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Parks and Natural Resources <br /> <br />Vision Statement: <br />River Road and Santa Clara celebrate a rich diversity of private and shared green spaces, <br />including parks for recreation, natural areas that support native plants and wildlife, and <br />farmland for food production. All residents have a clean, safe, accessible and well maintained <br />park or recreation facility close to their home. Residents have access to the Willamette River, <br />which is celebrated as a natural asset, a defining characteristic of both neighborhoods, and a <br />statewide resource to be protected for future generations. Natural assets, such as the tree <br />canopy, soils and the watershed, are highly valued and cared for as natural infrastructure that <br />enhances ecosystem health, provides opportunities for recreation, and supports the working <br />landscape. <br /> <br />Goals: <br />7. Ensure that natural areas are healthy, thriving spaces with habitat for native species and <br />provide natural infrastructure. <br />8. Provide neighborhood access to recreational opportunities, parks, and community centers. <br />9. Ensure the Willamette River is a vital and accessible part of the neighborhoods. <br />10. Preserve agricultural land and open spaces within and around our neighborhood <br />boundaries. <br /> <br />Land Use <br /> <br />Vision Statement: <br />Land use in River Road and Santa Clara supports neighborhood character and local identity, <br />including our long-standing agricultural heritage and high value soils. Our neighborhoods are <br />walkable, with a range of housing types affordable to all residents. Abundant shops, services <br />and community spaces are served by a variety of transportation options. Strategic development <br />and revitalization in more urban locations, especially the River Road corridor, help maintain <br />neighborhood character while meeting our housing and economic needs in a way that is <br />environmentally responsible. Development is well designed, sustainable, and compatible with <br />existing surroundings. Adjacent to the Willamette River greenway, development improves <br />safety, enhances access, and respects ecological functions. <br /> <br />Goals: <br />11. Support development that is well designed, sustainable, and environmentally friendly. <br />12. Ensure that future housing addresses the needs of our community. <br />13. Support a thriving, vibrant and active mixed neighborhood centers along the River Road <br />corridor. <br />14. Promote land use and development that protects and enhances neighborhood character. <br />November 19, 2018, Work Session – Item 2