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Circle of Ramsey <br />Linking People and Landscape Through Greenways <br />Benefits <br />The Benefits of Greenways <br />The preservation of natural ecosystems and open spaces is often an important component to maintaining a high <br />quality of life. Developing greenways is one way we can preserve Ramsey's natural features while also providing <br />opportunities for active and passive recreation, wildlife habitat, scenic vistas and buffers between developed areas. <br />Greenways can serve as landmarks or distinguishing features in the local community. It has also been shown that <br />property values increase near natural open spaces, and that effective planning for natural resources can benefit all <br />parties. There are many benefits to having greenway systems in a community. The three proposed extensions to the <br />Circle of Ramsey will provide health and wellness, environmental, and economic benfits to all users. <br />Benefits <br />Increases <br />opportunity for <br />daily exercise <br />Reduces rates of <br />preventable disease, <br />mental illness,medical <br />costs & health <br />insurance <br />claims <br />r <br />• <br />Acts as Creates recreational <br />environmental business <br />classrooms opportunities <br />Protects natural <br />habitat, resources <br />and wildlife <br />Enhances health <br />awareness and <br />community <br />identity <br />Protects <br />people and <br />property from <br />flood damage <br />Acts to separate <br />and protect <br />different <br />land uses <br />Increases <br />property <br />values <br />Safe, eco-friendly <br />& affordable <br />transportation <br />1 <br />Improves air and <br />water quality <br />A community asset: Greenways serve as an asset to the community providing opportunities for increased health and <br />wellness, environmental protection and economic value for all residents. Moving forward, we will look at three inspiring <br />cities, around the world, that are reaping benefits from greenways. Looking at inspirational cities will help us understand <br />ways to incorperate greenway infrastructure into the built environment. <br />PA5211: Land Use Planning / Instructor: Fernando Burga PhD. / Students: Alena DeGrado, Samantha Neill, Jake Schutt <br />III, vG9111MlF,GwTx <br />�� ar <br />R MSE <br />