Safe Routes to Parks

A 'Walk in the Park' Needs a 'Walk to the Park'

Several strategies and initiatives seek to make parks more accessible on foot in the county of Los Angeles. Clement Lau, an L.A. County planner, summarizes a few of these strategies and initiatives.

March 19, 2019 - UrbDeZine

Guidance for Providing Safe Access to Parks

The American Planning Association has released new information on the role of planners in providing safe routes to parks.

July 31, 2015 - American Planning Association

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