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4.8 Infill Examples
Scenario 1, View 1
Key features:
» Two towers are connected by a large
transparent skyway/public atrium spanning
the LRT tracks.
» The towers provide an opportunity for
screened parking above a minimum of two
5 levels of active use.
Building mass
anchors the corner » The articulation of the new building mass on
6 the southern corner aligns with the Athletic
Club (1) and the First National Bank (2)
Cedar St 4 » The height of the first massing form on the
buildings.
north tower aligns with the Athletic Club (1).
7 5th St » Active and celebrated public pedestrian
Stepped form plazas provide access to the transit platform
relates to key 2 at the eastern and western corners. The
historic buildings 1 design integrates with the interior of the
Transparent atrium/ building, providing eyes on the platform and
skyway celebrates
transit plaza circulation through the block that is parallel to
and distinguished from the transit platform.
Enclosed escalator » Large public pedestrian plazas provide
provides exterior
access to atrium opportunities for public art and wayfinding.
3 » Enclosed escalators from the pedestrian
Building articulation plazas connect to the upper skyway/enclosed
aligns with historic
resources atrium, replacing the previous vertical tower
New public plaza at the western plaza that held stairs and an
celebrates access to Minnesota St elevator.
transit platform North » Skyways connect each new tower to the
existing skyway system and downtown
buildings, providing access to existing
36 General desiGn Guidelines for new development on the central station block parking, offices and many services.
