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Preliminary Internal Review Draft <br />LAND USE CLASSIFICATIONS <br />Parks <br />Community Character <br />Description: Natural and recreational areas <br />including parks, greenways, and plazas that <br />support recreation and community connection. <br />Location: Located throughout Louisville based <br />on the existing parks and recreation facilities. <br />Transportation and Connectivity <br />• Implement sidewalks, bike paths, and trails <br />that seamlessly connect parks, community <br />spaces, and residential areas. <br />• Use clear, visible signage to guide users and <br />enhance navigation along trails and paths. <br />• Strengthen connections between large parks <br />and recreational areas and RTD transit stops <br />to improve accessibility and safety for all <br />users. <br />• Design bikeways, sidewalks, and trails that <br />are safe, accessible, and well -integrated for <br />all ages and abilities. <br />Uses <br />Primary: Parks, recreational and cultural <br />amenities. <br />Secondary: Parks facilities, such as restrooms, <br />picnic shelters, or gathering area canopies. <br />Density and Scale: N/A <br />Development Considerations <br />• Integrate parks and community spaces <br />with new development and blend natural <br />landscapes with recreational amenities. <br />• Parks along McCaslin Boulevard and Redtail <br />Ridge provide natural transitions from higher - <br />density areas. <br />• Promote parks as gathering spaces with trails, <br />playgrounds, and event venues. <br />• Link residential and employment areas to <br />recreational spaces for connectivity and <br />accessibility. <br />• Design parks, plazas, and event spaces <br />to be accessible to all demographics, <br />fostering social interaction and community <br />engagement. <br />48 I Factors Influencing Growth <br />LOUISVILLE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN <br />