The purpose of the City of Charlottesville Parks and Recreation Master Plan is to guide the department for the next 10 years and provide strategic direction and vision to meet current and emerging public needs, as well as remain the primary steward of the significant natural, cultural, and historic resources.

Project Objectives:

• A plan that is grounded in inclusive and accessible community engagement.

• A future strategy for parks, recreation and greenspaces that is equitable to the entire community regardless of socioeconomic, cultural, racial, or geographic differences.

• Utilize a wide variety of data sources and best analytical practices to predict trends and patterns of use, community impact, and how to address unmet needs in the City of Charlottesville.

• Enhance the environmental resiliency of the City by leveraging parks and greenspaces as green infrastructure equitably distributed throughout the community.

• Shape the financial sustainability and organizational excellence to achieve the strategic objectives, identify revenue opportunities, and ensure future operational and maintenance needs are addressed.

• Develop a dynamic and realistic action plan.

City of Charlottesville

parksandrec@charlottesville.gov

(434) 970-3260

PROS Consulting

Mike Svetz, Project Manager

michael.svetz@prosconsulting.com