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Glasgow Alternative Transportation
Endeavour
What
is Greenway Development?
Greenspace: An open
space such as a park, wildlife refuge, or undeveloped flood plain.
Greenway: A
linear greenspace along a natural or man made
corridor.
Greenbelt: A
network of greenspaces and greenways that encircle or
infiltrate a community.
Master Plan: An
adopted plan that serves as a guide for development of conservation corridors
and trail corridors that will provide physical and functional linkages between greenspaces, habitats, recreational areas, neighborhoods,
cultural and historic resources and workplaces.
What
are the benefits of Greenway and Greenbelt development?
- Increased property values
Ø
Greenways
planned as elements of subdivisions can benefit homebuyers and developers
alike.
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There is
increased visual quality of residences and business located along Greenways.
- Increased expenditures by residents
Ø
Spending by
residents on greenway related activities support recreation oriented business
and employment.
- Inexpensive and productive way to reduce flood
hazards and erosion control adjacent to Greenways.
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Since
development within a floodplain area is more costly and potentially dangerous,
using designated floodplain areas for Greenway development is an attractive
alternative.
Ø
USDA provides funding
to state and local agencies that effectively maintain and operate watershed
improvements.
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More appealing
to new and relocating industries.
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Encourages a
healthy lifestyle
Ø
Decreases in
health costs and increased social interaction are immeasurable benefits.
·
Decreased
transportation costs
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Increased
tourism
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Decreased costs
of clean water
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Decreased
criminal activity
What
are the benefits of developing a Greenway Master Plan?
Currently there is limited
funding for Greenway development through the Federal Transportation Equity Act
for the 21st Century (TEA-21), however, should funds become readily
available communities that have adopted a Greenway Master Plan are more likely
to receive funding consideration. Also,
if a community has an adopted Greenway Master Plan when road improvements are
instituted by the State and / or Federal Government planned trails identified
within the Master Plan must be taken into consideration before road
construction begins. That is why having
an adopted and implemented Master Plan is essential for further Greenbelt
development. In conjunction with the
already adopted Comprehensive Plan, the Greenway Master Plan can become a vital
part of development in the City of Glasgow.