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[Valdosta-Lowndes County Comprehensive Parks & Recreation Master Plan]
Valdosta-Lowndes County Comprehensive Parks & Recreation Master Plan
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[Acknowledgments]
Acknowledgments
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[CONTENTS (2 of 3)]
CONTENTS (2 of 3)
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[Contents (2 of 3)]
Contents (2 of 3)
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[Contents (3 of 3)]
Contents (3 of 3)
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SWOTetc

[01]
01
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[1.1 INTRODUCTION]
1.1 INTRODUCTION
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[FIGURE 1.1 - ONE VALDOSTA-LOWNDES’ SWOT ANALYSIS]
FIGURE 1.1 - ONE VALDOSTA-LOWNDES’ SWOT ANALYSIS
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[Population, Diversity & Housing]
Population, Diversity & Housing
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[Economics & Education]
Economics & Education
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[FIGURE 1.2 - Community-wide Benefits Generated by Parks and Recreation Systems]
FIGURE 1.2 - Community-wide Benefits Generated by Parks and Recreation Systems
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[The PRMP was developed in the following phases:]
The PRMP was developed in the following phases:
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[1.2 PLANNING DOCUMENT REVIEW]
1.2 PLANNING DOCUMENT REVIEW
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[2. Lowndes County Unified Land Development Code (ULDC) (2015)]
2. Lowndes County Unified Land Development Code (ULDC) (2015)
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[3. Valdosta-Lowndes County Comprehensive Parks & Recreation Master Plan (2013)]
3. Valdosta-Lowndes County Comprehensive Parks & Recreation Master Plan (2013)
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[Park Assessment & Recommendations]
Park Assessment & Recommendations
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[FIGURE 1.4 - 2013 PARKS + RECREATION MASTER PLAN SUGGESTED LOS & FORECASTED FACILITY DEFICIT/ SURPLUS]
FIGURE 1.4 - 2013 PARKS + RECREATION MASTER PLAN SUGGESTED LOS & FORECASTED FACILITY DEFICIT/ SURPLUS
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[1.3 DEMOGRAPHICS ANALYSIS & TRENDS]
1.3 DEMOGRAPHICS ANALYSIS & TRENDS
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[Ethnicity & Race]
Ethnicity & Race
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[FIGURE 1.7 - AGE DISTRIBUTION]
FIGURE 1.7 - AGE DISTRIBUTION
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[FIGURE 1.9 - HOUSEHOLD INCOME]
FIGURE 1.9 - HOUSEHOLD INCOME
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[Summary of Implications of Demographic Analysis]
Summary of Implications of Demographic Analysis
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[1.4 EXISTING PARKS & RECREATION]
1.4 EXISTING PARKS & RECREATION
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[COMFORT & IMAGE]
COMFORT & IMAGE
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[ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY]
ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY
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[Parks were evaluated collaboratively by staff and Barth Associates using a five-point scale]
Parks were evaluated collaboratively by staff and Barth Associates using a five-point scale
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[FIGURE 1.10 - PARK EVALUATIONS SUMMARY MATRIX]
FIGURE 1.10 - PARK EVALUATIONS SUMMARY MATRIX
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[FIGURE 1.11 - PARK EVALUATIONS SUMMARY MAP]
FIGURE 1.11 - PARK EVALUATIONS SUMMARY MAP
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[Park Evaluations Summary Findings]
Park Evaluations Summary Findings
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[Example of limited signage in Little River Boat Ramp]
Example of limited signage in Little River Boat Ramp
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[Comfort & Image]
Comfort & Image
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[Most of the interiors of the Authority's park buildings are clean and show signs of quality maintenance, management, and stewardship.]
Most of the interiors of the Authority's park buildings are clean and show signs of quality maintenance, management, and stewardship.
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[OPPORTUNITIES]
OPPORTUNITIES
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[Seating areas in many of the parks have the potential to be enhanced by adding]
Seating areas in many of the parks have the potential to be enhanced by adding
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[While some of the evaluated parks contain shelters for users to seek refuge during inclement weather, many do not.]
While some of the evaluated parks contain shelters for users to seek refuge during inclement weather, many do not.
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[Uses, Activities & Sociability: STRENGTHS]
Uses, Activities & Sociability: STRENGTHS
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[OPPORTUNITIES: * Some parks contain a variety....]
OPPORTUNITIES: * Some parks contain a variety....
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[While some of the parks reflect community pride and ownership....]
