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2009 - 2010 INFORMATION PACKAGE

BUILDING SKATEBOARDING

van der Zalm + associates NEW LINE SKATEPARKS

New Line Skateparks Inc.LM5 - 155 Glendeer Circle SE, Calgary, Alberta, T2H 2S8P 403.697.5990 F 403.452.3885www.newlineskateparks.com [email protected]

Official Designer for:ROB DYRDEK - DC SHOESSKATE PLAZA FOUNDATION

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About Us

Project Staff

Feature Projects

References

Testimonials

Welcome to our 2009 - 2010 information package. Please browse through from end to end or feel free to click on the headings below

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let us introduce ourselves...

Our staff is comprised of registered landscape architects, engi-neers, graphic designers and construction professionals who are passionate active skateboarders. This unique synthesis of ideas and experience has been tested and enhanced over the course of count-less projects. We are a proven consulting/construction team with an industry leading track record of creative youth park projects throughout Canada, the United States, Asia, South America and Europe.

New Line Skateparks with van der Zalm + associates is committed to the improvement of natural and built environments for all generations. Our goal is to promote environmental quality as a way to protect what we value in our unique region. We carry this philosophy through in skate-park development. Through listening, watching and testing ideas, we create skatepark solutions that work in harmony with existing environ-ments and ultimately lead to fully integrated places.

Plaza at the Forks, Winnipeg, MB

what we believe...

New Line Skateparks with van der Zalm + associates is Canada’s premier skatepark development collaborative. With nearly 150 highly recognized concrete projects around the world, we are proud to serve as the nation’s longest running and most expe-rienced skatepark specific design-build team.

“The Plaza at the Forks is proving to be one of the top skateboard facilities known to man. This project had the

right decisions made from top to bottom: siting, budget, design and construction.”

Chad Balcom, SPS Regional Director

We love what we do. When we engage a community in the develop-ment process we bring a professional, organized, and fun attitude. The design journey is important and our approach is inclusive. We spare no resource to ensure youth and affected stakeholders truly become part of each project solution.

“The quality of the design is demonstrated by the international

recognition the Plaza received from the skateboarding community. The Plaza

at the Forks sets the bar for other Cities throughout North America which

are struggling to respond to similar issues.”

CSLA Jury Comments

Skaters for Public SkateparksPublic Space Award

Canadian Society of Landscape Architects

National Honour Award

Skateparks are changing. The days of the stereotypical ‘grey square’ have long passed as a new era of concrete facility design responds to much more than purely function. When designed and constructed with strong community input and sensitivity to the surrounding context, skateparks not only become beloved destinations for local youth but celebrated public spaces for all to enjoy!



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services... the art of shaping spacePlanning - NLS VDZ provides planning expertise to municipal governments for parks and recreation master planning as well as indi-vidual project developments. Over the last decade our team has taken the lead in a number landmark planning studies for youth/skatepark networks across Canada, the United States and Europe. From site selection to long term facility development strategies, we strive to offer the best mix of qualified personnel and specialized resources for each unique planning challenge.

Public Consultation - NLS VDZ provides compre-hensive consultation services to facilitate public input in the design of skateparks and other progressive youth facilities. As avid park users ourselves, we know how important participation by youth and other members of the community will be to the long term success of each project. No matter what project size, we deliver a tailored program of hands-on, interactive design workshops and public presentations led exclusively by principal members of our team. Outside of our scheduled meetings, youth and other stakeholders are encouraged to continue to submit written comments, sketches, pictures etc. through our specially developed custom web portal for immediate and ongoing feedback. Overall, we believe engaging the community in a meaning-ful way is the single most critical aspect of any design journey and a key factor to our team’s continued success.

1st design workshop - Brantford, ONPre-construction community info session - North Delta, BC

10 year Wheeled SportsPlanning Study

Port Coquitlam, BC Callingwood Youth Park

Concept Master PlanEdmonton, AB (Fall 2008)

Site Selection Boards Brockville / Brantford, ON



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Construction - New Line Skateparks Inc. is Cana-da’s most experienced provider of large scale municipal skate-park construction services; acting as the General Contractor on over half of the 100 + designs completed by our collabora-tive. Whether it be total turn key project solutions or specialty services/products, NLS is recognized as a world leader in the development of site-built concrete skatepark construction tech-niques. New Line Skateparks has been fully bonded and in-sured for nearly 8 years and employs over 25 dedicated field staff leading municipal skatepark projects across the world.

Design - NLS VDZ design award winning concrete skate facilities that truly respond to the needs of youth while thought-fully considering the entire community. Our team takes great pride in delivering accurate and comprehensive design and technical drawings to ensure complete project understanding and a thorough construction process for each park.

Plaza at the Forks - Winnipeg, MB

UKEE Rainforest Bowl - Ucluelet, BC

services... the art of shaping space...

Swift CantrellYouth Park

Kennesaw, GA

Komenda Memorial Skatepark, Winnipeg, MB

Saint John Harbour Front Skate Plaza - Saint John, NB

Mount NelsonSkatepark

Invermere, BC



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New Line Skateparks Inc. and van der Zalm + associates inc. has worked extensively in the design and development of skateparks, youth parks, and other ‘casual recreation’ facilities. This emerging area of recreation is not new, although the num-bers that are attracted to inline, bmx, and skateboarding have been steadily growing. At the moment, skateboarding and other action sports represent the number one growing trend in North American parks and recreation.

The inclusion of ‘Action Sports’ in the planning process benefits the whole community by making children, adults and youth that participate in these activities feel valued. Developing a youth park strategy that includes action sports programs and facili-ties will introduce new experiences and challenges and provide modern athletic facilities complimentary to the community’s Parks & Recreation goals.

A Youth park design requires a consultant to think and act in a way that respects the desires of future park users. This respect must be balanced with an understanding of construction toler-ances, safety standards, community needs, security, and budget. VDZ and NLS has a diverse and qualified staff that consistently seek new ways to achieve the expectations of the target user group while setting realistic goals, limits and deadlines.

youth park design philosophy

youth park design philosophy

youth park design philosophy...

Vancouver Skate Plaza - CSLA Regional Honour Award

Plaza at the Forks - Winnipeg, MB - CSLA National Honour Award / SPS Public Space Award

Kinsmen Youth Park - Prince Albert, SK

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Many past youth/skatepark designs have yielded disappointing results largely due to unqualified or inexperienced service pro-viders. Some key issues that continually surface to the forefront of discussion are: 1. Parks should be designed by those who understand the sports and their technical demands.

2. Designers must be able to communicate with the user groups and not be afraid to take artistic and technical direction from youth.

3. Designers must understand the limits of construction yet will-ingly seek new methods and technologies. Health, safety, and welfare of users must be paramount when designing new facili-ties.

4. Developers must know how to get a project in the ground - build it the way it is shown in detailed construction documents, not a ‘near replica’.

5. Designers must intimately understand the tolerances and technical specifications of skateboarding and other action sports - active participation in these sports is critical to this understand-ing.

All of these factors contribute to a well planned, well laid out, and well constructed park.

Prince George Skatepark, Prince George, BC

Michael Komenda Memorial Skatepark - Winnipeg, MB

Lions Riverside Skatepark, Saskatoon, SK

youth park design philosophy...photo: woytowich

Cochrane Skatepark - Cochrane, AB



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Project Staff...

Mr. Dion is the founder and president of New Line Skateparks Inc. and will be respon-sible for directing all action as it relates to project development. Mr. Dion is a seasoned active skateboarder who has tirelessly dedicated himself to the promotion of the sport across Canada and throughout the world. He is a current executive board member of the Canadian Skateboarding Association (CASA) and has provided his professional consulting and construction services for over 150 projects across Canada, the United States, Europe, South America and Australia. In addition to receiving numerous recog-nitions for his work (including the esteemed Canadian Society of Landscape Architects National Honour Award), Mr. Dion is regularly featured in prominent Canadian and inter-national media publications for his unique community recreation contributions.

Kyle Dion nls - president / director of skatepark development

Trevor Morgan bcommnls - vice president / director of business development

Mr. Morgan is an active skateboarder with nearly 15 years of large scale municipal project development experience. His dedicated work has contributed to the creation of over 50 highly recognized ongoing youth organizations, public skateparks, and emerg-ing sport programs across Canada, the United States, Europe and South America. In addition to his role as Director of Business Development, Trevor serves as the principal of New Line’s Calgary office and will be responsible for community needs and analysis, facility and programming strategy, and contract administration.

