Book 1 - City of St. Petersburg
Book 1 - City of St. Petersburg
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 />
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THE NEW ST. PETERSBURG PIER