Economic Impacts of Parks, Rivers, Trails and Greenways
Economic Impacts of Parks, Rivers, Trails and Greenways
Economic Impacts of Parks, Rivers, Trails and Greenways
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3.5.5 Sources <strong>of</strong> Information...............................................................................................................923.5.6 Considerations in Using These Rationales ................................................................................923.5.7 References..................................................................................................................................943.6 HEALTH CARE AND FITNESS...........................................................................................................953.6.1 Prevalence <strong>of</strong> Inactivity <strong>and</strong> Poor Health..................................................................................953.6.2 Cost <strong>of</strong> Health Care ...................................................................................................................953.6.3 Benefits <strong>of</strong> Activity: Physical <strong>and</strong> Mental Well-Being ...............................................................973.6.4 Importance <strong>of</strong> Accessibility to <strong>Parks</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Trails</strong>........................................................................993.6.5 Impact on Employers ...............................................................................................................1023.6.6 How to Use These Rationales in Your Community ..................................................................1043.6.7 Sources <strong>of</strong> Information.............................................................................................................1063.6.8 Considerations in Using These Rationales ..............................................................................1083.6.9 References................................................................................................................................1093.6.10 Additional Information ............................................................................................................1123.7 BENEFIT ESTIMATION ...................................................................................................................1173.7.1 Introduction to Benefit Estimation...........................................................................................1173.7.2 Assessment Methods ................................................................................................................1203.7.3 Preservation Values.................................................................................................................1233.7.4 Benefit-Cost Analysis...............................................................................................................1243.7.5 Public Expression <strong>of</strong> Value......................................................................................................1243.7.6 How to Use These Rationales in Your Community ..................................................................1253.7.7 Sources <strong>of</strong> Information.............................................................................................................1253.7.8 Considerations in Using These Rationales ..............................................................................1263.7.9 References................................................................................................................................1263.7.10 Sample Analyses ......................................................................................................................1273.8 PREPARING AN ECONOMIC IMPACT PROFILE FOR GOLDEN GATE NATIONAL RECREATION AREA 1303.8.1 Introduction .............................................................................................................................1303.8.2 Aspects <strong>of</strong> an <strong>Economic</strong> Impact Pr<strong>of</strong>ile ...................................................................................1303.8.3 Agency Expenditures................................................................................................................1323.8.4 Commercial Uses.....................................................................................................................1333.8.5 Expenditures by Residents .......................................................................................................1343.8.6 Travel <strong>and</strong> Tourism..................................................................................................................1353.8.7 Gateway Communities.............................................................................................................1363.8.8 Educational Value ...................................................................................................................1373.8.9 Health, Fitness, <strong>and</strong> Wellness..................................................................................................1373.8.10 Real Property Values <strong>and</strong> Market <strong>Impacts</strong>..............................................................................1383.8.11 Green Infrastructure................................................................................................................1403.8.12 Corporate Relocation <strong>and</strong> Retention .......................................................................................1413.8.13 Retirement Relocation <strong>and</strong> Retention ......................................................................................1423.8.14 Estimating the Effects <strong>of</strong> Spending ..........................................................................................1433.8.15 Benefit Estimation....................................................................................................................1443.9 RESOURCE BOOK APPENDICES .....................................................................................................1453.9.1 Sample Survey Questions for <strong>Economic</strong> Impact Analysis........................................................1463.9.2 Guidelines for Surveyors .........................................................................................................1484 Conclusion ...................................................................................................................................151v