22nd Street Caltrain Station Gateway
The 22nd Street Caltrain Station gateway was a neglected but heavily trafficked passage area in Potrero Hill, San Francisco. The neighborhood organisation - the Green Benefit District (GBD) commissioned Fletcher Studio to propose a quality but budget conscious design that would improve the site and benefit the local community and the commuters alike.
I worked with the studio Principal David and our client GBD extensively to come up with designs that help the client attract funding for the project, as well as going through numerous iterations to meet realistic goals of having the project implemented, tweaking every little elements down to color of the fence, form of the benches, paving pattern and finishes, lighting etc.
The result is a revamped entry at the southbound 22nd St Caltrain station that includes new metal fence, lighting, planting and concrete works that not only improves the amenity, safety and friendliness of what was once a chaotic passageway, but further encourages positive use and social engagement of this heavily trafficked public space.
The original layout of the site: right-angled, a tight passageway packed with bikes and scooters, signage lacks visibility
Option 1 looks at a bold reconfiguration of the layout, which involves relocating the power pole further to the left, then angle the fencing diagonally to expand the site and gain much more travel space for the pedestrians. Also proposing to move the Caltrain sign to the sidewalk area for better visibility.
Option 2 takes a step back, looks at the possibility of not having to relocate the power pole under budget constrains, while still expand the site diagonally.
Photography by Craig Cozart
Photography by Craig Cozart
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Construction highlights:
The improved site being celebrated by the community.
