Gloria Molina Grand Park transforms a disconnected civic center as the city's shared backyard. Spanning 12 acres between The Music Center and City Hall, the park connects Downtown Los Angeles through one continuous pedestrian experience.
The County's Civic Center Mall occupied a prominent Bunker Hill site but isolated pedestrians with ramps and topography. The Grand Avenue Committee and County of Los Angeles recognized an opportunity to transform the overlooked 12-acre site spanning four city blocks into a shared public destination. RIOS envisioned "The Park for Everyone," a civic garden that serves communities and strengthens connections between Downtown's cultural institutions.