SWA STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS
November 18, 2022
Citywide Median
Landscape and Irrigation
Design Services
City of Signal Hill
2 I Citywide Median Landscape and Irrigation Design Services I SWA A. Summary Sheet
SWA l Citywide Median Landscape and Irrigation Design Services I 3 A. Summary Sheet Pg. 02
B. Table of Contents Pg. 03
C. Letter of Transmittal Pg. 04
D. Key Personnel Pg. 05
E. Plan for Services Pg. 06
F. Scope of Services Pg. 08
G. Experience Pg. 11
H. Certificate for Proposal Pg. 13
I. Cost Proposal Pg. 14
J. Compliance with Employment Non-Discrimination Laws
Pg. 15
Appendix
• Required Forms
• Acknowledgement of Addendum
• Resumes
• Qualifications
• Comments on PSA & Insurance
Table of Contents
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4 I Citywide Median Landscape and Irrigation Design Services I SWA Ying-yu Hung, FASLA
Managing Principal
November 18, 2022
Patrick Kelley, EIT
Contracts Manager
Public Works Department
City of Signal Hill
RE: Median Landscape and Irrigation Design Services
Dear Patrick:
The SWA team is excited to submit our proposal and qualifications for the Median Landscape and Irrigation Design Services project RFP. By improving the medians identified for this project, the City of Signal Hill will be extending a higher quality of life to its residents and visitors alike. Throughout the course of the project, we will work closely with the City of Signal Hill, and work diligently to represent design ideas to residents and stakeholders through community outreach.
As the SWA team is currently working on the Signal Hill Street Tree Master Plan, we will endeavor to gain synergies wherever possible. For example, we believe that the median planting ideas can echo the principles and goals of achieving a greener and better maintained tree canopy. We also understand that the goals of this project are to have constructible plans for the medians listed in the Appendix A - Median Locations document.
To achieve this goal, we suggest that the medians be sub-divided into three typologies:
planting only, pavement only, and a combination of pavement and planting.
Our proposed principal leadership of Ying-yu Hung, FASLA (Managing Principal) and Jeremy Klemic, ASLA (Associate Principal); with critical support provided by CWE for civil engineering, Cumming for cost estimation, and Sweeney for irrigation. Our outreach process will be interactive and hands-on, putting key SWA team members in direct contact with the City and public stakeholders to make sure the Median Landscape and Irrigation Design Services project reflects the best interests of all parties. In addition, we recognize the addendums issued on the following dates: 10/11, 10/20, 10/26, and 11/03.
Should you have any questions or desire any additional materials or information, please contact me by telephone or email at any time. This proposal in its entirety will remain valid for at least 180 days.
Sincerely,
811 W. 7th Street, 8 Fl
Los Angeles, California
90017
t: +1.213.236.9090
f: +1.213.236.9091
www.swagroup.com
[email protected]
Los Angeles
C. Letter of Transmittal
SWA l Citywide Median Landscape and Irrigation Design Services I 5 D. KEY PERSONNEL (*Resumes are in the Appendix)
Brinkerhoff & Associates
5017 Lake Circle Road
Fallbrook, CA 92028
760.703.7108
IRRIGATION DESIGN
CWE
1561 E Orangethorpe Ave
Fullerton, CA 92831
714.526.7500
www.cwecorp.com
CIVIL ENGINEERING &
SURVEY(AS-NEEDED)
Cumming
523 W 6th St
Suite 1001
Los Angeles, CA 90014
wwwcumming-group.com
COST ESTIMATION
CITY OF SIGNAL HILL
Landscape Architecture, Project Management, Outreach
SWA LOS ANGELES
Ying-Yu Hung, PLA, FASLA
Managing Principal
Principal-In-Charge/
Landscape Design Lead
SUB-CONSULTANTS
Point-of-Contact /
Management Contact
Jeremy Klemic, ASLA
Associate Principal
Project Manager &
Community Outreach
Ryan McKay
Assistant Project Manager /
Landscape Designer
Alejandra Aguilar
Landscape Designer /
Outreach Support
Community Stakeholders
City Council
Sustainable City Committee
Parks & Rec Commission
Planning Commission
6 I Citywide Median Landscape and Irrigation Design Services I SWA SWA Commitment to the Project
Our proposed principal leadership, composed of SWA Group Managing Principal Ying-Yu Hung and Associate Principal Jeremy Klemic, with critical support provided by our
consultant team members, are prepared to provide the
expertise and leadership that will fulfill the expectations of the City of Signal Hill and project stakeholders as set forth in the RFP. Interfacing directly with City representatives, officials, and stakeholder groups, the SWA team will
coordinate any necessary logistical challenges related to the project approach and methodology for delivering a quality project on time and on budget.
Approach
The purpose of this RFP is to secure a design consultant for professional services for Citywide Median Improvement
project. SWA will perform the Scope of Service as described below. We understand that there is no median
reconfiguration of horizontal nor vertical geometrics is anticipated to be required. It may be the case that curbs of certain medians are degraded or have wear and tear from tree roots, for which we will coordinate accordingly with the Public Works department at the time a contractor is
procured for implementing median improvements. Median
locations are identified in Appendix A of this RFP. The duration to complete the design phase of the project is six months. The construction phase of this project will be
performed in a minimum of three phases due to budget
restrictions.
Project Kick-off
The City likely has a protocol for the ongoing maintenance of the medians. Our aim at the time of project kick-off is to understand past information such as As-Builts and current maintenance regimes, as well as organize our
6-month engagement with a sense of urgency for creating constructible plans for high-priority medians.
At this time, we will request the City to inform the team about the funding mechanisms available for building
medians, as well as an exercising in ‘grouping’ or separating typologies of median designs so that the design team
may focus on creating design solutions that can be readily implemented.
Clear lines of communication are established early as
part of our detailed work plans to facilitate the efficient and effective flow/exchange of information. As part of
the project initiation and kick-off, SWA’s Project Manager will monitor information transfer, making certain that all critical decisions are actionable with documented issues, responsibilities, and due dates are clearly communicated. • Kick-Off Meeting
• Schedule and Milestone Verification
• Information Transfer
Regular Team Meetings
We have found that the most effective tool for maintaining quality is ensuring regular communication and check-in
points with the project team. Regularly scheduled project meetings provide an opportunity for the Client to review progress, provide necessary guidance for the advancement of each phase, and ensure project deliverables and key
milestones are on track. These meetings will occur with the core project team and Client’s management team, and will often include other key department members with expertise on a specific scope area of discussion.
