Designed Urban The final site plan is heavily based upon the Rail Car Concept. Blocks and buildings are kept very linear and in a much regulated manner. The curvilinear line of the interior boundary road mimics language that is used in the macro site and the infill streets are urban block forms. The water can now flow between the buildings to the creek with minimal interference. The intent for logic of the use of the micro site is laid out in the same language that boarders the site. Moving from built environment to natural environment and from a passive use to an active use. This logic has created a site that is roughly 50% park and 50% developed. The existing location of the train line is maintained and the high speed rail line is place parallel to it. The rail lines are elevated as they run through the flood zone. They are elevated to allow for water to flow beneath them, as well as, to provide for a safer crossing for pedestrians and to keep vehicular traffic moving. Parking is hidden inside of interior parking structures and parallel street parking can now be utilized for short-term visitors. The train station, not complying with the regularity of the urban block form, now stands out as an iconic piece of architecture and gives identity to the micro site.
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