2023 Professional Awards
of the Potomac Chapter ASLA
New Park at South Eads and Navy Drive
LSG Landscape ArchitectureThe New Park is a 0.9-acre neighborhood park in Pentagon City. Known as the “Teardrop Parcel”, the site has transitioned through a long history of transportation-related uses before its designation as a future park in 2019.
Merit Award in Analysis, Planning, and Urban Design
The New Park Plan establishes a community-driven vision and framework for the development of the park.
Landscape architects served as mediators between the existing site conditions, county goals, and community desires through three community visioning efforts: First to introduce site opportunities and conditions, second to workshop potential design options, and third to present the final plan.
The feedback received helped shape the park’s character and amenities. The plan sets forth guidelines for a biophilic park serving as a contemplative, green oasis in a densely developed urban context.
Exposed to heavy traffic on three sides, the reshaping of landforms is a key strategy used to create a relaxing environment on a challenging site by transforming the flat site into a dynamic and undulating landscape. Stewardship and sustainability efforts include integrating a rain garden, pollinator gardens, permeable paving, and a streetscape design which includes boardwalks and curb alterations designed to preserve an existing mature cottonwood tree.
Contributing Firms
Arlington County Department of Parks and Recreation
IMEG
Photo Credit
Courtesy of LSG Landscape Architecture
Congratulations to LSG Landscape Architecture.
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