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Open Space The majority of land within the Bernal Property is to be preserved and restored with native plant communities, including woodlands, meadows, wetlands, and stream corridors. The planting of native forests and woodlands arranged in linear groves that define long meadow habitats are to create the structure of this landscape. The mature form of the landscape aesthetic will develop over a period of years as the public facility projects are developed. The open space component of the Bernal Property is planned to create the identifying character of the Bernal Property, and to help define the sites for community facilities and trail corridors. The open space framework is to further provide settings, within which the "grand park" setting can be developed. The defining characteristics of the grand park setting are: stately, commanding presence, substantially forested, and recognizable form. The characteristic most common to grand parks is the total mass of tree canopies and organisms living within a clearly delineated natural environment. Initial images of the Bernal Property open space will consist of expansive views of undeveloped farm land. Over time, the essence of the grand park will evolve with the views of tall tree canopies, dominating forested edges, and meadows. Layers of vegetation types will eventually be introduced, forming complex patterns perceived as wilderness. Ultimately, the grand park will consist predominantly of natural woodlands and meadows, conducive to spontaneous activities and not overly programmed or developed. Capital Cost Based on the description of the project above, the estimated construction cost of the project is estimated to be $30.0 million. Estimated Annual Maintenance and Operating Costs The table below presents the estimated annual maintenance and operating costs for Bernal Community Park -Open Space