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Vancouver parks plan section emphasizes universal design, cultural spaces and micro parks

3334220 · May 12, 2025
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Staff proposed parks, recreation and cultural services goals that prioritize health, universal design, trails connectivity and cultural representation; councilors pressed for explicit policies on built (programmed) parks and use of micro parks and for protecting Fort Vancouver and historic resources.

City staff summarized draft comprehensive-plan goals for parks, recreation and cultural services at a May 12 workshop, emphasizing accessible facilities, trails and a growing focus on cultural services and representation in public spaces.

Rebecca Kennedy of the Community Development Department told council the parks chapter pulls heavily from the recently completed Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services plan and sets four goals emphasizing health through recreation, parks/trails/natural space preservation, community health and a thriving…

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