• Meeting Minutes
• Progress Meetings
Written Progress Reports
Written Progress Reports & Checklist - SWA will provide a checklist of deliverables and content at the conclusion of each phase of the project. These checklists ensure that all prerequisite decisions and issues have been addressed prior to initiating the next phase of the project, thus minimizing the need for rework due to untimely decisions.
Throughout the Design Phases of the project, the city’s requirements as well as all relevant Standards, Codes and Ordinances are routinely referenced and verified. SWA
reviews sub-consultants’ materials to verify that their documents indicate consistent and coordinated information meeting the program requirements. In addition, we require each sub-consultant Project Manager to perform checklist reviews of their work while coordinating with the other disciplines. The City’s comments are incorporated, and all documentation is confirmed at the conclusion of each step – planning or design - prior to proceeding to the subsequent step.
E. PLAN FOR SERVICES
SWA l Citywide Median Landscape and Irrigation Design Services I 7 The reviewers have the authority to require the design team to revise work that does not meet the quality objectives of SWA and the City of Signal Hill.
• Progress Reports
• Project Checklists
Community Outreach
Through our involvement in numerous design projects, we understand the importance of engaging both responsible
agencies and the community throughout the plan
development and design process.
Our approach to community participation is one of
transparency and inclusiveness. We understand that the
City of Signal Hill is a tight-knit community, and that there are numerous stakeholders to consider. Example groups we may include, but are not limited to:
• Resident groups such as homeowner associations;
• Stakeholder groups, such as the Chamber of
Commerce;
• Commission meetings, including Public Works, Planning, Parks and Recreation, and Health and Safety;
• Southern California Edison;
• Business Associations;
• City Council.
Roles and Responsibilities
of the City Staff / Project
Management
SWA shall work with the City’s Project Manager to perform project management activities and provide the full range of landscape architectural services including, but not
limited to: coordinating and scheduling meetings to assess stakeholder/user needs; performing preliminary studies; determining required applications, reviews, permits,
and bodies of approval necessary on a project per the
City’s municipal code, developing and reviewing design
options; managing the project schedule; defining detailed project scope of work; performing site visits; preparing project documents such as project specifications, plans, bid schedule, and cost estimates; providing 2D and 3D
renderings; coordinating between all sub-consultants; and performing quality assurance checks and quality control of all project documents for accuracy, adherence to applicable codes, and completeness.
Issue/Risk Management
The SWA Team manages a proven Issue/Risk Management
process that fosters consistent and on-going
communication between our team members throughout all
phases of a project. Our Issue/Risk Management process
also ensures the City’s program has been fully realized in our planning documents.
A key component to SWA’s Issue/Risk Management program
is the use of in-house peer review teams. Formal reviews are required for all projects of significant stature and are conducted at least 2 times during the life of the project. • Peer Reviews
Quality Assurance / Quality
Control Approach
We consider decision making a continuous, interactive
process with the Client and the entire Project Team. We update the Client at frequent progress meetings where we assist in setting agendas, frame required decisions, and maintain meeting notes on decisions and directions relevant to our work. Communication is key, and we maintain a
continuous and consistent communication structure through the Project Manager. Development of consensus is achieved through periodic meetings, clear definition of alternatives and the cost involved, and strict adherence to the project schedule. The second factor is the use of timely, accurate project information and the use of available technology for information exchange with the Client and the entire Project Team. Schedules and project budgets are continuously
monitored and updated throughout the project.
The third factor is the involvement throughout the project of experienced Principals and Staff. The Project Manager is responsible for regular in-house review of all information and deliverables. In addition to review by the Project Manager, the Senior Principal periodically reviews all design and planning projects. SWA maintains in-house, field
construction personnel who review all landscape cost
estimates and budgets. Our experience in controlling project labor and construction costs comes from our long history of working with cost conscious clients and construction
managers.
8 I Citywide Median Landscape and Irrigation Design Services I SWA Scope of Services
The scope of services for preparing the Citywide Median Landscape and Irrigation Design Services will include, but is not limited to, the components listed below:
TASK 1. Administration (SWA)
1. Maintain regular communication with City staff and
conduct biweekly meetings to review project scope,
initial concept plan, drawings specification and other
planning document review. Prepare drawings and
specifications at 30%, 60%, 90%, and 100% completion
and review with City staff.
2. Present concept drawing options at one community
outreach/workshop meeting, and four City committee
meetings to include the Sustainable City Committee,
Parks and Recreation Commission, Planning
Commission, and City Council meeting to get community
input.
3. Provide agendas of special items for discussion, and meeting minutes listing actions.
4. Provide a detailed project schedule with updates on
a biweekly basis to delegated City/Public Works Staff
members.
5. Maintain continuous awareness of the status of each
task as it proceeds and make provisions to expedite and resolve any difficulties that may impede progress.
6. Proactively initiate communications efforts between the design team to address key issues timely.
7. A topographic survey is not included in the following tasks upon evaluation of the scope and services
needed. Should medians require a survey, CWE, our
civil engineering partner can provide that service upon request as an additional service.
Deliverables:
• Meeting Schedules and PS&E Development Schedule
Updates
• Meeting Agendas and Minutes
• Public Outreach Materials
TASK 2. Utility Coordination (SWA & CWE)
1. Coordinate with the affected utility companies within the project limits as well as adjacent Agencies as
necessary.
2. Prepare an initial request for utility information such as atlas sheets, mapping, or as-built plans, and notify of the need to install planned facilities in the area of the project.
3. Review utility information to determine the impact
of the project on the various utilities, including
making contact with each affected utility company to
determine profiles of high hazard/high pressure facilities that may interfere with proposed construction.
4. Review utilities that may be affected by or affect the direction of the project.
5. Lead efforts to identify ownership of unknown utility lines.
6. Submit 30%, 60%, 90%, and 100% completion plans to
the utility companies for review and comment, including notification of date of planned construction start.
7. Maintain a utility contact matrix documenting contacts, issues, etc. with utility companies.
Deliverables:
• Meeting Agendas and Minutes
• Utility notification letters
• Utility Matrix
TASK 3. Preliminary Engineering
Records research and field reviews of Water Services,
Irrigation, Soils Services required include, but are not limited to, the following:
1. Research and review base data documents including
as-built improvement plans, utility information,
existing pavement, water services, irrigation, and soils information, and other available record data.
2. Prepare a Field Condition Assessment Memo. Include the following:
a. Perform preliminary field reconnaissance and
photo-document existing conditions.
b. Identify special conditions that might create
conflicts or change orders during construction.
Identify how issues will be resolved.
3. Conduct a total of two field Design Review meetings with City staff to evaluate design recommendations against
existing conditions.
