preserving birmingham's water resources

Freshwater Land Trust’s Cahaba Shoals Preserve

Our mission is the acquisition and stewardship of lands that enhance water quality and preserve open space.

• Own and manage over 5,000 acres

• With our partners, we have helped protect over 10,000 acres

• Build partnerships with public and private stakeholders

• Facilitate projects that benefit landowners, businesses, and communities

What we do:

Olmsted Park Plan Olmsted Park Plan for Birminghamfor Birmingham

Circa 1924Circa 1924

George Ward Park

Avondale ParkRushton Park

Railroad Park

Patton ParkGreenwood Park

1996 1996

1996 1996 ++

FWLT FWLT AcquisitionsAcquisitions

1996 1996 ++

FWLT FWLT Acquisitions Acquisitions

+ + Partnership Partnership

ProjectsProjects

Clear Skies, Clean Rivers, and Protected WildlifeClear Skies, Clean Rivers, and Protected Wildlife• Greenways and open spaces help protect the essential functions performed by

natural ecosystems. They can prevent fragmentation of wildlife habitat and provide opportunities for protecting plant and animal species.

• Trails and greenways reduce air pollution by providing alternatives to the automobile travel and by protecting large areas of plants that create oxygen and filter air pollutants.

• Greenways improve water quality by creating a natural buffer zone that protects streams, rivers and lakes, preventing soil erosion and filtering non-point source pollution.

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MILE

• Existing ParksExisting Parks• Existing Existing

GreenwaysGreenways

Laying the Foundation


GreenwaysGreenways• 11stst Ave. South Ave. South• CSX LineCSX Line• Five Mile Creek Five Mile Creek

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GreenwaysGreenways• 11stst Ave. South Ave. South• CSX LineCSX Line• Five Mile Creek Five Mile Creek

GreenwayGreenway• Potential Regional Potential Regional

ConnectionsConnections


Potential Regional Connections from Regional Visionary Network, LRTP, FLT and GMC

• 45 Stakeholder meetings 45 Stakeholder meetings • Engaged elected officials, Engaged elected officials,

planning departments and planning departments and the general publicthe general public

• 3,000 citizens participated3,000 citizens participated• Incorporated existing greenway plansIncorporated existing greenway plans• Assessed all proposed routes for feasibility, looking at existing Assessed all proposed routes for feasibility, looking at existing

infrastructure and alternativesinfrastructure and alternatives• Prioritized routes based upon need, cost, and existing community Prioritized routes based upon need, cost, and existing community

supportsupport• THE GOAL: Create a true master plan that gives municipalities what THE GOAL: Create a true master plan that gives municipalities what

they need to secure funding and implement trail projects in their they need to secure funding and implement trail projects in their communitycommunity

PLANNING PROCESS

Stakeholder input is the key to good planning…

Public Unveiling

1. Trails and Connections

2. Design Guidelines

3. Cost Estimates4. Phasing and

Implementation

• 750 miles 250 miles of off-street greenways 500 miles of complete streets

• $300 million estimated cost• 5 Years / 50 Miles

EAST THOMAS PARK TRAILEAST THOMAS PARK TRAIL

HIGH ORE LINE RAIL-TRAILHIGH ORE LINE RAIL-TRAIL

CROSS TO SLOSS TRAILCROSS TO SLOSS TRAIL

ROTARY TRAILROTARY TRAIL

ExistingExisting

ProposedProposed

Mark E. Wilson, MD, Health Officer

The Obesity EpidemicThe Obesity Epidemic

Jefferson County , AL (Birmingham):

-66% of Adults Overweight of Obese-22% of 3rd Graders Overweight of Obese-31% of Adults reported NO physical activity in the last 30 days

Mobilizing for Action through Planning and Partnerships

Mobilizing for Action through Planning and Partnerships

NACCHO(National Association of County and

City Health Officials)

NACCHO(National Association of County and

City Health Officials)

Mobilizing for Action throughPlanning andPartnerships,2006

Health Action Partnership

CDC, 2010:

• Obesity

• Tobacco

Health Action Partnership Overview: Function• Develop and review annually an Action Agenda

to advance the mission of the HAP and address critical community health needs;

• Support collaborative action locally and statewide to advance the agenda through well-supported, action-oriented participating Priority Groups;

• Educate and build public support in the broader community through effective communication and education efforts;

• Grow the capacity of Health Action Partners through opportunities for learning, sharing of effective policies/practices, and access to available funding, and

• Leverage the HAP to carry out strategies that promote community health and wellbeing.

Health Action Partnership : StructureLEADERSHIP

TEAM

PRIORITY GROUPS

HEALTH ACTION MEMBERS

With SUPPORT from ANCHOR ORGANIZATIONS:Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham

Jefferson County Department of HealthUnited Way of Central Alabama

With SUPPORT from ANCHOR ORGANIZATIONS:Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham

Jefferson County Department of HealthUnited Way of Central Alabama

Freshwater Land Trust

Community Foundation of Greater

Birmingham

United Way of Central Alabama

Jefferson County Department of Health

Birmingham Business Alliance

Alabama Department of Health

Bessemer City Board of Education

Mayor of Birmingham

Regional Planning Commission of

Greater Birmingham

Leadership Team

YMCA

Norwood Resource Center

UAB School of Public Health

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama

Lakeshore Foundation

UAB Minority Health and Health

Disparities Research Center

Birmingham Public Library

Holy Family Cristo Rey High School

Health Action Partnership Priority Groups

• Healthy Food Choices

• Healthy Children & Youth

• Tobacco-Free Living

• Livable Communities

FOUNDED: 1959SERVICE AREA: Jefferson, Blount, Shelby, St. Clair and Walker CountiesRANKED: Top 100 in field of 700 community foundationsMISSION: We drive positive change through grantmaking, convening and leading, as we leverage donor giving to meet community needs forever.

Children Are Successful Along The Education

Pipeline

Increase high quality early learning opportunities for birth to eight-year-

oldsIncrease high school graduation rates

People Can Lead Healthy Lives

Improve nutrition/healthy food access and increase opportunities for physical

activityImprove access to care for vulnerable populations

Communities Are Sustainable, Livable And

Vibrant

Expand and improve public green spaceFurther develop vibrant city center for BirminghamImprove the

natural environmentExpand access to arts and cultural opportunities

Individuals And Families Are Economically Secure

Improve housing stabilityIncrease direct services that positively impact low income individuals and familiesIncrease public policy changes and direct services that positively impact low income individuals

and families

Cycle 1 Grants

Cycle 2 Grants

LYRIC THEATRE RESTORATION

FOUR SPIRITS MEMORIAL

18TH STREET LIGHTRAILS

MONTEVALLO ECO TRAIL

RAILROAD PARK

RUFFNER MOUNTAIN NATURE PRESERVE

RED MOUNTAIN PARK

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