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PARKS AND OPEN SPACE AS ECONOMIC <br />DRIVERS <br />As cities become more strategic with their <br />investments, parks provide opportunities <br />to strengthen economic development and <br />redevelopment because they enrich the quality <br />of life for residents and create value for a <br />community. Most major redevelopments include <br />a central green, common natural open space, a <br />trail corridor, or a new neighborhood park. <br />Draft 11.25.14 <br />UNIVERSAL ACCESSIBILITY <br />More than ever, people with disabilities are <br />searching for and finding ways to live active <br />and independent lives. Many parts of parks <br />and recreation are legally mandated to meet <br />accessibility standards, and those that are not <br />legally mandated to do so are also moving <br />towards greater accessibility, with playgrounds, <br />trails, and athletic facilities being adapted <br />to meet the needs of all citizens. Similarly, <br />programming must provide activities for people <br />with various abilities. <br />Chapter 2: Trends <br />