SYNLawn Cincinnati has earned one of the synthetic turf industry’s highest honors: the 2024 Commercial Landscape Project of the Year award from the Synthetic Turf Council (STC) for our exceptional work transforming Factory 52, a 20-acre mixed-use development in Cincinnati, OH, with our commercial artificial grass. This project turned Factory 52 into a lush, green, and highly functional urban environment.
Receiving this prestigious accolade not only highlights the creativity and craftsmanship of SYNLawn Cincinnati but also places a spotlight on how innovative synthetic turf solutions can be used to reimagine urban landscapes in sustainable and engaging ways.
Factory 52: A Historic Site Reimagined
Factory 52 is situated on the grounds of the former United States Playing Card Company, a landmark industrial site with deep roots in the Cincinnati community. The redevelopment of this space was carefully planned to pay homage to its historical legacy while also transforming it into a vibrant community destination.
The vision for Factory 52 included residential living, retail shops, dining, entertainment, and expansive green spaces – all working together to create a seamless urban living experience. At SYNLawn Cincinnati, our role was crucial in bringing this vision to life, especially when it came to creating inviting, low-maintenance green areas that blend effortlessly with the industrial charm of the site.
Transformative Turf Installations
At the core of this SYNLawn STC award-winning project were several major installations totaling over 30,000 square feet of advanced synthetic turf:
- The Bark Park: A dedicated space for pet owners and their dogs, this dog park features 12,700 square feet of SYNTipede X43 turf. This premium turf product is known for its resilience under heavy foot (and paw) traffic and offers exceptional drainage and safety for pets.
- Central Green Park and Card Park: These two spacious green areas serve as vibrant community gathering places. Together, they span 17,421 square feet and are covered with SYNAugustine 347 turf, which mimics the look and feel of traditional grass while requiring minimal upkeep.
- Pickleball Courts and Recreation Areas: Factory 52 also features a pickleball complex and other recreational amenities that further enhance the usability of the space for people of all ages.
These installations from us at SYNLawn Cincinnati demonstrate how artificial grass can go beyond aesthetics to create spaces that encourage outdoor activity, foster social interaction, and elevate the overall experience of public space.
A Commitment to Sustainability
Sustainability played a central role in this project. SYNLawn Cincinnati used SYNLawn turf products incorporating Super Yarn technology and EnviroLoc+ plant-based backing. These features help ensure durability while also reducing environmental impact. The Super Yarn technology fuses antimicrobial, anti-static, and infrared-reflective properties into a single grass fiber, while our EnviroLoc+ backing system utilizes renewable materials to reduce petroleum-based components.
The result of these SYNLawn turf technologies is a synthetic turf solution that is not only eco-friendly and safer for families and pets but turf that also contributes to long-term water savings and eliminates the need for chemical fertilizers and pesticides. For a development like Factory 52 in Cincinnati, OH, which emphasizes responsible urban growth, our sustainability credentials were a perfect fit.
Industry-Wide Recognition for SYNLawn Cincinnati
The Synthetic Turf Council’s Commercial Landscape Project of the Year award is a prestigious honor that recognizes excellence in synthetic turf installations based on innovation, complexity, aesthetic appeal, and positive impact on the community. At SYNLawn Cincinnati, our commercial artificial grass project for Factory 52 stood out among entries from across the country for its scale, quality, and thoughtful integration into a larger urban redevelopment effort. Our STC award-winning work at Factory 52 not only enhanced the site’s visual appeal but also elevated its functionality, safety, and environmental performance.
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SYNLawn Cincinnati has helped set a new benchmark for what is possible when commercial artificial grass is paired with thoughtful design and community-focused development in Cincinnati, OH. Factory 52 is now a model for urban revitalization, showing how cities can transform historic spaces into thriving, sustainable environments that benefit residents, businesses, and visitors alike. The recognition from the STC affirms our leadership in the commercial landscaping industry and highlights the transformative power of high-quality synthetic turf.
For more information on SYNLawn Cincinnati and our award-winning artificial grass solutions, contact us today.