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Who would have thought... skateboarding takes
center stage at the Nation's top landscape architecture/urban design
awards with New Line Skateparks receiving the National Honour Award for the Plaza at the Forks .
The National Honour Award represents the highest yearly recognition
possible from the Canadian Society of Landscape Architects (CSLA) –
Canada’s foremost governing body for professionals involved in the
design and planning of parks, open spaces, public institutions,
roadways, neighbourhoods and communities.
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''The Plaza at the Forks'', which was completed in collaboration
with Scatliff Miller Murray - of Winnipeg, van der Zalm + associates,
KGS Group and PCL Construction, has gained significant notoriety across
the world over the last 8 months (see details on our Featured Projects
page http://newlineskateparks.com/morefeatured_projects.php?id=32). New Line is honoured to be recognized in this category along side of some well respected firms from across Canada.
****STORY UNDER DEVELOPMENT... FULL STORY TO COME SOON*******
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Tuesday, December 19, 2006
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2 new urban skate plaza's set to hit Ontario and Manitoba in 2007! Marina Park Skate Plaza - Thunder Bay, ON and the Downtown Brandon Skate Plaza - Brandon, MB. With significant development budgets, premier water front and downtown sites, plans for expansive art and sculpture installations, and a commitment to creating some of the world's best skateable public space, prepare for a serious migration towards Canada's center - east. The 2 new plaza's will join the landmark Downtown Vancouver Skate Plaza and world renowned Plaza at the Forks to complete a network of world class urban skate destinations across Canada. ***STORY UNDER DEVELOPMENT - MORE TO COME SOON***
NEW LINE SKATEPARKS INC. BUILDING SKATEBOARDING
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Monday, September 18, 2006
New Line Skateparks Inc. awarded development of Truro, NS Skatepark!!!
A big thanks from the New Line team goes out to everyone working
hard in the quest for great skateparks throughout the Maritimes.
After less than a year of actively seeking projects within the Maritime
Region, New Line Skateparks Inc. has been awarded 3 amazing parks
with what is sure to be many more on the horizon.
Now approaching over 80 concrete skateparks completed across Canada,
the US, and Europe, the 3 concrete parks awarded to New Line (Bathurst
NB, Truro NS, CFB Shearwater NS) serve as the first projects to be put
out to an open competitive bid within the Maritimes. In each case, New
Line was ultimately chosen for the high quality of design expertise,
construction capability, attentive service, community mindedness, and
budget responsibility that the company has built it's foundation on.
Check out the following links and pictures for our Maritime projects...
Bathurst, NB (Now Under Construction)
CFB Shearwater, NS (Construction Starts Soon - under $130,000 total cost)
http://www.newlineskateparks.com/concrete_projects_view.php?id=90
Town of Truro, NS (Budget $240,000)
http://www.newlineskateparks.com/concrete_projects_view.php?id=91
NEW LINE SKATEPARKS INC. BUILDING SKATEBOARDING
Wednesday, August 30, 2006
All Eyes on Winnipeg
On June 30th, exploding fireworks signaling the opening of the Forks Plaza could be heard around the world. In
merely seconds, barely an inch of surface was visible as over 6000
locals, top pros, politicians and international media rushed to
experience what has been touted by many as this 'year's most
anticipated grand opening in North America skateboarding’.
Covering a total area of over 44,000 square feet, the Forks consists of a meticulously detailed skateable sculpture plaza and expansive modern bowl complex tied seamlessly into the heart of downtown Winnipeg’s urban fabric. Skateable
terrain caters to virtually everyone with a myriad of real street and
transition influenced features split into two main areas:
Central Plaza - 29,000 sqft.: Inspired
by prized skate spots around the world and the local arts community,
the main plaza area is made up of a endless combination of stair sets,
banks, rails and ledges set within a host of custom sculptures and
other art pieces - the majority of which are skateable. ‘Must
skates’ include the notched vert wall, the 'Magic Carpet' - a super
elevated ribbon track, granite capped ledges and blocks, acid etched
hip, and series of slappy ledges.
Bowl
Complex: Separate and adjacent to the Central Plaza, lies an 8,500
sqft. bowl unit combining traditional pool and modern coping lines.
Walls begin at 5 feet and progress through a series of hips, elevators,
extensions, and a pump bump to a massive 17 foot cradle and 13 foot
over vert pocket.
The plaza is another New Line first, not only in North America, but around the world. To
date, the level of aesthetic detailing, site integration, incorporation
of sculpture and art, and positioning within the urban context is
unmatched by existing skate facilities. The Plaza
is open to everyone across all generations and will soon tie directly
into the entrance of the Canadian Human Rights museum.
For more pics check out the following links:
http://www.newlineskateparks.com/concrete_projects_view.php?id=64
http://www.winnipegskateparks.com/
NEW LINE SKATEPARKS INC. BUILDING SKATEBOARDING
Wednesday, August 30, 2006
Plaza Fever
The success of the Vancouver Skate Plaza has swept beyond the local
press, finding it's way into even more international media coverage and
sparking the development of 2 more plaza projects by New Line
Skateparks Inc. This month, check out the Vancouver Skate Plaza Case
Study written by internationally respected skatepark advocacy group:
Skaters for Public Skateparks. The article may be found online
at: http://www.skatersforpublicskateparks.org/van_plaza.html The full
story includes a history of the Vancouver project and it's process as
well as a number of interviews from pro skaters to the New Line team
and the Vancouver Skatepark Coalition.
If you want to see what skating the Vancouver Skate Plaza is all about
check out this link:
http://westfalia.talesa.net/www.thesubstancemedia.com/skateboard/skateplaza.mov
or check out the 3d pano: http://newlineskateparks.com/plaza.mov
Now, on the topic of new projects... 2 more New Line designed plazas
are scheduled for construction. If everything goes as planned, our
friends down south in Wilmington, Delaware and the locals in Winnipeg,
Manitoba will soon be home to what will be now a trio of World Class
'real street' gems. Check our concrete projects page soon for the full
stories and concept renderings of each plaza.
The Forks Skate Plaza Concept Now Complete!! Check the latest images:
http://www.newlineskateparks.com/concrete_projects_view.php?id=64
Railside Skatepark Open for BusinessPort Coquitlam is finally finished!!! At over 35,000 square feet the
Railside Adventure Park in Port Coquitlam will be the largest outdoor
youth activity park in British Columbia. Spread over 2 acres of Lions
Park this facility boasts a large street park, urban terrain area,
modern monster bowl unit, a 350' long funtrack as well as
basketball/hockey court with lots of green space for hanging out and
spectating.
Check out the latest construction photos: http://newlineskateparks.com/concrete_projects_view.php?id=33
Tuff City SkateparkTofino skaters are stoked watching the concrete flow daily in Tuff City. With 3 amazing weeks of weather on our side the crew has made some amazing progress. This park is shaping up to be an great addition to the already amazing scene in Tofino. Keep posted for some construction photos!!! (if the guys would stop spending so much time surfing after work they might remember to send me so photos to post!) Zero Team Visits KamloopsThe Zero team recently visited New Lines newest concrete beauty in Kamloops BC on their way to Slam City Jam. All the riders loved the park and took no time to 'destroy' all the handrails and ledges that grace this amazing park. Look for photos of the demo in the kamloops projects folder. http://newlineskateparks.com/concrete_projects_view.php?id=15
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