Deliverables:
• Memos regarding field discoveries
• Two field meetings with City staff
F. SCOPE OF SERVICES
SWA l Citywide Median Landscape and Irrigation Design Services I 9 TASK 3.1 - Draft Landscape Median Concept Plans (SWA)
All work identified herein shall be performed by a certified Landscape Architect (Ying-yu Hung, FASLA & Jeremy Klemic, ASLA). Resume(s) shall be included in the Proposal. The Consultant shall perform the following:
1. Reconnaissance - Review existing conditions, water
service, landscape, hardscape, irrigation, etc. Meet
with City staff to discuss key issues and make
recommendations. Prepare a memo that identifies key
issues and makes recommendations.
2. Prepare multiple (minimum four per-segment) draft
roadway median concept plans (typical representations
of each median type) and engineering estimates. Obtain
City input and incorporate changes as requested.
• SWA suggests that during the kick-off meeting,
typical meeting typologies be created in order
to design constructible plans in an expeditious
manner.
• We understand that by streamlining the medians by
typology, the City is intending to fulfill the expedited delivery of Construction Documents in a six-month
time frame.
3. SWA shall incorporate drought-resistant landscaping in the design and specify drought-resistant plants in the
project specifications.
• Brinkerhoff & Associates will provide new irrigation
designs including low volume bubblers that are
routed together between medians (within a certain
proximity) to meet MWELO standards and water
conservation metrics.
4. The design scope is to include landscaping, hardscape, and irrigation improvements inside the limits of the
median curbs.
• The design scope will also include replacement
of existing monument signs with updated lighted
monument signs following the City’s standard
design.
• Trees are to be protected in place wherever possible
and replaced if removal is necessary.
• Changes to line and grade of median curbs are not a
part of this scope of work.
5. Prepare and present preliminary landscape and
architectural layout plans, along with engineering
estimates to the City.
• Include plant palettes, photo simulations and
conceptual colored plan views and typical median
sections.
6. Prepare renderings, exhibits, photo-simulations, in
color, as necessary for presentation to the City Council, advisory committees, commissions, etc.
7. Incorporate City and community input to finalize draft landscape concept plan.
Deliverables:
• Technical Memo with Key issues
• Draft Landscape Median Concept Plans (minimum four
per-segment)
• Renderings, photo-simulations, and exhibits
• Presentation Material (Plant Palettes, photo simulation, colored plan views, etc.)
TASK 4 – Construction Documents (SWA & Brinkerhoff)
Plans, specifications, and estimates shall be provided at levels of completion of approximately 30%, 60%, 90%, and 100% completion. The City will provide review comments at the concept, 30%, 60%, 90%, and 100% design stage. It is expected that 100% plans will be complete, and will include comments and input from all stakeholders.
Plans shall conform to the City of Signal Hill standard plans and shall be prepared utilizing AutoCAD software. Copies of AutoCAD files shall accompany each level of plan submittal.
All work identified herein shall be performed by Professional Engineers and Certified Landscape Architects.
Project plans shall include, but are not limited, to the following:
1. Title, typical section, and construction detail sheets.
2. With the assumption that the project drawings can be created from high waulity aerial imaging, we do not
currently see a high need for Civil design plans. Due to the fact that curb replacement and management will
be maintained by the city, the plans will be inside of
the curbs of every median, not to alter the geometry,
height, or shape of the median curbs. We recognize that final Construction Plans shall include removals, existing and proposed improvements, utility base mapping,
median improvements, should there be significant
10 I Citywide Median Landscape and Irrigation Design Services I SWA degradation of curbs. Additional scope services not
included in this proposal include: defining limits of
repairs to pavement, curb, gutter, sidewalk, ADA
upgrades, etc.
3. Landscape and Irrigation plans. Plans shall include
decorative hardscape improvements, landscaping,
irrigation, architectural features, layout and features.
The plans shall be at a horizontal scale of 1” = 20’.
Prepare documentation necessary to comply with the
City’s Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance.
4. Design elements required to comply with the NPDES
program.
5. Ensure the irrigation design meets the City and States MWELO requirements.
6. All construction shall be per the Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction, Caltrans Standard
Specifications, American Public Works Association
Standard Plans, Manual of Uniform Traffic Control
Devices, California adopted (MUTCD CA) and Los Angeles
County and City of Signal Hill Standards, as appropriate.
7. Design irrigation water services to medians from
domestic mains. Check existing services condition and
provide recommendations or new connections to supply
required irrigation.
8. Submit 60% and 90% completion plans for City’s review and comments. Revise plans based on City comments.
9. Submit 100% plans project specifications, and
estimates, including electronic files.
Deliverables:
• Electronic PDF of plan submittals at 30%, 60%, 90%, and 100% completion milestones
• 100% drawings and Electronic PDF and DWG versions
TASK 5 – Cost Estimate (SWA & Cumming)
Prepare quantity calculations and final construction cost estimates in accordance with City requirements to meet
established project budget.
Deliverables:
• Cost estimate at Concept, 60%, 90% and 100%
completion milestones
• Electronic files of 100% cost estimates in PDF and MS Excel formats
TASK 6 – Specification
The City staff will prepare general contract provisions however consultant will be responsible for preparing all technical specifications and special provisions.
The City will provide boilerplate specifications. Special provisions shall be prepared by the Consultant in
coordination and review with the City. Greenbook 2015
edition may be utilized.
Deliverables:
• Special Provisions at the 90% and 100% completion
milestones.
• Electronic files of 100% specifications in PDF and MS Word formats.
TASK 7 – Construction (SWA)
1. Attend the pre-construction meeting, job walk, and
job-site meetings over the course of the construction
schedule.
2. Review/approve submittals and provide response to
contractor’s requests for information (RFI) about the
plans and specifications forwarded to the Consultant
by the City. This task includes conferring with the City’s Construction Manager regarding the RFI, as appropriate.
3. Review and approve shop drawings
TASK 8– Preparation of As-Built (SWA, CWE & Brinkerhoff) Within 60 days following the completion and acceptance of the project, furnish City with a complete set of revised PDF and DWG as-built drawings from red-lines provided by the contractor. Consultant assumes no responsibility for the accuracy of the information provided by the Contractor.
