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A Master Plan for the Trinity River and Major Tributaries in Greater Fort Worth
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| The Purpose of the Master Plan is to:
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The master plan addressed such issues as the environment,
ecosystems, flood protection, recreational opportunities,
access to the waterfront,preserving green space,
and urban revitalization based around the river.
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- Help assure the greater Fort Worth area has open space, recreation and conservation areas to support a growing population, while continuing to provide essential flood protection;
- Provide trails and greenways that link major recreation areas, park areas, neighborhoods, and districts of the city;
- Provide and preserve the open space and vegetation that is needed to maintain air and water quality and wildlife habitat that will help assure we can sustain environmental health over the long term;
- Improve the river's accessibility to the public, attract more people to its banks, and increase its prominence within the city; and
- Provide these quality-of-life elements and environmental integrity while assuring that the watercourses can manage storm water runoff, water conservation, and flood protection in a manner that protects public safety and property.
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