Open Space Planning
Even when land trusts and towns are actively seeking to protect open space, there is usually no concrete plan as to where, how or even why open space should be acquired. This presentation includes methods and options on how to inventory, prioritize and acquire open space.
Learn About:
- Identifing open space
- Characterizing open space
- Prioritizing open space
- Acquiring open space
- Funding open space
“. . . we must realize if we take the necessary steps to first protect our unique natural resources, quality development, sensitive to those resources will follow and as a result our regions’ special character and your quality of life will be enriched.”
– Jim Gibbons, Extension Educator/Land Use Planner
The workshop is free of charge and about 1 hour long. We recommend scheduling 2 hours to allow for discussion and questions. Contact CT NEMO at nemo@uconn.edu or call (860) 345-4511 to schedule a workshop.