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The absolute number and acreage of trails and open space has increased due to the greater number of PRDs developed.
However it is important to note that these are privately owned trails, and do not connect to, or are part of a trail network.
Additionally, often these spaces are not centrally located, or are fragmented, limiting their potential as assets for the neighborhood.
Sites that have significant numbers of trees, and are of greater size have allowed opportunities for plans that combine the required 10% open space area, as cohesive “parks” for the subdivision.
These types of design allow greater access; improve aesthetics; and afford better tree retention.
Staff suggest developing standards for open space configuration, so that these successes can be repeated.
The absolute number and acreage of trails and open space has increased due to the greater number of PRDs developed. 