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H-17 Pursue and maintain effective partnerships with public, private, and non- profit organizations to acquire, develop, and maintain parks, open space, and recreation facilities. 1-20 Coordinate with developers to ensure that new residents will have access to and be adequately served by parks and open space. 1-23 Acquire parkland and natural open space in advance of need to reduce land acquisition costs and to protect critical resources. 1-24 Identify and pursue opportunities with willing sellers as the preferred approach when evaluating parkland and natural open space acquisition options. Consider willingness of seller as a key criterion when prioritizing acquisition opportunities. 1-26 Ensure that the City's acquisition program provides a balance of natural areas and developed parks for active recreation consistent with community values. 4. Encourage the development of private recreation facilities. The PROS Comprehensive Plan contains the following strategies that address this Metro Plan policy: A-16 Increase outreach to community groups and other organizations that support seniors, such as assisted-living facilities and faith groups. A-23 Explore partnerships to expand outdoor recreation activities and programs that promote environmental awareness, volunteerism, and stewardship, including options that are affordable. A-37 Partner/collaborate with resident companies and other cultural venues to provide cultural opportunities. C-2 Develop and maintain partnerships to increase access to recreation facilities owned or managed by others. C-27 Develop partnerships with gardening and horticultural clubs, such as the Master Gardeners, the Hardy Plan Society, the Native Plant Society, and the Rhododendron and Rose Societies, to enhance existing gardens and to provide additional botanical gardens. H-12 Pursue local business sponsors to subsidize fees for high-cost programs, such as through an "Adopt-a-Program" effort. Exhibit A to Resolution No. 4858 8 of 10