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Policy 1.1.1
The LMPRD will adopt and periodically update (in coordination with the Louisville’s
Comprehensive Plan and the Planning Commission regarding issues which may impact
development and land use regulation) a Parks and Open Space Master Plan which includes
the following classification system and standards to be used to set targets for future
acquisition of parkland:
Park Classification System
Neighborhoods – Small (typically less than 20 acres) parks serving a nearby
neighborhood or neighborhoods.
Community – Medium-sized (typically 20 to 100 acres) parks serving several
surrounding neighborhoods.
Major Urban – Large (typically 100 to 1,000 acres) serving a substantial region of the
City.
Regional – A large (over 1,000 acres), predominantly natural reserve serving the entire
metropolitan area.
Parkland Acreage Standards
Neighborhood, Community, and Major Urban – Provide 10 acres of neighborhood,
community, and major urban parkland combined per 1,000 residents of Louisville.
Regional – Provide 15 acres of regional parkland per 1,000 residents of Louisville and
Jefferson County.
Policy 1.1.2
The LMPRD will use suitability for active recreational use and location with respect to
population and existing recreational facilities as criteria in prioritizing land for acquisition
as public parkland. Particular emphasis will be placed on addressing “at-risk” communities
which are underserved or which have special need for access to public recreational
amenities.
Policy 1.1.3
The LMPRD will adopt and annually update a capital improvements program which sets
priorities for public investment in parks and recreational facilities for subsequent years
one to five. The program will be used as a guide for phased implementation of the parks
and open space system identified by the adopted Parks and Open Space Master Plan.
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