Initiative: Increase Residents within a 10-Minute Walk of a Park or Trail

Milestones

  • Acquire land for public parks in identified gap areas. | Target date: June 30, 2026
  • Construct and open parks on undeveloped properties. | Target date: June 30, 2026
  • Construct trails on undeveloped properties. | Target date: June 30, 2026

Performance Measures

  • Percentage of Virginia Beach residents within 10 minutes of a park or trail.

Initiative: Secure Council Adoption of the Park System Roadmap for the Future

Milestones

  • Obtain final report from the consultant. | Target date: Sept. 30, 2024
  • Present final report to the Planning Commission. | Target date: Oct. 31, 2024
  • Present final report to City Council for adoption. | Target date: Nov. 30, 2024

Initiative: Implement Expansion of the Tree Mitigation Program

Milestones

  • Hire for new forester position. | Target date: Dec. 31, 2024
  • Identify appropriate planting locations on City property. | Target date: June 30, 2026
  • Prepare sites for planting. | Target date: June 30, 2026
  • Map locations for contractors and future documentation. | Target date: June 30, 2026
  • Prioritize preservation projects on City properties. | Target date: June 30, 2026

Performance Measures

  • Number of trees planted.
  • Spending on preservation of trees.

Initiative: Implement 5/31 Memorial

Milestones

  • Complete construction documents. | Target date: TBD
  • Groundbreaking ceremony. | Target date: TBD
  • Dedication ceremony. | Target date: TBD

Initiative: Foster a Sense of Belonging and Inclusive Leadership in the Department

Milestones

  • Recognizing the inherent value of employees. | Target date: June 30, 2026
  • Promoting civility and professionalism at all levels. | Target date: June 30, 2026

Performance Measures

  • Recognition event attendance.
  • Civility and professionalism training attendance.