Gates + Associates

Seeing people enjoying new projects we’ve designed is so rewarding! The City of Livermore, CA - Government's Livermorium Plaza is drawing folks in with a “memorable and comfortable design that complements downtown” says designer Kimmy Chen to the . Kudos to partners and sponsors Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory Robert A. Batham Construction BKF Engineers Interface Engineering SGH Engineering BSK Associates

Livermorium Plaza, Downtown’s New ‘Living Room’, Helping Restore Pedestrian-Friendly Town Center Melonie Reynolds, Livermore/ Kimmy Chen, Landscape Architect

Today we are excited to spotlight Rebecca Flanegan, who joined the Gates team in June as our new Outreach Coordinator. She brings extensive experience in managing both intimate and large-scale events for government entities, non-profit organizations, and businesses. Rebecca was drawn to Gates for its group of down-to-earth, creative-minded professionals who appreciate nature and are driven to make better outdoor spaces for the communities they serve.

Fun fact: Rebecca is a musician who has been composing and performing her own songs for 20 years. She describes music as her happy place and the root of who she is.

A big thank you to our summer interns! This summer, we were joined by talented college interns, including Catherine Sachs (California State Polytechnic University, Pomona), Gracie Mitchell (California State Polytechnic University, San Luis Obispo), and Crystal Xie (University of California, Davis). We had the pleasure of seeing each intern proactively step up to help wherever needed, from engaging with the community at a pop-up outreach event to practicing their skills in AutoCAD.

Fun fact: Catherine first interned with us when she was in high school, and this was Gracie’s second summer with Gates.

We so appreciate all your hard work - good luck in your studies!