The Anaheim Outdoors Connectivity Plan was approved by the City Council in April 2013. This Citywide Master Plan was fully funded by the Proposition 84 Urban Greening Grant along with a grant from the Southern California Association of Governments. These grant funds were used to identify a unique network of parks and trails that the City could connect in order to increase green space through a planned system of green corridors that will connect residents, visitors, and employees to both existing and planned high-density urban areas. The plan also allows for the development of projects that emphasize:
- Bioswales
- Demonstration gardens
- Multimodal and non-motorized trails and pathways
- Open spaces
- Pocket parks
- River walk
- Shade trees
- Storm water filtration and collection systems
- Wildlife corridors
Community Goals
Community goals were established through a series of public and stakeholder meetings, along with input collected through the City’s website. From this process, 8 goals emerged to guide the project’s development. The Anaheim Outdoors Connectivity Plan will:
- Build Community
- Enhance Property’s Financial Value
- Foster Sustainable Landscapes
- Improve Connectivity
- Increase Recreational Opportunities
- Promote Healthy Lifestyles
- Promote Safety
- Provide for the Implementation and Maintenance of the Plan