Bimbo Bakery Site Design

Los Angeles River Elysian Valley

Gateway

McKenzie/Bronco Consulting, Cal Poly Pomona, March 2011

Site Vision

A sustainable community center to provide residents with resources and

amenities.A gateway to the LA River.

Divided into two areas1.Interactive Open Space

2.Community Center Village

Site Vision

Community Open SpaceUtilized for flea market / farmers

market, community events, etc.

Site Vision

Community Center VillageCommunity Center Relocation

Neighborhood Market

Walkability

Key Site Features

A center: Primary function for connectivity

People: Enough people for businesses to flourish and for public transit to run

frequently.Complete streets: Streets designed for bicyclists, pedestrians, and transit.

Lynch Diagram

Pedestrian Path

Vehicular Path

Landmark

Node

Key Site Features

Cycle service station Aimed to promote cycling within the community

as well as service passing cyclists.Includes a small café

Open Space Elements

Graffiti /Art Wall Provide artistic outlet for

artists, adults, ‘at risk’ youth

Open Space Elements

Seating / triangulation Iinstill community stewardship by involving

local artists to design public art / furniture using reclaimed / recycled materials.

Open Space Elements

Outdoor Amphitheater Watershed area serves as an

Amphitheater for civic and cultural events

Open Space Elements

Architectural styleCotemporary style that fits with the community character and is welcoming.

Design Concepts

MaterialsUse recycled and reclaimed building

materials such as metals, wood, glass to help mitigate strain of natural

resources.

Sustainable Concepts

Landscaping / Permeable PavementsEncourage the use of native drought

resistant plants. Use recycled water for landscape irrigation.

Encourage the use of permeable pavements.

Sustainable Concepts

Overview

Renderings

Neighborhood MarketCommunity Center

Cycle Service Station/Café

Graffiti wall Amphitheater

Cycle Service Station / Café

Renderings

Overview

Renderings