Last November we published the design concept for Santa Monica Palisades Garden Walk & Town Square by James Corner Field Operations. Recently, we learnt that the design for the Town Square has since been updated to reflect the Landmarks Commission conditions to be granted a Certificate Of Appropriateness “the retention, rehabilitation and/or relocation of certain existing historic character defining elements of the site, in addition to reconfiguring the site topography and grade, the installation of new landscaping and hardscape materials, a central water feature, new benches and seat walls, and lighting. Pursuant to Santa Monica Municipal Code, a Certificate of Appropriateness is required for any proposed alterations in whole or in part, of or to a Landmark or Landmark Parcel”. The design is currently waiting for final approval from the City Council.
Also recently, the Architectural Review Board approved the revised design or the Overlook Structures in Palisades Garden Walk.
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RELATED NEWS:
Work has started on the Palisades Garden Walk – see more at LA Curbed
How landscape architect James Corner got his start – LA Times