City Council Agenda and Packet 2024 12 09 and 10 - SP

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Full Name Briefly explain your interest on serving on the Open Space Advisory Board. What do you see as the main issues facing Louisville Open Space properties? In your opinion, how should these issues be handled? In your opinion, what are some best practices for How do you approach the balance of protecting lands with advancing park and open space equity and ensuring appropriate recreational uses on Open Space? access for all? What professional qualifications, skill sets, or relevant experiences do you believe will contribute to the success and growth of the Open Space Board? Daniel Rupp I'm passionate about preserving, protecting and responsibly utilizing Louisville's open spaces, but also recognize the need to balance conservation with the diverse needs and interests of our community. Open Spaces and Trails also serve as Gateways to Business & Dining, and Entertainment Centers. Louisville is working on an updated comprehensive plan, which will lay out the integrated vision for our community for the next decade. The people of Louisville value community places to bring people together. People want healthy living spaces such as parks, open spaces, and other public places. As a Marshall Fire survivor, and someone who lived in Switzerland for a long time, I can bring a new perspective to the board. I have heard the community members express the desire for adequate Marshall Fire Survivor representation on the OSA board. I believe I can bring a thoughtful and inclusive perspective to the Open Space Advisory Board. Louisville's new comprehensive plan Open space planning will be a crucial component of Louisville's new comprehensive plan. Here's how they'll likely intersect: 1. Guiding Future Land Use: The comprehensive plan will establish a vision for Louisville's future growth and development. Open space planning will play a key role in determining: Which areas should be preserved: Identifying and prioritizing land for conservation, considering factors like ecological value, connectivity, and recreational potential. Where development can occur: Directing growth in a way that minimizes impacts on open spaces and natural resources. Balancing competing demands: Finding ways to accommodate housing needs and economic development while protecting valuable open space. 2. Integrating with Other Planning Efforts: Open space planning won't exist in isolation. The comprehensive plan will likely integrate it with other planning areas like: Transportation: Ensuring trails and open spaces are accessible and connected to the broader transportation network. Parks and Recreation: Coordinating open space management with recreational amenities and programming. Hazard Mitigation: Considering wildfire risk, floodplains, and other natural hazards in open space planning. 3. Addressing Long -Term Challenges: The comprehensive plan will provide a framework for addressing long-term challenges facing open spaces, such as: Community Engagement: Actively involve the community in open space planning and decision - making. Universal Design: Incorporate universal design principles in park development and renovations to ensure that facilities, trails, and amenities are accessible to people of all ages and abilities. Programming: Offer a variety of inclusive programs and activities that cater to diverse interests and abilities. Partnerships: Collaborate with community organizations. Smart Growth Principles: The EPA provides technical assistance programs for Smart Growth and Open Space Conservation Green Infrastructure Planning: This involves identifying and prioritizing natural areas that should be preserved or restored to protect long-term ecological health. It also includes assessing community vulnerabilities to natural hazards and planning accordingly Community Engagement: Meaningful engagement with local partners and residents. This ensures that conservation efforts reflect the needs and values of the community, and that recreational opportunities are accessible to everyone. Environmental Stewardship: Parks and recreation professionals should lead in protecting open space and managing land and resources sustainably. This may include providing education on the value of conservation and connecting people to nature. Technical Assistance and Resources: Utilizing tools and resources from organizations like the EPA can help communities plan for conservation and recreational use. Programs like 'Local Foods, Local Places' (https://www.epa.gov/smartgrowth/local-foods-local-places) and 'Recreation Economy for Rural Communities' (https://www.epa.gov/smartgrowth/recreation-economy-rural- communities) support these efforts. What professional qualifications, skill sets, or relevant experiences do you believe will contribute to the success and growth of the Open Space Board? I have been supporting the Federal Government Agency United States Geological Survey (U.S.G.S) and National Park Services (NPS) as a Contractor for the last 10 years. Among other things, we bring the National Park Pass (America The Beautiful) to the General Public. I have a Masters Degree in Engineering Management, and am an avid problem solver. I bring the required skills to the table: communications skills, problem solving, teamwork, community engagement, commitment to transparency City Council 9-10 December 2024 Packet 12