# Riverside Dynamic Park Designs OJB Joins HDR and Gensler on the Riverfront Park By Amy Duong | Published 2024-09-21 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-riverfront References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2024/09/20/ojb-completes-revitalization-of-multiple-omaha-parks/) & [ojb](https://www.ojb.com/)  American landscape architecture firm OJB works together with architecture studios HDR and [Gensler](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eve-park) to complete the [Riverfront](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-cappella) Project along Omaha's river. The project features renovations of the Heartland of America Park, Lewis and Clark Landing, and Gene Leahy Mall. There are activities including a riverfront pier, ice skating and roller skating ribbon, and native landscaping. Partner at OJB, Kyle Fiddelke shares, "One of our big concepts was to actually elevate the park back up. We filled in portions of the park and made areas flat so that you could actually do community events. Once we elevated the park and brought the western portion of it up to grade, we really made a commitment to reinforcing the pedestrian grid through the city." Image Credit: OJB, Gensler, HDR ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 44% | Activity: 5% | Freshness: 28% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Elevated Urban Parks:** Elevating urban parks to create multifunctional spaces that accommodate community events and enhance pedestrian connectivity. - **Integrated Native Landscaping:** Incorporating native landscaping to promote biodiversity and sustainable gardening practices in urban environments. - **Multifunctional Recreational Spaces:** Designing parks with a variety of activities like ice skating and roller skating to attract diverse groups and increase year-round usage. ### Where This Applies - **Landscape Architecture:** Integrating innovative park designs that reshape urban landscapes and improve community engagement. - **Urban Development:** Transforming urban areas through multifunctional park developments that enhance city life and pedestrian experiences. - **Recreational Facilities:** Creating facilities that offer versatile recreational activities to draw in both residents and tourists, boosting local economies. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ribbon-Like Riverfront Parks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/belvedere-park.md) - [Red-Painted Steel River Parks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/papaloapan-river.md) - [Flood-Defence Nature Parks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cf-mller.md) - [Waterfront Transformation Public Park](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wilmington-waterfront-promenade.md) - [Tunnel Six-Lane Highway](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/land-bridge-and-prairie.md) - [Eye-Catching Basketball Parks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/basketball-park.md) - [Aquarium Park Extensions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lmn-architect.md) - [Urban Ecological Design Projects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urban-ecological-design.md) - [Botanical Public Garden Updates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leach-botanical-garden.md)