Farragut Connector Replacement Project

Announcement

Farragut Connector construction and public art installation are now completed.

Photograph of newly constructed Farragut Connector pathway, including artwork The Speedway by Sonia Romero, mosaic tile, 2025.

Project Overview

The Farragut Connector is a path that provides pedestrians and bicyclists access along Farragut Drive between Jasmine Ave and Jackson Ave. The Farragut Connector Replacement Project (Project), which was completed in 2025, included demolition of the existing path structures and construction of new fencing, pedestrian-oriented lighting, plants and trees with an irrigation system, a fountain, and permeable pavement.

The Project accomplished these primary objectives:

Widened the path, using the entire width of the City’s 25’ parcel of land (instead of just 10’ as before), to provide additional room to traverse the path more safely;
Improved the appearance of the path, including ensuring that new plants and trees are irrigated to maintain their health;
Enhanced safety at the Jasmine side of the path by directing users to “stay right” and strategically placing mirrors and pavement markings to guide them; and
Installed illuminated bollards to light up the path at night to enhance safety but minimize spill over into the windows of the adjacent homes.

Landscape Architect: Linda Endler Design
General Contractor: Concept Consultant, Inc.

Public Art Component

On August 20, 2024, the Cultural Affairs Commission received a presentation and voted to recommend artist Sonia Romero for “The Speedway”, a tiled artwork concept depicted below to be mounted upon the perimeter wall of the Farragut Connector. City Council approved the appointment at the September 23, 2024 meeting and the artwork was installed in 2025. "The Speedway" reflects the features and history of neighborhood.

Learn more about Permanent Public Art in Culver City.

Farragut Project Artwork: "The Speedway"

Proposal Sketch, 2024, Sonia Romero