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Park clusters

k-means on the five normalised metric dimensions (edge / connectivity / amenity / natural-comfort / enclosure). Eight clusters; names derived from each cluster’s most distinctive dimensions versus the citywide mean. Representatives = the three members closest to each cluster centroid.

Underperforming / Leftover Spaces (enclosure-leaning)

888 parks

888 parks. Most distinctive vs the citywide mean: natural -13, amenity -9. Average dimensions — edge 2, connectivity 42, amenity 4, natural-comfort 35, enclosure 69. Strongest: enclosure; weakest: edge. Avg size 0.9 ha; avg ravine 17%; avg canopy 1%.

Distinctive vs citywide mean
Natural Comfort-13 vs 48
Amenity Diversity-9 vs 13
Edge Activation-8 vs 10
0.9 ha avg · canopy 1% · ravine 17% · water 2.0%
Representative parks

Ravine Slivers

427 parks

427 parks. Most distinctive vs the citywide mean: natural +31, connectivity -15. Average dimensions — edge 3, connectivity 29, amenity 1, natural-comfort 79, enclosure 58. Strongest: natural; weakest: amenity. Avg size 1.5 ha; avg ravine 72%; avg canopy 58%.

Distinctive vs citywide mean
Natural Comfort+31 vs 48
Connectivity-15 vs 44
Amenity Diversity-11 vs 13
1.5 ha avg · canopy 58% · ravine 72% · water 2.9%
Representative parks

Walkable Mid-Rise Neighbourhood Parks (large-scale)

596 parks

596 parks. Most distinctive vs the citywide mean: amenity +24, connectivity +21. Average dimensions — edge 4, connectivity 64, amenity 37, natural-comfort 48, enclosure 69. Strongest: enclosure; weakest: edge. Avg size 8.0 ha; avg ravine 15%; avg canopy 5%.

Distinctive vs citywide mean
Amenity Diversity+24 vs 13
Connectivity+21 vs 44
Enclosure+6 vs 63
8.0 ha avg · canopy 5% · ravine 15% · water 0.8%
Representative parks

Underperforming / Leftover Spaces (enclosure-leaning)

332 parks

332 parks. Most distinctive vs the citywide mean: connectivity -28, amenity +13. Average dimensions — edge 8, connectivity 16, amenity 25, natural-comfort 45, enclosure 51. Strongest: enclosure; weakest: edge. Avg size 5.9 ha; avg ravine 4%; avg canopy 1%.

Distinctive vs citywide mean
Connectivity-28 vs 44
Amenity Diversity+13 vs 13
Enclosure-12 vs 63
5.9 ha avg · canopy 1% · ravine 4% · water 0.2%
Representative parks

Underperforming / Leftover Spaces (waterfront-leaning)

431 parks

431 parks. Most distinctive vs the citywide mean: connectivity -21, enclosure -21. Average dimensions — edge 3, connectivity 23, amenity 1, natural-comfort 42, enclosure 42. Strongest: enclosure; weakest: amenity. Avg size 3.9 ha; avg ravine 47%; avg canopy 3%.

Distinctive vs citywide mean
Connectivity-21 vs 44
Enclosure-21 vs 63
Amenity Diversity-12 vs 13
3.9 ha avg · canopy 3% · ravine 47% · water 6.9%
Representative parks

Walkable Mid-Rise Neighbourhood Parks (enclosure-leaning)

248 parks

248 parks. Most distinctive vs the citywide mean: edge +41, connectivity +19. Average dimensions — edge 51, connectivity 63, amenity 28, natural-comfort 46, enclosure 77. Strongest: enclosure; weakest: amenity. Avg size 3.4 ha; avg ravine 12%; avg canopy 5%.

Distinctive vs citywide mean
Edge Activation+41 vs 10
Connectivity+19 vs 44
Amenity Diversity+15 vs 13
3.4 ha avg · canopy 5% · ravine 12% · water 0.6%

Walkable Mid-Rise Neighbourhood Parks (enclosure-leaning)

410 parks

410 parks. Most distinctive vs the citywide mean: edge +23, amenity -9. Average dimensions — edge 33, connectivity 50, amenity 4, natural-comfort 41, enclosure 65. Strongest: enclosure; weakest: amenity. Avg size 1.6 ha; avg ravine 22%; avg canopy 4%.

Distinctive vs citywide mean
Edge Activation+23 vs 10
Amenity Diversity-9 vs 13
Natural Comfort-8 vs 48
1.6 ha avg · canopy 4% · ravine 22% · water 1.6%
Representative parks

Walkable Mid-Rise Neighbourhood Parks (enclosure-leaning)

456 parks

456 parks. Most distinctive vs the citywide mean: natural +15, connectivity +14. Average dimensions — edge 5, connectivity 58, amenity 11, natural-comfort 64, enclosure 67. Strongest: enclosure; weakest: edge. Avg size 7.7 ha; avg ravine 46%; avg canopy 22%.

Distinctive vs citywide mean
Natural Comfort+15 vs 48
Connectivity+14 vs 44
Edge Activation-5 vs 10
7.7 ha avg · canopy 22% · ravine 46% · water 2.8%
Representative parks