Mark W. van der Zalm csla,aslavdz - principal / landscape architect

Mr. van der Zalm is the founding principal of van der Zalm + associates inc. and serves as the lead landscape architect for our team. His duties will include liaising with the client, stakeholders and the public as well as certified design development and proj-ect management. Mr. van der Zalm is a registered member of both the Canadian and American Society of Landscape Architects and has been the recipient of Regional and National Honour awards for his skatepark work across the continent. He holds a mas-ters degree in landscape architecture and environmental planning with design expertise centered on parks and recreation development and urban design. Mark has served as project manager on over 100 notable concrete youth/skateparks and is a frequent pre-senter on youth park development across North America and Europe.



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RJ Duecknls - cost estimation / construction coordination

Mr. Dueck has over 20 years experience in large-scale construction in British Colum-bia and has provided site foreman/superintendent and project management services on multi-million dollar construction projects throughout western Canada. 8 years ago, RJ began working exclusively as the Construction Coordinator for New Line Skateparks Inc. In this capacity he has directed the construction on over 50 of the continent’s largest and most recognized concrete skateparks. In addition to his vast construction experience, RJ has remained a high level amateur skateboarder for over 19 years and is an official Judge for World Cup Skateboarding. Mr. Dueck will evaluate proposed conceptual designs for costs and coordinate all construction services.

Matt Lundinvdz - autocad technician

Mr. Lundin is, by trade, an architectural and civil drafting technician, as well as a sport coach and avid skater/snowboarder. He received his training from the University College of the Fraser Valley (UCFV). Matt will help translate conceptual ideas into technical draw-ings and illustrative plans. Matt has applied his drafting skills to over 100 notable con-crete skatepark developments across Canada, Europe, and most recently in the United States.

Jay McIntyrenls - mechanical engineering technologist

Mr. McIntyre received his diploma of Mechanical Engineering from the British Columbia Institute of Technology. He brings a unique perspective to our firm due to his abilities as an engineering technician and as a skater with a skateboarding background of some 20 years. Jay will perform engineering reviews of technical aspects of skatepark construction. Jay’s ability to model design solutions has proven invaluable on complex drainage and site servicing issues on past park projects (100+).

Qiang Shanvdz - design development / structural evaluation

Mr. Shan joins van der Zalm + associates inc. from RSP Architects Planners & Engineers of Singapore. He is trained as an architect and structural engineer. His experience in Asia as a project leader on many challenging projects, as well as his incredible computer ren-dering abilities, will prove valuable in communicating design ideas. Mr. Shan’s experience as a team leader for over 12 years on challenging urban projects in Asia will help guide our design team through concept development and beyond.



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Austin Petersonvdz - certified arbourist

Mr Peterson is a certified arborist and horticulturalist. His help on this project will center around evaluation of the proposed site. He will provide insight as to potential impacts on surrounding plant communities and significant trees. Mr. Peterson will also consult on impact to micro-climates given potential modifications to existing vegetation and land-scape.

Jon Swinamernls - youth liaison / construction administration

Ariel Stagni is community liaison and skatepark development coordinator for New Line East. He is a sponsored skateboarder of 16 years and grew up street skating in Missis-sauga. Ariel has an intimate understanding of skatepark layout and construction and served as the project manager on over 20 notable concrete parks to date. In addition to his work locally, Ariel continues to travel the world experiencing skateparks firsthand and participating in contests and demos as an official judge for World Cup Skateboarding. Ariel’s role will include communication with the skate community, design consultation, and regular site reviews to ensure the park is of the highest quality.

Jon Swinamer is well known within the Atlantic skateboarding community. For over 10 years, Jon has been an active voice in the lobby for professionally planned, designed and constructed youth facilities within Nova Scotia and beyond. Moreover, Jon is the most experienced project administrator in the Maritimes Region, with 4 high profile concrete skateparks on his portfolio - including the recently completed Fall River, NS Skatepark and soon to be constructed Saint John, NB waterfront skate plaza. Jon will be respon-sible for payment certification and regular site reviews to ensure construction quality.

Ariel Stagninls - youth liaison / construction administration

Brad Felton nls - landscape architect

Mr Felton is a seasoned Landscape Architect and 3D graphic artist with a long history of skate facility development experience. He received his degree from the University of Western Australia and has since applied his design, documentation and project manage-ment skills to a broad range of project scales and types across Australia, UAE, the United States, South America and Canada. Brad will visualize the conceptual model into 3D graphic presentation drawings in preparation for documentation resolution.



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The Plaza at the Forks, Winnipeg MB

Size: 48,000 sqft.Budget: $2.5 MillionTimeline: Feb 2005 - July 2006

Owner: Forks Renewal Corp.Contact: Available Upon Request

Team Responsibilities:- site analysis and public process- park programming- conceptual and final design- speciality construction services- project management

The concept for the Plaza was unique from the onset. The Forks, aptly named due to its position marking the amalgamation of Assini-boine and Red rivers, serves as one of Winnipeg’s preeminent meet-ing places. The area is steeped in over 6000 years of cultural and historical significance and is visited by over 4 million each year for a range of attractions and activities. Accordingly, the riverside set-ting is highly programmed with stringent development guidelines and a commitment to utmost site sensitivity. Our team’s challenge was to preserve the essence of this beloved public space while introducing a thoroughly modern world class youth/skatepark.

Covering a total area of over 44,000 square feet, the Plaza at the Forks consists of a meticulously detailed skateable sculpture plaza and expansive modern bowl complex tied seamlessly into the heart downtown Winnipeg’s urban fabric. The facility is the first of its kind within the world and has quickly become one of Winnipeg’s most celebrated public places and a destination for skateboarders and other urban explorers from around the globe.


National Honour Award

Skaters for Public SkateparksPublic Space Award




The result is an urban landscape like no other. Far from the typical skatepark, the Plaza at the Forks is better de-scribed as a premier urban park/plaza and gathering place that is ‘perfect for skateboarding’. On any given day, one will see up to hundreds of visitors skateboarding, inline skating, biking, viewing art, strolling through, or simply sitting by to watch and socialize. It has truly become a place for all ages, back grounds, and interests to enjoy.

Central Plaza - 29,000 sqft: Inspired by prized skate spots around the world and the rich history and culture of the Forks district, the main plaza area is made up of an endless combi-nation of stair sets, banks, rails and ledges set within a host of custom sculptures and other art pieces - the majority of which may be ridden by skateboard, BMX or inline skates. Along with input from heritage and culture experts, our team undertook extensive consultation with leaders of the local skateboarding and art community to devise a final layout and detailing that would be optimal not only in skate function but also true to the culture and feel of the Forks and City of Win-nipeg. Particular highlights include:

-‘Spirit Fish’, a skateable sculpture designed to represent the nearby rivers and the mystical 6000 year old catfish that used to inhabit their waters - painted by local artisit Pat Lazo-Magic Carpet’, a super elevated and perfectly skateable concrete ribbon track referencing the rail way lines that met at Winnipeg’s main terminal within the Forks until 1923-Numerous granite capped benches, ledges and blocks-Wire cut stone and acid etched concrete accents-Original Forks brick inlaid on pedestrian walkways

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Bowl Complex: Separate and adjacent to the Central Plaza, lies an 8,500 sqft. bowl unit combining traditional pool and modern cop-ing lines. Walls begin at 5 feet and progress through a series of hips, elevators, extensions, and a pump bump to a massive 17 foot cradle and 13 foot over-vert pocket. Ridden by beginners through to the likes of Tony Hawk (who recently touted the park as ‘amaz-ing’), the bowl can often become the center of activity with hun-dreds of spectators in the surrounding informal viewing areas.

Our team finished the park off with unique lighting, a network of ‘safe’ pedestrian walkways and viewing areas, and consultation on the creation of an ‘Ambassadors’ program designed to educate visitors on skateboarding etiquette and ensure an enjoyable expe-rience by all.

The entire project is built on state of the art construction and en-gineering designed to withstand the difficult ground conditions and dramatic temperature fluctuations characteristic of the region. Proven cold weather skatepark construction techniques developed by New Line Skateparks were matched with innovative void form-ing and reinforcement technology implemented by PCL and local engineers. Over 200 precast piles, highly specialzed concrete mix designs, and an expansive grade beam system will ensure maxi-mum surface integrity over many decades to come.

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Chinook Winds Skate Plaza Airdrie, ABRegional Park

The City of Airdrie’s much anticipated Chinook Winds Skate Plaza will soon be a reality! Situated in the newly established Chinook Winds Regional Park, the highly integrated Skate Pla-za will feature approximately 22,000 sqft of carefully detailed plaza and bowl terrain for all ages and abilities. The skate-park will compliment a multitude of complimentary surrounding recreation opportunities and will showcase various skateable sculpture/artistic elements developed in conjunction with local youth and the AEAA. Construction is slated for Spring 2009.

