Asset Mapping|
Below is a list of potential partners for financing, building, and maintenance of the greenspace. This list was built after 1. searching the web, 2. reading the local newspaper, The Meadville Tribune, and 3. talking with the Western Crawford County Chamber of Commerce to get a list of community organizations.

Many of these organizations have nation-wide affiliates such as the American Legion, Rotary Club, Elks Lodge, and the Kiwanis Club. These are excellent sources for volunteers and donations.

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Project Partner |
After laborious asset mapping, phone calls, letters, and meetings, it was determined that The French Creek Project will assume responsibility for the final engineering and implementation of the space. In order for this to happen smoothly, I will present a package to the French Creek Project's executive director and contracted engineer that includes:

1. Location of space, property deed, property measurements
2. Final concept plan
3. Design notes
4. Estimated budget
5. Materials
6. Project contacts such as Andy Walker with the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Meadville, Eric Pallant, Professor of Environmental Science at Allegheny College and advisor to The Greenspace Project, and the Liberty House whose residents made the final concept plan possible.

Funds are available through a grant given to The French Creek Project. These funds are used to protect the French Creek watershed through stormwater mitigation projects. The French Creek Project uses these funded sites as educational tools for students, local and regional organizations, and planners as examples for good stormwater management.

The Greenspace Project will participate in this project. With the help of a contracted engineer and the professional staff of The French Creek Project, a stormwater management system will be installed which will then be used as an educational site for stormwater management workshops.

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