Culver City Parks Task 8.1 Final Plan - Flipbook - Page 242
2. INTEGRATE SUSTAINABILITY AND CLIMATE RESILIENCY INTO PARKS MANAGEMENT,
DESIGN, AND CONSTRUCTION. (CONTINUED)
Action/Methods
2.c
2.d
Estimated Timeline
General Plan
Implementation Actions
Identify opportunities to go beyond adhering to minimum code requirements for enhanced sustainable design through water and energy
efficient strategies, climate friendly construction materials, and community education.
City Lead
Potential Partners
PRCS, Public Works
CCUSD, Environmental Programs and Operations
2.c.i
Identify opportunities for greywater or condensate reuse with existing and future parks projects. Greywater
and condensate may be captured from buildings, and reused for irrigation or other non-potable demands.
Short-to-Mid Term (0-10
years)
INF-6, INF-7
2.c.ii
Promote a circular economy by considering locally produced and/or recycled materials as part of park
redesign. Local reclaimed wood and recycled steel may be used in the construction of park benches, play
structures, and other amenities. This helps reduce environmental impacts of transporting new materials and
reduces waste byproducts.
Short-to-Mid Term
(0-10 years)
INF-1.3
2.c.iii
Update parks facilities with energy efficient fixtures and appliances and consider solar panels to help
generate power for lighting, fountains, and other amenities. Motion sensors may be considered to be
installed in restrooms and other facilities to help ensure that lights are only used when necessary, further
conserving energy.
Short-to-Mid Term
(0-10 years)
INF-7.3
2.c.iv
Identify areas of urban heat island effects and align these with park lands to incorporate more trees,
vegetation and other cooling features for enhanced community benefit.
Short-to-Mid Term
(0-10 years)
2.c.v
Utilize parks space for incorporation of public education on the importance of sustainable resource
management and climate resiliency.
Short Term (0-5 years)
Administer maintenance strategies to mitigate fire risk and climate issues in the Culver City’s very high fire severity zones, including the
Blair Hills, Culver Crest, and Fox Hills neighborhoods as defined in the General Plan 2045.
City Lead
Potential Partners
PRCS, Public Works
Baldwin Hills Conservancy, LA County Parks and Recreation,
Culver City Fire Department
2.d.i
Implement seasonal pruning of shrubs and clearing of debris or dead plant material to reduce fuel load.
Short Term (0-5 years)
2.d.ii
Plant new native species with spacing as recommended by Cal Fire fire-smart landscaping practices.
Short Term (0-5 years)
2.d.iii
Create wildfire breaks in larger contiguous vegetated areas, which could include wide trails, roads, or
shaded fuel breaks with no understory planting.
Short Term (0-5 years)
2.d.iv
Reduce and remove invasive canopy and understory which can increase fire risk. Mature non-native invasive
tree canopy species can be closely monitored and replaced with more suitable adapted or native species as
they reach senescence.
Short Term (0-5 years)
2.d.v
Limit recreational activities that pose fire risk, such as bonfires and BBQ cooking, during the height of fire
season (typically during the driest late summer and fall months). These activities can also be sited in areas that
pose the least risk for flammability of adjacent vegetation areas.
Short Term (0-5 years)
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S-7.9, S-7.10
