![Santa Monica Town Square](https://worldlandscapearchitect.com/image/fo/smts/City-Hall-Aerial.jpg)
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.
![Santa Monica Town Square](https://worldlandscapearchitect.com/image/fo/smts/City-Hall-View_New.jpg)
![Santa Monica Town Square](https://worldlandscapearchitect.com/image/fo/smts/11_0819_PLAN.jpg)
Also recently, the Architectural Review Board approved the revised design or the Overlook Structures in Palisades Garden Walk.
![Santa Monica Town Square](https://worldlandscapearchitect.com/image/fo/smts/VIEW_BIKE-BAY.jpg)
![Santa Monica Town Square](https://worldlandscapearchitect.com/image/fo/smts/elevation+plan.jpg)
![Santa Monica Town Square](https://worldlandscapearchitect.com/image/fo/smts/VIEW_ENTRY.jpg)
![Santa Monica Town Square](https://worldlandscapearchitect.com/image/fo/smts/VIEW_COMFORT-STATION.jpg)
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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