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Parks 70 Desire for walking and biking paths <br />Use of trails has become the number one recreation activity in <br />America. Trails have universal appeal for all ages and abilities. <br />They perform recreation and transportation functions. People <br />like connectivity, trail loops and destinations. Roads have <br />become busy, noisy and unsafe for walking. Trails or walks <br />detached from roads have especially become popular as a quick <br />No Change N/A N/A N/A <br />Parks 71 Need for accessibility <br />As the population ages and diversity increases, there are <br />greater numbers of people with special needs. Proving <br />accessible facilities and places gives equal access to all city <br />parks. <br />Enhance Copy and <br />replace to <br />enhance <br />language <br />already in <br />plan. Copy <br />the <br />suggested <br />Need for accessibility <br />All people have the right to equal access to public services. As <br />New Brighton's population ages, the number of people with <br />age-related mobility disabilities will continue to increase. <br />Providing and maintaining accessible facilities for people of all <br />ages, backgrounds, and abilities promotes equal access to all <br />city parks and trails. <br />Enhancement made <br />Parks 71 Flexible spaces <br />Emerging sports and trends, such as rugby, lacrosse and <br />ultimate Frisbee put an increasing demand on field spaces of <br />different sizes and configurations. To meet the growing and <br />ever-changing demands, flexible field spaces are growing in <br />importance. Similarly, to get more use out of existing field <br />spaces, conversions to artificial turf fields can provide greater <br />durability and extended use. Large green spaces can act as a <br />venue for a community celebration and the next day host a <br />soccer tournament. Urban plazas provide space to stroll, sit, <br />No Change N/A N/A N/A <br />Parks 71 Other trends <br />The Mounds View School District has experienced an increase <br />in student enrollment for the last several years and this trend is <br />expected to continue for the near term. New Brighton – St. <br />Anthony School District enrollment has remained relatively <br />stable. <br />Add Copy and <br />paste. Add <br />the the <br />suggested <br />language, <br />located in <br />The need for safe walking and biking routes to and from school <br />and other key destinations continues to be an important <br />concern for the community. <br />Addition Made <br />Parks 71 The area remains attractive to young families but like many <br />built-out communities, New Brighton also continues to age. <br />This trend places greater demand for more passive uses such as <br />walking, nature watching, and gathering. Similarly, interest in <br />public art and other aesthetic improvements can be expected <br />No Change N/A N/A N/A <br />Parks 72 What we Heard <br />During the New Brighton 2040 comprehensive planning <br />process, community members identified park and trail <br />improvements as their top priorities within in the City. Through <br />online questionnaires, community workshops, and mapping <br />exercises throughout the process, community members <br />emphasized a desire for a more robust parks and trail system <br />No Change N/A N/A N/A <br />Parks 72 FUTURE NEEDS AND SYSTEM <br />PLANNING FOCUS AREAS <br />Parks, recreation, and open space play significant roles in <br />encouraging reinvestment in a community. Public input has <br />shown that parks and recreation opportunities are consistently <br />among the top reasons people cite for choosing a new city or <br />neighborhood (along with schools and convenient location). A <br />strong and vibrant park and recreation system protects existing <br />No Change N/A N/A N/A