GREEN TACOMA PARTNERSHIP QUARTERLY COMMUNITY MEETING Please join us to learn about and provide your input on the City's Open Space Habitat and Recreation Plan (OSHRP). WHEN: 6 p.m. Wednesday, July 9, 2008 WHERE: The Lodge at Point Defiance, Point Defiance Park A draft of the City's open space plan is now ready for public review and discussion. WE WANT YOUR COMMENTS AND INPUT! Agenda 6:00 Potluck/Open House 6:30 Green Tacoma Partnership Introductions/Outreach Efforts 7:00 Draft Open Space Habitat and Recreation Plan and Program Overview 7:15 Question and Answer Panel 8:00 Next Steps/Adjourn Planning for Parks and Open Space The City of Tacoma, the Green Tacoma Partnership and the Metropolitan Park District are partnering to develop the Open Space Habitat and Recreation Plan-a plan and action program for open space acquisition, management and restoration as well as city-wide green strategies. The OSHRP provides an integrated vision for Tacoma's habitat and recreation lands and facilities. How to get additional info or participate? You can download the draft Plan, maps and additional information online at www.cityoftacoma.org/planning, click on "Open Space Planning". Or, go to www.greentacoma.org. If you have questions or comments please feel free to contact the project staff: Green Tacoma Partnership: Leslie Batten - (206) 292-5907, x106 Krystal Kyer - 253.232.9978 City of Tacoma Planning Division: Elliott Barnett- 253.591.5389 Molly Harris - 253.591.5383 Metropolitan Park District: Kathy Sutalo - 253.305.1014