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Lafayette unveils preferred design for 701 Pocket Park with shaded seating, small play area and pollinator plantings
Summary
Designers presented a preferred concept for the 7,001‑square‑foot South Public Road pocket park: tiered seating, a small fenced playground, native plantings, shade shelter and limited paving. City staff plan to finish construction documents and bid in spring 2026 with construction targeted for the same year.
The Lafayette project team and consultant Ayers Associates presented a preferred concept for the new 701 Pocket Park during the Nov. 3 meeting, showing a compact layout that emphasizes shade, natural materials and informal community gathering areas.
Design highlights include a small, fenced play area with a wood climber located near the alley, multi‑tiered wooden seating deck (about 20 by 10 feet) intended for informal performances or group…
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