Salem Parks Equity & Service Area Report
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Date
2024
Authors
Cassel, Katie
Donnelly, Caitlin
Stapleton, Ellee
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University of Oregon
Abstract
In response to the City of Salem’s goal of identifying park service area delineation methods that would facilitate a more equitable and accessible park system for residents, Spatial Justice Seminar students analyzed equity and delineated potential park service areas in Salem. Throughout the term, students explored what spatial equity meant,
reviewed precedent studies, completed observational-based research or spatial based research on Salem’s Park system, and then provided recommendations
based on their findings. The spatial methods observed in the report are Euclidian distance, travel times, street network analysis using Thiessen polygons, and overlaying data. The nonspatial methods observed are surveys, intercept surveys, demographic data,
and benchmarking. The most applicable precedent studies include the cities of
Los Angeles, California, Fort Collins, Colorado, Eugene, Oregon, and Bellevue,
Washington. Precedent studies integrated both spatial and non-spatial methods of
data collection to have a comprehensive understanding of disparities in their park
system.