RAND Research Topic: Urban Parks and Recreational Facilities2024-03-22T23:27:21ZCopyright (c) 2024, The RAND CorporationRAND Corporationhttps://www.rand.org/topics/urban-parks-and-recreational-facilities.htmlGreen Infrastructure in Los Angeles: An Olympian FeatRAND Corporationhttps://www.rand.org/pubs/commentary/2020/02/green-infrastructure-in-los-angeles-an-olympian-feat.html2020-02-11T17:52:00Z2020-02-11T17:52:00ZLos Angeles has an opportunity to reinvent itself by harnessing the collective spirit of Olympics development, climate activism, and Measure W funding. No single project can address all LA's environmental needs, but many diverse projects could provide an opportunity for synergies and to create a new “city feel,” the way palm trees, traffic, and movie-touting billboards do now.How Can Neighborhood Parks Be Used to Increase Physical Activity?Deborah A. Cohen; Kristin J. Leuschnerhttps://www.rand.org/pubs/research_reports/RR2490.html2018-05-07T09:00:00Z2018-05-07T09:00:00ZRAND Corporation researchers have conducted multiple studies to examine park use and assess parks' role in promoting physical activity. This report describes their methods, findings, and recommendations.