Deliverables:
• Furnish a complete set of revised PDF and DWG as-built drawings from red-lines provided by the contractor
SWA l Citywide Median Landscape and Irrigation Design Services I 11 G. Experience
i. Representative Projects
SWA References:
City of Santa Monica North Beach Trail;
Santa Monica, California
Client: City of Santa Monica
Project Manager: Linda Cogswell, Architectural Associate City of Santa Monica, Architecture Services Division
1685 Main St, Mail Stop 15 Santa Monica, CA 90401
310.458.2205 x8728 D | 310.429.6491 C |
[email protected]
Services: Landscape Architecture Design, Permitting,
Construction Administration & Observation
Start Date: 2017; Completion Date: Completed 2021
SWA Project Manager: Jeremy Klemic
SWA PIC: Ying-yu Hung
Culver Blvd Median Park, Culver City,
California
Start Date: Spring 2020
Completion Date: Spring 2021
Client: City of Culver City
Project Manager: Sol Blumenfeld (retired), City of Culver City Project Description: Landscape Architecture Design and
Community Outreach for a linear park in downtown Culver City (along Culver Blvd).
SWA Project Manager: Jeremy Klemic and Roman Chiu
SWA PIC: Ying-yu Hung
Ricardo Lara Linear Park; Lynwood,
California
Start Date: Spring 2017
Completion Date: Winter 2017
Client: City of Lynwood
Project Manager: Bruno Naulls, Sr Project Manager
City of Lynwood, Community Development Department
Project Description: Landscape Architecture Design,
Permitting, Construction Administration & Observation for a linear park of about ~1 Mile in length along the I-105 freeway.
SWA Project Manager: Jeremy Klemic
SWA PIC: Ying-yu Hung
Big Blue Bus Dog Park; Santa Monica,
California
Start Date: 2020
Completion Date: Ongoing
Client: City of Santa Monica
Project Manager: Linda Cogswell, Architectural Associate Project Description: Landscape Architecture Design,
Permitting, Construction Administration & Observation for a dog park and other amenities for a linear parcel along the Big Blue Bus municipal maintenance yard in downtown Santa Monica.
SWA Project Manager: Jeremy Klemic and Ryan McKay
SWA PIC: Ying-yu Hung
Milton Street Park, Los Angeles, CA
Start Date: Spring 2008
Completion Date: Spring 2012
Project Manager: Brian Baldauf & Sarah Rascon
Urban Park Projects & Watershed Planning Division
Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority
Project Description: Landscape Architecture Design,
Permitting, Construction Administration & Observation for a linear park along the Ballona Creek in Los Angeles (near Marina del Rey).
SWA Project Manager: Jeremy Klemic and Ryan McKay
SWA PIC: Ying-yu Hung
South Park Irrigation, Hermosa Beach,
California
Start Date: Spring 2020
Completion Date: Spring 2021
Client: City of Hermosa Beach
Project Manager: Jonathan Pascual, Hermosa Beach
Project Description: Irrigation Assessment and Landscape Architecture Design for a public park in Hermosa Beach
SWA Project Manager: Jeremy Klemic and Ryan McKay
SWA PIC: Ying-yu Hung
Glendale Sports Complex, Glendale, CA.
Client: City of Glendale
Project Manager: Peter Vierheilig, Community Services & Parks
[email protected] | 818-548-2000
City of Glendale Community Services & Parks
613 E Broadway, Glendale, CA 91206
Services: Landscape Architecture Design, Permitting,
Construction Administration & Observation
Start Date: Spring 2020
Completion Date: Fall 2022
12 I Citywide Median Landscape and Irrigation Design Services I SWA G. Experience
ii. Previous Experience with
Signal Hill
We are currently working with the City of Signal Hill on the Street Tree Master Plan project with:
Jesus Saldaña
Associate Engineer
[email protected]
(562) 989-7352 (office)
G. Experience
iii. Terminated Contracts
SWA does not have any terminated contracts with any City agencies
SWA l Citywide Median Landscape and Irrigation Design Services I 13 H. Certificate of Proposal
14 I Citywide Median Landscape and Irrigation Design Services I SWA I. Cost Proposal - Not to Exceed
Task Description SWA CWE
Brinkerhoff Cumming Total
Task 1 Administration $8,000 - - $8,000
Task 2 Utility Coordination $1,000 $20,000 - - $21,000
Task 3 Preliminary Engineering $10,000 - - - $10,000
Task 3.1 Draft Landscape Median Concept Plans $20,000 As-needed $5,280 $9,000 $34,280 Task 4 Construction Documentation $25,000 As-needed $12,800 $10,000 $47,800 Task 5 Cost Estimate - - $1,120 $20,000 $21,120
Task 6 Specification $10,000 - $1,280 - $11,280
Task 7 Construction $15,000 - $7,360 - $22,360
Task 8 Preparation of As-Built $15,000 - $3,840 - $18,840 TOTAL $104,000 $20,000 $31,680 $39,000 $194,680
TOTAL $194,680
Fees are ‘Not to Exceed’ for the entire project.
Any additional services will be pre-approved by the client.
If needed, topographic survey services can be provided by CWE for approximately $80,000 for every median listed in Appendix A.
Reimbursable costs are usually no more than 10% of the total fee.
SWA l Citywide Median Landscape and Irrigation Design Services I 15 Ying-yu Hung, FASLA
Managing Principal
November 18, 2022
Patrick Kelley, EIT
Contracts Manager
Public Works Department
City of Signal Hill
RE: Median Landscape and Irrigation Design Services
Dear Patrick:
This letter certifies that SWA has not received any final decisions or orders of Federal or State agencies that govern the subject of nondiscrimination in employment.
