Culver City Parks Plan Wins APA Los Angeles Planning Award
Agora Partners is pleased to share that the Culver City Parks Plan has been recognized with the 2025 Award of Merit in Planning Excellence from the American Planning Association (APA) Los Angeles Section. The plan—developed by OLIN (lead), Geosyntec, The Robert Group, Leland Saylor, and Agora Partners—is aimed at utilizing Culver City’s parks to enhance community health and quality of life.
The Culver City Parks Plan is a long-term tool and strategic guide for the future development and management of Culver City’s nearly 90-acre network of parks, recreational facilities, and programs. The Parks Plan, adopted by Culver City Parks, Recreation, and Community Services in early 2025, proposes significant improvements, envisioning a more inclusive, climate-ready parks system as the city faces population growth and climate related demands. Shaped by input from thousands of residents, as well as city departments, partner agencies, and nonprofits, the plan places a strong emphasis on equity and access and is designed to serve a diverse and growing population through 2040 and beyond. The plan outlines solutions to strengthen recreational, arts, and cultural programming for all ages, while prioritizing the preservation and enhancement of natural habitats.
Agora Partners served as a key project partner for the Culver City Parks Plan, advising on park finance and planning. Drawing on its expertise in revenue generation and cost control, Agora Partners collected and developed economic feasibility insights that, in conjunction with cost estimates from Leland Saylor, permitted the team to advise on priorities and strategize an investment outlook through a cost/benefit analysis.
The APA Los Angeles Planning Award is a testament to the collaborative spirit of the City of Culver City, its local stakeholders, and the entire project team.
About Agora Partners
Agora Partners is a national real estate consulting, investment, and development firm specializing in placemaking to create value in urban environments. While governments view spaces through a planning lens and developers through an entrepreneurial lens, Agora Partners combines both perspectives. We apply entrepreneurial planning techniques that blend community-focused, policy-driven principles with a business-minded approach. Our approach to creating economic, cultural, and social value from public space integrates comprehensive activation strategies with private-sector management methods to generate revenues and control costs. Visit www.agorapartners.com to learn more.
