~F ~ ~ij <br />An extensive community outreach program conducted as part of the <br />PROS planning process identified several significant areas for <br />improving community livability in Eugene through parks, open space, <br />facilities, and programs. The recommendations that will guide plan <br />implementation over the next five to ten years and beyond are <br />highlighted in Chapter 3. <br />The plan highlights include: <br />^ Creating a balanced and equitable system of parks and <br />recreation services; <br />^ Providing an accessible and connected park system; <br />^ Renovating and restoring existing parks and open space;. <br />^ Maintaining existing investments; <br />^ Offering opportunities for community volunteerism; and <br />^ Providing youth asset development. <br />City of Eugene PROS Comprehensive Plan "' , <br />Draft <br />