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How Placemaking
Transforms
Transit Facilities
Into Places
Presented by Cynthia Nikitin, Senior VP PPS Pro Walk Pro Bike Pro Place September 10 2014
We shape our buildings and thereafter, our buildings shape us. – Winston Churchill
Rahway, NJ
We shape our transportation systems and thereafter, our transportation
shapes us. — Transportation and Livable Communities Consortium
Sidney Australia
Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Corpus Christi TX Ad for Grey Poupon
Dijon Mustard
What Makes a Great Transit Place?
sociability uses & activities
access & linkages comfort & image
Welcoming
evening use
volunteerism
street life
transit usage
parking usage patterns
pedestrian activity
Walkable
Convenient
Accessible
Charm Clean
Attractive
Historic
Safe
building conditions
environmental data
sanitation rating
crime stats
Cooperative
Neighborly
property values
land-use patterns
retail sales
business ownership
Special Real
Fun
Active Vital
Connected
Key Attributes
Intangibles
Measurements
PLACE
The Placemaking Process Around Transit
Los Angeles CA
Before After
Twenty Strategies For Transforming Transit Facilities into Places
Rail stations and bus stops can serve as community destinations while providing comfort and convenience
for transit passengers
1
Stations are designed, built, and managed as “Places”
2
Transit stops and stations are programmed venues for a wide range of community activities and events. 3
Amenities and retail are provided, such as newsstands, food vendors, shops, restrooms, and information kiosks that serve residents and commuters alike.
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Amenities are co-located, in centralized areas, to create synergy, enhance their impact, and maximize use.
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CA
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Transit facilities are attractive and visible from a distance. 6 6
7 Roads, streets, and transit stops function as public spaces that benefit communities socially, economically, and environmentally.
Transit is planned as part of a transportation system
linked to the street network. 11 8
Roadways adjacent to transit facilities are pedestrian-friendly boulevards. 9
10 Transferring between train, buses, and cars is both convenient and pleasant.
Stops , stations , and transit vehicles are easily accessible to cyclists. 11
Streets that connect neighborhoods to transit facilities are attractive, comfortable, and safe to cross. C
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Signage and information helps people find their way to the correct bus or train and destination, and
promotes local businesses and attractions.
13
Grade-separation projects create connections, rather than barriers, for a community.
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Carl
os,
CA
14
Neighborhoods are inclusive and accessible to all. 19 15
16 Transit links and is serves community anchors and destinations
Mixed use buildings constructed proximate to transit facilities combine housing and commercial
activity with active ground floor uses.
17
Parking facilities are priced and managed effectively, designed to be less visually intrusive, and accommodate shared use.
18
New parks and plazas are created as part of transit- oriented development projects. 19
Zoning codes, local land use ordinances and design guidelines encourage the building of pedestrian-oriented buildings that combine housing and commercial uses.
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Benefits of Transforming Transit Facilities into Vibrant
Destinations
Transit stations become community assets and destinations
Station areas become more desirable as places to live and operate businesses
Real estate near train stations becomes more valuable
Opportunities arise for partnering with other agencies, cities and civic groups
Transit investments and assets are leveraged to achieve broad community benefits
Pressure to increase parking capacity is reduced
Ridership increases – alleviating auto dependence
A sense of ownership is generated by the community
PLACEMAKING: MAKING IT HAPPEN
October 8 – 10 | New York City
HOW TO CREATE SUCCESSFUL MARKETS
October 17 – 18 | New York City
9TH INTERNATIONAL PUBLIC MARKETS
CONFERENCE
March 26-28, 2015 | Barcelona pps.org/training
www.pps.org
@CynthiaNikitin
Cnikitin@pps.org
What Makes a Great Transit Place?
sociability uses & activities
access & linkages comfort & image
Welcoming
evening use
volunteerism
street life
transit usage
parking usage patterns
pedestrian activity
Walkable
Convenient
Accessible
Charm Clean
Attractive
Historic
Safe
building conditions
environmental data
sanitation rating
crime stats
Cooperative
Neighborly
property values
land-use patterns
retail sales
business ownership
Special Real
Fun
Active Vital
Connected
Key Attributes
Intangibles
Measurements
PLACE
•Welcoming
•Interactive
•Neighborliness
•Pride
•Diversity
•Stewardship
Sociability
Public Art
Seattle
Seattle
Public Art
Seattle
Public Art
Pheonix
Scottsdale, Az
Saint Paul,
Minnesota
•Attractive
•Inviting
•Usable
•Historic
•“Green”
•Friendly
Comfort & Image
Structure should be transparent
Shelter size should meet user volume
Provide waiting areas outside of
shelters
Provide updated route and area maps
Minimize conflicts between
passengers and pedestrians
Ensure adequate sidewalk widths to
accommodate all uses/users
Provide Full Range of Amenities
Recycling Bin - Cemusa Public Toilet – Pittsburgh - Adshel
Introduce pedestrian lighting to
increase safety
•Fun/Vital
•Active
•Indigenous
•Sustainable
•Affordable
•Challenging
Uses & Activities
Prague
Vienna
Vienna
Paris,
France
Lyon, France
Amsterdam
Chur, Switzerland
Falls Church, New Zealand
Lisbon, Portugal
Johannesburg South Africa
Portland, Oregon
Shelter Designs - Adshel
Liverpool
London
Shelter Designs - Cemusa
San Sebastian, Spain
Spain
Shelter Designs - Cemusa
Barcelona
Bilbao
JCDecaux
Paris
Quennel Rothchild Associates
New Haven, CT
Richard Dattner Architects
New York, NY
New Haven, CT
Vancouver, Canada
Corpus Christi, Texas
San Francisco, California
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Copenhagen, Denmark
Denmark
Stockholm, Sweden
San Sebastion, Spain
Madrid, Spain
Barcelona, Spain
Vienna, Austria
Brussels, Belgium
Shrewsbury, England
Malmo, Sweden
Berlin, Germany
Paris, France