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Looking Ahead to 2020: Events for Planners

October 21, 2019 By Clement Lau

CalendarCan you believe that it is almost November? With 2020 fast approaching, I would like to highlight twelve events that planners, architects, and landscape architects can look forward to in the new year.  [Read more…] about Looking Ahead to 2020: Events for Planners

Filed Under: Feature Posts, Los Angeles, Planning, Professional Development Tagged With: ACSP, Active Living Research, AEP, AIA, APA, ASLA, conferences, Congress for New Urbanism, continuing education, NACTO, Parks and Recreation, SORP, UCLA Extension, ULI

Looking Ahead to 2019: Events for Planners

October 7, 2018 By Clement Lau

Calendar

Can you believe that it is October already?  With 2019 arriving in less than three months, I would like to highlight twelve events that planners, architects, and landscape architects can look forward to in the new year.  [Read more…] about Looking Ahead to 2019: Events for Planners

Filed Under: Feature Posts, Los Angeles, Planning, Professional Development Tagged With: ACSP, Active Living Research, AEP, AIA, APA, ASLA, City Parks Alliance, conferences, Congress for New Urbanism, continuing education, Parks and Recreation, SORP, UCLA Extension, ULI

Presents for Plannerds: 2017 Edition

December 10, 2017 By Clement Lau

Christmas gifts under the treeCan you believe that it is almost the middle of December already?  Well, it is that time of the year again when many of us think about giving and receiving presents.  I previously shared some ideas on the perfect gifts for planners, architects, landscape architects, and other related professionals in 2013, 2014, 2015, and 2016 which have turned out to be a few of my most read articles.  I am glad to know that my lists have been helpful (and perhaps entertaining?) to some planners and/or fans of planners.  Without further ado, here is my 2017 edition of Presents for Plannerds: [Read more…] about Presents for Plannerds: 2017 Edition

Filed Under: Arts & Culture, Feature Posts, Los Angeles, Planning Tagged With: Aerial America, books, Christmas, courses, DVDs, gifts, holidays, LEGOs, Parks and Recreation, Planetizen, presents, The Office, URBAN FOLD, Zazzle

Presents for Plannerds: 2016 Edition

December 11, 2016 By Clement Lau

Presents

Can you believe that it is December already?  Well, it is that time of year again when we think about giving and receiving presents.  I previously shared some ideas on the perfect gifts for planners in Presents for Plannerds, Presents for Plannerds: 2014 Edition, and Presents for Plannerds: 2015 Edition which have turned out to be three of my most read articles.  I am glad to know that my lists have been helpful to some planners and/or fans of planners.  Many of the products I mentioned in the past few years are still available, but I would like to highlight a few new items that I learned about this year.  Without further ado, here is my 2016 edition of Presents for Plannerds: [Read more…] about Presents for Plannerds: 2016 Edition

Filed Under: Arts & Culture, Feature Posts, Los Angeles, Planning Tagged With: Aerial America, books, Christmas, courses, DVDs, gifts, holidays, LEGOs, Parks and Recreation, Planetizen, presents, URBAN FOLD, Zazzle

Parks and Recreation Needs Assessment: The L.A. County Story

July 17, 2016 By Clement Lau

PNA Report CoverHow many acres of parkland does Los Angeles County have?  How many parks are there in the county and where are they all located?  What amenities do these park offer and what condition are they in?  Which communities have a high level of park need?  What are the priority park projects in each city or unincorporated community?  How much would it cost to make these projects happen?  These are some of the key questions that are answered in the Los Angeles Countywide Parks and Recreation Needs Assessment recently released by the Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR).  The Parks Needs Assessment was completed in 15 months, starting in March 2015 and ending in May 2016. [Read more…] about Parks and Recreation Needs Assessment: The L.A. County Story

Filed Under: Feature Posts, Los Angeles, News, Parks & Recreation Facilities, Planning Tagged With: County of Los Angeles, Countywide Parks and Recreation Needs Assessment, Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation, park metrics, Parks and Recreation, parks funding measure

Park Planning for Underserved Communities in Los Angeles County

March 21, 2016 By Clement Lau

CPRPs CoversWhen I tell people that I work for the Department of Parks and Recreation, many ask whether I watch the TV show Parks and Recreation.  While I do enjoy the comedy series, I must say that doing “real life” parks and recreation planning is actually far more interesting and rewarding.  Personally, I am motivated by the desire to help improve and expand recreational options for communities in need because I have experienced firsthand the many benefits of parks and recreational facilities. [Read more…] about Park Planning for Underserved Communities in Los Angeles County

Filed Under: Environment, Feature Posts, Los Angeles, Parks & Recreation Facilities, Planning Tagged With: City Parks Forum, Community Parks and Recreation Plans, Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation, park planning, Parks and Recreation, Sustainability, underserved communities, urban greening

Surveys: Finding Out What People Want

March 10, 2014 By Clement Lau

Florence-Firestone Survey page 1What do people want?  What do community members like or dislike?  As planners, these are the types of questions we generally ask as part of any planning process.  [Read more…] about Surveys: Finding Out What People Want

Filed Under: Feature Posts, Los Angeles, Planning, Professional Development Tagged With: community outreach, infographics, Metro, NRPA, Parks and Recreation, public input, public opinion, surveying, surveys

Parks and Recreation: Not Just Fun and Games

November 18, 2013 By Clement Lau

Fun at Community FairWhen I tell people that I work for the Department of Parks and Recreation, many ask whether I watch the TV show [Read more…] about Parks and Recreation: Not Just Fun and Games

Filed Under: Feature Posts, Los Angeles, Planning, Professional Development Tagged With: Community Parks and Recreation Plans, East Los Angeles, East Rancho Dominguez, health, Lennox, Park after Dark, park planning, parks, Parks and Recreation, recreational programs, safety, Walnut Park, West Athens-Westmont, Willowbrook, Youth Athletic League

APA Conference: A Park Planner’s Perspective

April 19, 2012 By Clement Lau

I just attended my first American Planning Association (APA) National Planning Conference.  Held at the Los Angeles Convention Center, this event was attended by over 5,000 planners and officials who took part in hundreds of workshops, sessions, and networking opportunities.  I thoroughly enjoyed the conference and learned a great deal.  [Read more…] about APA Conference: A Park Planner’s Perspective

Filed Under: Los Angeles, News, Planning Tagged With: Adapative Reuse Ordinance, American Planning Association, CicLAvia, Community Benefits Agreements, Farmers Field, Fitness Zones, Green Visions Plan, Healthy Communities, Los Angeles Convention Center, Los Angeles River, Park(ing) Day, Parks and Recreation, Planning Los Angeles, Staples Center, Street Plans Collaborative, Tactical Urbanism, Trust for Public Land, urban agriculture

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