Why was this area selected?
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
Total Population Who Lack Parks within a 10-Minute Walk
Disadvantaged Communities (DAC) Population Who Lack Parks within a 10-Minute Walk
CalEnviroScreen 75th+ Percentile (CES75+) Population Who Lack Parks within a 10-Minute Walk
CES75+ and DAC Population Who Lack Parks within a 10-Minute Walk
Park Acres per Thousand People
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.
Overall Rank
Criteria Scores
Highest Weight
Medium Weight
Guidelines for PerSquareMile – East Vermont Square
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 – East Vermont Square. The guidelines below may help address the areas of high need, as shown in the site prioritization scores above.
Site Planning Guidelines
- Universal Wayfinding Signage
- Gateways (Primary & Secondary)
- Cohesive Site Layout
- Park Core
- Native Planting Variety
- Park Supportive Uses
- Streetscape Enhancements
- Safe Routes / Passages
- Safe Crossings
- Universal Elements
- Intensive Use Areas
- Programmable Gathering Areas
- Recreation Areas
- Casual Use Areas
- Natural Systems
- Programming