Bradley Green Alley

Angel City Lumber partnered with the City of Los Angeles, Trust for Public Land, and Pacoima Beautiful to provide sustainably sourced Aleppo Pine for the transformation of Bradley Plaza Green Alley. Our team fabricated custom lumber elements—including planter beds and benches—crafted to support stormwater management while honoring cultural heritage in LA’s first shared streets model.

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.

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 1600s as an ornamental tree for its fast growth and drought tolerance. However, the Ancient Greeks held the tree in 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.