changelabsolutions.org 17 Collection Methods Special Considerations Complete Parks Indicators Related Elements GROW Parks Maintenance and Ecology 1. Environmental stewardship practices in parks a. Number of policies or practices for improving environmental responsibility in the parks system b. Number of sustainability design features in each park— for example, tree coverage, design for storm water infiltration systems, energy-efficient lighting, droughttolerant landscaping c. Percentage of parks with a waste management plan to minimize environmental impact d. Percentage of parks with recycling bins that are visible, well-marked, and easy to locate 2. Environmental outreach in parks a. Percentage of parks with environmental education programs, such as community gardens, cleanup events, and partnerships with schools science departments, ecology non-profit organizations, farmers’ markets, and/ or nursery or gardening businesses 3. Environmental conditions of parks a. Number of days annually when air quality was rated “unhealthy” or “unhealthy for sensitive groups,” by neighborhood or zip code An equity analysis is recommended for ALL Grow Indicators, because research suggests that parks maintenance and basic parks amenities may be more important to communities of color and people living in low-income neighborhoods than other Complete Parks elements. Black and Latino residents in Houston, for example, were concerned about poor park maintenance and the lack of restrooms and water fountains.* They cared most about improving basic services in existing parks, whereas mostly white, affluent survey respondents prioritized the Connect element. * Smiley KT, Sharma T, Steinberg A, et al. More Inclusive Parks Planning: Park Quality and Preferences for Park Access and Amenities. Environmental Justice. 2016;9(1):1-7. document review audit document review data analysis
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