While some of the parks reflect community pride and ownership....
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[Environmental Sustainability: OPPORTUNITIES.]
Environmental Sustainability: OPPORTUNITIES.
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[Buildings/Architecture: STRENGTHS]
Buildings/Architecture: STRENGTHS
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[Site Evaluation Summary]
Site Evaluation Summary
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[Opportunity for Park Expansion Through Adjacent Land Acquisition]
Opportunity for Park Expansion Through Adjacent Land Acquisition
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[1.5 NATURAL AREAS]
1.5 NATURAL AREAS
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[FIGURE 1.13 - CONDITION OF HISTORICAL SANDHILL COMMUNITIES IN NATURAL LANDS WITH A FORESTED CANOPY]
FIGURE 1.13 - CONDITION OF HISTORICAL SANDHILL COMMUNITIES IN NATURAL LANDS WITH A FORESTED CANOPY
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[FIGURE 1.15 - BOAT RAMP WITH EROSION (Nankin)]
FIGURE 1.15 - BOAT RAMP WITH EROSION (Nankin)
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[FIGURE 1.17 - WATER ACCESS AT LANGDALE PARK]
FIGURE 1.17 - WATER ACCESS AT LANGDALE PARK
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[FIGURE 1.19 - CANADA GEESE AT PAYTON PARK have denuded wetland vegetation and discouraged use by other wildlife]
FIGURE 1.19 - CANADA GEESE AT PAYTON PARK have denuded wetland vegetation and discouraged use by other wildlife
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[FIGURE 1.21 - VALDOSTA/LOWNDES COUNTY RIVERS, ROADS AND MUNICIPALITIES]
FIGURE 1.21 - VALDOSTA/LOWNDES COUNTY RIVERS, ROADS AND MUNICIPALITIES
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[FIGURE 1.22 - VALDOSTA/LOWNDES COUNTY FLOODPLAINS]
FIGURE 1.22 - VALDOSTA/LOWNDES COUNTY FLOODPLAINS
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[FIGURE 1.23 - VALDOSTA/ LOWNDES COUNTY WETLANDS WITHIN THE FLOODPLAIN]
FIGURE 1.23 - VALDOSTA/ LOWNDES COUNTY WETLANDS WITHIN THE FLOODPLAIN
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[FIGURE 1.24 - VALDOSTA/ LOWNDES COUNTY CONSERVATION ZONING]
FIGURE 1.24 - VALDOSTA/ LOWNDES COUNTY CONSERVATION ZONING
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[FIGURE 1.25 - VALDOSTA-LOWNDES COUNTY SOIL TYPES WITHIN THE FLOODPLAIN]
FIGURE 1.25 - VALDOSTA-LOWNDES COUNTY SOIL TYPES WITHIN THE FLOODPLAIN
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[Valdosta/Lowndes County could approach the Langdale Company and potentially achieve many of the goals related to a Blueway plan, river camps, and public access for a lengthy river experience connected with the Suwannee.]
Valdosta/Lowndes County could approach the Langdale Company and potentially achieve many of the goals related to a Blueway plan, river camps, and public access for a lengthy river experience connected with the Suwannee.
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[1.6 OPERATIONS]
1.6 OPERATIONS
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[Senior leadership strategic focus:]
Senior leadership strategic focus:
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[Notes on Current Structure]
Notes on Current Structure
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[Facilities & Grounds]
Facilities & Grounds
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[Recreation Services; Business Services]
Recreation Services; Business Services
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[Programming]
Programming
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[FIGURE 1.27 - AGE SEGMENTS OF PROGRAMS OFFERED, BY SEASON]
FIGURE 1.27 - AGE SEGMENTS OF PROGRAMS OFFERED, BY SEASON
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[Program Categories]
Program Categories
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[FIGURE 1.29 - PROGRAM TYPES BY SEASON]
FIGURE 1.29 - PROGRAM TYPES BY SEASON
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[Core Programs]
Core Programs
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[Special Events, etc.]
Special Events, etc.
