Client: City of La Habra/Withers & Sandgren Landscape
Location: City of La Habra near Whittier Blvd. and Idaho Street

Project Features:

• Current park setting is a rolling hill open space
• Conversion to sports fields requires extensive grading analysis to avoid high costs
• Stringent EIR requirements including parking needs
• Partnership with homeowners, sports league, city management, and various departments
• Multi-functional use for stormwater management
• Maximized useful space for sports, trails, accesses, play and concession facilities
• Innovative solutions for cost effective storm runoff conveyance and detention
• Benefits extended to flood hazard reduction for downstream neighbors and major streets
• Innovative measures for water quality management and erosion/sedimentation control

WRC staff provided effective solutions for grading, drainage, parking, erosion control, and flood mitigation. WRC worked extensively with landscape (prime), architect, and other technical team members in design and construction documentation. WRC staff presented recommended plans in public meetings and council meetings.

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