Would like to see a tentative Design Budget reflecting exactly what dollar amount should go to the “Art” and “Cultural” aspect of Tower for the public; not allocated to curb, traffic and walks right of way improvements.. A portion should be set aside for this purpose and be guaranteed.

It is not too early in the process to give the public the figures.

Public Art Grants, recycled product grants, state water efficient grants for waterwise component equipment can all start to be considered now. including urban tree grants.

We actually came hoping to see a Master Plan .

but i think you have legitimate concerns about shelter being adaptable to climate conditions, so i just spoke to the architect at my office, richard andersen, who did the bus station and shelters at machester mall on blackstone. he used steel tubing, and said it was most important to get a deep canopy to create decent shade. he said we can spec the canopy to shift according to the pattern of the sun on each site. he said the hardest problem he had with his design was dealing with vandalism. the lexan he used to screen wind was frequently melted by cigarette butts, while the custom glass curvature of one of the walls were intentionally broken several times. the city did not maintain the design, because their solution to all repairs is to add more steel bars. also, he placed bus info higher at the top to prevent further vandalism.

but yeah you are right, we can’t really do anything until we get a budget! lol!!

Climate wise, Fresno has some unique conditions. Additionally the conditions of the two locations Bill mentioned are different. In front of Dollar Tree the buss stop faces south with full sun exposure. The stop next to Dragons Treasure faces East and is shielded from afternoon sun by the building. Both sites would have to consider rain. But again the prevailing wind would create different conditions at each site.

I’d say we should inquire what the budjet might be for the bus stops and go from there.

The only way to go, is pro fresno.

They way those people are grasping at this shining light in the Tower district says a lot…..allot…..alot

While I don’t think Bill is making the decisions, I think he has had much more access and input than anyone else.

I like your idea about being proactive. I’ve thought a lot about bus shelter design. That is something I’d like to contribute. Something that we design would surely be better than a prefabricated that is selected and installed.