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<br /> redevelopment forms an inspiring foundation for how to best Completed 2020 neighb°rho°ds. commuter population. b # s L� Make padeatin,"rriendly
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<br /> Baltimore Penn Station is more than just a gateway is a transit hub for buses,taxi service,ridesharing, pppr sa=me —-- ————, la ds,
<br /> Master Planning lifestyle uses such as me station that connect fauntams,gardens,ice
<br /> to the city.It is a connector for all sorts-from and a number of other growing and intersecting fimess,yoga,playground. passenge 00 skating rink,reftection
<br /> transitory visitors to longtime residents.A regional modalities that will continue to redefine how urban Design basketbaLL court. o[he community. * 041 areas,amphitheater).
<br /> hub and a destination in itself,it is a mainstay people get around Baltimore and the greater Architectural Design F, � ` �ft 0 t -�
<br /> for the local community.Redevelopment of such region. Interior Architectural Design
<br /> an iconic and locally impactful site requires a Signage&Wayfinding
<br /> deep dive into public discourse to accurately pin An exploration with this level of rigor and detail
<br /> down civic priorities and needs.With this in mind, was necessary because of the wide range of YT ABT if 1111111i
<br /> Amtrak,Penn Station Partners,and Gensler are options for the previously vacant parcels under
<br /> working in conjunction to lead a campaign of public development.Possibilities abound,from Class
<br /> engagement to explore a strategy around the A office space to hotel options to retail,green
<br /> station's expanding operations. public space,and student housing.In spite of the i�. d�'�' A
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<br /> The team held three public meetings with that regardless of which options are chosen,the eyerage
<br /> attendees from all walks of life,representing additional parcels would have to be developed with _ made in
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<br /> a remarkably diverse range of intimately local a particular character and identity that integrates ti e � ,. ent „ea,eu,e hea.
<br /> and broadly regional interests that span the the identity and character of the arts and cultural — , v r i om,t, rep,
<br /> socioeconomic spectrum.Since communication district it sits adjacent to.Above all else,it would N °^ °' � merecry
<br /> styles are as diverse as perspectives,the meeting have to be a people-focused locale:walkable,green, d . .,
<br /> types are varied to incorporate as many voices as and culturally expressive.
<br /> possible via town hall,open house,and roundtable
<br /> discussions.With one meeting down and two to The Baltimore Penn Station public engagement li
<br /> go,the roundtable discussion was a successful and story reminds us of what can happen when design
<br /> profoundly educational event.With 230 attendees is not disassociated from the communities it -
<br /> congregated at the University of Baltimore and affects.It advocates for a more comprehensive
<br /> broken up into ten-person tables,Cross Street process that goes beyond checking a box;we must x
<br /> Partners,Beatty Development,PSP,and Gensler resolve to make it more and providing pathways for
<br /> were able to thoroughly engage with residents and the city to have its voice heard and build our future r l
<br /> interested parties.More than just a rail station;it together. • 9
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