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Open Space
WakeUP Op-Ed on Paying for Parks in the N&O
Submitted by Caitlin Burke on Fri, 07/22/2011 - 10:09am.To help pay for the costs of growth and to ensure that there will parks and recreation for newcomers, Wake County requires subdivision developers to set aside land for recreational use or to pay a fee in lieu of a set-aside. This Recreation Land Dedication Ordinance, passed in 2002, has generated over $1.7 million for acquisition of recreational land in the county.
Parks and Recreational Land in Wake County Need Your Help!
Submitted by Caitlin Burke on Tue, 07/12/2011 - 9:37am.Wake County Commissioners are considering repealing the Recreational Land Dedication Ordinance (RLDO), which requires new developments to set aside land, or pay a fee in-lieu of, for future parks, open space, and recreation.
This is a fair fee that ensures that new development helps pay its fair share of the infrastructure costs of growth. Providing and maintaining adequate parks and open space is critical as development occurs, particularly given that Wake County is projected to be the fastest growing metro region in the country over the next 10 years. If we do not set aside places for recreation, we undermine our access to healthy living and a quality environment. Moreover, we undercut our attractiveness to new residents and businesses.
Triangle May Lose 37% of Natural Areas by 2027
Submitted by Greg Flynn on Thu, 04/26/2007 - 12:00am.
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