Uptown Art Park

This long-vacant plot was nearly turned into a parking lot by the city’s redevelopment agency, but a group of community members fought the proposal, advocating instead for a sculpture garden to display the work of local artists.

OWNERClark Construction
LOCATIONOakland
CONTRACT VALUE$325k
SERVICES

Description

The park includes massive sculptures, some lighted, some over 20 feet tall. Nine sculptures will be displayed at a time, and the exhibit will change every few months.

McGuire and Hester's portion of work included grading, installation of Art Slab concrete pads and decomposed granite paving.

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