Open Space Planning

Even when land trusts and towns are actively seeking to protect open space, there is usually no concrete plan as to where, how or even why open space should be acquired. This presentation includes methods and options on how to inventory, prioritize and acquire open space.

Learn About:

Identifing open space
Characterizing open space
Prioritizing open space
Acquiring open space
Funding open space.

“. . . we must realize if we take the necessary steps to first protect our unique natural resources, quality development, sensitive to those resources will follow and as a result our regions’ special character and your quality of life will be enriched.”
– Jim Gibbons, Extension Educator/Land Use Planner

The workshop is free of charge and about 1 hour long. We recommend scheduling 2 hours to allow for discussion and questions. Contact Jim Gibbons at jim.gibbons@uconn.edu or call (860) 345-4511 to set up a workshop.

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