Sincerely,
811 W. 7th Street, 8 Fl
Los Angeles, California
90017
t: +1.213.236.9090
f: +1.213.236.9091
www.swagroup.com
[email protected]
Los Angeles
J. Compliance with Employment Nondiscrimination Laws
16 I Citywide Median Landscape and Irrigation Design Services I SWA APPENDIX: Required Forms
SWA l Citywide Median Landscape and Irrigation Design Services I 17 18 I Citywide Median Landscape and Irrigation Design Services I SWA Appendix: Acknowledgement of Addendum
SWA l Citywide Median Landscape and Irrigation Design Services I 19 Appendix: Acknowledgement of Addendum
20 I Citywide Median Landscape and Irrigation Design Services I SWA Appendix: Acknowledgement of Addendum
SWA l Citywide Median Landscape and Irrigation Design Services I 21 Appendix: Acknowledgement of Addendum
22 I Citywide Median Landscape and Irrigation Design Services I SWA APPENDIX: Resumes
Brinkerhoff & Associates
5017 Lake Circle Road
Fallbrook, CA 92028
760.703.7108
IRRIGATION DESIGN
CWE
1561 E Orangethorpe Ave
Fullerton, CA 92831
714.526.7500
www.cwecorp.com
CIVIL ENGINEERING &
SURVEY(AS-NEEDED)
Cumming
523 W 6th St
Suite 1001
Los Angeles, CA 90014
wwwcumming-group.com
COST ESTIMATION
CITY OF SIGNAL HILL
Landscape Architecture, Project Management, Outreach
SWA LOS ANGELES
Ying-Yu Hung, PLA, FASLA
Managing Principal
Principal-In-Charge/
Landscape Design Lead
SUB-CONSULTANTS
Point-of-Contact /
Management Contact
Jeremy Klemic, ASLA
Associate Principal
Project Manager &
Community Outreach
Ryan McKay
Assistant Project Manager /
Landscape Designer
Alejandra Aguilar
Landscape Designer /
Outreach Support
Community Stakeholders
City Council
Sustainable City Committee
Parks & Rec Commission
Planning Commission
SWA l Citywide Median Landscape and Irrigation Design Services I 23 Education
Master of Landscape
Architecture, Harvard University, Graduate
School of Design, 1994
Bachelor of Arts, with honors,
Architecture; University of California,
Berkeley, 1990
Registrations
Registered Landscape Architect:
#4374, California, #2828, Texas
Professional Affiliations
Fellow, American Society of Landscape
Architects (ASLA)
Select Awards
ASLA Southern California Chapter Merit
Award, North Beach Trail, Santa Monica,
CA, Design, 2021.
ASLA Award of Excellence, Ricardo Lara
Park, Lynwood, CA, 2021.
ULI Community Impact Award, Ricardo
Lara Park, Lynwood, CA, Design, 2018.
ASLA Southern California Chapter Honor
Award, Ricardo Lara Park, Lynwood, CA,
Design, 2018.
ASLA Southern California Chapter Merit
Award, Milton Street Park, Los Angeles,
CA, Design, 2016.
Ying-yu Hung, PLA, FASLA
MANAGING PRINCIPAL, SWA
PRINCIPAL-IN-CHARGE
Ying-Yu Hung has 25 years of experience in planning, urban design and landscape architecture for complex projects that balance environmental and development issues. Since joining SWA, Ms. Hung has directed planning and urban landscape design for a wide variety of public and private projects. As both a designer and a planner, she has the demonstrated capability to integrate form with function, and possesses the vision to protect our exhaustible resources with sustainable development. SWA LA studio’s long-standing commitment to the City of Lynwood’s Ricardo Lara Linear Park has been awarded the ULI Community Impact Award for Urban Open Spaces (2018) and the ASLA Award of Excellence for Urban Design (2021).
Representative Projects:
City of Signal Hill Street Tree Master Plan, Signal Hill, California.
City of Thousand Oaks Medians, Thousand Oaks, California.
City of Thousand Oaks Forestry Master Plan, Thousand Oaks, California.
Culver Blvd Median Park, Culver City, California.
Highland Park Streetscape Design, Los Angeles, California.
Santa Monica North Beach Trail, Santa Monica, California.
Polliwog Park, Manhattan Beach, California.
Ballona Creek Vision Plan, Culver City, California.
Milton Street Park, Los Angeles, California.
Central Park Vision and Concept Design, Glendale, California.
Glendale Western Reservoir, Glendale, California.
Ricardo Lara Linear Park, Lynwood, California.
Puente Creek Bikeway, Los Angeles, California.
Eaton Wash Bike Path Phase I, Los Angeles, California.
Glendale Sports Complex, Glendale, California.
Reseda Park on the LA River, Los Angeles, California.
Natural Park at Ramona Gardens, Los Angeles, California.
Bohnett Park Renovation, Santa Barbara, California.
West Beach Splash Playground, Santa Barbara, California.
Bicentennial Park, Hawthorne, California.
Reed Park Updates, Santa Monica, California.
Chain Reaction Park, Santa Monica, California.
APPENDIX: Resumes
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University of California Los Angeles,
UCLA Extension Landscape Architecture
Program, 2006
University of California San Diego,
Bachelors Degree in Urban Studies and
Planning, 1999
Registrations
Registered Landscape Architect:
#6187, California
Professional Affiliations
Member, American Society of Landscape
Architects
Awards
Los Angeles Business Council (LABC):
Mixed-Use Development Award (2020).
Under Construction Award, The Culver
Steps (2018)
AIA/LA Presidential Honoree recipient for
‘Building Team’, La Plaza Village (2019)
ULI Urban Open Space Award – Community
Impact, Ricardo Lara Linear Park (2018)
ASLA Southern California Chapter Honor
Award, Ricardo Lara Linear Park (2018)
Jeremy Klemic, PLA, ASLA
ASSOCIATE PRINCIPAL, SWA
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT & PROJECT MANAGER
Jeremy Klemic is a Construction Administrator and Field Specialist with over 19 years of experience. At SWA, Mr. Klemic has been responsible for managing multiple award-winning projects in the United States and internationally. Jeremy performs services from Concept through Design Development / Construction Drawings and Construction Administration. His portfolio includes civic projects for Santa Monica, including the renovations of Palisades Park, Chain Reaction and Reed Park as well as the current North Beach Trail enhancements. His construction experience, attention to detail and scheduling expertise help to ensure that projects are thoughtfully designed, completed on time, and within budget.
Representative Projects:
City of Signal Hill Street Tree Master Plan, Signal Hill, California.
City of Thousand Oaks Medians, Thousand Oaks, California.
City of Thousand Oaks Forestry Master Plan, Thousand Oaks, California.
Culver Blvd Median Park, Culver City, California.
Highland Park Streetscape Design, Los Angeles, California.
King Harbor Public Amenities Master Plan, Redondo Beach, California.
Burton Chace Park, Marina del Rey, California.
Santa Monica North Beach Trail, Santa Monica, California.
City of Santa Monica; Petanque Park, Palisades Park, Chain Reaction Park, Public Safety Facility, Reed Park, Santa Monica, California.
Milton Street Park; Los Angeles, California.
Glendale Western Reservoir, Glendale, California.
Glendale Sports Complex, Glendale, California.
Palisades Petanque Courts, Santa Monca, California.
Polliwog Park, Manhattan Beach, California.
Puente Creek Bikeway, Los Angeles, California.
Eaton Wash Bike Path Phase I, Los Angeles, California.
Community Outreach Experience:
King Harbor Public Amenities Master Plan, Redondo Beach, California.
City of Thousand Oaks; Forestry Master Plan, Thousand Oaks, California.
Glendale Western Reservoir, Glendale, California.
Santa Monica North Beach Trail, Santa Monica, California.
