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Lakewood launches push to widen engagement for updated parks 'legacy plan' ahead of grant season
Summary
Parks staff presented progress on the city—s 20-year legacy plan, reported roughly 218 survey responses with a 300-response goal, and outlined an RFQ and task force to draft a six-year capital priority list to improve grant competitiveness with state RCO programs.
David de la Cruz, parks and capital project manager, told the Lakewood Parks Advisory Board that the city is updating its 20-year parks, recreation and open-space strategic plan and will produce a six-year capital improvement project list to guide grant applications.
"This is a 20 year park and recreation strategic plan," de la Cruz said, adding that the updated plan will shape next year—s grant submissions. Staff reported about 218 survey respondents to date and set a goal of 300, with a site-level target of roughly 36 respondents per park.
Why it matters: identifying priority projects in the legacy plan helps the city be competitive for state funding,…
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