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2023 Professional Awards
of the Potomac Chapter ASLA






Reconstruction of Oregon Avenue NW

Volkert Inc.

Oregon Avenue, NW is a 1.75-mile-long roadway in Washington, DC adjacent to Rock Creek Park. The design reconstructs the roadway comprehensively resolving transportation, community, and natural system issues in one holistic project.

Merit Award in Design-Built


The design process followed a Context Sensitive Solutions approach and used materials and practices which either preserve or enhance the corridor and its surrounding landscape.

Before After

Rock Creek Park is one of the oldest parks in the National Park Service. The design process had to be sensitive to the surrounding context while also addressing the needs of multiple stakeholders.

Before After

Leading the design process, landscape architects were instrumental in educating design engineers and regulatory agencies about the importance of collaboration. By embracing cultural, environmental, and economic sustainability as part of the design, landscape architects guided the team in converting a resistant community into one that advocates for the project.




Consulting Design Team
Survey: Cervantes & Associates, P.C.
Geotechnical & Subsurface Utility Engineer: Salute-TLB Associates, Inc.
Public Outreach: Sharp & Company
Environmental: McCormick Taylor
Archeological Investigation: Dovetail

Photo Credit

Photos courtesy of Volkert Inc.

Congratulations to Volkert Inc.

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