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 areas
1. Interactive Open Space
2. Community Center Village
Site Vision
Community Open Space
Utilized for flea market / farmers market,
community events, etc.
Site Vision
Community Center Village
Community Center Relocation
Neighborhood Market
Key Site Features
Walkability
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.
Key Site Features
Lynch Diagram
Pedestrian
Path
Vehicular
Path
Landmark
Node
Open Space Elements
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
Design Concepts
Architectural style
Cotemporary style that fits with the community
character and is welcoming.
Sustainable Concepts
Materials
Use recycled and reclaimed building materials
such as metals, wood, glass to help mitigate
strain of natural resources.
Sustainable Concepts
Landscaping / Permeable Pavements
Encourage the use of native drought resistant plants.
Use recycled water for landscape irrigation.
Encourage the use of permeable pavements.
Renderings
Overview
Neighborhood Market
Community Center
Cycle Service Station/
Café
Graffiti wall
Amphitheater
Renderings
Cycle Service Station / Café
Renderings
Overview