For this week’s YEOW, we’d like to share with you the Canal Park
in Washington, D.C.
Canal Park exemplifies how a public‐private partnership
can be used to create a public amenity that enhances the community and provides
environmental benefits. The site serves as both a park and neighborhood
stormwater retention area. It is designed to capture, treat, and use runoff
collected onsite and from adjacent residential and commercial properties.
One of the first parks built as part of the District of
Columbia's Anacostia Waterfront Initiative, Canal Park is a model of
sustainability, attaining both SITES and LEED Gold certifications, and
establishing itself as a social gathering place and an economic trigger.
Located on 3 acres of what was recently relegated as a parking lot for district
school buses, this three-block long park is sited along the historic former
Washington Canal system. Inspired by the site’s waterfront heritage, OLIN’s
design evokes the history of the space with a linear rain garden and three
pavilions reminiscent of floating barges that were once common in the canal.
Through a close collaboration with OLIN, STUDIOS Architecture designed a
9,000-square foot pavilion to host a café and dining area, as well as utilities
that support the park and ice rink. Approximately 150-200 square feet each, a
second pavilion serves as a stage in the middle of the park, while a third
offers storage for park amenities. Custom David Hess sculptures are located on
each of the city blocks.
Location: Washington, D.C.
Project Size: 3 acres
Project Type: Open space - Park
Site Context: Urban
Former Land Use: Brownfield
Terrestrial Biome: Temperate Broadleaf & Mixed
Forests
Budget: $20,000,000
Source:
http://www.canalparkdc.org/about/design-team
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