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15 <br /> Community recreation, especially through paths and trails, is an important resource both for this <br /> community and for the County as a whole.The 2014 Orange County Parks and Recreation Master <br /> Plan identified 8 recommendations for the County, including building more trails and improving <br /> open space access to promote healthy lifestyles.These recommendations were generated from <br /> community input and from emerging research in the fields of economic and public health. <br /> Community outreach conducted as part of the Parks and Recreation Master Plan process found <br /> that residents are eager for more opportunities to walk, hike, and bike in nature. Rigsbee's trail <br /> network will provide ample opportunities for residents to engage in healthy recreation while <br /> promoting community cohesion.The trail network at the Rigsbee Community will be designed to <br /> embrace the site's natural topography and showcase its most beautiful natural features.Trails will <br /> be constructed with ADA-compliant porous materials, ensuring minimal impact on nearby streams <br /> and allowing access for all ages and abilities. <br /> We are committed to contributing to the goals of the Orange County Comprehensive Plan.The plan <br /> highlights the challenge of preserving the county's rural character and cooperative community <br /> values,while also growing to meet economic and housing needs. Rigsbee will provide new homes <br /> to meet growing demand, in a thoughtfully designed community that preserves open space and <br /> encourages respect for the land and its history. <br /> In conclusion, Rigsbee is not simply another residential development, but a community carefully <br /> designed for residents to live in harmony with their natural surroundings. Through green stormwater <br /> design and low-impact accessible trails,the community's sustainable features will promote <br /> respect and love for the native ecosystem.Through planting native trees, shrubs, and perennials, <br /> the project will ultimately enhance the biodiversity of the landscape.And through meaningful open <br /> spaces, residents will explore their natural surroundings and find a sense of community belonging. <br /> Our goal is to create a place where families will truly enjoy the beauty of their surroundings. <br />