When the new Sixth Street Viaduct opens this summer, it will be the swan song of Gary Lee Moore’s 37-year career at the city of Los Angeles, including 19 as city engineer. He recalls working on other iconic projects such as the revamp of Griffith Observatory and the often-filmed LAPD administration building as well as small projects, like pocket parks, that brought thankful residents to tears.
But the $588-million project to build a replacement of one of LA’s most beloved structures entailed a level of community engagement like never before, he says.