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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Previous Urban Parks Programs

• 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 program
  offered similar support for other municipalities

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Development Of The Proposal

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

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Benefits of Parks And Open Spaces

• Personal
• Social and Community
• Economic
• Environment

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Business Case For Renewal

• Supporting Healthy Albertans
• A Good Investment
• A True Legacy
• Province-wide in Scope
• Serving Those in the Greatest Need

• Vital Support to Growth Communities
• Integrated Leisure Services Planning
• Evolving with Changing Leisure Needs

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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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Desirable Outcomes

• Healthier Albertans
• Reduced Healthcare costs
• Sustainable Municipalities
• Provincial/Municipal partnerships
• Alberta Leader in Urban Park Development

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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