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Agenda - City of Santa Monica

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ESPLANADE STREET<br />

TREE GOALS<br />

LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE<br />

The Esplanade should be easily<br />

739 ALLSTON WAY<br />

BERKELEY, CA 94710<br />

identif able and an iconic statement<br />

in the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Santa</strong> <strong>Monica</strong>. A<br />

bold, yet simple planting strategy<br />

can help provide identity to this<br />

corridor. To meet the design<br />

TREE VISIBILITY FROM PCH DIAGRAM<br />

A unique Esplanade Tree will give the<br />

Esplanade identity and visibility from<br />

adjacent locations<br />

goals, the framing tree should<br />

engage the spirit <strong>of</strong> <strong>Santa</strong> <strong>Monica</strong><br />

as arboretum, it should frame or<br />

highlight the Pier sign, it should<br />

strengthen the identity <strong>of</strong> the<br />

Esplanade, and it should provide<br />

modulation and dappled shade.<br />

We are currently reviewing a few<br />

COLORADO ESPLANADE<br />

CITY OF SANTA MONICA<br />

species that meet the goals with<br />

the city forester prior to making the<br />

f nal selection.<br />

COLUMNAR OR PYRAMIDAL<br />

FORM TO PRESERVE<br />

VIEWS TO THE PIER SIGN<br />

The low shrub planting down the<br />

Esplanade will be bold, simple and<br />

hardy, maintaining a strong line<br />

which draws ones attention down<br />

EXISTING VIEW DOWN COLORADO<br />

TREE FORM + OPEN CANOPY<br />

STRUCTURE TO PROVIDE<br />

DAPPLED SHADE AND VIEWS<br />

TO THE BUILDINGS<br />

CLEAR TRUNK<br />

the street towards the pier sign<br />

and past many destinations along<br />

the way. Fragrant plants will be<br />

used in moderation along the way<br />

to highlight key moments in the<br />

design.<br />

ESPLANADE TREE PLANTING<br />

VIEW DOWN COLORADO<br />

TREE FORM CRITERIA<br />

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