Natural Resources: Local Land Use - Open Space, Parks and Recreation

Natural Resources: Local Land Use - Open Space, Parks and Recreation

BRIEF SUMMARY: The LWVDV supports the maintenance and enhancement of open spaces, recreational spaces, and parks.
Position In Brief: 

The Lafayette members of the LWVDV support the maintenance and enhancement of the natural beauty and feeling of openness in Lafayette. The Moraga members of the LWVDV support community parks which are easily accessible to all residents. The Walnut Creek members of the LWVDV support establishment of recreational areas throughout the city.

Position History: 

(Lafayette adopted 1980; Walnut Creek adopted 1984; reviewed and affirmed annually)

[Lafayette]

The Lafayette members of the LWVDV support the following objectives:

  • A coordinated program for preserving open space, especially prominent ridgelines, hillsides, and stream beds. The program should include environmental review, zoning regulations, planned unit development, public acquisition, and parkland dedication.
  • A comprehensive program for developing accessible and varied park and recreation areas, including coordinated trail systems.
  • We support adequately staffed and funded recreation programs and facilities to meet the needs of all of the citizens, especially those whose needs are not currently met through the volunteer programs.

[Moraga]

  • The Moraga members of the LWVDV support community parks which are easily accessible to all residents.

[Walnut Creek]

  • The Walnut Creek members of the LWVDV support establishment of recreational areas throughout the city.

 

Issues: 
Other Issues
Land Use
League to which this content belongs: 
Diablo Valley