Thursday, September 11, 2014

All Aboard to modify design for West Palm Beach station | West Palm Beat

Changes to the design of the West Palm Beach All Aboard Florida station are in the works. Staff suggested reducing the number of crossbeams that were included in the initial design. This will allow more light in and create a lighter looking structure at the same time. Click title for link. From the article:
Although the station can be constructed without the city commission’s approval, All Aboard officials have agreed that the plan would be reviewed by city officials. The review, known as the “plans and plats” process, typically allows city officials to recommend changes to a project based on a host of issues, including traffic impact and public safety.
The changes were presented at a “plans and plats” meeting Wednesday, city officials said.
Plans for the station call for a sleek narrow facility of stacked concrete and glass at Datura and Evernia streets to the west of the Florida East Coast Railway tracks. An elevated lounge the length of the 800-foot train platform will have seats for 180 people, while a U-shaped drop-off area will ease departures and pickups.