Project Budget: ~ $814,000Timeline: Summer 2008 - CurrentClient: City of Airdrie

Team Responsibilities:- site analysis and public process - conceptual and final design- construction administration services / project management




Callingwood Park Skate Plaza Edmonton, ABDestination Park

Using the metaphor of a City Grid, the Callingwood Park Skate Plaza consists of nearly 19,500 square feet of inter-connected plaza lines combined to create a network of iconic ‘spots’ spread across the virtual cityscape. Elements within the plaza are intended to span virtually all skating styles and abilities while still being true to legitimate street form. Along with a wide assortment of classic street skating ledge, block, rail and bank variations, a number of transition features mod-eled in the vein of famed natural urban ‘tranny’ spots like Montreal’s ‘BIG O’ and the Guadalajara NQP intersperse throughout the design.

Project Budget: ~ $768,467 Timeline: September 2008 - July 2009Client: City of Edmonton

Team Responsibilities:- site analysis and public process - conceptual and final design- full construction services / project management




Komenda Memorial Skatepark Winnipeg, MBRegional Park

After years of hard work, the community of Charleswood (Win-nipeg, MB) is now celebrating! The Michael Komenda Memo-rial Skatepark is officially complete and open to all! Covering a total area nearing 25,000 square feet, the park offers a well proportioned mix of bowl, traditional obstacle, and modern pla-za terrain. Add to that coloured concrete, highly custom ledge detailing and some truly one-of-a-kind elements, and you have one of the region’s most ambitious projects to date. We are honored to have been a part of creating this special place to celebrate skateboarding and the life of Michael.

Project Budget: ~ $600,000Timeline: Sep 2006 - Aug 2007Client: City of Winnipeg

Team Responsibilities:- site analysis and public process - conceptual and final design- full construction services / project management




Taber Youth Park Taber, ABCommunity Park

After 7 years of fundraising and planning, the busy Southern Alberta community of Taber is now home to the region’s newest modern concrete skate facility. Located in the Town’s beauti-ful Confederation Park, the park consists of just under 13,000 sqft of custom skateable terrain set within a nearly 18,000 sqft footprint. Along with the unique hard surface configuration, the project also includes a network of new walking paths, planting areas and informal spectator seating designed to improve park access and allow for comfortable viewing by the park’s high vol-ume of users.

Project Budget: $325,000 + various in-kind donationsTimeline: Apr 2007 - Dec 2007Client: Town of Taber

Team Responsibilities:- site analysis and public process- park programming- conceptual and final design- full construction services - project management




SE 162 AVE Community Skatepark Happy Valley, ORDestination Park

Inspired by the ripples created from a skipping stone, the SE 162nd Avenue Community Skatepark, located in Happy Valley Oregon, features an organic, natural form that is a site to be-hold. This 30,000 square foot park features a mix of modern street features, artistic elements, flowing transition style terrain and a bowl that has been heavily blended into the surrounding features to the extent that is has been coined with the term, “street bowl.” The skatepark will be a highlight within the newly developed SE 162nd Avenue Community Park and a destina-tion for Oregon skaters and citizens alike!

Project Budget: $900,000Timeline: Spring 2009 - CurrentClient: Clackamas County

Team Responsibilities:- site analysis and public process- park programming- conceptual and final design




Thomas Haney Youth Action Park Maple Ridge, BCCommunity Park

The Thomas Haney Youth Action Park features approximately 17,000 sqft of unique modern plaza and bowl terrain tied directly into a busy British Columbia Public schoolyard. In addition to serving the local skateboarding and BMX community, the park also doubles as an outdoor ‘amphitheatre style’ performance space and casual socializing area. The project is the first active schoolyard skatepark development in Canada and has captured the attention of City’s around the world attempting to incorporate progressive public space for youth in non-traditional settings.

Project Budget: $517,803Timeline: Dec 2007 - Apr 2008Client: City of Maple Ridge

Team Responsibilities:- site analysis and public process- park programming- conceptual and final design- full construction services / project management




Rob Dyrdek’s Fantasy Factory Los Angeles, CATraining Facility / MTV Film Set

Professional skateboarder, philanthropist and MTV star, Rob Dyrdek is at it again! Filming is now underway for Rob Dyrdek’s Fantasy Factory - the follow up to the original hit MTV show Rob and Big.

Below are ‘sneak peak’ photos of the Fantasy Factory’s Skate Plaza - an approx 8,000 sqft concrete oasis our team designed to serve as a private training facility and skateable entry to Rob’s coorporate offices. The plaza was constructed in less than three weeks and features a unique blend of natu-ral stone and integral coloured concrete brought to life in a myriad of custom street elements.

Project Budget: N/ATimeline: September 2008 - CurrentClient: Rob Dyrdek / MTV Films

Team Responsibilities:- conceptual and final design- contract administration




McArthur Island Youth Park Kamloops, BCRegional Park

The McArthur Island skatepark has received considerable in-ternational attention as one of the world’s premier street style skateparks. At 27,000 square ft., the park acts as phase 1 of a 3 phase project that will include both a plaza area and modern bowl complex. Our team is proud to have been selected to con-tinue providing full design and construction services for phase 2 bowl work beginning Fall 2006.

Project budget: $500,000 (p1) $300,000 (p2)Timeline: Fall 2004 (p1) Summer 2007 (p2)Client: City of Kamloops





Brantford Skate Plaza Brantford, ONCommunity Park

Brantford is now home to one of the most progressive modern skate plazas in North America. Located just off the Trans-Canada trail at the historic downtown Brant’s Crossing, the design boasts a diverse selection of custom real street elements tactfully integrated into the highly sensitive riverside setting.

Project budget: $310,000Timeline: Fall 2006 - Fall 2007Client: City of Brantford

Team Responsibilities:-site analysis and public process-park programming-conceptual and final design-constuction administration




Ed Benedict Plaza Portland, ORCommunity Park

This distinctly organic design features approximately 16,000 sqft of skateable terrain punctuated with numerous green channels and 2 major biofiltration islands. The project will serve as Portland’s first ligitimate plaza based facility and one of the Pacific Northwest’s first ‘green’ skateparks. The design was developed in close collaboration with artists from Portland’s local skate community and will feature a number of custom sculptural elements, stamp patterns and diverse material combinations.

Project Budget: ~ $500,000Timeline: Fall 2007 - Fall 2008 Client: City of Portland

Team Responsibilities:- site analysis and public process - conceptual and final design- contract administration




Black Diamond Skate Spot Black Diamond, ABSkate Spot

The small Town of Black Diamond, Alberta is serving as an ex-ample to communities across the continent for how to tactfully develop a permanent small scale/low impact skateboarding/ca-sual recreation space for local youth. The ‘skate path’ includes a wide variety of ledge and technical skateboarding features that double as informal seating and sculptural elements. ... A great place to skate and a positive place to ‘hang out’! Pictures below show the project just after construction - the park will be tied into the nearby trail system and perimeter landscaped in the coming months.

Project Budget: $50,000 + various in-kind donationsTimeline: Apr 2007 - Dec 2007Client: Town of Black Diamond





Marina Park Skate Plaza Thunder Bay, ONDestination Park

Covering a total area of nearly 22,000 sqft, the Marina Park Skate Plaza features a unique combination of world class skateboarding terrain, locally inspired art installations and casual socializing space set within a vibrant landscape detail designed to capture the spirit of Thunder Bay’s renewed waterfront vision. Within the development, 3 distinct areas (Bowl, Plaza, Entrance) offer a range of varied features and materials selections designed to accommodate each specific skateboarding style while providing excellent passive spectator opportunities. Specific design highlights include: a completely customized skateable re-creation of the iconic ‘Sleeping Giant’, use of local stone work on key ledges and walls, an authentic pool style bowl unit, and a seamless integration into the surrounding park trail system. Now complete, the Marina Park Skate Plaza serves as one of the nation’s top skate plaza developments in terms of size, quality of design and detailing, and positioning within a premier urban waterfront context.

Size: 21,754 sqftBudget: $905,000Timeline: December 2006 - November 2008Client: City of Thunder Bay

Team Responsibilities:-site analysis and public process-conceptual and final design




Cochrane Youth Park Cochrane, ABCommunity Park

The Cochrane Youth Park features a 14,000 square foot plaza and modern bowl unit set into a pristine hillside setting overlooking the Town’s prized river valley. The project’s completion marked the first significant concrete skatepark development in Southern Alberta since the opening of Calgary’s Millennium Park. The park’s unique shape, concrete feature detailing, rock work and informal seating areas has made it a highlight on the Western Canadian skatepark network.

Project budget: $350,000Timeline: October 2005 - July 2006Client: Town of Cochrane

Team Responsibilities:-site analysis and public process-conceptual and final design-full construction services / project management




Cedar Park Skate Plaza Cedar Park, TXCommunity Park

Located in the newly developed Brushy Creek Sports Park, the Cedar Park Skate Plaza offers a variety of modern plaza and bowl terrain woven seamlessly into the site’s natural surroundings. The final design program was developed over a period of 4 months after an extensive outreach initiative with the public and key stake-hlodes from the local skate community. The result is a highly in-tegrated skate facility that provides a distinct sense of place for local youth (and the young at heart) while also serving as an invit-ing/non-intimidating destination for all park visitors.