SWA l Citywide Median Landscape and Irrigation Design Services I 25 Education
Bachelors of Landscape Architecture,
California Polytechnic State University,
San Luis Obispo, 2017
Professional Affiliations/
Recognition
Member, American Society of Landscape
Architects
Awards
Honor Award, ASLA, 2017
Ryan McKay
ASSOCIATE, SWA
ROLE: ASSISTANT PROJECT MANAGER / LANDSCAPE DESIGNER
Ryan McKay joined SWA in May of 2020 and has 5+ years of experience practicing landscape architecture within Southern California. Inspired by the intersection of community and natural environment needs, Ryan has been fortunate to work with many public agencies, private institutions and developers to curate spaces that seamlessly weave these two together. His work includes a range of place-making and planning projects from intimate city parks to large scale campus designs. At SWA, Ryan has been responsible for managing California based projects, assisting with concept design, development of construction documents and utilizing his construction knowledge to ensure a high-quality project from start of design to construction completion.
Representative Projects:
Greenbelt Renovation, Hermosa Beach, California.
Polliwog Park, Manhattan Beach, California.
South Park Renovation, Hermosa Beach, California
Canyon Country Community Center, Santa Clarita, California.
Glendale Sports Complex, Glendale, California.
Lynwood Park Infiltration, Lynwood, California.
Oceanwide Plaza, Los Angeles, California.
Petanque Courts Re-purposing, Santa Monica, California.
Santa Monica Tongva Park Improvements, Santa Monica, California.
Glendale Western Reservoir, Glendale, California.
Hermosa Beach Greenbelt, Hermosa Beach, California.
Landmark Park, Los Angeles, CA
Warner Center, Woodland Hills, California
City of Signal Hill Street Tree Master Plan, California 7th Street Fence Upgrade and Activation, Santa Monica, California.
Norton Simon Museum, Pasadena, CA.
Union Street Mall, Honolulu, Hawaii.
CSULB Hillside College Renovation, CSU Long Beach, California.
CSULB Friendship Walk, CSU Long Beach, California.
The Shores Renovation, Santa Monica, California
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Bachelor’s of Arts in Landscape
Architecture, University of California,
Berkeley, 2017
Languages
Native Spanish Speaker
Alejandra Aguilar
LANDSCAPE DESIGNER, SWA
ROLE: DESIGNER
Alejandra Aguilar is a native born Angeleno, raised in South East Los Angeles where she recognized the importance for green open spaces for the betterment of the community. She is a graduate from the University of California, Berkeley, where she received a B.A. in Landscape Architecture and a minor in Sustainable Design (2017).
She aspires to create sustainable urban environments that foster community, while tackling social and environmental issues. She values culture, community, environment, and art as the main principles to creating thoughtful designs.
Representative Projects:
Bohnett Park Renovation, Santa Barbara, California.
Glendale Central Park Block Improvements, Glendale, California.
Natural Park at Ramona Gardens, Los Angeles, California.
Eaton Wash Bike Path Phase I, Los Angeles, California.
Quarry Clasp Bike Trail, Los Angeles, California.
Huntington Drive, Los Angeles, California.
Mt. San Antonio College Landscape Master Plan, Walnut, California.
Mt. San Antonio College Parking Structure S, Walnut, California.
UC Berkeley College of Engineering Master Plan, Berkeley, California.
Sierra College New Student Housing Building, Rocklin, California.
Walmart Home Office, Bentonville, Arkansas.
Spring Creek, Plano, Texas.
Riverfront & Parkview, Tampa, Florida.
Community Outreach Experience:
Glendale Central Park Block Improvements, Glendale, California.
Natural Park at Ramona Gardens, Los Angeles, California.
Media Park, Culver City, California.
Culver Boulevard Realignment, Culver City, California.
King Harbor Public Amenities Plan, Redondo Beach, California.
SWA l Citywide Median Landscape and Irrigation Design Services I 27 Role: Civil Engineering & Survey
Education
BS, Civil Engineering, New Jersey Institute
of Technology
Registrations
Civil Engineer, CA, 52060
Qualified SWPPP Developer/
Practitioner, 368
Envision™ Sustainability Professional
Credential
Certified Professional in Storm Water
Quality, 543
Professional Highlights
Orange County Engineering Council,
“Outstanding Engineering Merit Award,”
2015
Storm Water Solutions magazine,
“Industry Icon,” 2015
Vik Bapna, PE, ENV SP, CPSWQ, QSD/P
PRINCIPAL ENGINEER, CWE
ROLE: CIVIL ENGINEERING & STORMWATER MANAGEMENT
Vik Bapna is an award-winning civil engineer with almost three decades of experience in the planning, design, and construction of more than $200 million worth of civil engineering projects, ranging from single-lot developments to regional stormwater BMP projects with multiple stakeholders.
He served as the Watershed Manager on behalf of LA County Flood Control District and was responsible in implementing the Los Angeles River Master Plan. He also assisted the City of Los Angeles and the USACE in the development of the Los Angeles River Revitalization Master Plan, the first urban watershed plan that addressed flood protection, water quality enhancements, creation of open space and recreational opportunities, and habitat enhancements.
Vik is Vik is a certified QSD/P (#368), and has developed over 50 complex SWPPPs within the last 5 years.
Representative Projects:
Burton Chace Park, Marina del Rey, California - with SWA Los Angeles County Drainage Area Stormwater Management Plan - Managed the LACDA Stormwater Management Plan for the LACFCD with the USACE. Development and implementation of the Stormwater Management Plan was a requirement of the project and included the design and construction of 21 miles of levee improvements, modifications to 24 bridge crossings, and bike trail, equestrian trail, and landscaping improvements. The work included HEC-RAS and HEC-HMS modeling of the Los Angeles River and its tributaries to determine the baseline hydraulic design of the existing system and hydrologic conditions of the watershed.
The model evaluated future growth and development within the watershed to assess future impacts on the Los Angeles River system and evaluate any overtopping of the levees.
Los Angeles County Flood Control District Dominguez Gap and Deforest Park Wetlands - Project Manager for implementing the development of two miles of wetlands, bike trail enhancements, and other improvements along the Los Angeles River. The wetlands provide a 400 acre-foot groundwater recharge project and maintain flood control capabilities of the groundwater recharge facility.
Arroyo Seco Watershed Management Plan - Managed a significant portion of the planning effort with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to develop the Arroyo Seco Watershed Management Plan to determine flood management and environmental restoration needs for the Arroyo Seco Watershed.
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Education
Bachelor of Science- Park Administration
Cal Poly, Pomona, California.
