Greenspace Betters Our Quality of Life...
Greenspaces provide a holistic set of quality of life benefits that meet a triple bottom line. While documentation of the benefits of greenspace has increased in recent times, it does not take millions of research dollars to confirm they are incredibly valuable community assets. The economic, social and environmental benefits below are simply common sense...
Economic Benefits
• Increased property values translates to increased city real estate tax revenue
• Prevents need for the expansion of already overburdened governmental services (police, fire, education, water supply, stormwater, sewer, waste) • Incentivizes family-oriented professionals to settle here • Bolstered tourism through the preservation of our unique identity and heritage • Does not increase flooding or associated financial costs to society for flood mitigation |
Social Benefits
• Preserves aesthetic views that contribute to the unique charm and identity of Nevada's capital city
• Promotes sense of community by contributing to our small town community character • Parks and trails provide recreation opportunities that motivate an active lifestyle and promote individual and community health and well being • Promotes sustainability through fostering a connection between community residents and the natural environment that surrounds them. |
Environmental Benefits
• Reduced water consumption relative to development for the driest state in the nation
• Reduced energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions in a rapidly changing climate • Preserves wildlife habitat, forage and migration corridors • Natural environments minimize flood risk and can serve as flood detention facility if engineered properly • Reduced waste relative to development |