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Book 1 - City of St. Petersburg

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BASIS OF DESIGN BOOK 1<br />

3 GENERAL PLANNING CRITERIA<br />

ARCHITECTURAL CRITERIA<br />

(continued)<br />

Pier Activities<br />

In addition to functioning as a new icon for the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>St</strong>.<br />

<strong>Petersburg</strong>, the Lens is intended to function as a new space for<br />

collective experiences. The new Pier expands on the existing<br />

Pier’s activities with programming activities are targeted towards<br />

persons <strong>of</strong> all age groups and interests. Though by no means<br />

exhaustive, the following is a list <strong>of</strong> possible activities at the new<br />

Pier:<br />

• buy a c<strong>of</strong>fee, a cold soda, a hamburger, french fries or a<br />

beer<br />

• watch live entertainment and dance<br />

• rent a kayak, canoe or pedal boat at the Marina<br />

• ride an elevator to elevated viewing platforms and<br />

balconies and watch the sunrise over Tampa Bay or the<br />

sunset over downtown<br />

• buy bait, fish at the Promontory or the north-east side <strong>of</strong><br />

the Marina, and feed the pelicans<br />

• dine at a water’s edge restaurant<br />

• rent a pedicycle or ride a bike<br />

• experience a variety <strong>of</strong> educational opportunities at the<br />

Promontory and the Learning <strong>St</strong>eps<br />

• watch an underwater light show in the center <strong>of</strong> the Lens<br />

• use the 18,000 sq. ft. <strong>of</strong> shaded gathering space for a<br />

party or community event.<br />

• surf the internet via WiFi<br />

• purchase a souvenir<br />

• rest in the shade on public benches, tables and chairs<br />

• use a public toilet at the Hub, the Marina or the<br />

Promontory<br />

• park your car at the Pelican or Dolphin Lot and catch a<br />

trolley out to the end <strong>of</strong> the Pier<br />

• experience 360° views from all areas on the Pier<br />

• enjoy extensive shaded walkways<br />

• drink from public water fountains<br />

3 - 82<br />

THE NEW ST. PETERSBURG PIER

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