I-66/ROUTE 29 RESIDENTS' SECTOR PLAN

PARKS AND OPEN SPACE

PO-POLICY 1: PLAN FOR NEW ACTIVE AND PASSIVE RECREATION AND CULTURAL AREAS WITHIN THE SECTOR PLAN AREA.

ACTION STRATEGIES:

  1. Encourage cluster development and the use of transferable development rights in the area designated SRR5 to ensure preservation of approximately 400 acres of undisturbed and open space in the mapped area designated SRR5 Reserved, using the following guidelines: (1) 35% of preserved lands, located in the northwestern section of the identified area, dedicated to undisturbed open space and passive recreation uses; (2) 18% of preserved lands, located in the central section, dedicated to preservation of Prince William's free black community historic area; (3) 47% of preserved lands, located in the eastern section, dedicated to organized sport facilities and other recreational activities.

  2. To ensure adequate active recreation facilities within the Village Center area, provide a 10-acre park and encourage shared contributions toward acquiring land and development of recreation facilities.

  3. To encourage increased recreation facilities at the neighborhood scale, provide a 10-acre park at the eastern section of Tyler Elementary School and develop recreation facilities in a manner than maximizes woodland preservation. Ensure public access to this facility by providing pedestrian access over Route 55.

  4. Encourage incorporation of informal open space within new development.

  5. Development of recreation facilities in the defined flood plain is prohibited.

  6. To ensure that the public of all ages is able to take full advantage of active recreation facilities within the Sector Plan area, provide for pedestrian access to all facilities where major roadways serve as a barrier.


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