SUNNYNOOK RIVER PARK Community Presentation - July 28, 2008

SUNNYNOOK RIVER PARK SUNNYNOOK RIVER PARK Community Presentation Community Presentation -- July 28, 2008July 28, 2008

City of Los Angeles City of Los Angeles Bureau of EngineeringBureau of EngineeringArchitectural DivisionArchitectural Division

Guillermo Guillermo BarraganBarragan, Project Manager , Project Manager (213) 485(213) 485--48344834guillermo.barragan@lacity.orgguillermo.barragan@lacity.org

Richard W. Fisher ASLA, Landscape Architect Richard W. Fisher ASLA, Landscape Architect

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Project Background:Project Background:Project Background:

• Priority project of the Los Angeles River Revitalization Master Plan

• Located in CD 4, and has been a long time goal of Councilman LaBonge

• CD 13 is directly across the river in Atwater Village

•• Priority project of the Los Angeles River Revitalization Priority project of the Los Angeles River Revitalization Master PlanMaster Plan

•• Located in CD 4, and has been a long time goal of Located in CD 4, and has been a long time goal of Councilman Councilman LaBongeLaBonge

•• CD 13 is directly across the river in Atwater VillageCD 13 is directly across the river in Atwater Village

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Project Funding:Project Funding:Project Funding:

• $1.35 Million from Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy (Proposition 84 Funds)

• $350,000 from State of California EEM Grant Program (A.B. 471)

• $1.7 Million total funding

•• $1.35 Million from Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy $1.35 Million from Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy (Proposition 84 Funds)(Proposition 84 Funds)

•• $350,000 from State of California EEM Grant Program $350,000 from State of California EEM Grant Program (A.B. 471) (A.B. 471)

•• $1.7 Million total funding$1.7 Million total funding

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Project Schedule:Project Schedule:Project Schedule:

• Preliminary Design & Community Input completed by September 1, 2008

• Final Plans submitted for Bid & Award by November 1, 2008

• Construction to begin in March/April 2009, completed by February 2010

• Area affected by Bridge Repair Project to be completed later

•• Preliminary Design & Community Input completed by Preliminary Design & Community Input completed by September 1, 2008September 1, 2008

•• Final Plans submitted for Bid & Award by November 1, 2008Final Plans submitted for Bid & Award by November 1, 2008

•• Construction to begin in March/April 2009, completed by Construction to begin in March/April 2009, completed by February 2010February 2010

•• Area affected by Bridge Repair Project to be completed laterArea affected by Bridge Repair Project to be completed later

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ProjectProjectSiteSite

GRIFFITH PARKGRIFFITH PARK

ATWATER ATWATER VILLAGEVILLAGE

LOS FELIZLOS FELIZ

PROJECT VICINITYPROJECT VICINITY

Pedestrian Bridge

Pedestrian Bridge

FriendshipFriendshipAuditoriumAuditorium

Red CarRed CarParkPark

Glendale/HyperionGlendale/HyperionViaductViaduct

Sunnynook Sunnynook River Park SiteRiver Park Site

••Approx. 3.4 acre parcelApprox. 3.4 acre parcel••Vacant/UnderutilizedVacant/Underutilized••Owned by Owned by CaltransCaltrans/LADWP/LADWP••Visible from BikewayVisible from Bikeway••Convergence of 2 pedestrian bridgesConvergence of 2 pedestrian bridges••Griffith ParkGriffith Park--accessibleaccessible••Near Red Car Park and Atwater VillageNear Red Car Park and Atwater Village

Existing ConditionsExisting ConditionsExisting ConditionsSunnynook River ParkSunnynook River ParkSunnynook River Park

Existing ConditionsExisting ConditionsExisting ConditionsSunnynook River ParkSunnynook River ParkSunnynook River Park

Existing ConditionsExisting ConditionsExisting ConditionsSunnynook River ParkSunnynook River ParkSunnynook River Park

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Project Scope:Project Scope:Project Scope:

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Project Scope:Project Scope:Project Scope:• Create a passive park experience for pedestrians

and cyclists along the River•• Create a passive park experience for pedestrians Create a passive park experience for pedestrians

and cyclists along the Riverand cyclists along the River

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ExampleExample: : Steelhead ParkSteelhead Park

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Park Elements to include: Walkways, benches, trash cans, picnic Park Elements to include: Walkways, benches, trash cans, picnic tablestablesNew Drinking fountain? (only if potable water supply is availablNew Drinking fountain? (only if potable water supply is available)e)