With a Minor in: Irrigation Design
Ornamental Horticulture
Jim Brinkerhoff, Brinkerhoff & Associates
PRINCIPAL/ OWNER - IRRIGATION DESIGN
Mr. Brinkerhoff has over 43 years of experience in the irrigation design and landscape construction industry. His extensive experience with large scale irrigation systems, both potable and reclaimed water, including master planning, design, water use projections, pumping stations, and central control specification is a great asset to clients who look for solid advice and answers to the complex problems associated with water conservation. His work encompasses both the design and retrofit of existing irrigation systems for cities, counties, school districts, and new development. Work Includes new and existing city parks, environmental mitigation sites, new communities, commercial projects, resorts, road widening and freeway interchanges, and university campus revitalization projects. Mr. Brinkerhoff graduated from Cal Poly, Pomona, CA with a BS degree in Park Administration as well as two Minor degrees, 1) Irrigation Design, and 2) Ornamental Horticulture.
Representative Projects:
Canyon Country Community Park and Rec. Center, Santa Clarita, California.
Fort Street Mall, Honolulu, Hawaii.
Port of L.A Harbor Park Improvemens, Los Angeles, California.
Tustin Park, Tustin, California.
Bixby Park, Long Beach, California.
Aquatic Center and Community Park, Morgan Hill, California.
Meadows Park, Pleasanton, California.
Yorba Linda Park, Yorba Linda, California.
Woodland Sports Park, Woodland, California.
Laguna Ridge Park, Laguna, California.
Alamitos Park, Long Beach, California.
Echo Community Park, Los Angeles, California.
Loyola Marymount University- Main Library, Entry Park Plaza, Los Angeles, California.
Loyola Marymount University-Chapel and Sunken Gardens, Los Angeles, California.
Santa Clara Pedestrian and Biking Trail, Santa Clara, California.
Upper Snoqualmie Park, Seattle, Washington.
S. San Francisco Civic Center, Police, and Fire Station, SSF, San Francisco, California.
Round Barn Village Housing Development, Santa Rosa, California.
Bird Viewing Preserve, Las Vegas, Nevada.
SWA l Citywide Median Landscape and Irrigation Design Services I 29 Merilyn Olave
ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR, CUMMING - COST ESTIMATION
Merilyn has more than 20 years of work experience in the construction industry.
She has provided estimating services for projects internationally, including healthcare, higher education, K12 and technology projects. Merilyn is skilled in cost reconciliation, pricing reviews, post-contract management, bid analysis, change order claims and on-screen takeoffs.
As an Associate Director, Merilyn has led cost teams through all phases of project design. She is skilled performing cost estimating for ROM, milestone estimates, cost validation, and change order evaluation. Since joining Cumming, her diverse experience has brought added value to the many projects she has completed.
Representative Experience:
Trust for Public Land, Bicentennial Park, Hawthorne, CA - with SWA LA County, On-Call Contract | Los Angeles, CA
As part of an On-Call Cost Support Contract, Cumming provided cost estimating for a variety of projects across the County. On-Call projects include the following:
• 92nd Street Linear Park Project, Los Angeles, CA
• Crescenta Valley Community Regional Park, La Crescenta, CA • Kenneth Hahn State Recreation Area, Los Angeles, CA
• Ladera Park Community Building & Trellis Improvements, Los Angeles, CA • Los Robles Park Joint Use Soccer Field, Whittier, CA
• Manzanita Park Joint Use Soccer Field, Whittier, CA
• Peter F. Schabarum Regional Park, Whittier, CA
• Roy Campanella Dog Park, Compton, CA
• Victoria Community Regional Park, Los Angeles, CA
City of Agoura Hills, Recreation Center Renovations & Expansion, Agoura Hills, CA City of Long Beach, Belmont Plaza Aquatic Center - Rebuild/Revitalization Project, Long Beach, CA
City of South Gate/Trust for Public Land, New Urban Orchard Park, South Park, CA Conejo Valley USD, Westlake HS, New Visitor Bleachers-Restrooms-Snack Shack Building, Westlake, CA
Role: Cost estimator
Education
Bachelor of Science, Civil
Engineering, Mapua Institute of
Technology, Manila, Philippines
30 I Citywide Median Landscape and Irrigation Design Services I SWA Thousand Oaks West - Adaptive Arroyo Concept
Newbury Park - Colorful Garden Concept
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THOUSAND OAKS, CALIFORNIA
The City of Thousand Oaks selected SWA to update
their 26-year-old Forestry Master Plan and develop new
California-friendly planting concepts and guidelines. The process involved community engagement, City staff
meetings, research, and analysis to develop plant palettes, planting guidelines, and maintenance recommendations that will help the City sustainably manage their community forest.
First implementation of the design palettes were deliberately done in the median, with the intent the neighbors /
stakeholders will become comfortable and eventually
advocate for the plant palettes throughout the city.
Water-intensive plants and turf are removed in 5
geographical districts established through the UFMP; each district has a different plant palette and design theme.
North Ranch / Westlake - California Meadow Concept
Client: City of Thousand Oaks
Size: 55 sq miles
Schedule: 2018 - 2020
Scope:
Community Outreach
Creating Surveys
Branding & Identity
Graphic Design
Planning
Urban Design
Design Guidelines
Implementing SWA’s Urban
Forestry Master Plan through
a renovation of arterial roads
and greenways.
32 I Citywide Median Landscape and Irrigation Design Services I SWA The median park at center has two pathways, separately designed for pedestrians and bikes.
The DG pathway is preferred by runners to reduce the impact of their exercise.
SWA l Citywide Median Landscape and Irrigation Design Services I 33 Culver Boulevard Median Park
CULVER CITY, CALIFORNIA
The Culver Boulevard Median Park has had many faces,
from railroad right of way, freeway on ramp, to bike and pedestrian area.
Today, the Median Park is being asked to do more.
Introducing stormwater management below grade, SWA
is working with the community to design the intricacies of stormwater, biodiversity, traffic, and program. SWA is developing a progressive sustainable, safe and usable green space for this neighborhood.
SWA developed a concept of a gateway of low water
landscape, safe pedestrian crossings, cultural nodes and a narrative that tells the story of water. Ongoing with community meetings and input, SWA is working toward a
vibrant, multilayered, community park.
