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Policy Briefs Studying Recreation and Diversity

Posted on: Aug 16 2011 | Posted in: ACE Announcements

Checkout these policy briefs on the relationship between recreation opportunities and diversity.  They are produced by the University of California, Berkeley.

• The Disparities in Park Space by Race and Income Policy Brief [pdf] highlights research on how the unequal distribution of park resources affects low-income neighborhoods and communities of color, which have far fewer parks and recreational facilities than more affluent, White communities. Policy recommendations for increasing park equity are also provided. (July 2011)

http://www.activelivingresearch.org/files/PolicyBrief_ParkDisparities.pdf

• The Recreational Resources Promote Active Living Policy Brief [pdf] summarizes research that suggests lower-income cities in Los Angeles County offer considerably fewer recreational resources compared to cities that are predominantly White and more affluent. Policy recommendations for increasing recreational programs are included. (July 2011)

http://www.activelivingresearch.org/files/PolicyBrief_RecreationalResources.pdf

• The Funding Disparities for Local Parks and Recreation Resources in the Los Angeles Region Policy Brief [pdf] summarizes research on funding disparities for local park and recreational resources in the Los Angeles region and offers policy recommendations for ways to address the funding disparities to improve active living in low-income, minority communities. (July 2011).

http://www.activelivingresearch.org/files/PolicyBrief_ParkFundingDisparities.pdf