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Private recreation areas
O PEN S PACE FOR NATURAL RESOURCE PROTECTION :
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Buffer areas for the protection of ground and surface water quality
Areas for the protection of habitat, native vegetation, and/or threatened and
endangered species (natural preserves)
Wetlands
O PEN SPACE FOR AESTHETIC , CULTURAL AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES :
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Visual resources such as scenic viewsheds from public roads
Development buffers and greenbelts (e.g., providing separation between neighborhoods
and more intense development)
Urban plazas, arcades, and promenades
Cultural (historic, archaeological public art) resources
Arboreta, museums, and zoological or botanical gardens
Farmland, managed woodlands, and community gardens
O PEN SPACE FOR PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY :
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Floodplains
Steep slopes
Stormwater quantity/quality management areas.
The above definition brings into focus the diversity of the parks and open space system
envisioned as integral to Louisville’s future. The various categories of open space can inform the
design of a comprehensive system which provides a variety of recreational opportunities,
enhances environmental quality and community identity, and protects public health and safety.
These five categories (plus a sixth which addresses design and management) have been used to
articulate a policy framework to guide long-term development of Louisville’s parks and open
space system. The goals are followed by objectives and policies articulating actions that need to
be accomplished and specific implementation measures to achieve the “grand vision.”
B2. Goals, Objectives, and Policies
Goal 1: Recreation
A system of well-maintained parks and recreational facilities which meets the needs of the
residents of Louisville.
Objective 1.1
Provide a network of parks of varying sizes and functions equitably distributed throughout
Louisville.
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