The Park Needs Assessment is grounded in national research on the essential role parks play in our everyday livesāfrom improving health and wellness to providing economic opportunities to building stronger communities.
It also acknowledges and builds on the planning efforts by RAP and other local entities that are setting the course for a more environmentally sustainableĀ and culturally sensitive Los Angeles.
This chapter provides an overview and literature review of relevant work that has informed the analyses and proposals of the PNA.