Streetscape in outdoor mall converted into a courtyard garden that provides outdoor seating for shoppers & patrons of nearby food businesses.
Case
Study
79
Points
Project Name
Bay Street Plaza
Address
Bay St & Shellmound, Emeryville, CA
Project Owner/Developer
Madison Marquette
ReScape Rater
Geoff Hall
Year Completed
2006
Landscape Size
21,284 sq ft
Grounds Open To Public?
Yes
ReScape Rated Landscape Score
79 points
ReScape Landscape Highlights
- Bay-Friendly education signs provide shoppers with learning opportunities
- Reduced impervious surface from 99% before construction to 30% after construction
- 100% of concrete and asphalt debris recycled.
- Diverse planting of more than 20 species to reduce pest management.
- Water fountain uses solar powered pump
- Drought tolerant soils created with compost & 3 inch mulch layer.