The Vision Process
From the Community Visioning Process
- Prairie Trail helps preserve Ankeny’s sense of community as the population increases.
- Prairie Trail is a destination for all residents of Ankeny and the area who enjoy its sense of place and its multitude of activities.
- Prairie Trail creates rich experiences for residents and visitors by offering numerous opportunities for personal interaction.
- Prairie Trail is a great host of family-centered activities.
- Prairie Trail attracts young adults who provide a talented labor pool to existing and prospective businesses in Ankeny and central Iowa.
- Prairie Trail is home to people of all generations by offering a variety of housing opportunities.
- Prairie Trail is easily accessed by walkers, cyclists and others from all parts of the community by connecting community trails and sidewalks to a series of internal trails and sidewalks.
- Prairie Trail adds energy to Uptown Ankeny and adjacent areas, which allow them the opportunity to be more successful.
- Prairie Trail is distinct, but not exclusive. Prairie Trail blends its common theme with the character of the neighborhoods in Ankeny.
- Prairie Trail uses the principles of conservation design to manage storm water runoff and form an ecosystem of ponds and waterways that create a sense of peace and calmness for residents and visitors.
- Prairie Trail combines the resources in the community to build education and arts facilities that benefit the community.
- Prairie Trail incorporates public transit features as part of a local and regional system that provides quality services today and well into the future.
- Prairie Trail integrates the arts through the use of public art and the performing arts to add cultural enrichment to the community.
- Prairie Trail focuses on nature through the use of landscape, and the strategic placement of ponds and fountains.
- Prairie Trail accommodates festivals and a variety of other outdoor activities for all seasons.
- Prairie Trail accommodates small and large groups for business and community activities.
- Prairie Trail’s infrastructure is financed through the revenues generated by the development of the project.