Wednesday, August 30, 2006

All Eyes on Winnipeg

On June 30^th, 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/

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Tags:Winnipeg plaza, New Line Skateparks Published by NewLine: 4:04 PM

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 Business

Port 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 Skatepark

Tofino 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 Kamloops

The 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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Tags:New Line Skateparks, Plaza, Tofino Skatepark, Port Coquitlam skatepark Published by NewLine: 4:01 PM Updated On: 8/30/2006 at 4:03 PM