Elegance Returns to Transit Station
— by Mike Bowermaster — 2 September 2009 — Comments Off
Revised transit station, option 4
Last night’s transit station workshop presented substantial improvements to the design of our future ferry, train and bus terminal. Four alternative train shed and tower designs were presented. Option 1 was a slight improvement on the infamous Safeway Station. Option 2 had an interesting open clearstory, but was otherwise goofy and forgettable. Options 3 and 4 were virtually the same, except for the entry stair design and the placement of the tower. By the end of the night, people seemed to prefer options 1 and 4. People liked the openness and transparency of option 1, qualities that can easily be incorporated into option 4.
As it stands, option 4 could be built as is and I bet you the majority of the waterfront would sing praises to the almighty transit gods.
Revised transit station, option 1
Tomorrow I’ll have a full featured, in-depth article for your analysis and response.
Sidenote: future public meetings will be held to discuss the following:
- Mercado (bathroom & cafe) building;
- Transit plaza revisions; and
- Bus loop bridge designs.
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