Post Greenway Presentation Final

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Greenway Presentation

Steven Harris

Jaime Mothershead


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What is a Greenway?

The technical definition of a greenway is: “a strip of undeveloped land near

area, set aside for recreational use or environmental protection.


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!ur Goal Give a brief history of our greenway "nform people of the benefits of

greenways What #ind of e$uipment people need

for e%ercise &iscuss the wildlife and how they

live What the trails are li#e'where they

are located (ow they are designed (ow can the greenways be improved Why greenways matter


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(istory of our Greenway !riginal idea for the greenway

established in )*++ irst master plan created in )*-, /0 mile

e%pansion 1nd master plan released in )***. 2atest master plan created in 1- 3onstruction of 2ittle 4ugar 3ree# began

in )*** Trail program proposed in )*- by 563

3harlotte Graduate 7stimated cost for five and ten year plan

for 8ec#lenburg county greenways

about 9)+),1-1,


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2ittle sugar cree# stream

restoration 6ame derived from the 4ugaree tribe The stream was very polluted due to

runoff from sewage and factories The fumes from the pollutants in the

water were so strong that it peeled the

paint off of the side of nearby buildings

The stream restoration started in )***

and cost 0 million when finished

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lood Prevention lood control was one of the main

concerns in the )*** master plan Greenways preserve wooded areas

which can absorb some of the water Greenways can also serve as

floodplains 78= uses floodplain ordinances to

save 9).) billion in greenways 8ec#lenburg aims to manage

stormwater, floodplain protection,

rec. services

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When is it most active 5sually in the spring and summer months

4chools use for practice 4tores set up own events 3lubs hold various events 8ore lush and bright environment 4ome greenways offer more things than

running and bi#ing

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(ealth enefits Greenways encourage people to get out and

e%ercise

0 minutes of wal#ing or bi#ing can greatlyincrease physical and mental health

Greenways allows most people to easily access a

safe and convenient e%ercise environment 3&3 says 1>@ increase in people e%ercising A0

times a wee# Wor#s to filter oBone, sulfur dio%ide, carbon

mono%ide and dio%ide "mproves mood and selfCesteem, especially for

young people

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4afety enefits 3harlotte )th most dangerous city for

pedestrians !ver > pedestrians are #illed every

year Greenways provide trails away from

the road =void loud music

Deep phone near 2et people #now where you are

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Transportation enefits

4even miles connected betweenneighborhoods

=void using gas =void sitting in traffic for short trips Trails run under or near main roads

away from traffic

Eeduces congestion 7ncourages a more healthy

transportation method


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7conomic enefits

The value of properties near greenways is increased 7ncourages people to support local sporting goods shops Tourist attraction to activities on greenway 90,1C9,> house value gain if >, ft. from a greenwa Eental e$uipment sales

Foin diverse communities


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3ultural benefits 8any clubs and activities are formed

around the greenway 3reates a fun environment for #ids to

meet others Great place to meet other people who

have the same goals as you eautiful environment to connect with

nature and deCstress Preserves historic sights

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7%ercise e$uipment Eunning Eunning shoes: 9)1

Eunning shorts: 90C9> GP4 Watch: 9)1C9+

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Plant and animal

preservation

Greenways preserve forest and often

plans are added to enhance the

scenery This environment is great for various

animals to live in

4ome of the wildlife you may see are:turtles, deer, s$uirrels, rabbits, various

types of birds, and many more 3an protect some animals from others

depending on layout Promotes permanent conservation of

land and animals

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&esign'2ayout

ragmentation can be difficult for

animal movement &ifferent siBe animals use different

siBe trails 3an function as barriers, filters,

conduits and “sin#s Wor#s with natural topography 2ow impact design 5sually linear landscapes Trails mostly unpaved

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What the community says

Generally a positive outloo# on

greenways 8any moved to the house because of

pro%imity to greenway 8any of the nearby residents use it daily !#ay with it being so close to their house,

generally 6ot many complaints eel safe about wal#ing the trails


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Partnerships 3arolina trail thread Eegional networ# with over > miles of trail 4pans across )> counties 3onnect 1.0 million people

2a#e 6orman bi#e route "ncorporate tourism

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2a#e norman trail bi#e riding

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Eun or Lour 2ife 5ses local greenway for beginner I

marathon training (elp find the right shoe for you Eunning “gels for longer runs Provide the right running attire Kery Dnowledgeable 4ponsor >D and marathons

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(ow greenways can be improved

=void flooding on actual trails !fficer bi#e patrols Provide info for proper trail

eti$uette 8aintain trails 6ot to build so close to some

homes 8onitor animal death on trails 3ontinue doing trash cleanups

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(ow the trails affect us at 563 3harlotte

The 8allard 3ree# and Toby

greenways are located on the northside of the campus with /.) miles of

trail us transportation to the trails is

provided through 3=T4 Par#ing is also permitted at the

8allard 3ree# 7lementary 4choolduring non school hours

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3riticism of greenways

ecause of the many paths, potential forcrime and robberies 2ac# of genetic diversity in animals "n some ways can restrict animal

movement 6ot everyone follows “trail eti$uette

8c=lpine Greenway incident 8c8ullen Greenway "ncident

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3onclusion Greenways are a natureCfriendly

alternative to main roads They promote environmental

preservation Generate careers from building

greenways I rec. 4ervices Promote healthy living

Eesource for businesses and localevents Gives wildlife a home and #eeps

them safe


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Sources Menefits and 3oncerns.M The Carolina Thread Trail . 6.p., n.d. Web. 1+ =pr. 1)+. 3ommission, Pa Greenways Partnership. Benefits of Greenways: A Pennsylvania Study ;11

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