SN: with some newfound free time, I’m adding a new research project for SprawlNation; provide active sprawl reduction examples from around the country (USA) that other communities can draw inspiration from. Most notably, private and public collaborations based on environmental protection, green space development/preservation, urban infill, sustainability, and historic preservation or adaptive reuse of vacated/aging buildings. First up, from The Santa Clara Valley in California, I present The Open Space Authority:
URBAN GRANT PROGRAMS The Open Space Authority helps connect people to the outdoors in their own neighborhoods through nearby parks, trails, urban community gardens, and environmental education programs. The Authority has three active grant programs that provide funds for urban projects:
- Measure Q Urban Open Space - Measure Q Environmental Education - 20% Funding
In November 2014, the voters approved Measure Q, a funding measure that generates approximately $7.9 million per year for open space protection in the cities of Campbell, Milpitas, Morgan Hill, San Jose, Santa Clara and unincorporated areas of the County. Up to 25% of this amount can be allocated annually to the Measure Q Urban Open Space and Environmental Education grant programs.
https://www.openspaceauthority.org/