Landscape Design 4
Environmental Analysis and Planning
This course studies the methods and attitudes of environmental research and analysis utilized by landscape architects. Students investigate the natural, historical, and cultural factors that impact land-use suitability, design programming, and design development. Instruction emphasizes the application of these methods to both the natural and built environments.
Instructor
Emily Gabel-Luddy
Project Location
Burbank
judges
Xiaojian Fan – Design Workshop
Lorena Matos – City of Los Angeles
Charles Strawter – City of Los Angeles
Paar’e ‘eyooxariin xaa.
Water is Our Life.
Students: Amy White, Eddy Zhu, Leeloo Gilet
The expansion of Johnny Carson Park reconnects Burbank to the Los Angeles River through the integration of blue-green infrastructure, transforming the park into a vital ecological and community space. The design draws on the indigenous landscape of the area, honoring the Tongva people’s historical relationship with the river. By restoring wetlands, adding riparian vegetation, and utilizing stormwater capture systems, the project merges urban development with natural restoration. The park’s new features, such as bioswales, pedestrian bridges, and recreational areas, provide opportunities for public engagement with the environment, bringing the city’s hub back to the riverbank.