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[Program Opportunities]
Program Opportunities
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NPAssessment

[02]
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[NEEDS & PRIORITIES ASSESSMENT]
NEEDS & PRIORITIES ASSESSMENT
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[FIGURE 2.1 - RESEARCH TECHNIQUES FOR VLPRA NEEDS ASSESSMENT]
FIGURE 2.1 - RESEARCH TECHNIQUES FOR VLPRA NEEDS ASSESSMENT
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[FIGURE 2.2 - ACREAGE LOS ANALYSES + BENCHMARKING]
FIGURE 2.2 - ACREAGE LOS ANALYSES + BENCHMARKING
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[FIGURE 2.3 - FACILITIES LOS ANALYSES + BENCHMARKING]
FIGURE 2.3 - FACILITIES LOS ANALYSES + BENCHMARKING
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[FIGURE 2.4 - INDOOR RECREATION SQUARE FOOTAGE LOS ANALYSIS]
FIGURE 2.4 - INDOOR RECREATION SQUARE FOOTAGE LOS ANALYSIS
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[FIGURE 2.6 - ALL PARKS - 1/2 MILE, 3/4 MILE, 1 MILE]
FIGURE 2.6 - ALL PARKS - 1/2 MILE, 3/4 MILE, 1 MILE
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[FIGURE 2.7 - NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS - 1/2 MILE, 3/4 MILE, 1 MILE]
FIGURE 2.7 - NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS - 1/2 MILE, 3/4 MILE, 1 MILE
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[FIGURE 2.8 - NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS + COMMUNITY PARKS - 1/2 MILE, 3/4 MILE, 1 MILE]
FIGURE 2.8 - NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS + COMMUNITY PARKS - 1/2 MILE, 3/4 MILE, 1 MILE
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[FIGURE 2.9 - COMMUNITY PARKS - 2 MILES, 3 MILES, 5 MILES]
FIGURE 2.9 - COMMUNITY PARKS - 2 MILES, 3 MILES, 5 MILES
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[Level of Service Analysis Summary]
Level of Service Analysis Summary
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[Exercise 2: Facility Needs]
Exercise 2: Facility Needs
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[2.4 PUBLIC WORKSHOPS]
2.4 PUBLIC WORKSHOPS
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[Exercise 1: Spending Priorities]
Exercise 1: Spending Priorities
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[Exercise 3: Program Needs]
Exercise 3: Program Needs
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[Exercise 5: Other Needs or Comments]
Exercise 5: Other Needs or Comments
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[2.5 INDIVIDUALS & FOCUS GROUP MEETINGS]
2.5 INDIVIDUALS & FOCUS GROUP MEETINGS
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[2.6 STATISTICALLY-REPRESENTATIVE SURVEY]
2.6 STATISTICALLY-REPRESENTATIVE SURVEY
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[Summary of Key Findings]
Summary of Key Findings
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[Classes, Programs, and Sports Activities]
Classes, Programs, and Sports Activities
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[Sixty-two percent (62%) of households were either very satisfied (31%) or satisfied (31%) with the VLPRA programs, classes, and sports programs that members of their household participated in over the past 12 months.]
Sixty-two percent (62%) of households were either very satisfied (31%) or satisfied (31%) with the VLPRA programs, classes, and sports programs that members of their household participated in over the past 12 months.
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[In all three Districts, “1 don’t know what is being offered” was the #1 reason that households do not use parks, trails, facilities, programs, and services more often,]
In all three Districts, “1 don’t know what is being offered” was the #1 reason that households do not use parks, trails, facilities, programs, and services more often,
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[2.7 ON-LINE SURVEY]
2.7 ON-LINE SURVEY
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[Summary of Key Findings]
Summary of Key Findings
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[The percentage of households indicating swim lessons as one of their top 2 most important classes, programs, and activities for youth 1-9 years old was comparable in the Community, Seniors, and Programs non-statistical surveys with results from the statistically valid survey (34%).]
The percentage of households indicating swim lessons as one of their top 2 most important classes, programs, and activities for youth 1-9 years old was comparable in the Community, Seniors, and Programs non-statistical surveys with results from the statistically valid survey (34%).
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[Fitness and wellness classes, cultural arts classes, and water exercise classes were also the 3 most important classes, programs and activities for VLPRA to offer adults 55 and over in their households.]
Fitness and wellness classes, cultural arts classes, and water exercise classes were also the 3 most important classes, programs and activities for VLPRA to offer adults 55 and over in their households.
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[“I do not know what is being offered” is the #1 reason that respondent households did not use VLPRA facilities or programs more/ at all in the past 12 months in the Community, Seniors, and Programs non-statistical survey. “I do not know what is being offered” is the #1 reason in the statistically valid resident survey as well.]
