RedVector JCOM-00188

Gap Analysis & Needs Assessment in Park & Recreation Planning

Gap Analysis & Needs Assessment in Park & Recreation Planning

1 hr. Online Course

Level: Intermediate

Item#: JCOM-00188

SME: James Sipes

USD$39.95 InStock 2029-01-01
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Ever wondered why some communities seem to have parks and recreation facilities exactly where residents need them, while others struggle with gaps that leave neighborhoods underserved? This course on Gap Analysis & Needs Assessment in Park & Recreation Planning equips you with the analytical tools and community engagement strategies needed to objectively identify what your community has, what it needs, and how to prioritize limited resources effectively. You'll learn to leverage National Recreation and Parks Association (NRPA) guidelines, conduct thorough facility inventories, and facilitate meaningful community input processes that transform data into defensible recommendations for creating vibrant, well-served communities.
Objectives SME Course Applies to
Course Objectives

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

  • Describe the primary components and structural behavior of pier and beam foundation systems
  • Identify site conditions that affect pier and beam foundation design, including soil bearing, flood elevation, wind exposure, frost depth, drainage, corrosion exposure, and access
  • Explain how ASCE 7, ASCE 24, the IBC, the IRC, TMS 402/602, FEMA guidance, and local floodplain requirements influence foundation design decisions
  • Recognize the importance of a continuous load path for gravity, uplift, lateral, shear, sliding, and overturning forces
  • Compare common pier and foundation materials, including masonry, reinforced concrete, treated wood, steel, and proprietary systems
  • Identify common performance problems, including weak connections, inadequate reinforcement, poor footing support, scour, corrosion, decay, and incomplete inspection
  • Determine when a pier and beam foundation may not be appropriate and when alternatives should be considered
SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT: James Sipes

Jim Sipes is an award-winning urban designer, environmental planner, landscape architect, and writer with more than thirty years of experience. His design solutions focus on taking an integrated approach to water resources and green infrastructure. He has written more than a dozen books, including Creating Green Roadways (Island Press), and has written approximately 400 articles over the years. He is the founding principal of Sand County Studios and is a Visiting Professor at Penn State University. He is a Certified Landscape Architect and is registered in several states.

