jersey crek trail - parks and recreation advisory board

JERSEY CREEK TRAILRenovation & Expansion Project

Unified Government of Wyandotte CountyParks and Recreation Advisory Board Meeting

January 12, 2016 / 6:00 pm

an introduction

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Who We AreOur Community SupportHow We Got HereThe Big PictureA Historical PerspectiveDesign AdvocacyQ&A

agenda

LHFA / Physical Activity Action CommitteeUG Parks and RecreationUG Health DepartmentHealth Communities WyandotteCommunity Health Council of Wyandotte Co.Historic Northeast Midtown AssociationCentral Avenue Betterment AssociationQuincy Cycling ClubFree Wheels for KidsKU WorkgroupKU School of Architecture / Dotte AgencyMt. Carmel Redevelopment CorporationNBC Community Development

our partners

We are a diverse and collaborative group working together to improve and increase physical activity along the Jersey Creek Trail.

Mt. Carmel RDCMt. Carmel COGICMt. Zion Baptist ChurchJakobe FurnitureVan KeppelDouglas Sumner Neighborhood AssociationBoys & Girls Club Wyandotte County

NIMHD (National Institute of Minority Health and Health Disparities)Kansas Health FoundationHealth Care Foundation of Greater KCWyandotte Health FoundationCDC REACH Grant (Racial and Ethnic Approaches to Community Health)CDC 1422 Grant

community organizations

current support

ACTION COMMITTEES: Nutrition Access to Preventative Health Services Physical Activity

P.A. PROGRAMMING EFFORTS: Zumba Classes Walking Clubs Community Health Assessments Park Improvements Bicycling & Walkability

how we got here

The LHFA works to reduce diabetes and cardiovascular disease among Latinos in Wyandotte County through a collaborative partnership to promote healthy nutrition, physical activity, and access to health services.

the big pictureBi-State Involvement connecting the Riverfront Heritage Trail to Jersey Creek Trail to Wyandotte County Lake.

the big pictureHealthy Communities Wyandotte improving physical activity in parks and establishing “20/20/20” miles of new trail infrastructure.

Parkwood (3053)

Mac’s (1194)

Westheight(4754)

Jersey Creek Trail (10,918)

Big Eleven(6481)

Waterway(6346)

Northrup (6640)

Bethany (8019)

St. Margaret’s (4549)

Shawnee(1363)

Matney(2400)

Huron (4619)

to West Bottoms & KCMO

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1422 / IAT Park Priorities:-Bethany -Fisher -Huron -Jersey Creek -Matney -Parkwood

LHFA / REACH Park Priorities:-Jersey Creek (2015/16) -Bethany (2016) -Westheight & Mac’s (2016) -St. Margaret (2016)) -Shawnee (2017) -8th Street (2017)

Other Priorities:-Big 11 Healthy Campus -Levee Trail

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the big pictureConnecting infrastructure tocreate a network of parksand trails as naturalbike routes:

a historical perspective1889 2015

design advocacyAfter listening to communities, Dotte Agency and KU architecture students translated their ideas into fitness stations through design & prototyping:

design advocacyFive new Jersey Creek Fitness Stations will be installed along the Jersey Creek Trail this spring.

design advocacyThrough the Mobile Collaboratory (moCOLAB) and in storefront space a block from City Hall (611 N. 6th Street), Dotte Agency has capacity to collaborate on envisioning park improvements.

design advocacyIn July 29, 2015, the Jersey Creek Trail Team invited community organizations, partners, and civic leaders to share their thoughts and concerns about the Jersey Creek Trail.

design advocacyWhat we’ve heard:

“We have rich diversity in culture and language, utilize the input from these groups.”

“[An opportunity for] a bike trail accessible to senior citizens in the neighborhood.”

“Get creative about adding trails around businesses.”

“More seating and a sign with a name.”

“[Needs better] lighting, security, & maintenance.”

“[Needs] functioning water fountains.”

“There’s no connection between the neighborhoods and the bike trail.”

“[Include] historical walking trail markers and signage.”

connect

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