11th Street Bridge
The 11th Street Bridge Park connects two historically disparate sides of the river with a series of programmed spaces, landscapes and active zones that provide an engaging place hovering above, yet anchored in, the Anacostia River. It is both an elevated thoroughfare and a destination, a clear moment of intersection where two sides of the river converge and coexist. The Bridge offers layers of programs, presenting a new neighborhood park for the community, an after-hours destination for the nearby workforce, a retreat for residents and a new territory for tourists to explore.
The intersection of the two paths shapes the central meeting point on the bridge—an open plaza and flexible venue envisioned to accommodate markets, festivals and theatrical performances. The paths that frame this plaza further enhance the bridge as a hub of activity, providing a sequence of zones designated for play, relaxation, learning and gathering.
Audio systems are distributed through the cafe and its outdoor seating areas and support education programs to be held in the community space. Infrastructure for audio and video systems is distributed throughout the amphitheatre to serve community events and small touring music performances.
Location
Washington, DC
Owner
11th Street Bridge Park
Team
Acoustics and AV - Threshold
Architect - OMA
Theatre Consultants - Fisher Dachs Associates
Landscape Architect - OLIN
Size
200,000 square feet
Schedule
Estimated Completion 2025