State Licenses
Alaska
AK - Architect (General - JCOM00188-2029)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
AK - Engineer (General)
AK - Landscape Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - Approved LA CES-2028)
Alabama
AL - Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - JCOM00188-2029)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
AL - Engineer (General)
AL - Landscape Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - Approved LA CES-2028)
Arkansas
AR - Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - JCOM00188-2029)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
AR - Engineer (General)
AR - Landscape Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - Approved LA CES-2028)
Colorado
CO - Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - JCOM00188-2029)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
Connecticut
CT - Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - JCOM00188-2029)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
CT - Landscape Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - Approved LA CES-2028)
District Of Columbia
DC - Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - JCOM00188-2029)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
Delaware
DE - Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - JCOM00188-2029)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
DE - Engineer (General)
DE - Landscape Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - Approved LA CES-2028)
Florida
FL - Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - JCOM00188-2029)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
FL - Engineer (General - 0000271)
Accreditation: This course provides analytical tools and community engagement strategies for identifying gaps and needs in park and recreation facilities. Participants will learn to use NRPA guidelines, conduct facility inventories, gather community input, and develop data-driven recommendations to prioritize resources and improve community services.
FL - Interior Designer (Health, Safety & Welfare - JCOM00188-2029)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
Georgia
GA - Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - JCOM00188-2029)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
GA - Engineer (General)
GA - Landscape Architect (General - Approved LA CES-2028)
Hawaii
HI - Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - JCOM00188-2029)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
Iowa
IA - Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - JCOM00188-2029)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
IA - Engineer (General)
IA - Landscape Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - Approved LA CES-2028)
Idaho
ID - Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - JCOM00188-2029)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
ID - Engineer (General)
Illinois
IL - Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - JCOM00188-2029)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
IL - Engineer, Professional (General)
IL - Engineer, Structural (General)
IL - Landscape Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - Approved LA CES-2028)
Indiana
IN - Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - JCOM00188-2029)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
IN - Landscape Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - Approved LA CES-2028)
Kansas
KS - Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - JCOM00188-2029)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
KS - Engineer (Health, Safety & Welfare)
KS - Landscape Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - Approved LA CES-2028)
Kentucky
KY - Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - JCOM00188-2029)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
KY - Engineer (General)
KY - Landscape Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - Approved LA CES-2028)
Louisiana
LA - Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - JCOM00188-2029)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
LA - Engineer (General)
LA - Landscape Architect (General - Approved LA CES-2028)
Massachusetts
MA - Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - JCOM00188-2029)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
Maryland
MD - Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - JCOM00188-2029)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
MD - Engineer (General)
MD - Landscape Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - Approved LA CES-2028)
Maine
ME - Engineer (General)
Michigan
MI - Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - JCOM00188-2029)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
MI - Engineer (General)
MI - Landscape Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - Approved LA CES-2028)
Minnesota
MN - Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - JCOM00188-2029)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
MN - Engineer (General)
MN - Landscape Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - Approved LA CES-2028)
Missouri
MO - Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - JCOM00188-2029)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
MO - Engineer (General)
MO - Landscape Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - Approved LA CES-2028)
Mississippi
MS - Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - JCOM00188-2029)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
MS - Engineer (General)
MS - Landscape Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - Approved LA CES-2028)
Montana
MT - Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - JCOM00188-2029)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
MT - Engineer (General)
North Carolina
NC - Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - JCOM00188-2029)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
NC - Engineer (General)
NC - Landscape Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - Approved LA CES-2028)
North Dakota
ND - Engineer (Health, Safety & Welfare)
Nebraska
NE - Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - JCOM00188-2029)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
NE - Engineer (General)
Accreditation: Vector Solutions is authorized by IACET to offer 0.1 CEUs for this program.
NE - Landscape Architect (General - Approved LA CES-2028)
New Hampshire
NH - Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - JCOM00188-2029)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
NH - Engineer (General)
NH - Landscape Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - Approved LA CES-2028)
New Jersey
NJ - Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - JCOM00188-2029)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
NJ - Engineer (General - 24GP000006300)
New Mexico
NM - Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - JCOM00188-2029)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
NM - Engineer (General)
NM - Landscape Architect (General - Approved LA CES-2028)
Nevada
NV - Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - JCOM00188-2029)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
NV - Engineer (General)
NV - Landscape Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - Approved LA CES-2028)
New York
NY - Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - JCOM00188-2029)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
NY - Engineer (General)
Accreditation: Vector Solutions is authorized by IACET to offer 0.1 CEUs for this program.
