Washoe County Open Space Plan Public Input Workshop

Thursday, January 24, 2008

5:30 - 7:00 p.m.

Wilbur D. May Museum

Rancho San Rafael Regional Park

1595 N. Sierra Street, Reno

 

The final draft plan and maps are available to see at:  http://www.washoecounty.us/comdev/publications_maps_products/open_space/update.htm

 

The document looks very good in terms of the wishes to protect and preserve open space, but seems to be vague in regards to natural surface and recreational trails (planning and construction standards) and where the public would like to see them (more detailed maps, specific area trail plans). 

 

If you have a chance to go to the meeting, or want to comment via the survey on the above link, you might suggest that there is strong desire for much more natural surface trails.  These are much  less expensive to build (compared to asphalt and concrete) and if built properly require minimal maintenance and will not ever require replacement costs.

 

More information can also be found at: http://www.keepwashoewild.org/

 

-Dale