BEST GREEN SPACE PROJECT

BEST GREEN SPACE PROJECT

Ziehler Playground

WINNER

Clemens Construction Company, Inc.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

Clemens Construction Company, in collaboration with Rebuild Philadelphia, revitalized Ziehler Playground, a 7.1acre public park in Olney, North Philadelphia. This green space project included installing new stormwater BMPs, modern playground equipment, safety surfaces, basketball courts, seating areas, shade structures, permeable paving, rain gardens, landscaping, and new concrete and asphalt walkways. The 3,800-square-foot Recreation Center also underwent a comprehensive remodel, encompassing new restrooms, a multipurpose community room, boxing gym, staff office, MEP upgrades, paint, and roof/awning restoration. Rebuild Philadelphia aims to build cleaner, greener, stronger communities one park, rec center, and library at a time.

OWNERS: Philadelphia Parks & Recreation; Rebuild Philadelphia

ARCHITECTS: Ian Smith Design Group; Salt Design Studio

ENGINEERS: D’Huy Engineering; Mark Ulrick Engineers; Meliora Design; Miller Design Group

GBCA MEMBER COLLABORATORS

• Carr & Duff

• Eureka Metal & Glass Services, Inc.

• Geppert Bros., Inc.

• Liberty Flooring, LLC

• Unified Door & Hardware Group, LLC, Tru-Fit Frame and Door