This facility was operated by the Los Angeles County Department of Public Works (DPW) for the combined purposes of storm water detention and infiltration. Water diverted from the Los Angeles River, as well as runoff from adjacent urban watersheds, offered a unique opportunity for the creation of functional wildlife habitat and public-use green space in the heart of a highly developed urban setting. Design of this project supported passive public uses such as bird watching, nature study, hiking, cycling, and horseback riding and created environmental educational opportunities. This was one of four demonstration sites selected by the DPW.
Domiguez Gap Wetlands Recreational Park
This facility in Huntington Beach is an innovative training center that develops the learning and technical skills of both cadets and students by providing an environment that best balance quality enhancements of both building design and landscape.
LCI achieved this goal by creating a park scenario for passive recreation, biddle and grinder courses for physical training activities and memorial as a focal point next to the building’s main entry. A number of prominent trees were protected through strict construction and management procedures while applicable stormwater techniques such as Modular Wetland Biofiltration systems were considered for the project.
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Landscape architecture