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Expo Line Transit Project
Expo Line Community MeetingMaintenance Facility Design Update
September 6, 2011
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Meeting Purpose and Format
Update from the Design Team
Review of Proposed Site Scenarios
Feedback from the Community
Next Steps
Meeting Agenda
Maintenance Facility Design Update
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Meeting Purpose and Goals
Meeting Purpose
Report back on input received at Design Kick-Off meeting
Explain development of proposed site scenarios
Review proposed site scenarios and how they address input
Obtain feedback and identify preferred site scenario
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Overview of Final Design Process and Timeline
Design Kick-Off
Conceptual Design
Summer 2011
Design Development
Fall 2011
Final Design
Spring 2012
Regular updates to community and stakeholder groups on design progress
Construction Documents
Fall 2012
ConstructionSpring 2013 – Fall 2014
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FEIR Approved Site Plan
Site Plan
buffer zone
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Sound
Lighting
Traffic and Circulation
View
Neighborhood Integration
Landscaping
Community Input
Input Received at Design Kick-Off Meeting
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1. Community Meeting #1
2. Programming and Interviews
3. Sustainability Charrette
4. Master Planning & Design Charrettes
5. Development and Layout of Two Preferred Concepts
6. Community Input
Development of Proposed Scenarios
Design Team Progress
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Charrette
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Charrette
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Site Scenario 1
Site Scenario 1
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Site Scenario 1
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Benefits of Site Scenario 1
Buffer in original configuration
Main building 40’ setback from Exposition
Wall & buildings block sound from yard
No loop tracks (mitigates wheel squeal)
Reduces train vehicle movements
Yard is blocked from view by buildings
Buildings contain sound from maintenance activities
Vehicle access from Stewart/Centinela. NOT Exposition
Light spill-over shielded from neighborhood
Sustainable design – LEED Silver or better
Establishes a “front door” to the facility at Stewart/Exposition Corner
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Site Scenario 2
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Site Scenario 2
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Benefits of Site Scenario 2
Site Scenario 2
Continuous buffer along Exposition
Wall & buildings block sound from yard
No loop tracks (mitigates wheel squeal)
Fewest train vehicle movements
Greatest portion of yard is blocked from view by buildings
Buildings contain sound from maintenance activities
Vehicle access from Stewart/Centinela. NOT Exposition
Light spill-over shielded from neighborhood
Sustainable design – LEED Silver or better
No trains between wall and building
Corner of Stewart/Exposition is buffer/open space.
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Questions and Answers
Indication of Preferred Site Scenario
Meeting attendees may email [email protected] with scenario
preference by 9/13.
Community Input
Feedback from the Community
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Begin design development on selected site scenario
Provide regular updates to stakeholder groups throughout the process
Host community workshops at key milestones to update on design progress
Next Steps
Next Steps in the Design Process
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Expo Line Community MeetingMaintenance Facility Design Update
September 6, 2011