THE SEVEN FACTORS OF [ PARK ] EXCELLENCE
What parks are we WORKING on ?
TYPES of Parks Firms Are Currently Undertaking
Municipal - City or Town ( 80 %) Non-Profit ( 41 %) Institutional ( 82 %) State or National ( 41 %) Private Development ( 67 %)
Park SIZES Firms are Currently Undertaking
Over 50 Acres ( 45 %) 25-49 Acres ( 36 %)
Data reflects opinions of BSLA Members who completed the BSLA Survey : Parks and You ! over the summer of 2016 .
Graphics courtesy of Sigurd Sandzen
10-24 Acres ( 59 %) 1-9 Acres ( 86 %) Pocket Parks ( 59 %) Parklets or Popups ( 18 %)
What is the same and what is different in 2016 ?
THE SEVEN FACTORS OF [ PARK ] EXCELLENCE
A clear expression of purpose An ongoing planning and community involvement process Sufficient assets in land , staffing , and equipment to meet the system ’ s goals Equitable access User satisfaction Safety from crime and physical hazards Benefits for the city beyond the boundaries of the parks
Taken from The Trust for Public Land ’ s 2006 Report : \ 2006 report “ The Excellent City Park System What Makes it Greatand How to Get There ”. Full report link at BSLAnow . org
Boston Society of Landscape Architects Fieldbook
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