Urban Parks Program and Countryside Parks

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Urban Parks Program and
Countryside Parks Recreation Areas Program

• The Best of All Legacies for Albertans

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Urban Parks Program Background

• Urban Parks Program supported the acquisition and
  development of urban parkland since 1978
• In spite of funding withdrawal in 1995, it was
  touted as one of the provinces most successful
  initiatives ever
• The Municipal Recreation and Tourism Areas
  program gave similar support for other
  municipalities

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Previous Urban Park Funding

• ? 1971 Fish Creek Park 45 M
• ? 1975 Capital City Park Edmonton
• ? 1980 5 Cities 89 M (5years)
• ? 1989 9 Smaller Cities 52 M
• Calgary Edmonton 15 M

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Funding Previous Phase of Urban Parks
Municipality Population
Original Allocation Funds Dispersed
Allocated
TOTAL
82,200,000
49,000,00 59
2000 Population
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Development Of The Proposal

• ARPA Resolution
• Partner Sponsored
• Broad Consultation
• Advocacy Strategy
• Presentation Of Proposal

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Business Case for Renewal

• ? Supporting Healthy Albertans
• ? A Good Investment
• ? Environmental Stewardship
• ? Vital Support to Growth Centres
• ? Provincial Scope

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A Compelling Context

• Alberta Advantage - People, Prosperity,
  Preservation
• Alberta Healthcare/Wellness System Reform
  (Mazankowski Report)
• Responsive to recommendations from the Alberta
  Future Summit
• A vital step towards a provincial urban
  development strategy
• Unrivalled success story
• A solid base to build from

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Program Highlights - Urban Parks Program

• Goals
• Objectives
• Funding Elements
• Program Term
• Program Management
• Accountability

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Program Highlights - Countryside Parks
Recreation Areas Program

• Goals
• Objectives
• Funding Elements
• Program Term
• Program Management
• Accountability

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Building a legacy The time to act is now
The Best of All Legacies for Albertans
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Urban Park Capital Funding Proposal
Municipality Carry-Over
Base Grant 10 Per Capita Total
Eligibility
TOTAL 33,200,000
48,000,000 19,798,750
100,000,000
Based on 2000 population