In 2006, California voters approved Proposition 84, providing the state $400 million for new and revitalized parks. We developed an allocation system based on where parks are needed most in order to guarantee that Proposition 84 provides the greatest possible public benefit. download pdf
The Thread is a regional network of greenways, trails, and conserved lands that will serve approximately 2.3 million citizens in North Carolina and South Carolina. download pdf
The Central Texas Greenprint is helping counties protect their most valued resources with a plan that reflects residents’ specific needs—while taking into account the larger region. download pdf
In 1994, we signed an agreement with the City of Chattanooga to implement the city’s Greenways Master Plan. The plan called for nearly 100 miles of trails and winding walkways along the edge of the Tennessee River and the ridges that surround the community. download pdf
We partnered with the Deschutes Land Trust, city administrators, and local parks and recreation departments to create a comprehensive plan to prioritize lands for conservation and recreation. download pdf
We worked with Jefferson Parish to create a Greenprint that identified areas where new parks could meet gaps in recreational services, create an interconnected system of walking and biking trails, improve access to the waterfront, and protect and restore wetlands outside the levee system. download pdf
We created a Green Community Mapping Project using cutting-edge GIS mapping technology to show how many children and teenagers in Kalamazoo lack opportunities for outdoor play. download pdf
The Lower Meramec River Basin was identified as an ideal location for a pilot project to demonstrate how forest land protection and management in watersheds can protect drinking water supplies. download pdf
We created a regional plan for protecting drinking water sources in the Upper Neuse River Basin. download pdf
In partnership with the North Shore Community Land Trust, we identified lands critical for agriculture, natural habitat, water quality, and view planes while improving recreation access and preserving places of cultural and historic importance.
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The Gateway integrates spatial data and facilitates collaboration to aid in planning and conservation, allowing cities and towns to share information and resources across jurisdictional boundaries. download pdf
We partnered with the Penobscot Valley Council of Governments, the Bangor Land Trust, and the 12 towns to create the Penobscot Valley Community Greenprint, which identified and prioritized regional values and conservation opportunities. download pdf
We partnered with the Quinault Indian Nation to develop a comprehensive conservation strategy that includes Greenprinting, funding strategies, real estate training, and landowner outreach. download pdf
Our GIS team developed maps that revealed a startling lack of parkland in Council District 2, an area in the central/northeast part of Santa Ana, the country’s eighth-most densely populated city. download pdf
In 2011, we joined the Loon Echo Land Trust in creating a Greenprint for guiding open space and natural resource conservation in Maine’s Sebago Lake region.
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Along with a technical team of local and state experts, we developed a GIS-based model that identifies the lands within the Tualatin River watershed most important for conserving water quality—including restoration sites. download pdf
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