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STEVEN’S CREEK NATURE PRESERVE

15 JUNE 2015PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING

Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation

MCPR Nature Preserve System• 25 Nature Preserves• 3 Nature Centers• 7,200+ acres• 35+ miles of trails• Environmental

Protection• Outdoor Recreation

Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation

Development Concept• Designed to protect natural

resources.• Uses science to develop

management.• Minimizes development impact.• Maintain and enhance our

native habitats.• Nature-based outdoor recreation

and educational programming.• Total amount of development

capped at 10%

STEVEN’S CREEK NATURE PRESERVEExisting Site Photos

STEVEN’S CREEK NATURE PRESERVEExisting Site Photos

Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation

Nature Preserve UsesPer public input on the Nature Preserves Master Plan

Allowed• Hiking/walking• Wildlife Observation• Educational studies• Picnicking• Spending time in Nature• Nature-based

programming

Prohibited• Removal of natural resources.• Mountain biking/ATV use• Swimming• Off-leash dog walking• Horseback riding (except Latta)• Camping• Hunting

STEVEN’S CREEK NATURE PRESERVEContext Map

STEVEN’S CREEK NATURE PRESERVEFunction Diagram

STEVEN’S CREEK NATURE PRESERVEPre-Sketch Site Plan

STEVEN’S CREEK NATURE PRESERVETypical Driveway Cross Section

STEVEN’S CREEK NATURE PRESERVEPrecedent Imagery

PRESERVATION

STEVEN’S CREEK NATURE PRESERVEPrecedent Imagery

EDUCATION

STEVEN’S CREEK NATURE PRESERVEPrecedent Imagery

WATER COLLECTION

STEVEN’S CREEK NATURE PRESERVEPrecedent Imagery

EXPLORATION

STEVEN’S CREEK NATURE PRESERVE

QUESTIONS?

STEVEN’S CREEK NATURE PRESERVE

ContactsChris MatthewsMecklenburg County Park and RecreationDivision Director of Nature Preserves and Natural Resources980-314-1019Chris.Matthews@mecklenburgcountync.gov

Lee JonesMecklenburg County Park and RecreationDivision Director of Capital Planning Services980-314-1017Lee.Jones@mecklenburgcountync.gov

Alicia Rocco/Charles SnowMecklenburg County Asset and Facility ManagementProject Manager980-314-2501Alicia.Rocco@mecklenburgcountync.gov

Design Team:

Daniel McNameeArchitecture- Neighboring Concepts

Aaron ShierSite/Civil- LandDesign

Exhibit Design- Metcalfe