Quincy SquareLandscape Architect: Emily Russell Landscape Architecture Quincy Square transforms a declining, auto-oriented corridor in downtown Bremerton, Washington, into a resilient civic landscape where culture, ecology, and everyday public life converge. Inspired by Quincy Jones' childhood discovery of music in Bremerton and his blessing to rename the street, the design uses the language of performance to organize movement, gathering, and celebration. Developed through extensive community engagement, the plaza restores stories long absent from the public realm by celebrating Bremerton's Black cultural legacy through public art, interpretation, and inclusive programming. Flexible spaces support daily use as comfortably as festivals, markets, and performances, while universal accessibility ensures the plaza welcomes people of all ages and abilities. Native, drought-tolerant, pollinator-friendly planting, durable materials, a pervious performance stage, and low-impact stormwater strategies strengthen environmental resilience and long-term stewardship. Since completion, Quincy Square has become a catalyst for downtown investment, renewed civic pride, and year-round community life. The project demonstrates how landscape architecture can transform an overlooked street into a nationally relevant model for equitable, resilient, and culturally meaningful public space. |