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MORRISVILLE, NC COMPREHENSIVE PARKS & RECREATION MASTER PLAN MAY 16, 2017
Town Council Strategy & Feedback Sessions
Agenda
Team Introduction & Overview of Master Planning Process Review of Demographics and Recreation Trends Discussion: Strengths/Weaknesses Park
facilities & maintenance Park operations & staffing Park programs
Benchmarking & Level of Service - Update
Master Plan Team Rachel Cotter – McAdams Margaret Bransford – PROS Michael Vampran – McAdams
Master Plan Process Existing Conditions Inventory + Analysis Community Input Vision + Goals
Needs + Standards/Trends
Recommendations + Strategies Master Plan Development
Action Plan
Demographic Overview – Town Limits
2016 Total Population
2016 Total Households
2016 Population Median Age
23,174
9,354
34.1
2016 Median Household Income
2016 Minority Percentage
$86,836
51%
Population Growth – Town Limits
Population Growth – 2 Mile Buffer
COMPARATIVE INCOME CHARACTERISTICS
M O R RISVIL LE 2 - M ILE B UF FER
N O R TH C A R O LI NA
$54,149
$29,472
$25,920 $46,868
$44,057
$86,836 $41,123
Median Household Income
$89,929
Per Capita Income
U.S .A .
General Sports Trends - Local TOWN LIMITS
2-MILE BUFFER
Fitness Trends - Local TOWN LIMITS
2-MILE BUFFER
Outdoor Activity Trends - Local TOWN LIMITS
2-MILE BUFFER
SWOT Analysis •
• •
Facilities Operations & Staff Programs
Facility Summary •
• •
9 Active / Managed Parks: 136.97 ac Open space: 64.01 ac Other Maintained: 1.90 ac
Standard
Town of Morrisville
NRPA Standard
Deficiency
Acres Parkland per 1,000 Population
5.91ac
9.6ac
85 ac
1 / 2,266 = 10 parks
1 park
Number of Parks per 1 / 2,575 Population = 9 parks
*all figures are based on 2016 population data
92% of the community believe well-maintained parks add to the quality of life in the community.
Operations & Staff Summary Standard
Town of Morrisville
NRPA Standard
Deficiency
Operating Budget per Capita
$60.04
$77.32
$17.28
% Expenditure Recovery via Revenue Generation
60.5%
29.1%
+40.0%
7.3
2.5
Number of FTE Staff 4.8 per 10,000 residents
Strengths & Weaknesses Catalyst Questions • Do you find existing parks are large enough and distributed frequently / evenly throughout the community? • Do you find the existing facilities offer a diverse range of recreation opportunities to meet resident needs and interests? • Do you find existing facilities are able to support the demand for programs?
Strengths & Weaknesses Catalyst Questions (cont.) • Are there specialty facilities lacking at existing facilities (ie, splash pad, ropes course, environmental education, skate park / pump track) • What are the pro’s and con’s of offering programs to residents vs non-residents?
Strengths & Weaknesses Catalyst Questions (cont.) • What compliments or constraints do you hear from your constituents? • Do you feel the current program offerings are appropriate for the demographics trends? • Do you find the UDO requirements regarding open space and public recreation space dedication / fee-in-lieu effective?
Benchmark Communities 5-7 COMMUNITIES
Holly Springs Wake Forest Apex Matthews / Davidson / Cornelius Flower Mound / Sugar Land, TX Plainfield, IN
METRICS FOR ID
Demographics Geography Budget Similar/Aspirational CAPRA Relationship
Level of Service Worksheet
Next Steps Thank you! Rachel Cotter [email protected] Margaret Bransford [email protected]
Town Council Strategy & Feedback Sessions
Agenda
Team Introduction & Overview of Master Planning Process Review of Demographics and Recreation Trends Discussion: Strengths/Weaknesses Park
facilities & maintenance Park operations & staffing Park programs
Benchmarking & Level of Service - Update
Master Plan Team Rachel Cotter – McAdams Margaret Bransford – PROS Michael Vampran – McAdams
Master Plan Process Existing Conditions Inventory + Analysis Community Input Vision + Goals
Needs + Standards/Trends
Recommendations + Strategies Master Plan Development
Action Plan
Demographic Overview – Town Limits
2016 Total Population
2016 Total Households
2016 Population Median Age
23,174
9,354
34.1
2016 Median Household Income
2016 Minority Percentage
$86,836
51%
Population Growth – Town Limits
Population Growth – 2 Mile Buffer
COMPARATIVE INCOME CHARACTERISTICS
M O R RISVIL LE 2 - M ILE B UF FER
N O R TH C A R O LI NA
$54,149
$29,472
$25,920 $46,868
$44,057
$86,836 $41,123
Median Household Income
$89,929
Per Capita Income
U.S .A .
General Sports Trends - Local TOWN LIMITS
2-MILE BUFFER
Fitness Trends - Local TOWN LIMITS
2-MILE BUFFER
Outdoor Activity Trends - Local TOWN LIMITS
2-MILE BUFFER
SWOT Analysis •
• •
Facilities Operations & Staff Programs
Facility Summary •
• •
9 Active / Managed Parks: 136.97 ac Open space: 64.01 ac Other Maintained: 1.90 ac
Standard
Town of Morrisville
NRPA Standard
Deficiency
Acres Parkland per 1,000 Population
5.91ac
9.6ac
85 ac
1 / 2,266 = 10 parks
1 park
Number of Parks per 1 / 2,575 Population = 9 parks
*all figures are based on 2016 population data
92% of the community believe well-maintained parks add to the quality of life in the community.
Operations & Staff Summary Standard
Town of Morrisville
NRPA Standard
Deficiency
Operating Budget per Capita
$60.04
$77.32
$17.28
% Expenditure Recovery via Revenue Generation
60.5%
29.1%
+40.0%
7.3
2.5
Number of FTE Staff 4.8 per 10,000 residents
Strengths & Weaknesses Catalyst Questions • Do you find existing parks are large enough and distributed frequently / evenly throughout the community? • Do you find the existing facilities offer a diverse range of recreation opportunities to meet resident needs and interests? • Do you find existing facilities are able to support the demand for programs?
Strengths & Weaknesses Catalyst Questions (cont.) • Are there specialty facilities lacking at existing facilities (ie, splash pad, ropes course, environmental education, skate park / pump track) • What are the pro’s and con’s of offering programs to residents vs non-residents?
Strengths & Weaknesses Catalyst Questions (cont.) • What compliments or constraints do you hear from your constituents? • Do you feel the current program offerings are appropriate for the demographics trends? • Do you find the UDO requirements regarding open space and public recreation space dedication / fee-in-lieu effective?
Benchmark Communities 5-7 COMMUNITIES
Holly Springs Wake Forest Apex Matthews / Davidson / Cornelius Flower Mound / Sugar Land, TX Plainfield, IN
METRICS FOR ID
Demographics Geography Budget Similar/Aspirational CAPRA Relationship
Level of Service Worksheet
Next Steps Thank you! Rachel Cotter [email protected] Margaret Bransford [email protected]