“I do not know what is being offered” is the #1 reason that respondent households did not use VLPRA facilities or programs more/ at all in the past 12 months in the Community, Seniors, and Programs non-statistical survey. “I do not know what is being offered” is the #1 reason in the statistically valid resident survey as well.
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[2.8 NEEDS ASSESSMENT FINDINGS & CONCLUSIONS]
2.8 NEEDS ASSESSMENT FINDINGS & CONCLUSIONS
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[FIGURE 2.10 - NEEDS ASSESSMENT SUMMARY CHART]
FIGURE 2.10 - NEEDS ASSESSMENT SUMMARY CHART
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[Cont.: FIGURE 2.10 - NEEDS ASSESSMENT SUMMARY CHART]
Cont.: FIGURE 2.10 - NEEDS ASSESSMENT SUMMARY CHART
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SLMarket

[03]
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[SPORTS & LEISURE MARKET ANALYSIS]
SPORTS & LEISURE MARKET ANALYSIS
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[Cont.: FIGURE 3.1 - ACTIVE RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES]
Cont.: FIGURE 3.1 - ACTIVE RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES
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[FIGURE 3.2 - TOP-RANKED FUTURE POTENTIAL ACTIVITIES]
FIGURE 3.2 - TOP-RANKED FUTURE POTENTIAL ACTIVITIES
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[FIGURE 3.3 - PASSIVE RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES]
FIGURE 3.3 - PASSIVE RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES
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[FIGURE 3.4 - TOP-RANKED FUTURE POTENTIAL ACTIVITIES (PASSIVE)]
FIGURE 3.4 - TOP-RANKED FUTURE POTENTIAL ACTIVITIES (PASSIVE)
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[3.2 SPORTS TOURISM MARKET ANALYSIS]
3.2 SPORTS TOURISM MARKET ANALYSIS
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[FIGURE 3.6 - BASEBALL TOTAL PARTICIPATION (2014-2019)]
FIGURE 3.6 - BASEBALL TOTAL PARTICIPATION (2014-2019)
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[FIGURE 3.8 - BASKETBALL TOTAL PARTICIPATION (2014-2019)]
FIGURE 3.8 - BASKETBALL TOTAL PARTICIPATION (2014-2019)
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[Sports Tourism Facility Trends]
Sports Tourism Facility Trends
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[Other factors that influence the success of sports tourism facilities include:]
Other factors that influence the success of sports tourism facilities include:
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[Implications]
Implications
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[VLPRA Tournament Facility Inventory]
VLPRA Tournament Facility Inventory
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[Regional Sports Tourism Facility Inventory]
Regional Sports Tourism Facility Inventory
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[FIGURE 3.12 - LOCATION OF SPORTS TOURISM FACILITIES]
FIGURE 3.12 - LOCATION OF SPORTS TOURISM FACILITIES
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[The first thing necessary for a successful sports tourism facility is the local demand needed to provide steady utilization and rental revenue.]
The first thing necessary for a successful sports tourism facility is the local demand needed to provide steady utilization and rental revenue.
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LRVision

[04]
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[LONG-RANGE VISION & RECOMMENDATIONS]
LONG-RANGE VISION & RECOMMENDATIONS
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[4.2 MISSION STATEMENT; 4.3 FOUNDATIONAL VALUES]
4.2 MISSION STATEMENT; 4.3 FOUNDATIONAL VALUES
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[4.4 GUIDING PRINCIPLES]
4.4 GUIDING PRINCIPLES
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[High-Performance Public Spaces (HPPS)]
High-Performance Public Spaces (HPPS)
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[Placemaking]
Placemaking
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[FIGURE 4.5 - ADDITIONAL GUIDING PRINCIPLES]
FIGURE 4.5 - ADDITIONAL GUIDING PRINCIPLES
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[Cont.: FIGURE 4.5 - ADDITIONAL GUIDING PRINCIPLES]
Cont.: FIGURE 4.5 - ADDITIONAL GUIDING PRINCIPLES
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[4.5 SUBSYSTEMS]
4.5 SUBSYSTEMS
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[4.6 SUBSYSTEM DELIVERY MODELS]
4.6 SUBSYSTEM DELIVERY MODELS
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[FIGURE 4.7 - EQUITY SDM; FIGURE 4.8 - HUB & SPOKE SDM]
