Tiffin Comprehensive Plan – Updated 2018

Profile and Analysis In addition, Tiffin should ensure that appropriate recreational opportunities grow as new housing is developed. The number and location of neighborhood parks should keep pace with new construction. As new housing developments are planned, the city should ensure that common “green space” is included in each new neighborhood. Because recreation opportunities are a major influence on a family’s decision on where to live, expanded recreation opportunities should be a priority for Tiffin. Points made during the town meeting / survey relating to recreation and trails indicate that the city could be more walkable, with sidewalk and trail connects throughout the entire community. To encourage walkability, main connections to the city’s trail and sidewalk system and to the major commercial areas as well as to city access points should be required. Infill development should be encouraged to diminish the impact of sprawl and promote connectivity. Recreation goals and the objectives to meet those goals will be discussed later in the plan. The infrastructure and land use implications of this population target and housing analysis will be Part of Tiffin’s growing trail system, April 2014 discussed in Chapters on Infrastructure and Land Use. City of Tiffin 2018 City of Tiffin, Comprehensive Comprehensive Plan Plan 25