PORTFOLIO Town of Springdale Green Infrastructure Plan

The goal of this project was to arrive at a general, collective understanding of the
PROJECT PARTNERS & FUNDERS
The Town of Springdale
PROJECT SUPPORTERS
National Park Service
Bureau of Land Management
natural and cultural networks existing in the Town of Springdale and to present
Green Infrastructure Design Guidelines which incorporate conservation patterns &
priorities for the existing green infrastructure assets, to design methodologies to
enhance the corridor experience - whether walking or driving through this
distinctive small town - and to improve community connectivity through a variety of
open spaces, trails, and walkways.
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The various Green Infrastructure networks identified illustrate the
elements which help create Springdale’s Identity as a Unique
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interconnected network, these elements serve as
the foundation to bring the Community of Springdale
together and reinforce its character. These
elements support and link one another. The Green
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The Green Infrastructure Map identifies the types and locations of green
infrastructure features that are valued by the Community and warrant special
consideration and conservation. When a community adopts this Map, all parties

Green Infrastructure
involved in land use decisions can have a clear understanding of community land use
expectations, and the Town of Springdale can avoid inconsistencies as it grants
approvals and makes other types of land use decisions. As Springdale continues to

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‘buildout’, developers understand where commercial/housing is most appropriate, as
the Town has already identified its green infrastructure priorities. As development
occurs, Springdale’s permanent green infrastructure network is realized.