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2019-12-06
6:00 p.m |
Design Ideas for Transit Stop Transformation Project to be Shared |
Community Events |
| Event Description: |
Citizens for Modern Transit, the regional transit advocacy organization, and AARP in St. Louis are working to activate the space around a Maplewood MetroBus Stop with the help of the City of Maplewood, Citizens National Bank and KaBOOM!, a national non-profit that partners with communities to expand play opportunities for kids. This joint initiative, known as the “Transit Stop Transformation Project” will convert the area at the southwest corner of Manchester Rd. and Marshall Ave. – adjacent to the Citizens National Bank parklet – into a fun, artistic space that encourages active play, cultivates community and increases transit use. The design ideas for the Maplewood MetroBus stop will be shared during the Maplewood Christmas Tree Walk on Friday, Dec. 6, from 6 to 7 p.m., allowing the local community to weigh-in.
The design team, led by BlackArc Design, will be at the Maplewood MetroBus Stop sharing a design possibility that integrates play, creativity and interaction. The team will have summaries of the community input shared to-date and the current stage of the design. Attendees will be invited to share their thoughts on their favorite ideas and what would foster a more inclusive and engaging transit stop.
The “Transit Stop Transformation Project” serves as an extension to Citizens for Modern Transit (CMT) and AARP in St. Louis’ ongoing efforts to raise awareness about “placemaking” around transit. This is a concept that transforms places people simply pass through in route to their next destination – like MetroLink and MetroBus stations – into active, engaging corridors that connect individuals and neighborhoods by offering access to products, services and green spaces.
To learn more, call Citizens for Modern Transit at (314) 231-7272 or visit www.cmt-stl.org.
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| Location: |
Maplewood MetroBus Stop |
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Southwest corner of Manchester Rd. and Marshall Ave. |
| Contact |
Kelly Harris |
| Event Sponsor: |
Citizens for Modern Transit |
| Contact Phone: |
314-231-7272 |
| Contact E-Mail: |
kelly@hausergrouppr.com |
| Contact Website: |
www.cmt-stl.org |
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