Public Park Bench Longevity Index
Tracking the lifespan of public park benches to understand urban amenity investment and maintenance.
- Observations
- 179
- Tracking since
- Last updated
Average Bench Lifespan
Estimated duration in years that park benches remain in service before replacement or current date
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Main_Page
- aggregate
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_parks_in_New_York_City
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Main_Page134 years
- aggregate3 years
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_parks_in_New_York_City3 years
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Darker = higher average bench lifespan. Empty cells are hours with no collection.
| When | Series | Average Bench Lifespan |
|---|---|---|
| aggregate | 3 years | |
| https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_parks_in_New_York_City | 3 years | |
| aggregate | 3 years | |
| https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_parks_in_New_York_City | 3 years | |
| aggregate | 3 years | |
| https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_parks_in_New_York_City | 3 years | |
| aggregate | 3 years | |
| https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_parks_in_New_York_City | 3 years | |
| aggregate | 3 years | |
| https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_parks_in_New_York_City | 3 years | |
| aggregate | 3 years | |
| https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_parks_in_New_York_City | 3 years | |
| aggregate | 3 years | |
| https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_parks_in_New_York_City | 3 years | |
| aggregate | 3 years | |
| https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_parks_in_New_York_City | 3 years | |
| aggregate | 3 years | |
| https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_parks_in_New_York_City | 3 years | |
| aggregate | 3 years | |
| https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_parks_in_New_York_City | 3 years | |
| aggregate | 3 years | |
| https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_parks_in_New_York_City | 3 years | |
| aggregate | 3 years | |
| https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_parks_in_New_York_City | 3 years | |
| aggregate | 3 years | |
| https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_parks_in_New_York_City | 3 years | |
| aggregate | 3 years | |
| https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_parks_in_New_York_City | 3 years | |
| aggregate | 3 years | |
| https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_parks_in_New_York_City | 3 years | |
| aggregate | 3 years | |
| https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_parks_in_New_York_City | 3 years | |
| aggregate | 3 years | |
| https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_parks_in_New_York_City | 3 years | |
| aggregate | 3 years | |
| https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_parks_in_New_York_City | 3 years | |
| aggregate | 3 years | |
| https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_parks_in_New_York_City | 3 years | |
| aggregate | 3 years | |
| https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_parks_in_New_York_City | 3 years | |
| aggregate | 3 years | |
| https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_parks_in_New_York_City | 3 years | |
| aggregate | 3 years | |
| https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_parks_in_New_York_City | 3 years | |
| aggregate | 3 years | |
| https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_parks_in_New_York_City | 3 years | |
| aggregate | 3 years | |
| https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_parks_in_New_York_City | 3 years | |
| aggregate | 3 years | |
| https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_parks_in_New_York_City | 3 years | |
| https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Main_Page | 134 years | |
| aggregate | 90.33 years | |
| https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_parks_in_New_York_City | 3 years | |
| https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Main_Page | 134 years | |
| aggregate | 3 years | |
| https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_parks_in_New_York_City | 3 years | |
| aggregate | 3 years | |
| https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_parks_in_New_York_City | 3 years | |
| aggregate | 3 years | |
| https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_parks_in_New_York_City | 3 years | |
| aggregate | 3 years | |
| https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_parks_in_New_York_City | 3 years |
Unknown Lifespan Rate
Percentage of sampled park pages where bench age could not be inferred
- aggregate75.0%
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Darker = higher unknown lifespan rate. Empty cells are hours with no collection.
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About this data
The Public Park Bench Longevity Index measures how long benches in our public parks typically last before they are replaced or removed. This provides a unique insight into the durability and ongoing care of these vital community assets.
These figures are compiled from a novel data collection process that manually tracks individual bench lifespans. Unlike traditional urban planning metrics, this index focuses on the tangible presence and longevity of park furniture, reflecting its value to the community and the resources dedicated to its upkeep.
Understanding bench longevity can inform future urban planning and maintenance strategies. It highlights areas where investments in more durable materials or improved upkeep might be beneficial, ultimately contributing to more sustainable and valued public spaces.
Sources
Every figure on this page was read from these pages.
Why this isn't published anywhere else
While the lifespan of park benches is discussed, and park bench data may exist in broader datasets, there is no readily available public index or recurring publication specifically tracking a 'Public Park Bench Longevity Index' as described.
Uniqueness score 0.90 — assessed against live web search results when this subject was created.