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Source: 2010 Census and the 2011-2015 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Source: 2011-2015 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Source: 2010 Census and the 2011-2015 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Source: 2010 Census and the 2011-2015 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Source: SEMCOG 2040 Forecast Estimates Produced 2012

Source: National Recreation and Park Association 2017 Americans’ Engagement With Parks Survey

• Parks are everywhere- develop parks in places never before thought as suitable

• Health and parks- growing body of research showing parks improve health outcomes

• Data will drive budgets- reports such as the “Economic Impact of Local Parks” will justify proposed capital improvements

• Conservation and recreation – parks become integral in conservation and storm water management efforts

• Technology and parks – use technology to assist with promotion and integrate technology into park use

Source: National Recreation and Park Association Top Five Predictions for Parks and Recreation 2017

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• Do residents value the parks and

recreations facilities provided by the

City of Birmingham?

• Are the parks and recreation facilities

currently provided meeting residents’

needs?

• What should be the City’s Parks and

Recreation priorities?

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