Hargreaves Jones Landscape Architecture

Reflecting on an amazing weekend in LA at the third Community Workshop for the Paseo del Rio at Taylor Yard Project were we had the incredible opportunity to unveil our final design to the vibrant community. This project is set to transform the landscape and incorporates the following elements: A grand gateway and entry pavilion which will welcome all, featuring events and parking plaza that promises to become a hub of activity and connection; A meandering walkway skirting the river's edge seamlessly links two expansive sites along the iconic LA River, fostering unity and discovery; Promoting sustainability, a state-of-the-art water quality feature redirects stormwater from its conventional path, allowing it to flow through a new channel, nurturing habitats before gracefully merging with the river's flow; and An ode to history and community spirit, the restoration of the cherished historic railyard turntable not only honors the past but paves the way for gatherings, cozy events, and a tranquil open space that everyone can relish. We are humbled by the enthusiasm and engagement of the community throughout this journey. Together, we're creating a legacy that intertwines nature, culture, and innovation. Stay tuned as we watch this dream unfold, one thoughtful design element at a time. For more about this project and to watch the entire video, please visit: https://lnkd.in/gWX4y3bc #PaseoDelRioProject #TaylorYardTransformation #CommunityDrivenDesign

This weekend, City officials gathered for the groundbreaking for our must-anticipated Sixth Street Viaduct Park Project! The Viaduct (opened last year) and park create a multi-modal connector that includes pedestrian, bike and vehicular access, transforming the LA River, at this point at least, from a historic divide to an attractive series of open spaces that bring a diverse range of communities together. The design of the park organizes the proposed program elements around a series of curvilinear pathways that reflect the new Viaduct’s graceful structural archways. As a unique landscape set in two distinct neighborhoods the urban park is designed to be flexible and respond to the desire that it serve as a respite from the surrounding infrastructure-dominated environment; be a place for community gatherings, festivals, and events; and provide access to the L.A. River. “The park and the bridge will be one big jungle gym,” said Deborah Weintraub, Chief Deputy City Engineer with the Bureau of Engineering. City of Los Angeles Bureau of Engineering Michael Maltzan Architecture, Inc. Tetra Tech #groundbreaking #newpublicspace