City Bella
Richfield, Minnesota

CLOSE Landscape Architecture+ was commissioned by Gramercy Corporation to design this major public plaza and surrounding streetscape for a new, high density, mixed-use redevelopment at the heart of the new town center in Richfield, Minnesota. The plaza, constructed on a roof deck over a parking garage, includes a fountain and gardens, walkways, and gathering and performance spaces, becoming the focal point for commercial and housing development that surrounds it.

A custom designed steel arbor provides a place to gather in the new village square. Plants were selected for ease of maintenance and long-term sustainability, while reinforcing the strong sensory experience associated with Italian landscapes.