A SHARED VISION FOR ROSEMEAD
Rosemead
Civic Center
A new home for your city hall, library &
community center
L O C A T I O N
8838 E. Valley Blvd, Rosemead, CA
P R E P A R E D B Y
Scale(s) Lab Architects · 07.14.26
A Welcoming Place For Our Whole Community
This plan brings your city hall, library, and
recreation center together in one welcoming
building, wrapped by an open, walkable park for
everyone to enjoy.
Everything in one place Visit city hall, borrow
a book, or take a class at a single, easy address.
Green space to enjoy Plazas, gardens, and
lawns are open to everyone, every day.
Easy parking, out of sight Parking tucked
underground keeps the surface green and
walkable.
View at main promenade
2 Right in the heart of our neighborhood
B o u n d e d b y
Valley Blvd
Muscatel Ave · Nevada Ave · Ivar Ave
W h a t y o u ' l l f i n d a t g r o u n d l e v e l
– Event Plaza & terrace seating
– Botanical gardens & water features
– Great Lawn / art fair & farmers market
– Promenades and a perimeter jogging loop Aerial view looking Northeast 3 Aerial view looking Northeast
Designed for the Community and Civic Life
Tree-lined paths, inviting garden nooks, and shaded seating create welcoming spaces to stroll, unwind, and gather. 4 Pedestrian @ botanical garden view Northeast
5 Pedestrian view Southeast
6 Pedestrian view along Valley Blvd. South
7 View at main promenade
8 Ground Level: Library, Plaza, & Gardens
O n t h i s l e v e l
Library entrance & reception
Lobby opens to the public plaza
O u t d o o r p r o g r a m
– Event Plaza & terrace seating
– Botanical gardens & water features
– Great Lawn / art fair & farmers market
– Promenades and a perimeter jogging loop
9 What You'll Find On Every Floor
ROOF Rooftop garden, solar panels & open-air event space 4TH FLOOR City Hall — offices & open balconies with a view 3RD FLOOR City Hall — offices & resident service counters 2ND FLOOR Recreation Center — fitness, sports & community rooms 1ST FLOOR Library — children & youth areas, computers & meeting rooms BELOW GRADE Underground parking — ±212 spaces with easy drop-off 10 ROOF Rooftop garden, solar panels, & open-air event space 11 4TH FLOOR City Hall — offices & open balconies with a view 3RD FLOOR City Hall — offices & resident service counters 12 2ND FLOOR
Recreation Center — fitness, sports & community
rooms
1ST FLOOR
Library — children & youth areas, computers &
meeting rooms
13 Lower Level: Parking & Building Services
±212
parking spaces, all tucked underground
– Structured resident & visitor parking
– Ramp connection up to ground level
– Elevator & stair core to the park above
– Service, loading & utility areas
14 A Vibrant Civic Hub to Gather, Connect, and Visit
Event Plaza
Gatherings & terrace seating
Botanical Gardens
Landscaped garden rooms
Great Lawn
Art fair & open events
Farmers Market
Weekly community market
9/11 Memorial
Commemorative sculpture
Play & Splash Pad
Family recreation zone
Pickleball Court
Active sport amenity
Jogging Loop
Perimeter fitness path
Reading Garden
Outdoor library space
15 New Civic Center at a Glance
4 floors of public
space above ground
3 favorites together:
hall, library & rec
±212
parking spaces
hidden underground
1 easy underground
parking level
9+
things to do
across the park
100%
rooftop solar &
garden coverage
16 Inspirations
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