FIGURE 4.7 - EQUITY SDM; FIGURE 4.8 - HUB & SPOKE SDM
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[FIGURE 4.9 - VENUES SDM; FIGURE 4.10 - ACTIVITY-BASED SDM]
FIGURE 4.9 - VENUES SDM; FIGURE 4.10 - ACTIVITY-BASED SDM
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[4.7 SUBSYSTEM VISIONS]
4.7 SUBSYSTEM VISIONS
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[Ground cover and park amenities that appear to be at the end of their useful life and should be replaced to enhance the first impression and overall attractiveness of the park]
Ground cover and park amenities that appear to be at the end of their useful life and should be replaced to enhance the first impression and overall attractiveness of the park
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[Existing Parks Vision]
Existing Parks Vision
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[FIGURE 4.11 - POTENTIAL LOCAL PARK PROTOTYPE]
FIGURE 4.11 - POTENTIAL LOCAL PARK PROTOTYPE
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[Construction Delivery]
Construction Delivery
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[FIGURE 4.14 - ADDITIONAL PARKS AND RECREATION FACILITIES NEEDED TO ACHIEVE PROPOSED FACILITY LOS TARGETS]
FIGURE 4.14 - ADDITIONAL PARKS AND RECREATION FACILITIES NEEDED TO ACHIEVE PROPOSED FACILITY LOS TARGETS
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[FIGURE 4.15 - POTENTIAL LOCATIONS FOR NEW PARKS]
FIGURE 4.15 - POTENTIAL LOCATIONS FOR NEW PARKS
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[03 Indoor Recreation Centers]
03 Indoor Recreation Centers
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[FIGURE 4.16 - IMAGES OF PROPOSED NEW INDOOR RECREATION CENTER AT BRAY PROPERTY]
FIGURE 4.16 - IMAGES OF PROPOSED NEW INDOOR RECREATION CENTER AT BRAY PROPERTY
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[Cont.: FIGURE 4.16 - IMAGES OF PROPOSED NEW INDOOR RECREATION CENTER AT BRAY PROPERTY]
Cont.: FIGURE 4.16 - IMAGES OF PROPOSED NEW INDOOR RECREATION CENTER AT BRAY PROPERTY
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[FIGURE 4.17 - OPINION OF PROBABLE COST, BRAY PROPERTY COMPLEX (LOSE DESIGN, 2019)]
FIGURE 4.17 - OPINION OF PROBABLE COST, BRAY PROPERTY COMPLEX (LOSE DESIGN, 2019)
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[Proposed New Indoor Recreation Center at Bray Property Complex (Lose Design, 2019)]
Proposed New Indoor Recreation Center at Bray Property Complex (Lose Design, 2019)
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[04 Trails]
04 Trails
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[FIGURE 4.20 - ON-ROAD TRAILS: TRAIL ALONG ROAD (LEFT) & ON-ROAD CYCLE TRACK (RIGHT)]
FIGURE 4.20 - ON-ROAD TRAILS: TRAIL ALONG ROAD (LEFT) & ON-ROAD CYCLE TRACK (RIGHT)
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[FIGURE 4.22 - LOWNDES COUNTY TRAILS (SOURCE: SOUTHERN GEORGIA REGIONAL BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN PLAN)]
FIGURE 4.22 - LOWNDES COUNTY TRAILS (SOURCE: SOUTHERN GEORGIA REGIONAL BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN PLAN)
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[FIGURE 4.23 - SOUTHERN GEORGIA TRAIL INVENTORY (SOURCE: SOUTHERN GEORGIA REGIONAL BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN PLAN)]
FIGURE 4.23 - SOUTHERN GEORGIA TRAIL INVENTORY (SOURCE: SOUTHERN GEORGIA REGIONAL BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN PLAN)
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[05 Natural Lands]
05 Natural Lands
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[Primary Recommendations]
Primary Recommendations
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[Secondary Recommendations]
Secondary Recommendations
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[* The naming of recreation sites as “boat ramps” should be reconsidered to reflect the breadth of their qualities, rather than highlighting a singular amenity at a park site, preserve, or nature park. Concomitantly, there may need to be more amenities at boat ramps, including trash cans and picnic tables at a minimum. Additional amenities could include restrooms, pavilions, fishing line disposal tubes, water, and informative signage.]
* The naming of recreation sites as “boat ramps” should be reconsidered to reflect the breadth of their qualities, rather than highlighting a singular amenity at a park site, preserve, or nature park. Concomitantly, there may need to be more amenities at boat ramps, including trash cans and picnic tables at a minimum. Additional amenities could include restrooms, pavilions, fishing line disposal tubes, water, and informative signage.
