From Greyfield to Green:
Patricia Yusuf
Reimagining A Historic Site In Oakland California
SCASLA Achievement Award
The judges highlighted the project’s strong research and analysis, with clear concepts and diagrams that were easy to understand. The evocative “Woven Basket” theme and precedent images brought a strong sense of place, while creative ideas like the tower walk stood out, even if they felt grand in scale. The sections and visuals were compelling, and the narrative showed thoughtful intent. Overall, a beautifully presented project with strong vision and creativity.
This project transforms a 6 acre greyfield into a public park, offering an opportunity to reclaim an underutilized site as an connected, resilient and multi-generational community landscape.
About
Patricia Yusuf
I currently live in Oakland, California and spent my childhood in the Baldwin Hills community of Los Angeles, California. I attended Xavier University of Louisiana followed by The University of Texas at Austin LBJ School of Public Affairs. I studied Public Policy and Psychology at both Universities.
Now that I've completed both the UCLA Extension landscape architecture and landscape horticulture programs, I look forward to volunteering in my community.