Urban Design Guidelines - Valley Metro

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Page 44ARTThe opportunities for public art envisionedfor this project include workscommissioned or purchased by ValleyConnections for stations, facilities, andrights of way affected by the constructionof the light rail system.Art works could be, but not be limitedto; 1) landmark, “stand alone” sculpturalobjects, 2) collaborations between architectsand artists which design uniqueforms of architecture or places, 3) artworkdirectly integrated into the system(paving, furniture, windscreens, bridgedesign, etc.) to bring another level ofdiscovery to the rider’s experience, and4) projects that have a high degree ofcommunity input and/or include theinvolvement of children to build neighborhoodpride.The Public Art Program has been identifiedby the RPTA as an integral part ofthe system, the rider’s experience of thesystem, the regional identity, and as away of providing neighborhood identity.Therefore, some critical pieces of the ArtProgram include: the hiring of a PublicArt Administrator to manage all programactivities; the establishment of aValley-wide Light Rail Public ArtCommittee to oversee all aspects and toensure its regional nature; and the creationof project specific artist selectionpanels that include neighbors, stakeholders,and members of the Light RailPublic Art Committee.Urban Design PerformanceCriteria∆ Structure an art program and createspecific projects that support andenhance aspirations of the UrbanDesign Guidelines.∆ Establish a ‘big picture” regionalapproach to the program with nospecific style, theme, or media guidingthe creation of the works. Leaveit up to the artists selected, the internalagency review process, and theregional based citizen art committeesto determine the work that is undertaken.∆ Work closely with the Public ArtStaff from the cities of Mesa,Phoenix, and Tempe as well as theState of Arizona in the developmentof projects and the selection of artistsso as to build on the foundation oftheir regional work and projectreview processes to date.∆ Review and provide opportunitiesfor comment on all art projects withinthe agency, at public/neighborhoodmeetings, and within the threejurisdictions formal design reviewprocesses.∆ Solicit applications from local,regional, and national artists havingpast experience that relates to thescope of the project for which theyare applying.∆ Take extra care so as to solicit applicationsfrom diverse minoritieswhere traditional application proceduresare not effective.∆ Create mentoring possibilities forsemi or inexperienced local artists.∆ Humanize the built environmentthrough a sense of scale, wonder,touch, discovery and richness ofmaterials.∆ Create artwork that is respectful ofits adjacencies, but not dictated by it.∆ Assure that the art ultimatelybecomes a good partner to the transitsystem and the citizens it serves.∆ Assure that works and designs aretimeless and enduring in both materialsand content.∆ Create works that respond appropriatelyto the close proximity of thehuman touch.
URBAN DESIGN GUIDELINES∆ Assure that all art meets the rigorousdemands of ADA compliance,maintenance, and other standarddesign criteria for this transit system.∆ Extra precautions should be takento ensure that public artworkintegrity is not compromised bypotential future decisions to addadvertising to the system.Importance to UsersExperienceForm: HighInjects the built environment with asense of pride and ownership amonglocal constituency.Collaborate with Architects and EngineersFunction: HighBrings meaning to place. Creates differentiationbetween neighborhoods anddiscourages vandalism.Cost.6%% of Overall Budget100%% Urban Design Affects ElementCreate Meaningful PlacesWhere Appropriate, Involve School Children toBuild a Sense of Community Pride.Page 45
Page 2 and 3: TABLE OF CONTENT SINTRODUCTIONIntro
Page 4 and 5: I N T R O D U C T I O N
Page 6 and 7: Page 2LIGHT RAIL ALIGNMENT
Page 8 and 9: DEVELOPING THE GUIDELINESPage 4In 1
Page 10 and 11: and neighborhoods to create opportu
Page 12 and 13: Efficient∆ Create headways, align
Page 14 and 15: S Y S T E MF E A T U R E S
Page 16 and 17: URBAN DESIGN GUIDELINESperceptions
Page 18 and 19: URBAN DESIGN GUIDELINESwide element
Page 20 and 21: URBAN DESIGN GUIDELINESdelivery sys
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Page 24 and 25: URBAN DESIGN GUIDELINESof the syste
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Page 32 and 33: Page 30STATIONSStations need to fun
Page 34 and 35: Page 32Furnishings∆ Investigate t
Page 36 and 37: SHADE AND COOLING DEVICESPage 34In
Page 38 and 39: ADJACENT PEDESTRIAN AREASPage 36The
Page 40 and 41: BUS AND BIKE CONNECTIONSPage 38Bus
Page 42 and 43: Page 40PARK-AND-RIDESNot only will
Page 44 and 45: Page 42LANDSCAPEFrom the earliest s
Page 48 and 49: Page 46SIGNAGEThe visual appearance
Page 50 and 51: Page 48SECURITYOften the perception
Page 52 and 53: Page 50LIGHTINGThe clear desert nig
Page 54 and 55: COMMUNITY FEA TURESThe integration
Page 56: Page 54CREDITSUrban DesignBetsy Mol

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