Clement Lau is a planner and writer in Los Angeles. His articles have appeared in numerous publications, including Planning magazine, the California Planning & Development Report, PRB+ (Parks & Rec Business) magazine, and the National Recreation and Park Association’s Parks & Recreation magazine and Open Space blog.
New Online Data and Resource Library for Parks and Recreation
The National Recreation and Park Association has created a new virtual library offering a collection of publicly available databases and visualizations for park and recreation professionals and advocates.
Using Technology to Advance Park Planning
A variety of new tools can help with community engagement and data collection and analysis for park planning projects.
Tiny Parks Make Big Impact in Hong Kong
New pocket parks provide valuable opportunities for residents to play and gather in the territory's dense neighborhoods.
Designing a New Nature Center at a Geological Wonder
Los Angeles County has developed a conceptual design for a new nature center at the Devil’s Punchbowl Natural Area based on community input. The old nature center was destroyed by a wildfire in 2020.
Identifying and Addressing Rural Park and Recreation Needs
Rural communities are not homogeneous. Each has its own unique demographics, location, topography, history, park and recreation needs, and community preferences.