Bismarck, Mandan Draft Green Space Policies

Both Bismarck and Mandan are considering green space policies due to the accelerated pace of energy-driven development.

 

 

 

 

Bismarck, N.D. (AP)  Both Bismarck and Mandan are considering green space policies due to the accelerated pace of energy-driven development.
 
Both cities have drafted policies to have developers either donate 7 percent of their building project land or pay 7 percent of the land's market value. Right now, the cities rely on buying land or having it donated to obtain new park land.
 
Mandan has passed a first reading of its policy. Bismarck might wait to see if the legislature deals with the issue.
 
Bismarck City Commissioner Josh Askvig says a lot of communities around the country have such policies to provide recreation areas and help keep a sense of open space.

 

Associated Press

   

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