Cross Alameda Trail

Written By Lesley Benedict
 

Year completed: 2018

Cross Alameda Trail through Jean Sweeney Open Space Park for the City of Alameda is a 0.65 mile class I bike and pedestrian trail. The trail is the first phase of development through a unique 27-acre community park in the heart of Alameda. When complete, the park will provide a broad array of amenities and experiences for the public including community gathering areas, playgrounds, hiking trails a bike skills loop and community gardens.

 

ReScape Score

91

 
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Address: Atlantic Avenue between Webster Street and Sherman Street

Project Owner/Developer: City of Alameda

Landscape Architecture Team: PlaceWorks

Landscape Contractor: McGuire and Hester

ReScape Rater: Suzanne Schrift

Landscape Size: 444,015 sq ft

Grounds Open To Public? Yes

ReScape Landscape Highlights

  • Incorporated 6CY/1000sf of compost into soils

  • Installed sheet mulch for weed control

  • Low energy light fixtures

  • Large stature trees

  • Over 50% native plants

Lesley Benedict
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