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
Chapter 1: Understanding Green Infrastructure
Chapter 2: Planning Process and Green Infrastructure Setting
Chapter 3: Green Infrastructure Components
Chapter 4: The Green Infrastructure Network
Chapter 5: Recommendations for Implementing Green Infrastructure
Chapter 6: Strategic Action Plan
Chapter 7: Local Guide to the Green Infrastructure Plan
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 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
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)