Communication No. 2017-04- Open Space Network Subcommittee Report November

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Communication no. 2017-04 Page 2 Goals (continued) Anticipate and mitigate risks from natural hazards, climate change and conflict between built infrastructure and natural processes through appropriate design, policies and enhanced ecosystem services of the open space network. Incorporate shoreline setback areas to the extent practical and available for realizing shoreline linear parks along as much of Kona's coastline as possible. Preserve, restore and steward sensitive natural and cultural resources and native ecosystems that are identified as part of the open space network. Provide interpretative opportunities and educational material in the open space network to help school children, residents and visitors learn, appreciate and interact with Hawaii's natural and cultural resources. (Refer to Appendix A for examples of the vision and goals.) Recommended Action: Hire a consultant who will work with key stakeholders and subject matter experts to: 1. Develop and facilitate a community awareness campaign including targeted outreach and education to elicit community input, buy -in, financial support and stewardship. 2. Identify natural and/or culturally important areas for the Kona urban area open space network that may: • Qualify for development rights transfer sending areas; • Be prioritized for acquisition through PONC or other land trust or land stewardship organizations; • Qualify for funding for protection and restoration through government agencies, the future Kona Treasures Fund nonprofit or other nonprofits; • Be designated as no build or no development areas, natural hazard or climate change mitigation open space buffers, or shoreline no -build setbacks; • Be prioritized in urban areas for compatible green infrastructure, low impact uses or as green belt areas; • Be proposed as desired parks or other open space. 3. Assess, design and create a GIS map of the Kona urban area open space network which will include existing and planned public access (unrestricted or managed) hubs and links, including without limitations and as appropriate: • Cultural, historic, educational and natural heritage sites; • County, state and federal parks and recreational areas; • Greenway corridors, hiking trails, urban trails networks, the Ala Kahakai Trail, planned Na Ala Hele trails, suitable public easement corridors; • Existing and planned bike share facilities and bike paths and lanes; • Shoreline, ocean access and coastline areas suitable for open space or future parks;