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Recreation Planning <br />not only the environment and economy of a city, <br />By increasing access to natural resources, residents <br />develop a stronger sense of pride in their community, <br />which in turn, boosts their emotional and physical <br />ENVIRONMENTAL <br />Preserving land for recreational use helps protect <br />and preserve essential green spaces and crucial <br />wildlife habitats and contributes to improved air and <br />water quality. Park and open space systems provide <br />opportunities to educate users on environmental <br />issues and appropriate recreational uses within <br />natural areas. See the section on the Habitat <br />Conservation Plan in Chapter 3 on page 103. <br />ECONOMIC <br />and therefore economic stimulation within the <br />correlation between park proximity and increased <br />property values. This increased quality of life and <br />standard of living can attract visitors as well as new <br />businesses to the community. <br />SOCIAL <br />Recreational activities provide opportunities for <br />social interaction and community connectivity, <br />reducing crime rates and producing more stable <br />neighborhoods. Recreation facilities and public <br />parks can also provide recreational opportunities <br />that are accessible to all children create an inclusive <br />environment for social interaction. <br />HEALTH <br />spaces has positive impacts on the emotional <br />recreational opportunities increase physical activity <br />levels, helping to reduce heart disease, diabetes, <br />obesity, and depression. Play in natural environments <br />Chapter 1 | Introduction <br />7 <br /> <br />