Issue link: http://townofcary.uberflip.com/i/791946
PARKS, RECREATION & CULTURAL RESOURCES MASTER PLAN PRCR Plan Goal 2 - Provide Cary citizens with a highly functional, safe, well-maintained greenway network that provides recreation, transportation, and education opportunities and wildlife benefits. The intent of this goal is to provide objectives to continue to develop a comprehensive greenway system. While considerable progress has been made over the past fi een years, the major effort in the near future will need to be to complete the remaining gaps and to complete links to adjoining trail systems. Objectives • Improve community awareness and use of trail network. • Complete a system of trails that serve the entire Cary community by linking parks, open space, schools, and other public facilities to residential, commercial, and employment areas. • Fund greenway/trail network expansion. • Connect to national, regional, and adjacent jurisdiction trail networks. • Provide well maintained and safe trails. • Provide a seamless and safe trail user experience across the entire greenway network. PRCR Plan Goal 3 - Provide a mix of recreation and cultural arts programs responsive to a growing and diverse population. The intent of this goal is to make sure all of Cary's citizens have access to high quality, affordable programs and services which reflect the diverse mix of ages, races and ethnicities, social economics, and abilities of its people. A diverse mix of quality programs are needed to meet the growing and changing needs of the community. Objectives • Base future programming on research and assessments to reflect the true needs and demands of Cary citizens. • Consider the implementation of the approved Specialized Recreation Plan to establish a formal program for people with disabilities. • Implement innovative and diverse programming for seniors. • Emphasize programming for fitness and wellness. • Expand heritage programming and interpretation. • Expand festivals and special events with an emphasis on downtown. PRCR Plan Goal 4 - Enhance program planning and market analysis efforts to more strategically deliver services. The intent of this goal is to stay up-to- date with the quality and content of programming for recreation, cultural arts and athletics. The objective of this policy is to invest in the ongoing analysis of the services provided by the Town so that these services reflect the needs of the community. Objectives • Review existing programs to determine most effective use of program resources. 69