Start Date

21-3-2018 12:00 PM

End Date

21-3-2018 12:50 PM

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Description

The Sylvan Dell Nature Park and Farm implements a comprehensive strategy for conservation, recreation, and education, while connecting residents with Williamsport's, and the region's, bountiful natural resources. The Sylvan Dell project encourages smart growth and asset-based development in its land-use ordinances and by connecting existing natural areas with a network of public access trails and parks. The park makes the most cost effective use of limited resources by achieving many ‘stacked benefits’, including high-quality recreation, innovative stormwater management, and accessible environmental education.

Keywords

regional planning, parks and recreation, land use, environmental planning

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Other

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Speakers responded to the following three questions and Shaunna Barnhart, Director of the Place Studies program summarized the speakers' responses.

Prompts --

  • How does your work relate to the concept of place-making?
  • What are potential benefits and/or shortcomings you see for place-making in sustainability?
  • What aspects of your work can we apply to a place-making approach to sustainability at Bucknell and in our local region?

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Mar 21st, 12:00 PM Mar 21st, 12:50 PM

Sylvan Dell Nature Park & Farm: An Innovative Approach to Recreation, Conservation, and Education

The Sylvan Dell Nature Park and Farm implements a comprehensive strategy for conservation, recreation, and education, while connecting residents with Williamsport's, and the region's, bountiful natural resources. The Sylvan Dell project encourages smart growth and asset-based development in its land-use ordinances and by connecting existing natural areas with a network of public access trails and parks. The park makes the most cost effective use of limited resources by achieving many ‘stacked benefits’, including high-quality recreation, innovative stormwater management, and accessible environmental education.