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Open Space Vision Project Update

In 2006 the Walnut Creek Parks, Recreation and Open Space (PROS) Commission appointed a Citizens Task Force to conduct a public participation process and formulate a report describing a vision for the future Walnut Creek Open Space System, and identifying potential steps and priorities to achieve that vision. In late 2007 and early 2008 the Task Force conducted an on-line and write-in survey and a series of three public workshops to obtain citizen input. 

The Task Force has completed a draft report to the PROS Commission. The Commission reviewed the report and accepted further public input at its regular meeting on Monday July 7. Foundation President Bob Simmons thanked the Task Force and the PROS Commission for the report and emphasized the need for the Open Space Staff to have flexibility in dealing with issues arising from cattle grazing.

The Task Force will make final revisions based on the comments by Commissioners and the public and issue the final report. The draft Task Force report and Appendices are now available on-line (click on the underlined links to view the documents):

Draft Open Space Vision Project Report

Draft Open Space Vision Project Report Appendices

Notes from the workshops – transcribed directly from flip charts and oral statements as Word or PDF files.

     - November 10, 2007  - Word         PDF      
     - January 17, 2008       - Word         PDF
     - February 9, 2008       - Word         PDF

Complete survey results of the on-line and written surveys as a Word or PDF file..

A background report and appredices written before the workshops are also available as PDF files.

     Background report - part 1
     Background report - part 2
     Background Report - Appendices

For more information, contact:
Dan Cather, Public Services Manager
(925) 943-5854
cather@walnut-creek.org