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Right LEDs are mounted on tree rings on the date palms (Phoenix dactylifera ��� Medjool���) that line both sides of the plaza. The LEDs (hevi-Lite) accent the underside of the palm canopy, while the downward angled LEDs light the pedestrian ways and add that overall sense of security. Above The ocean Fountain jets and lighting are operated by the same sophisticated system that controls the River of Lights (foreground). The uppermost pool of the ocean Fountain contains 46 custom pipe jets with built-in color changing LEDs. The site���s entire lighting design is LED, from the in-grade and fountain luminaires to the linear lighting integrated under the seat wall benches (iLight). The plaza requires only 16,000 watts of light, just over 0.1 watts per sq. ft. The Anaheim Convention Center Grand Plaza, just across the street from Disneyland, is a premier outdoor event space with designed amenities that create a dynamic setting for guests and visitors to the convention center. The unveiling of the Grand Plaza took place with a ribbon cutting ceremony in January 2013. Located at the end of Convention Way, east of Harbor Boulevard, framed by the Convention Center to the west, Hilton Anaheim Hotel on the north and Anaheim Marriott Hotel on the south, the Grand Plaza is the new front door to the Anaheim Convention Center. The 100,000 square foot open air Grand Plaza provides additional outdoor spaces for events, creating lasting impression to the one million annual visitors to the Anaheim Convention Center. The plaza design is representative of the agricultural roots of Anaheim and Orange County, and the Southern California landscape, complete with three 38 Landscape Architect and Specifier News fountains, a ���River-of-Light,��� Valencia orange trees, date palms and focal sculptural elements. Through the use of state-of-the-art energy-efficient lighting and control systems, the Grand Plaza is the go-to venue for an exciting, festive nighttime experience. One of the major design challenges was finding a balance between pedestrian activity spaces and vehicular traffic, including public transit, private vehicles and fire/emergency and service/delivery vehicles. The removal of vehicular traffic from the plaza enriches the public���s experience. The Grand Plaza in essence expands the convention venue to the outside, complete with areas for exhibit booths/ tents; rest and reflection; utility for hot and cold concession stands; opportunities to hold street fairs and receptions; and a ���stage��� for live outdoor concerts and entertainment. The Grand Plaza is defined by four distinct areas: 1) The main Grand Plaza extends