Unincorporated West Athens-WestmontSTUDY AREA PROFILE
Los Angeles Countywide Comprehensive Park & Recreation Needs AssessmentAPPENDIX A
STUDY AREA ID #22
• BASE MAP
• PARK METRICS
• WHERE ARE PARKS MOST NEEDED
• AMENITY QUANTITIES AND CONDITIONS
• PARK NEEDS FRAMEWORK
• PROJECT COST ESTIMATES
• PROJECT REPORTING FORM
• COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT FORM
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PARK METRICS
PARK LAND: is there enough park land for the population?
26% of population livingWIThIN 1/2 MILEof a park
The county average is 49% of the population living within 1/2 mile of a park
The county average is 3.3 park acres per 1,000
PARK ACCESSIBILITY: is park land located where everyone can access it?
how much park land is available to residents in the area around each park?
7 0.241,288PARK ACRESwithin study area
PARK ACRES PER 1,000
POPULATION
PARk PRESSURE
helen Keller Park (6.99 Acres)0.5 park acres per 1,000
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how MANY PEoPLE NEED PARkS?
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*Calculated using the following weighting: (20% x Park Acre Need) +
(20% x Distance to Parks) + (60% x Population Density)
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AMENITY QUANTITIES AND CONDITIONS
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PARK NEEDS FRAMEWORK:COUNTYWIDE ASSESSMENT OF NEEDThe results of the analysis of the park metrics were used to determine an overall park need level for each Study Area. Please refer to Section 3.0 Park Needs Framework of the main report for additional information.
Unincorporated West Athens-Westmont (#22) has a very high park need.
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Project Number Project Description Cost
Study Area ID
Unincorporated West Athens-WestmontStudy Area:
Prioritized Projects
Build New Park1 $3,915,000
New Park Tasks:
Infrastructure/General $1,280,000Playgrounds $500,000Futsal courts/fields $215,000Infrastructure/General $1,280,000Playgrounds $500,000Fitness Zones $140,000
Build New Park7-10 $6,537,309
New Park Tasks:
Land Acquisition $1,757,309Infrastructure/General $3,280,000Splash Pads $750,000Playgrounds $500,000Picnic Shelters $250,000
TOTAL COST FOR PRIORITIZED PROJECTS
TOTAL DEFERRED MAINTENANCE*
Replace amenities in "poor" condition $0
Repair amenities in "fair" condition $829,000
Study Area Total Costs
GRAND TOTAL $11,281,309
$829,000
$10,452,309
Each Study Area prioritized 10 projects. These project lists are not intended to supersede or replace any planning documents, nor to obligate the lead agency to implement these projects. For further discussion of projects, please refer to the "Potential Park Projects and Cost Estimates" section of the report.
*Does not include repairs or replacement projects listed as prioritized projects.
PROJECT COST ESTIMATES
Prioritized Project Reporting Form
Please provide descriptions of the park projects prioritized during your Study Area’s
community engagement workshop. The details you provide will contribute to cost
estimates that will be included with your projects in the final report of the LA
Countywide Park Needs Assessment. Please be as specific as possible by providing all
details that may have an impact on cost estimates (including quantities and acres where appropriate). Along with this form, please attach copies or scans of all voting forms presented at your engagement workshop.
Please return this form to [email protected] no later than February 29, 2016
1. Project Name:
Project Location (address, assessor’s parcel number, or nearest intersection):
Project Type (choose one):
Repairs to Existing Amenities
Add/Replace Amenities in Existing
Park Build New Park or Specialty Facility (include acreage in description)
Brief Description of Project:
Study Area Name:
New Park
TBD--In area of high need
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Build new park in area of high need to include a playground and futsal court. No land acquisition required.
Unincorporated West Athens-Westmont 3279
2. Project Name:
Project Location (address, assessor’s parcel number, or nearest intersection):
Project Type (choose one):
Repairs to Existing Amenities
Add/Replace Amenities in Existing Park
Build New Park or Specialty Facility (include acreage in description)
Brief Description of Project:
3. Project Name:
Project Location (address, assessor’s parcel number, or nearest intersection):
Project Type (choose one):
Repairs to Existing Amenities
Add/Replace Amenities in Existing Park
Build New Park or Specialty Facility (include acreage in description)
Brief Description of Project:
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New Park
Woodcrest Library
✔
New park with play area. No land acquisition required.
New Park
Chester Washington Golf Course
✔
Build new park with multi-use trail with fitness zones
4. Project Name:
Project Location (address, assessor’s parcel number, or nearest intersection):
Project Type (choose one):
Repairs to Existing Amenities
Add/Replace Amenities in Existing Park
Build New Park or Specialty Facility (include acreage in description)
Brief Description of Project:
5. Project Name:
Project Location (address, assessor’s parcel number, or nearest intersection):
Project Type (choose one):
Repairs to Existing Amenities
Add/Replace Amenities in Existing Park
Build New Park or Specialty Facility (include acreage in description)
Brief Description of Project:
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New Park
TBD
✔
Build new park with splash pad, playground, and picnic shelter
6. Project Name:
Project Location (address, assessor’s parcel number, or nearest intersection):
Project Type (choose one):
Repairs to Existing Amenities
Add/Replace Amenities in Existing Park
Build New Park or Specialty Facility (include acreage in description)
Brief Description of Project:
7. Project Name:
Project Location (address, assessor’s parcel number, or nearest intersection):
Project Type (choose one):
Repairs to Existing Amenities
Add/Replace Amenities in Existing Park
Build New Park or Specialty Facility (include acreage in description)
Brief Description of Project:
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8. Project Name:
Project Location (address, assessor’s parcel number, or nearest intersection):
Project Type (choose one):
Repairs to Existing Amenities
Add/Replace Amenities in Existing Park
Build New Park or Specialty Facility (include acreage in description)
Brief Description of Project:
9. Project Name:
Project Location (address, assessor’s parcel number, or nearest intersection):
Project Type (choose one):
Repairs to Existing Amenities
Add/Replace Amenities in Existing Park
Build New Park or Specialty Facility (include acreage in description)
Brief Description of Project:
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10. Project Name:
Project Location (address, assessor’s parcel number, or nearest intersection):
Project Type (choose one):
Repairs to Existing Amenities
Add/Replace Amenities in Existing Park
Build New Park or Specialty Facility (include acreage in description)
Brief Description of Project:
If the projects reported on this form were subject to any type review process, please give a brief description of that process:
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Please return this form to [email protected] no later than February 29, 2016