Parkland per Capita
Definition:
Parkland per capita is the ratio of parkland hectares (Ha) per 1,000 individuals in a given area.
Methodology:
Parkland per capita is calculated by dividing the total park area by the total population within the municipal boundary.
The National Recreation and Park Association, which provides a national standard of 4 hectares per capita, is a measure often used as a benchmark in city planning.
Source:
Parkland hectares, including greenways trails, are measured and tracked by each municipality: Town of Comox, City of Courtenay, Village of Cumberland
Parkland per Capita in the Sustainable Development Goals
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