Culver City Parks Task 8.1 Final Plan - Flipbook - Page 94
Key Analysis Findings
This Parks Plan is based on an analysis of needs
and an analysis of opportunities. Assessing needs
requires understanding existing conditions
throughout the Parks, Recreation, and Community
Services (PRCS) system.
Needs in all the parks were analyzed to inform
plan recommendations. Several key findings
were informed by community feedback, data,
and a review of past and ongoing planning
efforts. The findings range from parkland need
and pressure to the parks system’s cultural,
hydrological, and resiliency context. With
growing population demands, pressure on the 13
city-owned and operated parks will increase. New
parkland is needed.
In addition to overall acreage needs, this Parks
Plan also considers other multi-benefit climateresilient strategies for the future of the parks. For
example, integrated water resources planning
has significant potential for Culver City, including
several parks that can help meet regional
stormwater capture and treatment goals. The
parks system also has a singular opportunity to
increase habitat and shade connectivity, which
can further increase community resilience, health,
and wellbeing.
Cultural needs are also part of the system needs
assessment, including the current availability of
elements such as arts and cultural facilities and
the ability for parks to help connect or enhance
cultural components in the future.
Figure 79. Key analysis findings represent information gathered through system-wide data analysis as well as interfacing with city leadership,
community voices, and on the ground observations during the planning process. Source: OLIN, 2024.
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