Environmental Quality Principles

Natural Elements

A quality place preserves major natural features in a neighborhood or a community (streams, slopes and natural habitats) as open space, and links those resources to public places by pedestrian and bike paths.

Principles in Action

This greenway in Overland Park, Kansas, connects major office buildings within the Corporate Woods business park.

Storm water detention ponds can enhance property values, protect streams and provide recreational opportunities.

Photo courtesy of: Center for Watershed Protection

 

Quality Principles

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Natural Elements

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Creating Quality Places

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