Nashville Open Space Plan
09.11.09 11:30 AMThe Urban Land Institute (ULI) is asking the public to finish this statement at the Nashville Open Space Plan Visioning Charrette. ULI wants to give those who are interested in the future development of Nashville a chance to collaborate with those who are professionally involved in open space planning and land use and development to create a plan for the city’s future development.
Peter Harnik, author and Director of the Trust for Public Land's Center for City Park Excellence, will share examples of 'Best Practices' in open space/green planning. The Trust for Public Land is a land conservation and open space resource for landowners, government agencies and community groups interested in protecting land for human enjoyment. It maintains the nation's most complete database about the urban park systems of large cities, including acreage, usage, spending, employment, facilities ad historical evolution.
Next, Orchard Advisors, a Nashville consulting group, will lead attendees in a creative exercise to elicit ideas for the 'best Nashville' going forward. They hope to reach a group consensus on a Vision Statement and Defining Objectives to set the tone for the Open Space Plan
The Davidson County Open Space Plan is a joint effort between ULI and the Land Trust for Tennessee to protect the unique landscape of Middle Tennessee. More information on the objectives of the Open Space Plan are to follow.
The Visioning Charrette will take place on October 6, 2009, from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. at the Martin Prof. Development Center, 2400 Fairfax Avenue, Nashville, TN 37212. Online registration is available, or you can register at the event beginning at 3:30 p.m.
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