Green Infrastructure Plan for Saratoga County - Adopted November 2006

Green infrastructure is the interconnected system of natural lands,parks, waterways, and
open spaces that sustain Saratoga County’s environmental health, economy, and quality of life.

Project Sponsored by the Saratoga County Board of Supervisors

Green Infrastructure Summary Handout - January 2007 (1.4 MB)

The following is the FINAL Green Infrastructure Plan for Saratoga County:
Adopted by the Saratoga County Board of Supervisors on November 21, 2006

Contents

Cover, Credits, Table of Contents

Executive Summary

Chapter 1: Understanding Green Infrastructure

Chapter 2: Planning Process and Green Infrastructure Setting

Chapter 3: Green Infrastructure Components

Chapter 4: The Green Infrastructure Network

Green Infrastructure Network Map

Chapter 5: Recommendations for Implementing Green Infrastructure

Chapter 6: Strategic Action Plan

Chapter 7: Local Guide to the Green Infrastructure Plan

Chapter 8: Conclusion

Endnotes, Definitions, References

To download the full plan, without the appendices, click here (8.3 MB)

Appendices:
Appendix A: Green Infrastructure Concept Maps
(2.4 MB)

Appendix B: Visualizing Conservation Development in Saratoga County (5.8 MB)

Appendix C: Trail Corridors

Appendix D: Heritage Corridors

Appendix E: Recreational Trail Standards and Guidelines

Appendix F: Working Landscape Strategies

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Previously presented materials

Open Space Article from the Saratoga Business Journal - used with permission

Plan Brochure

Regional Workshop Presentations: Introduction (This was the same for all 4 workshops)
Workshop #1
 (10/27)     Workshop #2  (11/3)   Workshop #3 (11/10)  Workshop #4 (11/17)