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GOAL HART 3: A healthy community with convenient access to recreational facilities and programming and outdoor
fitness activities.
GOAL HART 4: A vibrant city for both residents and visitors, enlivened by an active downtown, an array of arts,
cultural, and entertainment options both indoor and outdoor, extensive heritage tourism opportunities,
and popular community events and festivals throughout the year.
GOAL HART 5: A community that thrives on and leverages the economic and social power of the arts to enhance its
fiscal strength, regional reputation, social connectivity, and overall quality of life for residents of all
ages.
POLICIES

In making decisions that involve public resource allocation, regulatory matters, and physical improvements, among others,
Littleton will:

Policy HART 1: Maintain close and mutually beneficial relationships with the South Suburban Park and Recreation
District, South Platte Working Group, High Line Canal Conservancy, Hudson Gardens, and other key partners that
enable Littleton residents and visitors to enjoy a large quantity of high quality recreational assets and public open space.

Policy HART 2: Strive to build consensus and support on how best the City can preserve more areas and structures
with historic significance, and protect designated and potential new historic districts and landmarks.
Policy HART 3: Prioritize public safety, including safe access to and from parks and other public spaces, and personal
security while enjoying parks, trails, and community facilities and events.
Policy HART 4: Incorporate guidance and incentives into the City’s zoning and subdivision regulations so that green
and open spaces are aligned and integrated across private development sites and adjacent public lands.

Policy HART 5: Incorporate guidance and incentives into the City’s zoning and subdivision regulation to promote
sensitive design approaches on sites with, or adjacent to, historic structures and areas.
Policy HART 6: Continue to plan for, and budget, adequate resources to maintain and enhance Bemis Library and
Littleton Museum as premier public facilities with targeted programming for all ages.

Policy HART 7: Regularly evaluate the appropriate and most effective methods the City can use for devoting resources
and support to cultural arts and community events programming.
Policy HART 8: Be aware of the diverse perspective and needs of visitors to Littleton, along with those of residents.
ACTIONS

Capital Investments

Action HART 1: Utilize the project funding prioritization methodology recommended by the Open Space and Parks
Task Force to maximize the leveraging of available funding and advance park, trail, and open space projects that
address objectives of the City and its multiple partners.
Programs and Initiatives

Action HART 2: Develop an organizational structure within the City for handling park-related issues, collaboration,
public inquiries, and funding pursuits as detailed in the 2016 Parks, Recreation and Trails Master Plan. Include the
Fine Arts Board as many public art sculptures are located in parks.

Action HART 3: Improve access to parks and recreation information and increase City communication (website, social
media, etc.) to promote awareness of plans, policies, facilities and programming at recreational sites, including those of
the South Suburban Park and Recreation District, Hudson Gardens, and others.
Action HART 4: Research and report on the various ways visitors travel to and move about the community; how they
experience popular locations and events; what they tell others about their experience; and what factors determine how
much time and money they spend locally.

Adopted October 15, 2019