posted May 3, 2018
A presentation on the emergence and growth of the greenway and open space system in Denver, Co.
posted May 3, 2018
This is a handbook for those private citizens and public officials all over America who are working to create outdoor recreation opportunities and protect wildlife and our environment by establishing corridors of open space called greenways.
posted Mar 30, 2018
Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation guidelines on accessible trails
posted Mar 30, 2018
by California State Parks, Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation Division
The guidelines are, in essence, a summary of the Federal and State accessibility regulations set forth by the Americans with Disabilities Act and California’s Title 24 building codes.
posted Mar 30, 2018
by MIG, Inc.
An important goal of this plan is to provide integrated recreational experiences for all visitors—with and without disabilities—employing the principles of universal design that are incorporated into these accessibility design guidelines.
posted Mar 13, 2018
Parks serve many different uses, may be specialized in their function, or can simply provide visual appeal for residents. Parks define the shape and feel of a city and its neighborhoods.
posted Mar 13, 2018
To counteract the effects of sprawling development, many communities use trails and greenways to curb ill-planned growth and preserve ecologically important areas. The result is a higher quality of life, a healthier environment, and more livable communities.
posted Mar 13, 2018
This literature review discusses how urban form affects public health, specifically through the ways in which the built environment encourages or discourages physical activity levels.
posted Feb 19, 2018
This presentation discusses how to avoid common trail design mistakes.
posted Feb 19, 2018
Want your trail to connect to the next town? The next county? How about the next state?
posted Feb 19, 2018
by Karen Vitkay with Alta Planning + Design, Alex Oreschak with Maricopa Association of Governments
Wayfinding systems are essential tools of complete and effective regional trails and trail networks.
posted Feb 19, 2018
This session will also explain the practical use of GIS technology for numerous applications.
