Preserving Birmingham's Water Resources
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Freshwater Land Trust’s Cahaba Shoals Preserve
Our mission is the acquisition and stewardship of lands that enhance water quality and preserve open space.
• Own and manage over 5,000 acres
• With our partners, we have helped protect over 10,000 acres
• Build partnerships with public and private stakeholders
• Facilitate projects that benefit landowners, businesses, and communities
What we do:
Olmsted Park Plan Olmsted Park Plan for Birminghamfor Birmingham
Circa 1924Circa 1924
George Ward Park
Avondale ParkRushton Park
Railroad Park
Patton ParkGreenwood Park
1996 1996
1996 1996 ++
FWLT FWLT AcquisitionsAcquisitions
1996 1996 ++
FWLT FWLT Acquisitions Acquisitions
+ + Partnership Partnership
ProjectsProjects
Clear Skies, Clean Rivers, and Protected WildlifeClear Skies, Clean Rivers, and Protected Wildlife• Greenways and open spaces help protect the essential functions performed by
natural ecosystems. They can prevent fragmentation of wildlife habitat and provide opportunities for protecting plant and animal species.
• Trails and greenways reduce air pollution by providing alternatives to the automobile travel and by protecting large areas of plants that create oxygen and filter air pollutants.
• Greenways improve water quality by creating a natural buffer zone that protects streams, rivers and lakes, preventing soil erosion and filtering non-point source pollution.
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MILE
• Existing ParksExisting Parks• Existing Existing
GreenwaysGreenways
Laying the Foundation
• Existing ParksExisting Parks• Existing Existing
GreenwaysGreenways• 11stst Ave. South Ave. South• CSX LineCSX Line• Five Mile Creek Five Mile Creek
GreenwayGreenway
Laying the Foundation
• Existing ParksExisting Parks• Existing Existing
GreenwaysGreenways• 11stst Ave. South Ave. South• CSX LineCSX Line• Five Mile Creek Five Mile Creek
GreenwayGreenway• Potential Regional Potential Regional
ConnectionsConnections
Laying the Foundation
Potential Regional Connections from Regional Visionary Network, LRTP, FLT and GMC
Laying the Foundation
• 45 Stakeholder meetings 45 Stakeholder meetings • Engaged elected officials, Engaged elected officials,
planning departments and planning departments and the general publicthe general public
• 3,000 citizens participated3,000 citizens participated• Incorporated existing greenway plansIncorporated existing greenway plans• Assessed all proposed routes for feasibility, looking at existing Assessed all proposed routes for feasibility, looking at existing
infrastructure and alternativesinfrastructure and alternatives• Prioritized routes based upon need, cost, and existing community Prioritized routes based upon need, cost, and existing community
supportsupport• THE GOAL: Create a true master plan that gives municipalities what THE GOAL: Create a true master plan that gives municipalities what
they need to secure funding and implement trail projects in their they need to secure funding and implement trail projects in their communitycommunity
PLANNING PROCESS
Stakeholder input is the key to good planning…
Public Unveiling
1. Trails and Connections
2. Design Guidelines
3. Cost Estimates4. Phasing and
Implementation
• 750 miles 250 miles of off-street greenways 500 miles of complete streets
• $300 million estimated cost• 5 Years / 50 Miles
EAST THOMAS PARK TRAILEAST THOMAS PARK TRAIL
EAST THOMAS PARK TRAILEAST THOMAS PARK TRAIL
HIGH ORE LINE RAIL-TRAILHIGH ORE LINE RAIL-TRAIL
HIGH ORE LINE RAIL-TRAILHIGH ORE LINE RAIL-TRAIL
CROSS TO SLOSS TRAILCROSS TO SLOSS TRAIL
CROSS TO SLOSS TRAILCROSS TO SLOSS TRAIL
CROSS TO SLOSS TRAILCROSS TO SLOSS TRAIL
ROTARY TRAILROTARY TRAIL
ExistingExisting
ProposedProposed
Mark E. Wilson, MD, Health Officer
The Obesity EpidemicThe Obesity Epidemic
Jefferson County , AL (Birmingham):
-66% of Adults Overweight of Obese-22% of 3rd Graders Overweight of Obese-31% of Adults reported NO physical activity in the last 30 days
Mobilizing for Action through Planning and Partnerships
Mobilizing for Action through Planning and Partnerships
NACCHO(National Association of County and
City Health Officials)
NACCHO(National Association of County and
City Health Officials)
Mobilizing for Action throughPlanning andPartnerships,2006
Health Action Partnership
CDC, 2010:
• Obesity
• Tobacco
Health Action Partnership Overview: Function• Develop and review annually an Action Agenda
to advance the mission of the HAP and address critical community health needs;
• Support collaborative action locally and statewide to advance the agenda through well-supported, action-oriented participating Priority Groups;
• Educate and build public support in the broader community through effective communication and education efforts;
• Grow the capacity of Health Action Partners through opportunities for learning, sharing of effective policies/practices, and access to available funding, and
• Leverage the HAP to carry out strategies that promote community health and wellbeing.
Health Action Partnership : StructureLEADERSHIP
TEAM
PRIORITY GROUPS
HEALTH ACTION MEMBERS
With SUPPORT from ANCHOR ORGANIZATIONS:Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham
Jefferson County Department of HealthUnited Way of Central Alabama
With SUPPORT from ANCHOR ORGANIZATIONS:Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham
Jefferson County Department of HealthUnited Way of Central Alabama
Freshwater Land Trust
Community Foundation of Greater
Birmingham
United Way of Central Alabama
Jefferson County Department of Health
Birmingham Business Alliance
Alabama Department of Health
Bessemer City Board of Education
Mayor of Birmingham
Regional Planning Commission of
Greater Birmingham
Leadership Team
YMCA
Norwood Resource Center
UAB School of Public Health
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama
Lakeshore Foundation
UAB Minority Health and Health
Disparities Research Center
Birmingham Public Library
Holy Family Cristo Rey High School
Health Action Partnership Priority Groups
• Healthy Food Choices
• Healthy Children & Youth
• Tobacco-Free Living
• Livable Communities
FOUNDED: 1959SERVICE AREA: Jefferson, Blount, Shelby, St. Clair and Walker CountiesRANKED: Top 100 in field of 700 community foundationsMISSION: We drive positive change through grantmaking, convening and leading, as we leverage donor giving to meet community needs forever.
Children Are Successful Along The Education
Pipeline
Increase high quality early learning opportunities for birth to eight-year-
oldsIncrease high school graduation rates
People Can Lead Healthy Lives
Improve nutrition/healthy food access and increase opportunities for physical
activityImprove access to care for vulnerable populations
Communities Are Sustainable, Livable And
Vibrant
Expand and improve public green spaceFurther develop vibrant city center for BirminghamImprove the
natural environmentExpand access to arts and cultural opportunities
Individuals And Families Are Economically Secure
Improve housing stabilityIncrease direct services that positively impact low income individuals and familiesIncrease public policy changes and direct services that positively impact low income individuals
and families
Cycle 1 Grants
Cycle 2 Grants
LYRIC THEATRE RESTORATION
FOUR SPIRITS MEMORIAL
18TH STREET LIGHTRAILS
MONTEVALLO ECO TRAIL
RAILROAD PARK
RUFFNER MOUNTAIN NATURE PRESERVE
RED MOUNTAIN PARK