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plans have been unveiled for a multimodal transport hub to be built in miami, designed by global architecture firm skidmore, owings & merrill (SOM). the large scale infrastructure will transform florida’s transportation landscape with additional passenger stations at fort lauderdale and west palm beach also set to be constructed by SOM. local practice zyscovich architects is serving as the project’s associate architect and planner.
the hub is part of a larger rail project entitled ‘all aboard florida‘, connecting miami to orlando, and offering the region’s residents and visitors vastly improved train links. once passenger services begin in late 2016, the scheme will eliminate more than three million car journeys each year.
located in densely populated downtown miami, the primary terminal is elevated 50 feet above street level. retail outlets are positioned beneath the glazed structure, offering a variety of places to meet, shop and eat. the lifted nature of the design also means that roadside properties remain leasable, and that routes below stay open to traffic.
‘this project is a true celebration of the power and potential of transit-oriented development,’ explained roger duffy, design partner at SOM. ‘we are excited to continue working with all aboard florida to realize this vibrant infrastructural undertaking, unparalleled in its scope, scale, and vision.’
‘an estimated 12 million travelers will benefit from the miami station,’ commented michael reininger, president and chief development officer at all aboard florida. ‘all aboard florida provides a fast and convenient transit alternative for this growing demand and need, while integrating transportation infrastructure with mixed use development to serve as a catalyst for transformation and economic vitality in a city that is quickly becoming a model for urban living today.’
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http://www.designboom.com/architecture/skidmore-owings-merrill-som-miami-station-all-aboard-florida-05-30-2014/
