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$uipment Eunning Eunning shoes: 9)1
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Plant and animal
preservation
Greenways preserve forest and often
plans are added to enhance the
scenery This environment is great for various
animals to live in
4ome of the wildlife you may see are:turtles, deer, s$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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ig )>. 8ap of 3harlotte
area Greenways ;
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ig. Toby 3ree#
Greenway ;
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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