Bradley Green Alley

PACOIMA, 2020

PROJECT
Taking on many important issues in one small project, Bradley Plaza Green Alley aimed to take a neglected alley and transform it into a vibrant community space for children and families. In collaboration with Pacoima Beautiful and Trust for Public Land, the City of Los Angeles addressed the need to improve stormwater management while introducing elements of cultural heritage, sustainability, and access to open space through LA’s first “shared streets” model.

PROJECT SERVICES
Project Management 
Fabrication
Installation
Chain of Custody
Custom Milling 
Urban Lumber Consultancy
Concept Development
Design Development

PRODUCTS
Caterpillar log benches (Lemon Gum)
Social Stairs (Aleppo Pine)
Log stools (Lemon Gum)
Timber benches (Blue Gum)

SPECIES & SOURCE
Aleppo Pine, Studio City 
Lemon Scented Gum Eucalyptus, Loyola Marymount University
Blue Gum Eucalyptus, Altadena

PROJECT TEAM

RIOS, landscape architect
Pacoima Beautiful, Strategic Partner
Trust for Public Land, Strategic Partner
City of Los Angeles Bureau of Sanitation, Developer
Arup, Civil Engineer
Los Angeles Engineering, General Contractor

ALEPPO PINE
Rooted in the Mediterranean and Northern Africa, Aleppo is known for its fine lumber, helping to build the first known civilizations. It was brought to the US in the late 1600’s as an ornamental tree for its fast growth and drought tolerance. However, the Ancient Greeks held the tree to higher regard, using it for home and shipbuilding even ceremonially sacrificing an Aleppo pine to the god Attis. While we may not hold the tree in exactly the same fervor, we see the excellent outdoor applications of this wood. A resinous, hard pine, Aleppo has great resistance to pests and decay. Planter beds, fencing, timber and log benches/stools, and exterior sculptural pieces will stand the test of time. Aleppo’s sweeping resin swirls will capture your eye but are muted enough to prove elegant.