Project Budget: $450,000Timeline: Spring 2009 - Fall 2009Client: City of Cedar Park

Team Responsibilities:- site analysis and public process- park programming- conceptual and final design- full construction (provided by project partners: SPA Skateparks)




Vancouver Skate Plaza, Vancouver BC

Size: 26,000 sqft.Budget: $245,000Timeline: May 2003 - August 2004

Owner: City of VancouverContact: Michael Gordon 604.873.7665

Team Responsibilities:- site analysis- public process- park programming- conceptual and final design- full construction services


Regional Honour Award

Built in 2004 as a temporary youth facility for the Vancouver Parks Board, the Vancouver Skate Plaza successfully uses an underutilized scrap of industrial land under the Georgia street Viaduct and transforms it into an internationally recognized street style skateboarding plaza.The design was developed in close partnership with the Vancouver Skate Coalition, the Vancouver Police Service, and surrounding community members through a series of interactive workshops and a custom online forum set up for ongoing stakeholder feeback. Key emphasis was placed on creating true ‘urban form’, maximizing available budget through creative use of existing site infrastructure and value engineering, identifying appropriate skateable and non skateable access routes both to and around the site, and the implementation of sound CPTED principals. Since its completion, the park has served as the basis for case studies across North America for the de-velopment of successful youths parks in areas undergoing urban renewal. In 2005, the Canadian Society of Landscape Architects acknowledged the project’s success in the community with a Regional Honour Award.

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Vancouver Skate Plaza, Vancouver BC

Size: 26,000 sqft.Budget: $245,000Timeline: May 2003 - August 2004

Owner: City of VancouverContact: Michael Gordon 604.873.7665

Team Responsibilities:- site analysis- public process- park programming- conceptual and final design- full construction services


Regional Honour Award

Built in 2004 as a temporary youth facility for the Vancouver Parks Board, the Vancouver Skate Plaza successfully uses an underutilized scrap of industrial land under the Georgia street Viaduct and transforms it into an internationally recognized street style skateboarding plaza.The design was developed in close partnership with the Vancouver Skate Coalition, the Vancouver Police Service, and surrounding community members through a series of interactive workshops and a custom online forum set up for ongoing stakeholder feeback. Key emphasis was placed on creating true ‘urban form’, maximizing available budget through creative use of existing site infrastructure and value engineering, identifying appropriate skateable and non skateable access routes both to and around the site, and the implementation of sound CPTED principals. Since its completion, the park has served as the basis for case studies across North America for the de-velopment of successful youths parks in areas undergoing urban renewal. In 2005, the Canadian Society of Landscape Architects acknowledged the project’s success in the community with a Regional Honour Award.

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Town of Ponoka Skatepark Ponoka, ABSkate Spot

The small Central Alberta community of Ponoka is now home to an exciting neighbourhood Skate Spot - the Town’s first official concrete skate facility! The project is the result of many years of campaigning by the grass roots Ponoka Skateboard Association. In conjunction with a generous excavation materials and labour donation by the Town, our team is proud to deliver this near 5,000 sqft. custom designed concrete skate facility for less than $130,000! Ponoka’s park will serve as a integral part of Alberta’s emerging network of professionally designed and constructed concrete skateparks. Thanks to everyone involved!

Project budget: $130,000Timeline: Fall 2007Client: Town of Ponoka

VDZ/NLS Responsibilities:-site analysis and public process-park programming-conceptual and final design-full construction services / project management




Parque Araucano Skate Plaza Santiago, ChileCommunity Park

Parque Araucano Skate Plaza features approximately 2,000 square meters of ‘real street’ corridors and green channels woven together with the signature planting, textures and patterns of Santiago’s urban landscape. Skateable design highlights include a stamped volcano planter housing Chile’s National Monkey Puzzle Tree, Andes bank wall, and diverse collection of cantilevered ledges and blocks.

Project Budget: ~ $500,000Timeline: Jan 2008 - CurrentClient: Rob Dyrdek - DC Shoe Co Plaza Foundation / City of Santiago





SoMa Skate Plaza San Francisco, CADestination Park

Located at the corner of Duboce and Stevenson in Downtown San Francisco, the soon to be constructed SoMa Skate Plaza embodies the culmination of over a year of planning and coordi-nation between the local skate community, Civic and State Gov-ernment agencies and members of our international consulting team. The plaza offers an expansive combination of features inspired by local spots such as Channel Street, 3 up 3 down, and the iconic Justin Herman Plaza - resulting in unique world class urban skate destination with an unmistakable San Fran-cisco feel. The first round of concept renderings are shown be-low. Design refinement is currently underway with construction slated for 2010.

Project Budget: ~$800,000 Timeline: Sep 08 - CurrentClient: City of San Francisco

Team Responsibilities:- site analysis and public process- conceptual and final design




Penticton Youth Park Penticton BCDestination Park

Now the ‘crown jewel’ of skateparks in the Okanagan valley, Riverside youth park in Penticton boasts one of the largest modern concrete skate facilities in western Canada. The park includes a wide assortment of modern obstacle and bowl terrain along with a healthy level of aesthetic detailing for a unique and pleasant site integration. The park is a culmination of many years of thoughtful planning and design and is a testament to what is possible when local community, youth, consultants and City Staff work together.

Project budget: $720,000Timeline: Spring 2006Client: City of Penticton

Team Responsibilities:-site analysis & public process-park programming-conceptual and final design-full construction services / project management




Sunland Park Plaza Sunland Park, NMDestination Park

With an overall layout inspired by symbolism from the area’s ancient Aztec roots, the Sunland Skate Plaza features nearly 40,000 sqft of diverse plaza terrain spread out across a nearly 1 and a half acre development area. The project will serve as the Foundation’s second destination Plaza, offering what will undoubtedly be some of the Nation’s best skating in a unique and culturally significant setting

Project Budget: ~ $TBDTimeline: Jan 2007 - CurrentClient: Dyrdek - DC Shoe Plaza Foundation / City of Sunland Park

Team Responsibilities:- site analysis and public process - park programming- conceptual and final design- contract administration




Lafayette Skate Spot Los Angeles, CASkate Spot

In December 2006, the Rob Dyrdek – DC Shoes Plaza Foun-dation formally retained New Line Skateparks Inc. as their exclusive prime facility development consultant to continue in the creation of a nation-wide network of urban skate plaza’s and skate spots. Below are photos of the first official safe spot skate spot created within the City of Los Angeles. The terrain is designed to be truly authentic and enduring - capturing the timeless qualities of the natural urban landscape out of which skateboarding was born, and will endlessly evolve around. Each facility is intended to create a meaningful connection to between skateboarders and their surrounding community.

Project Budget: ~ $110,000 Timeline: Dec 2008 - Feb 2009Client: Rob - DC Shoe Co Plaza Foundation / City of Los Angeles





Seattle Center SEASK8 Seattle, WADestination Park

Undoubtedly our most challenging project to date! Structural glass riding surfaces, compelling skateable sculptures, cut-ting-edge hardscape design, integrated green elements, ad-jacent access to Vera Project / Skate Like A Girl, and a prime location within City’s urban core will make Seattle Center’s new SEASK8 park unparalleled around the world. Just fin-ished construction pics are shown below - enjoy!

Project Budget: ~ $2,000,000Timeline: Summer 2008 - Current Client: Seattle Center





House Park Plaza Austin, TXDestination Park

After years of lobbying and planning, the City of Austin is now set to break ground what is anticipated to be the state’s pre-mier downtown plaza and bowl complex. Through a series of interactive workshops with Austin’s diverse skate and BMX community, a final design program was developed to include a near full spectrum of terrain types, integrated socializing/viewing areas, and an art/sculpture theme centered on the City’s iconic live music reputation.

Project Budget: ~ $1,200,000Timeline: Jan 2008 - CurrentClient: City of Austin

Team Responsibilities:- site analysis and public process - conceptual and final design- Contract administration




Station One Skate Plaza Saint John, NBDestination Park

One of the Maritimes’ oldest incorporated Cities has reinvented their urban waterfront with skateboarding taking center stage! The Saint John Skate Plaza lies just steps away from the City’s downtown inner harbour in a unique ‘under viaduct’ location. Approximately 15,500 sqft of custom ‘nautical’ detailed plaza terrain combines with a selection of seating areas and performance space to create a premier downtown ‘activity/meeting hub’ for area youth and families.

