MRCA currently faces major logistical difficulties installing benches on steep, rugged trails. A small crew must haul 800+ pounds of materials — including cement, aggregate, and water — typically over 500 yards of uneven terrain. This process often takes up to one week, involves 22 trips, and costs more than $6,000 per bench. The GBC challenges teams to deliver a holistic systems design that integrates: (1) A scalable logistics and planning framework. (2) Optimized bench and foundation components to reduce load and complexity. (3) A repeatable installation process that significantly lowers labor, cost, time, and risk. Teams will receive data covering 71 eligible parks and are asked to propose an approach for installing 100+ benches across Southern California.
