filed under: economics of trails
by Seattle Engineering Department, Office for Planning
This study looks at property values and crime rates adjacent to the rail-trail.
Published May 1987
Pennsylvania Trail Design & Development Principles
A compilation of best practices and guidelines for the planning, design, construction, and management of your trail employing sustainable design.
The Future of the Outdoor Recreation Economy - Headwaters Economics
The future for outdoor recreation. To continue building a robust future for outdoor recreation, the outdoor sector needs investments in outdoor infrastructure, businesses that support collaboration and sustainable growth, a talent pipeline to build a skilled workforce, and marketing resources that ensure quality and equity.
San Jose Trails by the Numbers
San Jose is developing a 100 mile trail network! View the handout!
Promoting Parks and Recreation’s Role in Economic Development
This study builds on previous NRPA research on the economic importance of local park and recreation agencies by exploring the role that quality park amenities play in 21st century regional economic development.