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[06 River Access]
06 River Access
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[The river camps all have the same components - five screened sleeping platforms with electricity and ceiling fans, restrooms with hot showers, potable water, picnic areas and fire rings.”]
The river camps all have the same components - five screened sleeping platforms with electricity and ceiling fans, restrooms with hot showers, potable water, picnic areas and fire rings.”
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[07 Operations]
07 Operations
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[FIGURE 4.24 - RECOMMENDED VLPRA ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE]
FIGURE 4.24 - RECOMMENDED VLPRA ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE
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[Programming]
Programming
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[FIGURE 4.25 - FUTURE PROGRAM PLANNING]
FIGURE 4.25 - FUTURE PROGRAM PLANNING
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[Expand Therapeutic Reach]
Expand Therapeutic Reach
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[Communications]
Communications
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[A means by which to ensure best practice achievement is to attain accreditation from the Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies (CAPRA).]
A means by which to ensure best practice achievement is to attain accreditation from the Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies (CAPRA).
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[08 Sports Tourism]
08 Sports Tourism
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[FIGURE 4.27 - REGIONAL SPORTS TOURISM CAMPUS CONCEPT (LOSE DESIGN)]
FIGURE 4.27 - REGIONAL SPORTS TOURISM CAMPUS CONCEPT (LOSE DESIGN)
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[FIGURE 4.28 - OUTDOOR PROGRAMMING (LOSE DESIGN)]
FIGURE 4.28 - OUTDOOR PROGRAMMING (LOSE DESIGN)
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[Annual Economic Impacts]
Annual Economic Impacts
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[FIGURE 4.29 - VALDOSTA-LOWNDES REGIONAL SPORTS COMPLEX ESTIMATED ONE-TIME CONSTRUCTION IMPACT]
FIGURE 4.29 - VALDOSTA-LOWNDES REGIONAL SPORTS COMPLEX ESTIMATED ONE-TIME CONSTRUCTION IMPACT
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Strategies

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[STRATEGIC IMPLEMENTATION PLAN]
STRATEGIC IMPLEMENTATION PLAN
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[STRATEGY 1: MASTER PLAN, EXPAND, AND UPGRADE EXISTING PARKS]
STRATEGY 1: MASTER PLAN, EXPAND, AND UPGRADE EXISTING PARKS
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[STRATEGY 2: ACQUIRE AND DEVELOP NEW PARKS; STRATEGY 3: EXPAND INDOOR RECREATION CENTERS]
STRATEGY 2: ACQUIRE AND DEVELOP NEW PARKS; STRATEGY 3: EXPAND INDOOR RECREATION CENTERS
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[STRATEGY 4: INITIATE A COUNTY-WIDE, MULTI-USE TRAILS SYSTEM]
STRATEGY 4: INITIATE A COUNTY-WIDE, MULTI-USE TRAILS SYSTEM
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[STRATEGY 5: INITIATE A COUNTY-WIDE NATURAL LANDS PROTECTION PROGRAM]
STRATEGY 5: INITIATE A COUNTY-WIDE NATURAL LANDS PROTECTION PROGRAM
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[STRATEGY 6: IMPROVE ACCESS AND AMENITIES TO THE COUNTY'S RIVERS]
STRATEGY 6: IMPROVE ACCESS AND AMENITIES TO THE COUNTY'S RIVERS
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[STRATEGY 7: DEVELOP THE BRAY PROPERTY AS A REGIONAL INDOOR RECREATION CENTER AND SPORTS COMPLEX]
STRATEGY 7: DEVELOP THE BRAY PROPERTY AS A REGIONAL INDOOR RECREATION CENTER AND SPORTS COMPLEX
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[STRATEGY 8: EXPAND PROGRAMMING AND OPERATIONS]
STRATEGY 8: EXPAND PROGRAMMING AND OPERATIONS
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[STRATEGY 8 (2 of 3): EXPAND PROGRAMMING AND OPERATIONS]
STRATEGY 8 (2 of 3): EXPAND PROGRAMMING AND OPERATIONS
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[STRATEGY 8 (3 of 3): EXPAND PROGRAMMING AND OPERATIONS]
STRATEGY 8 (3 of 3): EXPAND PROGRAMMING AND OPERATIONS
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[5.2 PHASING STRATEGY]
5.2 PHASING STRATEGY
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[PHASE 1: FY 2021-2024 (Existing SPLOST Funds); PHASE 2: FY 2025-2030 (Propsed SPLOST + Additional Funds)]
PHASE 1: FY 2021-2024 (Existing SPLOST Funds); PHASE 2: FY 2025-2030 (Propsed SPLOST + Additional Funds)
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[PHASE 3: FY 2031-2036 (Proposed SPLOST + Additional Funds)]
PHASE 3: FY 2031-2036 (Proposed SPLOST + Additional Funds)
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Appendices

[APPENDIX]
APPENDIX
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[A1]
A1
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[A1: RECOMMENDED IMPROVEMENTS TO EXISTING PARKS FROM THE 2013 MASTER PLAN; Bland Park, Chitty Park]