Aerial Drone Image Showing Scale of Equipment and Concrete Water Management Chambers (Photo Courtesy of Michael Baker) Client: City of Culver City
Engineering Partner: Tetratech
Size: 1 acre
Schedule: 2018 - Ongoing
Scope:
Landscape Architecture
Community Outreach
Bikeway Design
(Internal Only - Photo Courtesy of Michael Baker)
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SWA l Citywide Median Landscape and Irrigation Design Services I 37 North Beach Trail
(California Coastal Trail)
SANTA MONICA, CALIFORNIA
The Santa Monica beachfront is more popular than ever, a bustling scene of tourists, cyclists, skate boarders, roller bladers, and pedestrians experiencing the beach at varying speeds. The popularity of the North Beach Trail has raised the issue of safety hazards between beachgoers moving at various speeds, coming into conflict on the narrow walkways and bicycle lanes.
SWA, in partnership with KPFF and ALTA, assisted the City of Santa Monica through the community outreach, design, and eventual construction of a better organized, safer, and therefore improved landscape experience for this important civic amenity. Recognizing the wide range of stakeholders, the team’s community outreach included support to the City through exhibits, interviews, and open houses. The team also conducted surveys to document the unique ways in which people used the existing trail, as well as on-site interviews to capture direct feedback from trail users about perceived safety issues and short- and long-term needs.
The trail is popular with tourists, recreational cyclists and beach visitors who can maintain a safe distance with the newly separated pathways.
Client: City of Santa Monica
Size: 3 miles
Schedule: 2016 - 2021
Scope:
Landscape Architecture
Community Outreach
Sustainability Design
Urban Design
Agencies & Stakeholders:
City of Santa Monica Architecture
Service Division
California Coastal Commission
Santa Monica Design Review
Commission
Awards:
SoCA ASLA Award of Merit, 2021
Graphic Design USA 2021 Award
in the category of Environmental
Graphics.
Community Open House on the Beachfront.
38 I Citywide Median Landscape and Irrigation Design Services I SWA Distinctive artwork is visible upon approach by users at all speeds drawing attention to traffic crossings and intersections.
SWA l Citywide Median Landscape and Irrigation Design Services I 39 Custom concrete barriers inspired by the jagged forms of the Santa Monica Bluff separate recreational and pedestrian circulation. 40 I Citywide Median Landscape and Irrigation Design Services I SWA Alley 3A - Concept Rendering
Base Improvement Diagram
ALLEY 3B
ALLEY 4B
ALLEY 3A
ALLEY 4A
SWA l Citywide Median Landscape and Irrigation Design Services I 41 Arcadia Downtown Alley
ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA
The City of Arcadia’s Downtown Alley Improvement project aims to provide safe and attractive alleys for pedestrians, bicyclists, and automobiles to better serve its residents, businesses and transit riders. The City identified key alleys and a parking lot in walking distance from the Gold Line Station as candidates for enhancements. Located in the
heart of the City of Arcadia, these alleyways currently function as vehicular circulation and access to parking for local businesses and homes.
SWA provided alley design guidelines and elements
organized into categories: the Alley Base Improvements
(for every alley), and two Alley Design Alternatives – Nature and Art (for selection based on context). “Nature” alley recommendations focus on using natural resources and ecoconscious improvements to enhance the existing character of downtown Arcadia and promote micro-mobility and health. “Art” alley improvement recommendations aim to create an identity that emphasizes creativity and community activity in downtown Arcadia.
Alley 2 - Concept Rendering
Client: City of Arcadia development services
Architect: N/A
Size: 4 alleys approx. 1 Mile total
Schedule: 2021 - Present
Scope:
Landscape Architecture
Active Transportation
Community Outreach
Improving pedestrian and
bicycle links in the heart of
Arcadia
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Existing planting beds. Existing Site: 5th Street Fueling Station.
Existing Site: Compacted ground.
SWA l Citywide Median Landscape and Irrigation Design Services I 43 Site area map.
7th Street Fencing Upgrade
and Activation
SANTA MONICA, CALIFORNIA
Located at the edge of downtown Santa Monica, adjacent
to multiple new housing complexes, the site is an
underutilized landscape buffer at the edge of the Big Blue Bus Maintenance yard and headquarters. Adding program
elements to the site, 7th street will be activated with a picnic area for future food trucks, four dog exercise areas (one small, two large and one injured/in-training exercise areas), a shared mobility hub and updated bus stop.
Placemaking elements such as brightly colored signage,
agility equipment and furnishings will compliment colorful hardscape, brining new life to 7th street and an active alighting area, to combat pedestrian safety concerns.
Additional upgrades to Big Blue Bus security include
automatic security gates and low landscape at the existing facility parking and 5th Street Fueling Station.
Client: City of Santa Monica
Size: 9,120 sf (landscape area)
Schedule: April 2021 - On-Going
Scope:
Landscape Architecture
Public Outreach
Placemaking
Construction Documents
Dog exercise areas welcome
expanding downtown
community, food trucks and
safer bus alighting area.
44 I Citywide Median Landscape and Irrigation Design Services I SWA The park serves as a community amenity that is a convenient rest stop for bikers and pedestrians alike.
SWA l Citywide Median Landscape and Irrigation Design Services I 45 Milton is designed both as a recreational amenity and a stormwater detention and cleansing park.
Client: MRCA (Mountains Recreation
and Conservation Authority)
Size: 1.2 acres
Schedule: 2008 - 2016
Scope:
Landscape Architecture
Community Outreach
Urban Design
Funding: Baldwin Hills Conservancy
Awards:
ASLA Southern California Chapter
Merit Award, Milton Street Park, Los
Angeles, CA, Design, 2016.
Agencies & Stakeholders:
USACE
LA County Flood Control District
City of LA Bureau of Street Services
Friends of the Ballona Wetlands
Baldwin HIlls Conservancy
Neighborhood stakeholders
Milton Street Park
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA
SWA provided full landscape architectural design services for the Milton Street Park, a 1.2 acre linear urban park alongside the Ballona Creek Bike Trail on the westside of Los Angeles.
The undeveloped parcel stretches over 1,000 feet in length (45 feet wide) and is linked on both ends by previously developed portions of the bike path. In conjunction with the Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority (MRCA), SWA conducted three community meetings including a public charrette to ensure that the needs of the residents were acknowledged and addressed in the subsequent three design options. The completed park design, reached through
community consensus, includes native plantings, bird
watching platforms, bike trail enhancement, seating
areas and shade structures, on-site stormwater capture
and treatment, as well as the creation of interpretative ecological habitat for birds, insects and reptiles.
46 I Citywide Median Landscape and Irrigation Design Services I SWA A newly installed ADA ramp and grand staircase enables recreational visitors to more easily access the Ballona Creek bike trail.
Community partners included the Baldwin Hills Conservancy, Friends of Ballona Wetlands, MRCA, and various stakeholders.
SWA l Citywide Median Landscape and Irrigation Design Services I 47 Before Interventions, and After Interventions.
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