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WALNUT LINKS

The most obvious feature in the Walnut Links concept is the creation of an 18 hole golf course. Contained within the golf course would be clusters of residential development. A concentrated commercial core is located across Highway 260 from the existing Safeway Shopping Center. Access to this commercial core is via a roadway which continues through the core, crosses the creek leading to the golf course clubhouse and associated residential areas, and continues on to the future wildlife center. There is a heavy residential focus with this concept. Residential densities would match those existing densities adjacent to any proposed development. A system of greenways is created to encourage alternative modes of transportation in addition to the creation of a large park located at Adair Spring.

STRENGTHS
  • additional land added to Woodland Lake Park total acreage
  • proposed uses match existing uses well
  • golf course can be viewed as preserving open space
  • golf course adds recreational amenity for town
WEAKNESSES
  • does not create as strong of town center
  • majority of open space is privately owned
  • less connection established between Woodland Lake Park and Big Springs
  • issues surrounding golf course (who pays for maintenance costs, ecological impact)
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