Montco 2040:
a shared vision
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Why this goal is important:
■■ Trails not only meet recreation and transportation needs;
they also improve personal health and the local economy.
■■ Two-thirds of the county’s trail network still needs to be
completed.
■■ Greenways protect and link sensitive natural areas and
provide corridors for wildlife.
GOAL
Expand and connect county trails,
local trails, greenways, natural areas, and parks
GOAL
Support strong downtowns and
community destinations, including mixed use
areas, arts and culture focal points, libraries,
and other gathering places
Why this goal is important:
■■ In interviews and meetings, people consistently say they
want more physical, civic, and social connections.
■■ Vital downtowns and mixed use areas improve nearby
property values.
■■ The county has many unknown arts and culture
“hidden gems.”
How this goal will be implemented:
■■ By expanding the county trail system.
■■ By working to connect local trails to the
county system.
■■ With increased county parkland in greenway corridors
and advocacy with others to preserve greenways
How this goal will be implemented:
■■ Through collaboration to revitalize downtowns.
■■ By working with arts organizations and the tourism and
convention board to raise the profile of arts and culture.
■■ By strengthening the county library and collaborating
with other libraries.
