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6.1.E. - Page 2 effectiveness, and maintenance agreements. The study will also consider methods of integrating parks and public spaces into the Downtown by evaluating the connectivity of city parks and public spaces, their potential connection to bicycle and exercise paths, creek, waterfront and regional trails and open space, and improvements to the right-of- way and pedestrian safety. While the routes between the parks and open spaces should provide recreational opportunities such as fitness hubs and shaded paths to walk, run and bike, they should also contribute to the city's urban tree canopy. The study is the first step in creating parkland by utilizing City -owned land and right-of- way to reshape and build public space for the purpose of recreation, socialization and community health. The plans for a park(s) and urban recreation corridor(s) will be a subsequent project by a design team following the study. The study has three phases: (1) feasibility analysis for downtown parks, urban recreation corridors and green linear systems; (2) preliminary site planning and identification of site improvements and amenities; and (3) recommendations for park development. After the first phase, Council shall direct staff regarding community engagement. Phase 1 - The feasibility analysis will look at the potential of future parks on City -owned property and right-of-way in the general downtown area. The analysis will also examine the potential costs of repurposing the existing parcels, adjacent streets and sidewalks, and in some cases, structures. Based on the site assessment, the consultant team will rank which sites are the most feasible for park development and will best contribute to the creation of a network of public open spaces and urban recreation corridors. Recommendations will be made to City Council on the top City -owned sites for the next phase. Phase 2 - The preliminary site planning and site improvement analysis will further study the opportunities and constraints for construction of parks at each preferred location, and generate site-specific bubble diagrams and recommendations for the type of improvements. The analysis will also examine the costs of the improvement options and amenities. In addition, this phase will identify potential improvements for the connectivity of existing and proposed public open spaces in the downtown and the development of urban recreation corridors. This phase of the study will be done in close collaboration with the Parks Department and the Community Development Department. Phase 3 - The final task considers the comprehensive findings and provides the final report and presentation with recommendations for park development to the City Council.