Building West MI Showcase
Interurban Transit Partnership - The Rapid
333 Wealthy St SW Grand Rapids MI 49503 Map
Summary
- Type:
- Municipal
- Definition:
- New
Description
Challenge: Develop a Surface Transportation Center to be located on an existing municipal commuter parking lot. The design captured the civic importance of public transportation and is functional and aesthetically noteworthy. • bus pulse/transfer center • ticketing/waiting/concession facility including intercity bus facilities • air rights development • future light and heavy rail facilities • LEED certified • "green lease" facility • brownfield redevelopment, recycled-content and low-voc materials throughout, extensive daylighting, "heat island" minimization
