Tigard Park System Master Plan - City of Tigard

TIGARD PARK SYSTEM MASTER PLAN UPDATEThe following criteria were developed to realize these goals and objectivesas soon as possible. By applying these criteria, the complete list ofrecommended projects were prioritized to identify the projects thatshould move forward first.Meets Master Plan needs: Projects should be prioritized based on theirability to meet park and facility needs as identified in the communityneeds assessment (i.e., their ability to fill existing geographic gaps,create connections between parks or satisfy relevant ADA or designguidelines).Builds connections: Projects should be prioritized on their capacity tocreate or strengthen physical and organizational connections acrossthe City and the region.Expands recreation opportunities: Priorities should be determinedbased on a project’s capacity to expand the city’s recreationopportunities (i.e., their ability to accommodate new activities in highdemand, or leverage potential for grant funding).Promotes economic development: Park and recreation projects that:enhance Tigard’s position as a town center, attract visitors and createa positive environment for businesses and their employees should beprioritized.Strengthens the community: Lastly, proposed projects should beprioritized based on their ability to strengthen community identity,foster interaction between citizens and build true community. Forexample, projects that would serve a diverse cross-section of thecommunity or projects that support community events should beranked high in priority.All of the projects included in the project list are important in achievingthe vision of the community. Recognizing the importance of all of theprojects, the priority rankings are described below.Priority I: Projects should be recommended to include in the capitalimprovement list immediately and implemented within six years.Priority II: Projects are less urgent or require additional work to preparefor implementation, such as the completion of a master plan.Priority III: Projects should continue to be considered but would require aspecial opportunity or the completion of the higher priority projectsbefore they are actively considered.86 CHAPTER 7 IMPLEMENTATION