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

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Communication no. 2017-04 November 15, 2017 Attention: Kona Community Development Plan Action Committee Re: Kona Open Space Network Subcommittee Report Following please find the report from the Kona Open Space Network Subcommittee which includes recommendations for moving forward the development of Kona's open space network as described in the 2008 Kona Community Development Plan. The subcommittee met four times on 9/12, 9/29, 10/20 and 11/13 and worked between these meetings to develop this report. Included in the report are the subcommittee's recommended vision, goals, action and additional considerations for Kona's open space network development. It is recommended that this effort initially focus on the Kona urban area, since this is the area of highest development activity. Also attached is an illustrative map included solely as one possible example of potential hubs and links in Kona's open space network, which was created by one of the subcommittee members. The map is for illustration and example purpose only and should not be construed as a recommendation by the subcommittee. The subcommittee would like to acknowledge the contributions from the following community members who also helped with the preparation of this report: Tina Clothier (PATH), Kirstin Kahaloa (Blue Zones Project), Lele Kimball, Mary Metcalf (Ka Ahahui 0 Ka Nahelehele) and Jim Sogi. If the Action Committee concurs, we request that this report be placed on the January 2018 Kona CDP Action Committee agenda for review and discussion. Respectfully submitted, Kari Kimura Shirley David Janice Palma-Glennie