Size: 15,586 sqftBudget: $597,679 Timeline: October 2008Client: City of Saint John

Team Responsibilities:-site analysis and public process-conceptual and final design-full construction services and project management




Ruben Pier Skate Plaza - Odessa Odessa, TXCommunity Park

The long anticipated Ruben Peir Skate Plaza is now a reality for the growing community of Odessa. Located within the City’s expansive Sherwood Park, the Plaza was designed to not only provide local skateboarders with a safe and compelling environ-ment to call their own but also serve as a place to engage the entire community in the celebration of youth and the life of local skateboarder, Ruben Pier. Along with an assortment of unique ‘real street’ elements and a one of a kind stand alone bowl unit, the plaza features a combination of locally inspired sculptural features, integrated natural ‘green’ islands, shaded viewing ar-eas, and a marquee skateable entry sign recognizing the Plaza’s namesake.

Project Budget: $355,000Timeline: Spring 2009 - Fall 2009Client: City of Odessa

Team Responsibilities:- site analysis and public process- park programming- conceptual and final design- full construction (provided by project partners: SPA Skateparks)




Gavle Strand Plaza Gavle, SwedenCommunity Park

...Our second creation in Sweden and definitely ‘one for the books’. Unique modern sculptural plaza terrain, integrated lighting and detailed textures make for a perfect central skate spot! The park was completed in early Fall 2008 through a partnership with NCC construction.

Project Managers: N Dion (New Line) Patrick xxxx (NCC)Timeline: Summer 2008 - Fall 2008Client: Gavle Municipality

Team Responsibilities:- site analysis and public process - conceptual and final design- full construction services- project managment




El Mirage Skate Plaza El Mirage, AZCommunity Park

The City of El Mirage is home to Arizona’s first bona fide skate plaza! This one of a kind environment has numer-ous ledges, rails, hips, banks, gaps - virtually everything the modern street skater would want in a park. Add to that a variety of material textures and colored concrete tones inspired by the Arizona landscape, and you have an aes-thetically pleasing AND functional skatepark. The plaza is now open and situated within New City Park (just South of Peoria Ave and Mirage Rd). Thanks to Doug Strong for the photos.

Project Budget: $500,000 Timeline: Spring 2009 - Summer 2009Client: City of El Mirage

Team Responsibilities:- site analysis and public proces- conceptual and final design




Umea Skateboard Park Umea, SwedenCommunity Park

At just over 12,000 sqft, the Umea Skateboard Park fea-tures a diverse selection of urban plaza terrain and an ex-pansive modern bowl unit within a unique riverside setting. New Line and NCC worked closely to create a development program that provided a thorough response to community needs as well as stringent engineering and budget param-eters through the use of value engineering and state of the art construction materials, tooling and techniques. In prog-ress development images are shown below.

Project Managers: N Dion (New Line) Patrick xxx (NCC)Timeline: Summer 2009 - Current Client: Umea Municipality

Team Responsibilities:- site analysis and public process - conceptual and final design- full construction services and project managment




Canmore Youth Park Canmore, ABCommunity Park

The new Canmore Youth Park features nearly 16,000 sqft of skateable terrain and socializing space specifically tailored to local user interests and the surrounding alpine environment. Along with plans to be one of the first ‘green’ skatepark developments in Alberta, the park will include a number of skateable sculptures / art pieces referencing the Town’s mining history and signature mountain setting. Construction is set to begin spring 2008.

Project budget: $300,000 (phase1) $540,000 (complete)Timeline: May 2009 - August 2009Client: Town of Canmore

Team Responsibilities:-site analysis and public process-conceptual and final design-full construction services




Ardrossan Youth Park Strathcona County, ABCommunity Park

The Ardrossan Youth Park features a unique combination of progressive casual recreation facilities and heritage-interpretive elements set within an inviting green area welcoming to the entire community. The park will be anchored by a ~ 15,000 sqft. modern skatepark (shown below) with future plans for an expansive mountain bike/bmx skills area and a ~5,000 sqft multiuse sport court (designed for various ‘pick up’ games of street hockey, basket ball, tennis etc).

Project budget: $525,000 (skatepark only)Timeline: June 2006 - CurrentClient: Strathcona County

Team Responsibilities:-site analysis and public process-conceptual and final design-construction administration




Salmon Arm Skatepark Salmon Arm, BCRegional Park

The Salmon Arm youth park in Blackstone park is an ambitious project that will take up an entire soccer field in size! The park has been designed to be built in phases with phase 1 and 2 shown in the photos below. In addition to the obstacle and plaza areas, future components include a mini ramp complex, sport courts and expanded flex area for socializing/performance use.

Project budget: $450,000 Timeline: Summer 2006Client: District of Salmon Arm





Courtice Skatepark Clarington, ONCommunity Park

With a unique bowl configuration and large central plaza, the new Rob Piontek Memorial Skatepark in Clarington will offer a diverse range of skateboarding opportunities for the area’s growing youth population. Thank you to all who participated in the design process - the feedback resulted in an amazing final layout of some ‘first-ever’ features.

Project budget: $425,000Timeline: Dec 2006 - Fall 2007Client: Municipality of Clarington

Team Responsibilities:-site analysis and public process-park programming-conceptual and final design-construction administration




Mount Nelson Skatepark Invermere, BCDestination Park

Mount Nelson Skatepark serves as one of the nation’s most unique and exciting youth park projects. With 4 distinct phases, the facility will cover nearly 40,000 sqft of area - all on Provincial School District property (a first for the region)! In addition to the diverse selection of plaza, obstacle and bowl terrain, a network of seating areas and pathways will tie the project into the surrounding development consiting of a series of sports feilds, mountain bike/bmx elements and children’s play structures. Phase 1,2 and 3 are now complete!

Project budget: $525,000Timeline: Dec 2006 - Spring 2007Client: District of Invermere





Strathmore Youth Park Strathmore, ABCommunity Park

Strathmore, Alberta is leading the way for smaller Canadian municipalities looking to develop a cost effective and well integrated youth park facility. The design features a modern skatepark (including a pool influenced bowl and plaza area) combined with a central softscape space that occupies the front courtyard of a decommissioned swimming pool building now turned youth centre. Project budget: $240,000Timeline: summer 2008 - fall 2008Client: Town of Strathmore

Team Responsibilities:-site analysis and public process-conceptual and final design-full construction services / project managment




Athabasca Waterfront Youth Park Athabasca, ABCommunity Park

Challenged with a growing community and some very under utilized prime park land, the Town of Athabasca retained the our team to revive the community’s prized downtown water front park. After a number of Master Plan revisions, an exciting direction was set that would include the introduction of a unique ‘river life’ inspired splash park and custom ~ 8,000 sqft modern concrete park amongst passive green space, walking trails and thoughtful heritage-interpretive installations.

Project budget: $425,000 (skate and spray park)Timeline: Spring 2006 - August 2007Client: Town of Athabasca

Team Responsibilities:-site analysis and public process-park programming-conceptual and final design-full construction services / project management




Regina Skate Plaza Regina, SKRegional Park

Located in the City’s prized riverside Wascana Park, the Regina Skate Plaza features nearly 17,000 sqft of unique urban skate terrain punctuated with numerous granite accents and 3 major ‘green’ islands. The design was developed over a 2 year period in conjunction with local skaters, surrounding community groups and a diverse team of planners from the Wascana Centre Authority. The facility is the first of its kind within Saskatchewan and served as the host for the 2008 DC Nationals Skateboarding Contest shortly after opening.

Size: 17,000 sqftBudget: $810,000Timeline: August 2008Client: City of Regina

Team Responsibilities:-site analysis and public process-park programming-conceptual and final design-specialty construction services / project management




Skatepark West Winnipeg, MBCommunity Park

A vocal and energetic group of teens (led by dedicated volunteer - Connie Newman) have pushed forward to realize their dream of raising enough funds to build a new concrete skatepark for the community of St. James, Winnipeg. The park features a long linear street area ‘forked’ into a large mini ramp complex and plaza line. Full site integration, noise attenuation and preservation of existing vegetation are key aspects of this project.

Project budget: ~$350,000Timeline: March 2007 - May 2007Client: City of Winnipeg / Skatepark West Group

Team Responsibilities:-site analysis and public process-park programming-conceptual and final design-full construction services / project management




Gibsons Youth Park Gibsons, BCCommunity Park

Just completed in May of this year, Gibsons Youth Park features just over 13,000 sqft of the latest in modern obstacle, plaza and bowl terrain. Particular attention was paid to both forming detail and landscaping integration as the park will lie within a network of complimentary sporting / leisure amenities. The facility was designed with 3 distinct phases to accommodate various skating styles and final funding levels.

