Friday, April 24, 2015

Washington Canal Park

TGIF to the viewers!

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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