Teen and Adult Perceptions of
Urban Green Space Los Angeles

Elizabeth Gearin
School of Policy, Planning and Development
University of Southern California

Chris Kahle
Department of Geography
University of Southern California

Citation: Gearin, Elizabeth and Chris Kahle (2006). "Teen and Adult Perceptions of Urban Green Space Los Angeles ." Children, Youth and Environments 16 (1): 25-48. Retrieved [date] from http://www.colorado.edu/journals/cye/

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Abstract

Results from an inner-city teen focus group on parks and urban green space in Los Angeles, California and responses to parallel questions posed to adults from the same area show striking differences. While adults focused on activities and cited a need for additional recreation-oriented parks for teens, teenagers themselves focused on greened spaces suitable for socializing and relaxing. Teens were also keenly interested in local parks, aware of maintenance issues, and concerned about personal safety.

Keywords: youth, participation, urban green space, focus groups, teenagers