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Project Scope:Project Scope:Project Scope:• Create a passive park experience for pedestrians

and cyclists along the River

• Fulfill a portion of future “Sunnynook River Loop”

•• Create a passive park experience for pedestrians Create a passive park experience for pedestrians and cyclists along the Riverand cyclists along the River

•• Fulfill a portion of future Fulfill a portion of future ““Sunnynook River LoopSunnynook River Loop””

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Future Sunnynook River LoopFuture Sunnynook River Loop

Sunnynook Pedestrian Bridge

Sunnynook Pedestrian Bridge

FriendshipFriendshipAuditoriumAuditorium

Red CarRed CarParkPark

Glendale/HyperionGlendale/HyperionViaductViaduct

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SiteSite

Project Scope:Project Scope:Project Scope:• Create a passive park experience for pedestrians

and cyclists along the River

• Fulfill a portion of future “Sunnynook River Loop”

• Create new habitat along the river by removing invasive/exotic species and planting native plants

•• Create a passive park experience for pedestrians Create a passive park experience for pedestrians and cyclists along the Riverand cyclists along the River

•• Fulfill a portion of future Fulfill a portion of future ““Sunnynook River LoopSunnynook River Loop””

•• Create new habitat along the river by removing Create new habitat along the river by removing invasive/exotic species and planting native plantsinvasive/exotic species and planting native plants

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SycamoreSycamoreElderberryElderberry

Coast Live OakCoast Live Oak

NEW NATIVE TREE PLANTING, TO INCLUDE:NEW NATIVE TREE PLANTING, TO INCLUDE:

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Cottonwood & Arroyo WillowCottonwood & Arroyo Willow

NEW RIPARIAN TREE PLANTING, TO INCLUDE:NEW RIPARIAN TREE PLANTING, TO INCLUDE:

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MonkeyflowerMonkeyflower BuckwheatBuckwheat Wild RoseWild Rose

BladderpodBladderpodToyonToyon

NEW NATIVE SHRUB PLANTING, TO INCLUDE:NEW NATIVE SHRUB PLANTING, TO INCLUDE:

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Project Scope:Project Scope:Project Scope:• Create a passive park experience for pedestrians

and cyclists along the River

• Fulfill a portion of future “Sunnynook River Loop”

• Create new habitat along the river by planting native plants and removing invasive/exotic species

• Provide educational & interpretive elements

•• Create a passive park experience for pedestrians Create a passive park experience for pedestrians and cyclists along the Riverand cyclists along the River

•• Fulfill a portion of future Fulfill a portion of future ““Sunnynook River LoopSunnynook River Loop””

•• Create new habitat along the river by planting native Create new habitat along the river by planting native plants and removing invasive/exotic speciesplants and removing invasive/exotic species

•• Provide educational & interpretive elementsProvide educational & interpretive elements

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Signage & Interpretive Program:Signage & Interpretive Program:Signage & Interpretive Program:• “Outdoor Classroom”•• ““OutdoorOutdoor ClassroomClassroom””

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Example: Outdoor Classroom at Taylor Yard Example: Outdoor Classroom at Taylor Yard

Signage & Interpretive Program:Signage & Interpretive Program:Signage & Interpretive Program:• “Outdoor Classroom”

• Interpretive Panels:• “History & Development of the River”• “The River’s Role in Flood Protection”• “Importance of the River Ecosystem”• “Native Plant & Habitat Gardening”• “Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail”• Glendale/Hyperion Bridge Project & Historic River bridges

•• ““Outdoor ClassroomOutdoor Classroom””

•• Interpretive Panels:Interpretive Panels:•• ““History & Development of the RiverHistory & Development of the River””•• ““The RiverThe River’’s Role in Flood Protections Role in Flood Protection””•• ““Importance of the River EcosystemImportance of the River Ecosystem””•• ““Native Plant & Habitat GardeningNative Plant & Habitat Gardening””•• ““Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic TrailJuan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail””•• Glendale/Hyperion Bridge Project & Historic River bridgesGlendale/Hyperion Bridge Project & Historic River bridges

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Interpretive Signage Examples: Taylor YardInterpretive Signage Examples: Taylor Yard

Signage & Interpretive Program:Signage & Interpretive Program:Signage & Interpretive Program:• “Outdoor Classroom”

• Interpretive Panels:• “History & Development of the River”• “The River’s Role in Flood Protection”• “Importance of the River Ecosystem”• “Native Plant & Habitat Gardening”• “Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail”• Hyperion Bridge Restoration

• Signage to denote important connections to local destinations, such as Griffith Park, Red Car Park, etc.

