Buttermilk Trail

     Richmond Virginia's Buttermilk Trail is a multi-use trail that spans approximately 2.5 miles along the James River. it consists of 3 distinct sections.

>Buttermilk East, 0.6 miles, Manchester Bridge to 22nd Street

      This segment plays a crucial role in the vast array of connecting James River Park System trails

>Buttermilk Proper , 0.9 miles, 22nd Street to 43rd Street

>Buttermilk heights, 1.5 miles, 43rd Street to Boulevard Bridge, (Nickel Bridge)

The Buttermilk Trail has multiple different parking access points and street parking areas. This is great as it promotes both equitable park access, and increased fluidity of the trails apart of the James River Park system.

>Reedy Creek parking lot located on 4100 Riverside Drive

    [Commonly used for Buttermilk Proper Trail and surrounding connecting trails within the James River Park System]

>42nd Street entrance

[Buttermilk Proper and Heights]

>22nd Street parking lot

  [Buttermilk East and the eastern part of Buttermilk Proper]

[street parking areas around the Boulevard Bridge, and Manchester Wall]

    

     >I love this idea of multi-entry access trails as it reminds me of bus commuting. you get on at one stop then walk (or mountain bike) the trail till you get to your next stop.

  

     >The Buttermilk Trail is beautiful, and its also a great alternative commute route!

  

 

 

Organized park planning

                     the well-planned park.

What is organized park planning?

Organized park planning refers to a structured, comprehensive approach to designing, developing, and managing parks 

General park benefits 

        > Social 

        > Economic 

        > General well being of residents 
        > Environmental sustainability  
        > Community engagement 


                                                 

                                why is organized park planning superior to other methods?  

Because this method aims to provide a structured, comprehensive approach to designing, developing, and managing parks, you need a comprehensive vision. This provides a clear list of goals, as well as a framework based off of targeted needs of the area. This not only aligns the needs of the community with the park, but also can encourage stakeholders and investors to take part in development.

Organized park planning also encourages integration with broader city system networks like pedestrian infrastructure. Promoting more walkable areas and stimulating the local economy.

think of a time you walked to a park on a nice warm day and didn't buy food, water, or ice cream. 

some examples include how the National Park Service (NPS) uses an intensively planned, planning framework that includes general management plans, strategic plans, as well as actual implementation plans for goals that may be set.  This is the most efficient way in the long run to plan a park, ensuring you leave nothing out, and tailor to as many people as possible.