the trust for public land 2015 parkscore indexPlano, Texas

The Trust for Public Land ParkScore index analyzes public access to existingparks and open space. The analysis incorporates a two-step approach: 1)determines where there are gaps in park availability, and 2) constructs ademographic profile to identify gaps with the most urgent need for parkland.Park gaps are based on a dynamic 1/2 mile service area (10 minute walkingdistance) for all parks. In this analysis, service areas use the street network todetermine walkable distance - streets such as highways, freeways, andinterstates are considered barriers.

Demographic profiles are based on 2014 Forecast block groups provided byEsri to determine park need for density of kids age19 and younger, density of

individuals in households with income less than 75% of city median income(Plano less than $75,000), and population density (people per acre).The combined level of park need result shown on the large map combines thethree demographic profile results and assigns the following weights:

50% = population density (people per acre)25% = density of kids age 19 and younger25% = density of individuals in households with income less than $75,000

Areas in dark red show a very high need for parks.

Density Individuals in Households with Income Less Than $75,000

Kid Density Age 19 and Younger - Kids Per Acre

Population Density - People per Acre

Special thanks to the following data providers: Plano, Esri. Information on this map is provided for purposes of discussion and visualization only. Map created by The Trust for Public Land on February 4, 2015.

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0 1 2 3Miles

Level of Park NeedVery HighHighModerateParks with Public AccessOther Parks and Open SpaceHalf Mile Park Service AreasCemeteryUniversityIndustrialVacant Zero Population AreasWaterbodiesCounty Boundary

Level of ParkNeed

Very HighHighModerate

Level of ParkNeed

Very HighHighModerate

Level of ParkNeed

Very HighHighModerate

ParkScore

Acreage

2015Rank

29out of 40 points

Median Park Size Park Land Percentage

17 64Facilities Access

20 9

13.3 Acres 9.2%

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28

Basketball Hoops per10,000 Residents

Playgrounds per10,000 Residents

6 9

1.8 2.6

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Dog Parks per10,000 Residents

Recreation/Senior Centersper 10,000 Residents

4 4

0.4 0.4

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* Each city can earn a maximum of 120 points. Points are awarded for eight statistical measures in three categories: acreage, facilities and investment, and access. The total is thennormalized to a scale out of 100. This final value is the city's ParkScore.

Spending perCapita

14

$125.35

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Investment

14 6 *Facility average

Demographic Category Total PopulationPopulationServed**

PercentServed**

PopulationNot Served

PercentNot Served

Total Population

Age 19 and Younger

20-64 Years Old

Over 64 Years Old

Under 75% Median City Income

75%-125% Median City Income

Over 125% Median City Income

Demographic Category Total HouseholdsHouseholds

Served**Percent

Served**HouseholdsNot Served

PercentNot Served

268,988

71,694

168,612

28,680

Plano, TX

197,738

53,308

123,237

21,200

74%

74%

73%

74%

71,250

18,386

45,375

7,480

26%

26%

27%

26%

42,653

13,205

47,809

29,801

9,776

35,205

70%

74%

74%

12,852

3,429

12,604

30%

26%

26%

**Inside 1/2 mile dynamic park buffer 2014 Forecast Census Block GroupsProvided by Esri

The Trust for Public Land works with communities to ensure that everyone has parks, gardens, playgrounds, trails, and othernatural places within a ten-minute walk from home. Learn more at www.tpl.org

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