Project budget: $310,000Timeline: March 2007 - May 2007Client: Town of Gibsons

Team Responsibilities:-site analysis and public process-park programming-conceptual and final design-Full construction services / project management




Town of Okotoks Okotoks, ABCommunity Park

Faced with a narrow site opening slightly at one end, our team was challenged to create an exciting modern skate facility that would include traditional obstacle, plaza, and bowl terrain to replace the Town’s aging existing park. The result is a one of a kind ‘hybrid’ design that works within existing site parameters to offer a highly functional and aesthetically pleasing youth facility for many years to come

Project budget: $250,000Timeline: October 2005 - July 2006Client: Town of Okotoks

Team Responsibilities:-site analysis and public process-park programming-conceptual and final design




Guildford Youth Park Surrey, BCCommunity Park

Guildford youth park features an elaborate bowl unit and plaza area that integrates seamlessly into the nearby youth centre. The bowl promises to be a highlight on the lower main land parks network and is already garnering attention from competitive skateboarders in the region. Construction is now underway by NLS crews with a scheduled late Fall 2006 opening.

Project budget: $250,000Timeline: June 2006 - Fall 2006Client: City of Surrey





Acton (Three Musketears) Halton Hills, ONCommunity Park

Halton Hills is now home to the first phase of an expansive 2 phase modern concrete skatepark. Park terrain includes hybrid street, a large plaza influenced entry area, and a traditional clover leaf bowl unit. The highly custom design was developed closely with local youth and will serve as a signature for the community for many years to come.

Project budget: ~$270,000 (Phase 1)Timeline: March 2006 - July 2007Client: Town of Halton Hills


Phase 2 Bowl




Morinville Skatepark Morinville, ABCommunity Park

At over 15,000 square feet, the Town of Morinville is now home to one of Alberta’s largest modern skateparks. Completed on time and on budget, the park boasts an expansive bowl unit, technical street skating area, and obstacle section. The park has received acclaim from around the region and is already popular with skate tourists! Plans are in the works to include technical mountain biking and BMX dirt jump areas around the main park foot print.

Project budget: $375,000Timeline: April 2006 - September 2006Client: Town of Morinville

Team Responsibilities:-site analysis and public process-park programming-conceptual and final design-full construction services and project management




Brockville Skatepark Brockville, ONCommunity Park

This multiphase project combines an expansive street area with an assortment of plaza terrain. The first 12,000 square feet is now complete. When fully built-out, the facility will stand as one of Ontario’s premier street style skateparks.

Project budget: ~$400,000Timeline: July 2005 - PresentClient: City of Brockville, ON





CFB Shearwater Shearwater, NSSkate Spot

Another smaller custom designed skatepark that packs a lot of ‘punch’! Developed for local youth at CFB Shearwater in conjunction with the Department of National Defense, the park offers plenty of lines for all levels of skateboarders, inline skaters, BMX riders.

Project budget: $130,000Timeline: October 2005 - September 2006Client: Department of National Defense - CFB Shearwater





Prince Albert Youth Park Prince Albert, SKRegional Park

A 20,000 square foot park that has it all... Plaza, obstacle, and a snake run inspired bowl unit. On top of it all, the park includes highly sought after plaza detailing including coloured concrete, decorative saw cut patterns and stamped concrete banks. The park serves as the our team’s second design-build project for the province with 2 additional parks in the planning phases. The grand opening attracted over 10 of the world’s top professional skateboarders from across North America!

Project budget: $500,000Timeline: October 2005 - September 2006Client: City of Prince Albert

Team Responsibilities:-site analysis and public process-conceptual and final design-full construction services and project management




Fall River Skatepark Fall River, NSCommunity Park

Fall River, NS is leading the way for smaller Canadian communities looking to develop a cost effective and well integrated youth park facility. The design features a modern skatepark (including a mini ramp influenced bowl and plaza deck area) combined with a tiered spectator seating space that occupies the surrounding courtyard of the area’s newly constructed recreation centre. Project budget: $289,000Timeline: summer 2008 - fall 2008Client: Halifax Regional Municipality Kevin Conley, 902.496.3810

Team Responsibilities:-site analysis and public process-conceptual and final design-full construction services / project managment




Town of Wembley Wembley, ABCommunity Park

A neighbourhood park that delivers! Wembley, Alberta will soon be home to another great community scale skatepark that didn’t break the budget. Offering both great ‘tranny’ and street lines, the park offers something for almost everyone across all abilities. The park was designed closely with youth and community who look forward to enjoying their creation while showcasing the unique facility to the rest of Northern Alberta.

Project budget: $130,000Timeline: Fall 2005 - Fall 2006Client: Town of Wembley

Team Responsibilities:-site analysis and public process-conceptual and final design-construction administration Services




New Line Skateparks Inc. van der Zalm + associates inc.

www.newlineskateparks.com www.vdz.ca

Saskatoon Skatepark, Saskatoon, SKCommunity ParkSaskatoon presented some interesting challenges: to design a park for youth that could handle dramatic temperature fl uctuations that occur throughout the year in the region. The result is a park that uses premier materials in innovative construction molding techniques to create the overall structure of the design.The skatepark is the largest facility east of Calgary in Canada.

Project budget: $450,000Timeline: April 2002 - August 2003Client: City of Saskatoon - Community Services dept.

VDZ/NLS responsibilities:- site selection & public process- site analysis-park programming-conceptual and fi nal design-full construction services / project management






Saskatoon Skatepark Saskatoon, BCCommunity Park

Saskatoon presented some interesting design and construction challenges surrounding the difficult soil conditions and heavy freeze thaw cycles found in the region. The result is a facility that uses premier materials in innovative construction molding techniques to create the overall structure of the design.

Project budget: $350,000Timeline: April 2002 - August 2003Client: City of Saskatoon

Team Responsibilities:-site analysis and public process-conceptual and final design








NEW LINE SKATEPARKS INCNew Line Skateparks Inc. van der Zalm + associates inc.


Chatham-Kent Skatepark Chatham-Kent, ONCommunity ParkChatham-Kent Skatepark is a medium sized facility that will serve as one of 4 parks being designed by VDZ NLS for the Chatham-Kent area. The park features a plaza style development that integrates with the larger context of Lions Park. Construction tenders are complete and work is slated to begin Fall 2005. The plaza style terrain is unique for the region and will designate the park as a fl ag-ship destination within the surrounding area. Because this park has been planned as a part of a larger network of skate facilities, it must be larger, provide more features, and cater to a more advanced user. Construction of this park will complete the full network of skateable terrain for Chatham-Kent.

Project budget: $250,000Timeline: Summer 2005Client: City of Chatham-Kent

VDZ/NLS Responsibilities:-site analysis & public process-park programming-conceptual and fi nal design

Team Responsibilities:





Bathurst Skatepark Bathurst, NBCommunity ParkBathurst illustrates yet again the importance of site specifi c design. Set into a gentle hillside, the design tiers downward toward an entry plaza area that is complimented by a host of street and tranny features in the main park. Bathurst locals were instrumental in infl uencing the fi nal design and will undoubtedly enjoy their creation in Spring 2006.

Project budget: $250,000 Timeline: Spring 2006Client: City of Bathurst

VDZ/NLS Responsibilities:-site analysis & public process-park programming-conceptual and fi nal design



Bathurst Skatepark Bathurst, NBCommunity ParkBathurst illustrates yet again the importance of site specifi c design. Set into a gentle hillside, the design tiers downward toward an entry plaza area that is complimented by a host of street and tranny features in the main park. Bathurst locals were instrumental in infl uencing the fi nal design and will undoubtedly enjoy their creation in Spring 2006.

Project budget: $250,000 Timeline: Spring 2006Client: City of Bathurst

VDZ/NLS Responsibilities:-site analysis & public process-park programming-conceptual and fi nal designTeam Responsibilities:




Dawson Creek Skate Plaza Dawson Creek, BCCommunity Park

The Dawson Creek Plaza was completed in the Fall of 2004. Executed as a redesign-build, this project has just over 10,000 sqft of skateable terrain spread over nearly half an acre of community park land. The park’s plaza style layout and integrated green space has proven extremely successful, spawning the creation of similar development styles across the nation.

Project budget: $250,000Timeline: Fall 2003Client: City of Dawson Creek






Tsawwassen Skatepark, Tsawwassen, BC.Community FacilityThe design for the Tsawwassen Skate Park had to blend in with the existing undulating landscape: a design challenge that VDZ/NLS has perfected. Overall, the result is a medium sized park that fi ts well into the neighbourhood and provides a much needed youth out-let to a growing suburban region.

Project budget: $250,000Timeline: Jan-May. 2002VDZ/NLS responsibilities:- site analysis-public process programming-conceptual and fi nal design-construction/fi nishing





Gleneagles Adventure Park West Vancouver, BCRegional Park

Built for the West Vancouver Parks and Recreation Department, the Gleneagles Adventure Park is a multipurpose sports facility that features a BMX dirt jump course, expansive concrete skatepark, and mountain bike stunt/trials area. The facility has attracted substantial attention throughout the Pacific Northwest and is proving to be invaluable to the Vancouver action sports community.