•• ““Outdoor ClassroomOutdoor Classroom””

•• Interpretive Panels:Interpretive Panels:•• ““History & Development of the RiverHistory & Development of the River””•• ““The RiverThe River’’s Role in Flood Protections Role in Flood Protection””•• ““Importance of the River EcosystemImportance of the River Ecosystem””•• ““Native Plant & Habitat GardeningNative Plant & Habitat Gardening””•• ““Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic TrailJuan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail””•• Hyperion Bridge RestorationHyperion Bridge Restoration

•• Signage to denote important connections to local Signage to denote important connections to local destinations, such as Griffith Park, Red Car Park, etc.destinations, such as Griffith Park, Red Car Park, etc.

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Project Scope:Project Scope:Project Scope:• Create a passive park experience for pedestrians

and cyclists along the River

• Fulfill a portion of future “Sunnynook River Loop”

• Create new habitat along the river by planting native plants and removing invasive/exotic species

• Provide educational & interpretive opportunities

• Passive stormwater treatment system

•• Create a passive park experience for pedestrians Create a passive park experience for pedestrians and cyclists along the Riverand cyclists along the River

•• Fulfill a portion of future Fulfill a portion of future ““Sunnynook River LoopSunnynook River Loop””

•• Create new habitat along the river by planting native Create new habitat along the river by planting native plants and removing invasive/exotic speciesplants and removing invasive/exotic species

•• Provide educational & interpretive opportunitiesProvide educational & interpretive opportunities

•• Passive stormwater treatment systemPassive stormwater treatment system

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Example: Stormwater treatment swale, Taylor YardExample: Stormwater treatment swale, Taylor Yard

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PRELIMINARY PARK CONCEPT PLANPRELIMINARY PARK CONCEPT PLANPRELIMINARY PARK CONCEPT PLAN• PUBLIC COMMENT AND INPUT

• Some park elements are necessary components in scope as specified in Grant Application

• Are there any other potential park elements that need to be addressed?

• Are there any important issues or constraints not yet discussed?

• Additional comments?

•• PUBLIC COMMENT AND INPUTPUBLIC COMMENT AND INPUT

•• Some park elements are necessary components in scope as specifieSome park elements are necessary components in scope as specified d in Grant Applicationin Grant Application

•• Are there any other potential park elements that need to be addrAre there any other potential park elements that need to be addressed?essed?

•• Are there any important issues or constraints not yet discussed?Are there any important issues or constraints not yet discussed?

•• Additional comments?Additional comments?

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Design Elements Consistent with:Design Elements Consistent with:•• CityCity’’ss Los Angeles River Revitalization Master Plan (2007)Los Angeles River Revitalization Master Plan (2007)•• SMMCSMMC’’ss Los Angeles River as Urban Wildlife RefugeLos Angeles River as Urban Wildlife Refuge (2005)(2005)•• Common Ground: From the Mountains to the SeaCommon Ground: From the Mountains to the Sea (2001)(2001)•• CountyCounty’’ss Los Angeles River Master Plan (1996)Los Angeles River Master Plan (1996)•• Griffith Park Master Plan Working GroupGriffith Park Master Plan Working Group’’ss Urban Wilderness Urban Wilderness

IdentityIdentity

Project Goals:Project Goals:•• A premiere destination along the River bikewayA premiere destination along the River bikeway•• A substantial expansion of RiverA substantial expansion of River--adjacent native habitatadjacent native habitat•• An opportunity for RiverAn opportunity for River--related environmental educationrelated environmental education•• Improved accessibility to the RiverImproved accessibility to the River

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Comments on this presentation and input Comments on this presentation and input regarding the final park design can be regarding the final park design can be submitted to:submitted to:

Guillermo Guillermo BarraganBarragan, Project Manager , Project Manager (213) 485(213) 485--48344834guillermo.barragan@lacity.orgguillermo.barragan@lacity.org

by August 8, 2008by August 8, 2008

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A copy of this presentation can be viewed at:A copy of this presentation can be viewed at:http://http://eng.lacity.orgeng.lacity.org/projects/mf/conceptual_/projects/mf/conceptual_sunnynook_river_park_project.pdfsunnynook_river_park_project.pdf

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