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Comprehensive Parks Recreation & Open Space Plan

Columbia, MO

Landplan Engineering was selected in 1994 to accomplish this comprehensive Master Plan for the City of Columbia, Missouri. Major areas of focus included the development of a system of greenways and trails and facilities, programs and operations evaluation and recommendations. In accomplishing this work, Landplan Engineering:

  • Inventoried and analyzed existing parks, programs, trails and operations/maintenance
  • Conducted a series of public forums to gain citizen input
  • Conducted a citizen survey for statistically valid information
  • Evaluated trends and existing facilities/programs
  • Developed recommendations for capital improvements, as well as modifications to existing programming, operations and financing methods
  • Developed a 10-year Agency Action Plan

Recommendations of the Master Plan included the development of an inter-connected system of trails and greenways, a new community center, acquisition methods, operations and maintenance improvements, physical facility development, and alternative financing sources.