Queensway Bay

By creating a new downtown harbor with a revitalized shoreline park and new commercial development, Queensway Bay is a significant element in reestablishing Long Beach as the most important waterfront destination in the region. Key to the development’s success was creating a truly Southern California waterfront. The new harbor, with a two-level palm-lined boardwalk esplanade, is set within a lush landscape of tropical and semi-tropical plants. A new aquarium and outdoor exhibits complement the commercial development and attract residents as well as visitors. Transportation and access played a vital role, with bikeways, pedestrian paths, parking structures, and water taxis playing an integral part in the final design. OLIN developed site-specific railings, paving, site furnishings, and lighting features custom for Queensway Bay.

 By creating a new downtown harbor with a revitalized shoreline park and new commercial development, Queensway Bay is a significant element in reestablishing Long Beach as the most important waterfront destination in the region. The new harbor, with a two-level palm-lined boardwalk esplanade, is set within a lush landscape of tropical and semi-tropical plants. A new aquarium and outdoor exhibits complement the commercial development and attract residents as well as visitors. Transportation and access played a vital role, with bikeways, pedestrian paths, parking structures, and water taxis playing an integral part in the final design.

Location
Long Beach, CA

Owner
City of Long Beach

Status
Completed 1998

Key Team Members
Laurie Olin, Partner-in-Charge
Dennis C. McGlade, Consulting Partner

Awards
2002, Brick Industry Association, Brick Paving Design Award