NY - Landscape Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - Approved LA CES-2028)
Ohio
OH - Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - JCOM00188-2029)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
OH - Engineer (General)
OH - Landscape Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - Approved LA CES-2028)
Oklahoma
OK - Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - JCOM00188-2029)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
OK - Engineer (General)
OK - Landscape Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - Approved LA CES-2028)
Oregon
OR - Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - JCOM00188-2029)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
OR - Engineer (General)
OR - Landscape Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - Approved LA CES-2028)
Pennsylvania
PA - Engineer (General)
PA - Landscape Architect (General - Approved LA CES-2028)
Puerto Rico
PR - Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - JCOM00188-2029)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
PR - Engineer (General)
PR - Landscape Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - Approved LA CES-2028)
Rhode Island
RI - Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - JCOM00188-2029)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
South Carolina
SC - Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - JCOM00188-2029)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
SC - Engineer (General)
SC - Landscape Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - Approved LA CES-2028)
South Dakota
SD - Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - JCOM00188-2029)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
SD - Engineer (General)
SD - Landscape Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - Approved LA CES-2028)
Tennessee
TN - Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - JCOM00188-2029)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
TN - Engineer (Health, Safety & Welfare)
TN - Landscape Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - Approved LA CES-2028)
Texas
TX - Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - JCOM00188-2029)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
TX - Engineer (General)
TX - Interior Designer (Health, Safety & Welfare - JCOM00188-2029)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
TX - Landscape Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - Approved LA CES-2028)
Utah
UT - Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - JCOM00188-2029)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
UT - Engineer (General)
UT - Landscape Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - Approved LA CES-2028)
Virginia
VA - Architect (General - JCOM00188-2029)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
VA - Engineer (General)
VA - Landscape Architect (General - Approved LA CES-2028)
Vermont
VT - Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - JCOM00188-2029)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
VT - Engineer (General)
Washington
WA - Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - JCOM00188-2029)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
WA - Landscape Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - Approved LA CES-2028)
Wisconsin
WI - Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - JCOM00188-2029)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
WI - Engineer (General)
WI - Landscape Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - Approved LA CES-2028)
West Virginia
WV - Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - JCOM00188-2029)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
WV - Engineer (General)
WV - Landscape Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare (max 6 hrs online) - Approved LA CES-2028)
Wyoming
WY - Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - JCOM00188-2029)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
WY - Engineer (General)
WY - Landscape Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - Approved LA CES-2028)
Professional Organizations
American Academy of Environmental Engineers - AAEES - Member (General)
American Institute of Architects - AIA - Architects (Health, Safety & Welfare - JCOM00188-2029)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
American Institute of Certified Planners/American Planning Association - AICP - Certified Planners (General - 9334127 )
American Institute of Constructors - AIC - Professional Constructor (General)
American Society of Landscape Architects (LA CES) - ASLA - Member (Health, Safety & Welfare - Approved LA CES-2028)
Canada - Alberta Architect (General - JCOM00188-2029)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
Canada - Alberta Engineer (General)
Canada - British Columbia Architect (AIBC) (Core - JCOM00188-2029)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
Canada - British Columbia Engineer (General)
Canada - Manitoba Architect (General - JCOM00188-2029)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
Canada - Manitoba Engineer (General)
Canada - New Brunswick Architect (General - JCOM00188-2029)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
Canada - New Brunswick Engineer (General)
Canada - Newfoundland and Labrador Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - JCOM00188-2029)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
Canada - Newfoundland and Labrador Engineer (General)
Canada - Northwest Territories and Nunavut Engineer (General)
Canada - Northwest Territory Architect / Restricted Practitioner (General - JCOM00188-2029)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
Canada - Nova Scotia Architect (General - JCOM00188-2029)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
Canada - Nova Scotia Engineer (General)
Canada - Ontario Architect (General - JCOM00188-2029)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
Canada - Ontario Engineer (General)
Canada - Prince Edward Island Architect (General - JCOM00188-2029)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
Canada - Prince Edward Island Engineer (General)
Canada - Quebec Architect (General - JCOM00188-2029)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
Canada - Quebec Engineer (General)
Canada - Saskatchewan Architect (General - JCOM00188-2029)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
Canada - Saskatchewan Engineer (General)
Canada - Yukon Engineer (General)
Construction Management Association of America - CMAA - (CCM, CACM) (General)
Green Business Certification Inc. - GBCI - LEED Accredited Professional (AP BD+C) (General)
Green Business Certification Inc. - GBCI - LEED Accredited Professional (AP Homes) (General)
Green Business Certification Inc. - GBCI - LEED Accredited Professional (AP ID+C) (General)
Green Business Certification Inc. - GBCI - LEED Accredited Professional (AP ND) (General)
Green Business Certification Inc. - GBCI - LEED Accredited Professional (AP O+M) (General)
Green Business Certification Inc. - GBCI - LEED Green Associate (GA) (General)
Green Business Certification Inc. - GBCI - WELL Accredited Professional (AP) (General)
National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies - NICET (General)
Transportation Professional Certification Board - TPCB - Professional Traffic Operations Engineer - PTOE (General)
Transportation Professional Certification Board - TPCB - Professional Transportation Planner - PTP (General)