Project budget: $400,000Timeline: July 2005Client: District of West Vancouver

Team Responsibilities:-conceptual and final design-full construction services / project management




UKEE Rainforest Bowl Ucluelet, BCCommunity Park

Combining the latest in modern bowl design with a slick phase 1 of 2 street area, the UKEE skatepark showcases what is possible in contemporary park design without breaking the budget. Nestled in a west coast rain forest, the park offers a truly unique setting for an unforgettable skating experience.

Project budget: $250,000Timeline: July 2005Client: District of Tofino / Marine Drive Properties






Strathcona Skate Spot, Strathcona Park, BCSkate Spot / Mini ParkAnother New Line / VDZ fi rst, the Strathcona Skate Spot occupies what was a formally an under utilized park area in the East Side of Vancouver. The park was is designed and built for under $40,000 - with site integration and materials durability unmatched by even the premier modular ramp systems available. With all of the essential ‘street’ park standards, the park is area is now busy with local youth and frequented by a handful of Vancouver’s top pro skaters as a preferred ‘warm-up’ spot.

Project budget: $35,000Timeline: Summer 2003Client:

VDZ/NLS responsibilities:-community feasibility study-site analysis & public process-park programming-conceptual and fi nal design-full construction services / project management






Linkopings Skatebord Park, Linkopings, SwedenRegional Destination parkAs VDZ/NLS’s fi rst skatepark facility in Europe, Linkopings represented a unique and special learning experience/ opportunity to work with local north European construction professionals, Scandinavian youth and civic offi cials to create a truly Swedish youth facility (with a Canadian touch). The park features ‘street’ terrain with a fully integrated landscape. The park was constructed by Skanska international. The completed facility was the host site for the World Cup ‘Etnies’ Open and is the largest concrete skate facility in Northern Europe.

Project budget: $800,000Timeline: April 2003 - November 2003Client: Community of LinkopingsVDZ/NLS responsibilities:- site analysis-public process programming-conceptual and fi nal design-contract administration/site reviews

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Abbotsford Skatepark, Abbotsford, BCRegional ParkThe site for Abbotsford Skate park features a combination of many different biosystems: a forest grove, a grass fi eld, hardscaped paths/play areas, and natural areas. The design had to fi t into all of these existing landscapes without causing damage to any vegetation planning to be saved. The result is a park situated in a very beautiful setting. The skatepark features ‘street terrain’ and was based upon an extensive public process involving youth and neighbourhood stakeholders.

Project budget: $350,000Timeline: January - October 2002VDZ/NLS responsibilities:- community planning study and site selection- site analysis-park programming-conceptual and fi nal design-full construction services / project management





Railside Youth Park Port Coquitlam, BCDestination Park

The Railside Youth Park is the culmination of many years of consulting and design work. The final product features a multipurpose sport court/hockey facility, socializing plaza, street skatepark and expansive bowl unit. At 40,000 sqft, the facility also serves as one of the largest youth parks in western Canada. Check out the Paul Machnau ripping at Railside on the front page of Concrete Skateboarding’s 2006 Skatepark Guide.

Project budget: $1,000,000Timeline: June 2002 - May 2005Client: City of Port Coquitlam

Team Responsibilities:-site selection / analysis and public process-conceptual and final design-full construction services / project management





Gravenhurst Youth Park, Gravenhurst, ONCommunity ParkWith a total budget of only $115,000, Gravenhurst served as an eye opener across North America to what is possible when working with limited funding and tight space. The ‘street’ infl uenced park caters to all skating abilities and is complimented by a socializing area and half basketball court.

Project budget: $115,000 Timeline: Summer 2003Client: Town of Gravenhurst

VDZ/NLS responsibilities:-community feasibility study-site analysis & public process-park programming-conceptual and fi nal design-full construction services / project management






Tuff City Skatepark, Tofi no, BCCommunity FacilityThe Tuff City youth park serves as a shining example of what is possible when skatepark consultants, youth, and City staff work together. At 13,000 square ft., the Tuff City park contains a myriad of signature elements characteristic of the skating interests of Tofi no youth and the famous surfi ng breaks that surround the Town. Considerable attention was given to the park’s skateable features and site integration with a unique tiered retaining design and the use of granite on key park ledges.

Project budget: $250,000Timeline: August 2004 - June 2005Client: Dirstrict of Tofi noVDZ/NLS responsibilities:- community planning study and site selection- site analysis-public process & park programming-conceptual and fi nal design-full construction services / project management





Mississauga Youth Park Mississauga, ONRegional Park

Created in cooperation with local youth and the City of Mississauga, the Mississauga Youth Park is an innovative and creative solution to the City’s continuing challenge of establishing youth facilities that meet local needs. Completed in 2002, the park was planned in phases (street area / bowl unit) and built-out over a two year period. The facility is fully lit and also includes a basket ball court addition.

Project budget: $450,000Timeline: Jan 2001 - May 2002Client: City of Mississauga

Team Responsibilities:-site analysis and public process-conceptual and final design-contract administration



Mississauga Skatepark, Mississauga, ONCommunity ParkCreated in cooperation with local youth and the City of Mississauga, the Mississauga Skate Park is an innovative and creative solution to the city’s continuing challenge of establishing youth facilities that meet local needs. This facility, completed in 2002, is the largest to date in Ontario. It was planned as two phases: street section and bowl section. The total project build-out was realized over a two year period. The facility is fully lit and also features a future basketball court addition.

Project budget: $450,000Timeline: Jan 2001 - May 2002Client: City of MississaugaVDZ/NLS responsibilities:- site analysis-public process programming-conceptual and fi nal design-project tender and contract administration/warranty review



Mississauga Skatepark, Mississauga, ONCommunity ParkCreated in cooperation with local youth and the City of Mississauga, the Mississauga Skate Park is an innovative and creative solution to the city’s continuing challenge of establishing youth facilities that meet local needs. This facility, completed in 2002, is the largest to date in Ontario. It was planned as two phases: street section and bowl section. The total project build-out was realized over a two year period. The facility is fully lit and also features a future basketball court addition.

Project budget: $450,000Timeline: Jan 2001 - May 2002Client: City of MississaugaVDZ/NLS responsibilities:- site analysis-public process programming-conceptual and fi nal design-project tender and contract administration/warranty review





VicWest Youth Park, Central Victoria, BCRegional ParkDesigned and constructed in 2002, VicWest has become a symbol of the success that can be achieved between civic offi cials, community members, and youth leaders. Due to problems with original design work by a previous consultant the VDZ NLS team was retained to completely redesign and build-out the project under a demanding timeline and limited budget.

Project budget: $450,000Timeline: January - July 2003VDZ/NLS responsibilities:- site analysis-public process programming-conceptual and fi nal design-construction/fi nishing



Projects


ReferencesBelow is a list of several recent projects with accompanying references for each.

More project contacts are available upon request.

Callingwood Youth Park - City of Edmonton, ABFall 2008 - Spring 2009 (Phase 1: Skate Plaza)Fall 2009 - Current (Phase 2: Splash Park and additional site development)

1. Dean McMullan: Manager, Parks Planning and Development 780.496.1065

Town of Cochrane, ABWinter 2005 - Summer 2006

1. Ruth Birchal: Skatepark Committee Chair 403.264.1888 ext. 225

Town of Gibsons, BCWinter 2007 - Spring 2007

1. Chris Marshall MCIP: Municipal Planner 604.886.2274

Plaza at the Forks, Skatepark West - Winnipeg, MBSummer 2005 - Summer 2007

1. Connie Newman: Skatepark West Committee Chair 204.792.5423 2. Paul Jordan: Chief Operating Officer, The Forks 204.987.4362

Acton (Three Musketears Skatepark) - Halton Hills, ONFall 2006 - Summer 2007

1. Mark Taylor: Project Manager 905.873.2601

District of Tofino, BC2004 - Summer 2005



Projects


References...


New Line Skateparks Inc11789 203rd Street Maple Ridge, British Columbia, V2X 4T8P 604.882.0605 F 604.882.0665url: www.newlineskateparks.com email: [email protected]

van der Zalm & associates incSuite one, 8938, 192nd StreetSurrey, British Columbia, V4N 3W8P 604.882.0024 F 604.882.0042url: www.vdz.ca email: [email protected]


Please review our reference letters that were generously supplied by some of our clients. You may also wish to contact them directly. Below is a list of several projects with the ac-companying references for each. More contact numbers are also available upon request.