A1: RECOMMENDED IMPROVEMENTS TO EXISTING PARKS FROM THE 2013 MASTER PLAN; Bland Park, Chitty Park
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[Recommendations for Eastwind Park, Harrington Park, Lovett Park, Newbern Park, Shannon Hill Memorial Park, Fellowship Park]
Recommendations for Eastwind Park, Harrington Park, Lovett Park, Newbern Park, Shannon Hill Memorial Park, Fellowship Park
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[Fellowship Park, continued]
Fellowship Park, continued
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A2Workshops

[A2]
A2
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[A2 PUBLIC WORKSHOP COMMENTS; Workshops 1, 2, 3]
A2 PUBLIC WORKSHOP COMMENTS; Workshops 1, 2, 3
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[Workshops 4, 5, 6]
Workshops 4, 5, 6
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[Workshop 6, continued]
Workshop 6, continued
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A3Stakeholders

[A3]
A3
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[A3: INTERVIEW & FOCUS GROUP NOTES; Stakeholder #1]
A3: INTERVIEW & FOCUS GROUP NOTES; Stakeholder #1
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[Leave all potential funding sources “on the table”]
Leave all potential funding sources “on the table”
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[Stakeholder #2]
Stakeholder #2
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[Stakeholder #3]
Stakeholder #3
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[One school system with 3 high schools]
One school system with 3 high schools
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[Stakeholder #4]
Stakeholder #4
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[Stakeholder #5]
Stakeholder #5
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[School systems should be consolidated]
School systems should be consolidated
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[Stakeholder #6]
Stakeholder #6
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[Stakeholder #7]
Stakeholder #7
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[City is close to purchasing old high school for performing arts facility]
City is close to purchasing old high school for performing arts facility
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[Stakeholder #8]
Stakeholder #8
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[Stakeholder #9]
Stakeholder #9
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[Stakeholder #10]
Stakeholder #10
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[Stakeholder #11]
Stakeholder #11
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[Want VSU graduates to stay]
Want VSU graduates to stay
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[Stakeholder #12]
Stakeholder #12
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[Stakeholder #13]
Stakeholder #13
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[Stakeholder #14]
Stakeholder #14
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[Division between city and county; huge issue in school systems]
Division between city and county; huge issue in school systems
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[Stakeholder #15]
Stakeholder #15
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[Stakeholder #16]
Stakeholder #16
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[Stakeholder #17]
Stakeholder #17
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[Biggest concern — senior citizens are left out, need something in each geographical area. East, west, north, south.]
Biggest concern — senior citizens are left out, need something in each geographical area. East, west, north, south.
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[Stakeholder #18]
Stakeholder #18
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[Stakeholder #19]
Stakeholder #19
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[One school system]
One school system
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[Stakeholder #20]
Stakeholder #20
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[Chamber of Commerce has economic summit, compares Valdosta to 14 other cities]
Chamber of Commerce has economic summit, compares Valdosta to 14 other cities
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A4Sports

[A4]
A4
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[A4 (1 of 3): FULL SPORTS & LEISURE MARKET POTENTIAL REPORT]
A4 (1 of 3): FULL SPORTS & LEISURE MARKET POTENTIAL REPORT
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[A4 (2 of 3): FULL SPORTS & LEISURE MARKET POTENTIAL REPORT]
A4 (2 of 3): FULL SPORTS & LEISURE MARKET POTENTIAL REPORT
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[A4 (3 of 3): FULL SPORTS & LEISURE MARKET POTENTIAL REPORT]
A4 (3 of 3): FULL SPORTS & LEISURE MARKET POTENTIAL REPORT
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[Logos: Lowndes County, VLPRA, Valdosta]
Logos: Lowndes County, VLPRA, Valdosta
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