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MetroLink Transit Stations: Placemaking Audit To Be revealed
On Nov. 15, Citizens for Modern Transit and AARP in St. Louis will reveal results of area walk audits conducted at three MetroLink stations
Following the completion of a series of walk audits at three key St. Louis MetroLink stations in the St. Louis area, Citizens for Modern Transit (CMT) and AARP in St. Louis will highlight the results of their research during a public event scheduled for Nov. 15 at 5 p.m. in the Gemini Room at the Moonrise Hotel, located at 6177 Delmar Blvd., in the Loop. The event is free and open to the public, but registration is required (www.cmt-stl.org).
Led by locally based architecture and design firm Arcturis, the recent walk audits focused on the North Hanley, Forest Park and Delmar MetroLink stations, with the goal of identifying ways to activate the transit spaces and transform them into focal points for activity. Those participating in the audits were part of focus groups which evaluated all areas of each station and engaged in follow-up conversations to discuss how the areas could capitalize on their assets to promote health, opportunity and well-being for transit users and all those who live, work and play near the stations.
During the Nov. 15 presentation, CMT and AARP will share ideas generated from the audits that look beyond the trip from point A to point B, and are focused on placemaking, a concept focused on the transformation of spaces into active, engaging corridors that connect individuals and neighborhoods by offering access to products, services and green spaces.
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To learn more about CMT, the concept of placemaking or the upcoming event, visit CMT’s website, call 314-231-7272, find the organization on Facebook or follow them on Twitter @CMT_STL. To learn more about AARP in St. Louis, visit www.aarp.org/stlouis.
About Citizens for Modern Transit:
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Citizens for Modern Transit is a nonprofit, member supported organization that leads efforts for an integrated, affordable, and convenient public transportation system with light rail expansion as the critical component that will drive economic growth to improve quality of life in the St. Louis region.
About AARP in St. Louis:
AARP in St. Louis is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization, with a membership of more than 300,000 members, that helps people turn their goals and dreams into real possibilities, strengthens communities and fights for the issues that matter most to families. We advocate for individuals in the marketplace by selecting products and services of high quality and value. A trusted source for lifestyle tips, news and educational information, AARP produces AARP The Magazine; AARP Bulletin; www.aarp.org; AARP TV & Radio; AARP Books; and AARP en Español, a Spanish-language website. AARP does not endorse candidates for public office or make contributions to political campaigns or candidates. Learn more at www.aarp.org/stlouis.