The City of Dawson Creek, BC*Redesign work from previous skate consultant.Fall 2004 - Spring 2005

1. Emanuel Machado: Building Coordinator 250.784.3661

Ben Lee Skatepark - Kelowna, BCSummer 2000 - Summer 201

1. Randy Ferrier: Skatepark Director 250.862.22412. John Rigby: City of Kelowna 250.212.71563. Ben Lee: Park Name-sake & Project Director 250.878.4240 Vicwest Skatepark - Victoria, BC*Redesign work from previous skate consultant Fall 201 - Summer 202

1. Joe Dayly: Manager of Parks 250.361.06172. Gayle Douglas: Community Services 250.361.03643. Mike Waters: Recreation Coordinator 250.361.0706

Tsawwassen Skatepark - Delta, BCSpring 2002 - Summer 2002

1. Murray Lott: Skatepark Director 604.687.21022. Kathy Scott: Fund-raising 604.943.54803. Ken Kuntz: Manager of Parks 604.946.3293

Saskatoon Skatepark - Saskatoon, SKSpring 2002 - Summer 2004

1. Marj Orchard: Community Services 306.975.33562. Scott Laird: Skatepark Consultant 306.373.6233 ext 304

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Vic West Youth Park - Victoria, BC*Redesign-build from previous skatepark consultantFall 2001 - Summer 2002



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Mississauga Skatepark - Mississauga, ONSpring 2001 - Fall 2003

1. Sharon Chapman: Project Manager 905.896.53702. Randy Jamieson: Manager 905.896.5370

Shaw Millennium Park - Calgary, ABprime skatepark designer: Jay Balmer (ask about Jay!) “Best Use of Public Land” - award pre-sented by Skatepark Assoc. Of USA “Excellence of Design Award” - Canadian Society of Land-scape Architects

1. Garth Balls: Prime Consultant: Landplan Associates Ltd 403.283.27772. Garth Willis-Jones City of Calgary arks & Recreation 403.268.47843. Joe Paelka: Planvision Management Consulting 403.240.6512

Rocky Point Youth Park - Port Moody, BCSummer 2001 - Fall 2001

1. Ron Reichelt: Director of Special Projects 604.469.45662. Ron Higo: Manager of Recreation 604.469.45573. Corina Lefebvre: Youth Programmer 604.859.4562

McMillan Youth Park - Abbotsford, BCSummer 2002 - Fall 2002

1. Valaree Richmond: Project Supervisor 604.864.55102. Scott Watson: Parks Planner 604.864.31343. Mark Taylor Director of Parks & Recreation 604.859.3134

Rotary Skatepark - Prince George, BCSummer 2001 - February 2002

1. Laurie-Anne Kosec: Parks Designer 250.561.76192. Rae Roer: Parks Manager 250.561.7637

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The Warehouse Design StudioSuite one, 8938, 192nd StreetSurrey, British ColumbiaV4N 3W8

City Of ceSuite 2200, 1177 West Hastings St.Vancouver, BCV3E 2K3

url: www.vdz.caemail: [email protected]

P 604.882.0024 F 604.882.0042

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What are people saying about us?City staff we have worked with...

“I have worked with many consulting teams over the years, and have found Mark van der zalm and Kyle Dion to be one of the best teams I have ever worked with. Mark and Kyle had an excellent grasp of community development, youth park design and construction management. The City of Abbotsford was very pleased with their cordial attitude, expertise and follow through” Mark Taylor - Director of Parks & Recreation, City of Abbotsford

“I would highly recommend van der Zalm & Associates and New Line Skateparks for similar projects and would welcome the opportunity to work with them in the future. They have provided a professional attitude, excellent work ethic and extensive experience to the City of Abbotsford” Scott Watson - Project Supervisor, City of Abbotsford

“Their understanding of the design requirements of the skateboard user, experience constructing this unique type of facility and commitment to working cooperatively with the local neighborhood and skate board community are exceptional. Their ability to work with a wide range of local contractors to complete this project on budget and on schedule was very much appreciated” Joseph Daly - Manager of Park Design & Development, City of Victoria

“Mark and Kyle have assisted us with successfully securing input from both the skateboarding community and neighborhood residents alike. Project information has always been well organized and professionally presented. I’ve found them to be very responsive to our communities unique needs.” Mike Waters - Community Recreation Development Coordinator, City of Victoria

“...the result has been a facility that has a superior concrete nish to any other skateparks we visited during our initial research and the design was praised by our Municipal Insurance Association representative due to the ex-cellent visibility of other users and the linear traf c ow of the park.” Ron Higo - Manager of Recreation Services & Facilities, City of Port Moody

“At a meeting of the Ben Lee Park skatepark committee, a number of skaters and representatives from the local board shops took a vote between the submitted proposals. The vote was unanimous, New Line Skateparks was their only choice. New Line and van der Zalm & Associates have lived up to their reputation as a quality design and con-struction team.” John Rigby - Revenue Development Of cer, City of Kelowna

“We have enjoyed working with your team and our local skateboarders are very pleased with the superior design you have delivered” Laurie-Ann Kosec - Project Supervisor, City of Prince George

Local non-pro t organizations...

“We have continued to enjoy a very positive relationship with the design & construction group and are extremely happy with the way all the members of the team have cooperated to date. From labor crews, city of cials, community partners and project managers-the total experience has been positive. VDZ & NLS have gained the trust and respect of our foundation” Randy Ferrier - Skatepark Director, Friends of Ben Lee Park Society

“We have been very happy with their work ethic, honesty and ability to respond quickly to changes in direction from the city planning, engineering and parks departments They have met and surpassed our expectations in all facets of the process.” Kathy Broad-Scott - Fund-raising & Volunteer Coordinator, Tsawwassen Skatepark Association

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The Warehouse Design StudioSuite one, 8938, 192nd StreetSurrey, British ColumbiaV4N 3W8

City Of ceSuite 2200, 1177 West Hastings St.Vancouver, BCV3E 2K3

url: www.vdz.caemail: [email protected]

P 604.882.0024 F 604.882.0042

van der Zalm + associates inc. / New Line Skateparks inc

Local Skaters...

“The New Line team were exceptional people to work with. They took the time to nd out what the skateboarders in our community where looking for. Since the completion of the park there has been a huge growth in the amount of kids skateboarding and the progression and level of riding has increased signi cantly” Guye Buskermolen- Owner of Ruins Board Shop, Prince George BC

“Their understanding of the technical aspects of all types of skating from at ground street to transition skating is incredible. Their attention to detail resulted in a truly amazing skateboarding experience. The new Vicwest skatepark is an asset to the local skateboard community.” Jimmy Miller - Skater, Victoria BC

“Skateboarding in abby will never be the same. Those guys are brilliant! ” Randy Mochalin - Manager of Replay Boardshop, Abbotsford BC

“This is one of the best skateparks I’ve ever been to! (Ben Lee park in Kelowna BC)” Steve Olson - Shorty’s Team Rider

Media...

“Words cannot do Kelowna’s Ben Lee skateboard park justice; it must be experienced rst hand. Let’s hope that whoever was responsible for the design and construction of this park win every skatepark contract there is, because this place is as close to perfect as any of us had ever seen.” Thrasher Skateboard Magazine - ‘RDS Tough Guy Tour’ article

“The new Ben Lee skatepark in Kelowna BC, is one of the best parks I have ever skated in my life. It has the street setup of all time. If anything, Ben Lee is a ‘see it to believe it’ park.” Skateboard Canada Magazine - ‘Park Life’ article written by Judah Oakes

“Ben Lee offers a variety of obstacles for all skill levels, which leaves plenty of room for progression. This is a breed-ing ground for skaters. The super smoothness of this park is a credit to it’s near awless construction. A visit to the park is a must.” Concrete Powder Magazine - ‘Skatepark Check’ article written by Des Moore

“We immediately headed for the silky-smoth concrete curves of the jam packed skatepark designed by New Line. When the Mayor and other political gures embraced the microphone at the podium, a lot of words began surfacing ‘magni cent facility’, ‘ nest facility in the region’, helping the youth do what they do best-have fun’, ‘the concrete is nothing short of awesome’. I love vicwest park is all ya heard!” Skateboard Canada Magazine - ‘Facelift’ article written by Frank Daniello

“Victoria’s new park is nothing short of amazing. The possibilities are well beyond endless, even Stephen Hawkins couldn’t compute how many different lines you could do there. New Line was the team responsible for the creation of this park and they did an amazing job. The rst time I visited the new park I had quite a pleasant surprise. I think this park will have a heavy impact on any skateboarders residing in Victoria” Concrete Powder Magazine - ‘Skatepark Check’ article written by Ted Degros

“If you where to build the perfect park for street skaters, this would be it. (port moody skatepark)” Concrete Powder Magazine - ‘Skatepark Check’ article written by Brian Cassie

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