Why was this area selected?

All people in PerSquare Mile - Central-Alameda reside in an area where parks are too small for the number of people who live nearby. This is one of the most vulnerable areas in the city. The area faces higher environmental risks than 75% of communities in California (CES75+), and most households earn less than 80% of what the median household earns in California. That is defined as a Disadvantaged Community (DAC). Creating new parks in PerSquare Mile - Central-Alameda can increase the amount of available park space per person and avoid overcrowding.

What is a PerSquareMile grid?

The PerSquareMile analysis identifies the most populous, park-underserved 1-mile grid areas in Los Angeles. It then narrows these areas by identifying the grids with the highest socially and environmentally vulnerable people. This analysis guides investments in creating new park spaces to maximize impact.

Total People in Grid

The population for this grid is predicted to decrease by 9.27% between 2023 and 2050, from 21,337 to 19,359.

Disadvantaged Communities (DAC) Population

Households that earn less than 80% of what the median household earns in California (DAC) are predicted to decrease by 8.29% between 2023 and 2050, from 20,035 to 18,374.

CalEnviroScreen 75th+ Percentile (CES75+) Population

People that face higher environmental risks than 75% of communities in California (CES75+) are predicted to decrease by 9.27% between 2023 and 2050, from 21,337 to 19,359.

Total Population Who Lack Parks within a 10-Minute Walk

The population for this grid without park access is predicted to increase by 0% between 2023 and 2050, from 0 to 0.

DAC Population Who Lack Parks within a 10-Minute Walk

Households that earn less than 80% of what the median household earns in California (DAC) without park access are predicted to increase by 0% between 2023 and 2050, from 0 to 0.

CES75+ Population Who Lack Parks within a 10-Minute Walk

People that face higher environmental risks than 75% of communities in California (CES75+) without park access are predicted to increase by 0% between 2023 and 2050, from 0 to 0.

CES75+ and DAC Population Who Lack Parks within a 10-Minute Walk

People considered CES75+ and DAC without park access are predicted to increase by 0% between 2023 and 2050, from 0 to 0.

Park Acres per Thousand People

Park pressure is predicted to decrease by 9.27% between 2023 and 2050, with acres available per thousand people increasing from 0.80 to 0.88.

Site-Based Prioritization

The LA Park Needs Assessment included an evaluation of RAP parks and sites. Learn more about this process in the Community Needs section, or click on one of the prioritization criteria below.

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Criteria Scores

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Guidelines for PerSquareMile – Central-Alameda

Exploring the Region

Explore the issues and priorities of PerSquareMile – Central-Alameda’s region.

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Addressing Site-Specific Needs

While RAP should consider all site planning and engagement guidelines applicable to a park or prospective park site based on its classification, certain guidelines may be particularly useful in addressing the needs at PerSquareMile – Central-Alameda. The guidelines below may help address the areas of high need, as shown in the site prioritization scores above.