The Trust for Public Land - Conservation Vision & GIS Projects
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California Neighborhood Parks: GIS AnalysisIn 2006, California voters approved Proposition 84, providing the state $400 million for new and revitalized parks.TPL developed an allocation system based on where parks are needed most in order to guarantee that Proposition 84 provides the greatest possible public benefit. download pdf
Carolina Thread Trail: Greenway PlanningThe Thread is a regional network of greenways, trails, and conserved lands that will serve approximately 2.3 million citizens in North Carolina and South Carolina. download pdf
Central Texas: Greenprint for GrowthThe Central Texas Greenprint is helping counties protect their most valued resources with a plan that reflects residents’ specific needs—while taking into account the larger region. download pdf
Chattanooga: Creating GreenwaysIn 1994, The Trust for Public Land (TPL) signed an agreement with the City of Chattanooga to implement the city’s Greenways Master Plan. The plan called for nearly 100 miles of trails and winding walkways along the edge of the Tennessee River and the ridges that surround the community download pdf
Deschutes County Greenprint Case StudyTPL partnered with the Deschutes Land Trust, city administrators, and local parks and recreation departments to create a comprehensive plan to prioritize lands for conservation and recreation. download pdf
Jefferson Parish: Greenprint for GrowthReviving park planning and development after the storm download pdf
Kalamazoo, Michigan: Connecting Children With NatureThe Trust for Public Land created a Green Community Mapping Project using cutting-edge GIS mapping technology to show how many children and teenagers in Kalamazoo lack opportunities for outdoor play. download pdf
Lake Region Community Greenprint Local leaders of Maine's seven Lake Region communities set priorities for open space and natural resource protection to help guide regional conservation efforts and land use. download pdf
Lower Meramec River: Source Water Demonstration ProjectThe Lower Meramec River Basin was identified as an ideal location for a pilot project to demonstrate how forestland protection and management in watersheds can protect drinking water supplies. download pdf
North Carolina: Upper Neuse Clean Water InitiativeThe Trust for Public Land created a regional plan for protecting drinking water sources in the Upper Neuse River Basin. download pdf
North Shore Greenprint Case StudyIn 2011, the North Shore Community Land Trust partnered with The Trust for Public Land and the U.S. Army Garrison-Hawai`i, which operates nearby training bases, to develop a Greenprint that identifies conservation priorities in O'ahu's North Shore region. download pdf
North Shore Greenprint ReportIn partnership with the North Shore Community Land Trust, TPL identifed lands critical for agriculture, natural habitat, water quality, and view planes while improving recreation access and preserving places of cultural and historic importance. download pdf
Northern Ohio: Online Conservation GatewayThe Gateway integrates spatial data and facilitates collaboration to aid in planning and conservation, allowing cities and towns to share information and resources across jurisdictional boundaries. download pdf
Penobscot Valley: Community GreenprintHelping a dozen New England towns align behind a common vision and shared resources download pdf
Quinault Nation: Conservation StrategyThe Trust for Public Land (TPL) partnered with the Quinault Indian Nation to develop a comprehensive conservation strategy that includes Greenprinting, funding strategies, real estate training, and landowner outreach. download pdf
Santa Ana, CaliforniaA park deficits and opportunities assessment in the country's eighth-most densely populated city. download pdf
Sebago Lake Region GreenprintIn 2011, The Trust for Public Land and the Loon Echo Land Trust created a Greenprint for guiding open space and natural resource conservation in Maine's Sebago Lake region. download pdf
Tualatin River WatershedThe Trust for Public Land and a technical team of local and state experts developed a GIS-based model that identifies the lands within the Tualatin River watershed most important for conserving water quality—including restoration sites. download pdf
