The Cascade Heights bus canopy was a pilot project for the Placemaking Program, an initiative of the Department of City Planning’s Office of Mobility. City Planning staff and consultant Pillyr Foundation worked with community members to design and implement a custom shelter that reflects the nature identity of the neighborhood and the functional needs of the residents. Features include, real-time bus signage, landscaped planters, wayfinding graphics, and neighborhood branding.
Three Concepts Proposed
March 7, 2018
Multiple schemes were presented to the community for feedback. Community members voiced the need for real-time signage, flexible seating, natural elements and a small footprint.
Final Scheme Presentation
March 26, 2018
Based on the feedback from the community, the design team re-designed the bus shelter to include the desired functionality and branding elements that reflect the Cascade Heights community.
Planting Day
November 2, 2018
City staff along with local organization Live Fresh, LLC. planted the landscaped elements. Live Fresh, LLC. continues to maintain the plantings for the canopy as a long-term partner.
