1. WORK + PLAY + BEACH
University Southern Caliornia
Sol Price School of Public Policy
PPD 531 Urban Design Studio
Fall 2014
Jonathan Yang
Create a work, play and shopping beach village with iconic buildings.
The ground plane provides public spaces, and pedestrian bridges be-
tween buildings connect upper levels and provide unique views to the
ocean and North End/El Porto neighborhoods.

2. Major Street
Alleyway and
minor Streets
The entrance into to
Manhattan Beach from
Rosecrans seems more like
an exit.
Chevron
Public Parking Lot that serves as a beginning
and end for people visiting North MB. People
associate this area to their final destination as
they leave the beach, that is why this place is
being underutilized as a tourist destination.
Parking
Downward grade which gives
the visitor a view of the ocean
no matter where they are
standing on this property
Ponchos
Verdana
The small and narrow
streets makes the neighbor-
hood feel smaller and
safer
Vegetation Buffer
THE PROJECT OVERVIEW
The lot is not being used for its full potential.
Its only use, as of right now, is for parking.
All roads lead to the ocean one way or
another.
No big retail. All mom and pop shops that
helps promote small businesses.
The downgrade on the property give people a
view of the ocean anywhere on the property.
This is important because it widens the type
of use that this propoerty can have. Also,
because there is noone to block behind this
property, the new development can be higher
than most, barring city zoning codes.
District
Lynch Analysis MapRedevelopment of Manhattan beach North End
Jonathan Yang with Jorge Adler
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Condominiums and townhouses line Rosecrans and the
streets behind. None of the houses exceeds 3 stories in
height in otder to not block the view of the houses
behind them.
Restaurants abundant abundant
south of Rosecrans and are always
under the height of the houses
behind them.
The beach is the focal
point of the neighbor-
hood. Rosecrans leads
into the Beach and all
the streets that go
East-West end up at
the beach.
The beach is a
Node and a
Landmark
All streets are great
connections to the oceans
The Strand is an
amazing example
of public and
private property
working together to
provide the ultimate
beach front real
estate experience.
There is no big retail here. No corporations.
All mom and pop restaurants and
businesses give the area feeling of
community and accountability.
Law Offices
Residential Subdistrict
Project Site
Landmark
Nodes
Edge
Retail Subdistrict
Bikram
Yoga
Downward sloping streets
Very Narrow Streets
OB’s Pub
and Grill
Baja
Sharkees
The streets are so narrow, does
not provide ample parking
As you go up north out of Manhattan Beach, you know you have left the city
because there is no more development or residential past 45th St.
Entrance to the beach
Beach Parking

3. Photos of Existing ConditionsRedevelopment of the Manhattan Beach North End
Jorge Adler with Jonathan Yang
A parking lot on the Southwest corner of the site acts as a
node and attracts visitors to the site.
Due to the downward sloping grade, the property has
differing uses on multiple levels.
Facing North from Highland Ave, the property can easily
be seen past the El Porto building. Manhattan Beach at Rosecrans Ave and Highland Ave.
Businesses on the opposite side of Highland Ave The commercial buildings on the property can
barely be seen from ground level along Highland Ave.
The only entrance to the property from the North is along
HIghland Ave and favors vehicles over pedestrians.
A change in grade signals the entrance to the property as
one approaches from Rosecrans Ave.
The ocean can be seen from the property’s highest point
of elevation.
The parking lot on the North end of the property has a
steep grade entering from 38th st.
A large oil tank to the North creates a visible edge and is a
The beach at the West end of Rosecrans Ave creates a
node and is a valuable asset for the property.
Trade Winds Village
Veranda’s

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Rosecrans Ave
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El Porto
Building
Chevron Refinery
Vegetation Buffer
At Grade Parking Lot
Tradewinds Village
Two-level
Parking
Garage
Law
Offices
Verandas
Panchos
OB’s Pub & Grill
Legend
Streets
Crosswalk
Medium/High
Density Housing
Retail
Parking Lot
Sidewalk
Median

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Crosswalk
Entertainment
Mixed Use Commercial/Office
Pedestrian Bridges/View Points
Parking Lot
Public Art
Retail/Food
Canopy
Apartments
Kiosks
Work + Play + Beach
Green Space w/ Benches
Chevron Refinery
Public Art Walls
Public Art
Above ground Pedestrian Bridge
Entrance/Exit to
Underground Parking
Residential (Small)
-Lofts
-Studios
Parking Lot-At grade parking
-3 Levels Underground
Entertainment
Retail/Cafe
Mixed Use/Office/Retail
with Plaza on roof
Food
Court
Open Green
Space
Entrance/Exit to
Underground Parking at
level
Wall

6. Redevelopment of the North End of Manhattan Beach Work + Beach + Play
“Create a work, play and shopping beach village with iconic buildings. The
ground plane provides public spaces, and pedestrian bridges between
buildings connect upper levels and provide unique views to the ocean and
North End/El Porto neighborhoods.”
Jonathan Yang
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Create a landmark to visitors and residents coming to North Manhattan Beach
Develop mixed use buildings for the site to promote a variety of uses
Attract startups commerical and office space
Provide loft and studio spaces for artist to cultivate an artists haven
Create a grand pedestrian bridge to connect the buildings on the site
Provide a space public art and civic engagement
Enhance the North End and integrate the site with nearby uses
Add a cafe/restaurant for people to dine outside on benches under parasols

7. Redevelopment of Manhattan Beach North End Building Precedents
Jonathan Yang
Five towers by Graft and Kleihues + Kleihues Architekten, which will be connected on their upper levels by a chain of
bridges.
Social club and incubator building, connected by bridges

8. Redevelopment of the North End of Manhattan Beach Open SpacePrecedents
Jonathan Yang
Open spaces between buildings
Canopies lined with plants create a green shade Colorful Canopies will create aesthetic functionability The concrete open jungle will provide a place for workers to relax during the lunch
Working professionals enjoying outdoor amenitiesThis centre garden provides pleasant seats for people to sit while they are having lunch or relax

9. Public Art
LOVE
Jonathan Yang
Redevelopment of the North End of Manhattan Beach Site Section
Retail Entertainment
Center
Apartment
Complex
Mixed Commercial
Office Space
Food/Retail
Pedestrian bridge
Greenhouse
Subterrarian Parking Lot 3 levels
Canopy
Above grade parking
at rear (not shown)
Parking Lot
Rosecrans Ave
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