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The natural beauty <strong>of</strong> Charlotte Harbor attracts residents and<br />

visi<strong>to</strong>rs alike with stunning vistas and dynamic waterfront <strong>view</strong>s<br />

and activities. Connectingg <strong>the</strong> residents and <strong>the</strong> neighborhoods g<br />

<strong>to</strong><br />

<strong>the</strong> waterfront and o<strong>the</strong>r park areas is crucial in achieving a<br />

sustainable park system and is a major objective <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />

community. This need, first identified in <strong>the</strong> 1990’s, was<br />

crystallized in<strong>to</strong> a tangible vision identified in <strong>the</strong> Mayor’s 2008<br />

State <strong>of</strong> <strong>City</strong> Address Address as <strong>the</strong> <strong>the</strong> Ring Around <strong>the</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>City</strong> <strong>City</strong>. Encircling <strong>the</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />

<strong>City</strong>, this connection <strong>of</strong> multi-use recreational trails, linear parks<br />

and <strong>the</strong> Harborwalk will link key destinations, improve pedestrian<br />

and bicycling connectivity and enhance economic vitality <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />

core commercial areas. This project promotes <strong>the</strong> utilization <strong>of</strong><br />

underdeveloped existing existing parks and creates access avenues for<br />

destination places, destination places provide venues for<br />

entertainment, waterfront activities, his<strong>to</strong>rical sites and meeting<br />

places serving both residents and <strong>to</strong>urists. In addition,<br />

destination places are critical in promoting a variety <strong>of</strong> personal,<br />

environmental, social and economical benefits which will improve<br />

<strong>the</strong> <strong>City</strong>’s overall quality <strong>of</strong> life.<br />

<strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Punta</strong> <strong>Gorda</strong> Park & <strong>Recreation</strong> <strong>Master</strong> <strong>Plan</strong> 11

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