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Greenville County Greenway Master Plan

Greenville County Greenway Master Plan Public Workshop June 30, 2009 Project Organization Chart The Greenways Team Greenway Plan Framework Effective Greenway programs are based on the “Hubs and Spokes” model.

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Greenville County Greenway Master Plan

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  1. Greenville County Greenway Master Plan Public Workshop June 30, 2009

  2. Project Organization Chart The Greenways Team

  3. Greenway Plan Framework • Effective Greenway programs are based on the “Hubs and Spokes” model. • Connections are the key - create opportunities for community residents to be linked to outdoor resources.

  4. Greenway Plan Framework City of Travelers Rest • Link together communities within the County • Link County to regional and State efforts City of Greer City of Greenville Regional Connections City of Mauldin City of Fountain Inn City of Simpsonville

  5. Greenville Co. Parks and Trails • Link county residents to parks, shopping, cultural attractions, workplace, schools and other popular destinations • Connect the park system to expand recreation opportunities

  6. Link Trails to Other Activities

  7. Greenville County Work Program • Task 1: Kick Off Meeting/Data Collection • Task 2: Evaluate Trails System • Task 3: Prepare Draft Greenway Master Plan • Task 4: Meet with Greenville County Municipalities • Task 5: Meet with Advocacy Groups • Task 6: Public Review of Draft Plan • Task 7: Prepare Final Greenway Master Plan • Task 8: Present Final Plan

  8. Task 1: Kick-Off Meeting • Defined work program • Defined project schedule • Discussed deliverables • Coordinated with County staff data needed for project • Answered questions

  9. Task 1: Review Existing Plans • Land Use Plans • Recreation District Plans • Transportation Plans • Bike Network Concept Plan • Zoning Plans • Land Development Regulations

  10. Task 2: Field Evaluation • Conducted an on-site review of Existing Trail Corridors • Used a checklist to evaluate opportunities and constraints • Examined entire system • Defined where trailheads should be located

  11. Existing Trails System • Greenville County has a wealth of trails: • Swamp Rabbit Trail • Reedy River Trail • Municipal Trails

  12. Saluda River Corridor • Opportunities: • Easements • River and River Greenway • Connections • Constraints: • Road Crossings • Grade • Private Property

  13. Saluda River Corridor Southern End of Upper Saluda River Corridor Before After

  14. Reedy River Corridor • Opportunities: • Easements • Historic Sites • Connections • Constraints: • Road Crossings • Grade • Private Property

  15. Reedy River Corridor Upper Reedy River Corridor Before After

  16. Enoree River Corridor • Opportunities: • Easements • Historic Sites • Connections • Constraints: • Road Crossings • Grade • Private Property

  17. Enoree River Corridor Enoree River Near Stallings Road Before After

  18. Task 3: Prepare Draft Plan • Two Components of the Draft • Draft Plan Report • Draft GIS Map

  19. Task 3: Prepare Draft Trails Plan • Draft Report • Chapter 1: Introduction • Chapter 2: Existing Conditions • Chapter 3: Greenway Network • Chapter 4: Design Guidelines • Chapter 5: Implementation • Appendices A, B,C

  20. Task 3: Draft Master Plan • Draft GIS Master Plan map that defines: • Route and alignment for all trails • Names for all segments • Trail segments parameters based on trail vocabulary • Key destinations • Level of service of entire system (Trails within 15 minutes of residents)

  21. Greenville County Trail Types • Vocabulary of Trail Types • Type 1: Greenway Trail • Type 2: Street Based Trail • Type 3: Natural Surface Trail

  22. Trail Design Guidelines • Greenways Incorporated has developed a trail design guidelines for different types of greenways • Flexible system • Responds to environmental conditions • Meets needs of local residents

  23. Task 4: Meet with Greenville County Municipalities • Met with Greenville County Municipality staff to review the draft Greenway Master Plan • Discussed recommendations and strategy for public review of draft

  24. Task 5: Meet with Advocacy Groups • Meet with private sector organizations to review the draft Greenway Master Plan • Discuss recommendations

  25. Task 6: Public Review Draft Plan (Tonight) • Public Open House Meeting - June 30 • Drop-in format • Five stations • Public comments and input on maps and forms

  26. Task 6: Project Newsletter • Distribute electronically and as printed material • Clarify project goals and provide general public with accurate information about the Greenway Plan.

  27. Task 7: Final Master Plan • Final Master Plan will include: • Implementation Program • Corridors described on separate pages • Estimate of Development Costs • Design Development Guidelines • Acquisition strategy • Define roles and responsibilities of County and partners • Final GIS Mapping in ESRI ArcView 9.x • Digital files for uploading to web site

  28. Task 8: Present Final Plan • Present Final Plan to: • Greenville Recreation District • County Commission

  29. End of PresentationShow will start over now. Greenville County Greenville Master Plan

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