About the Project
East St. Louis, Illinois
The “Transit Stop Transformation Project” serves as an extension to Citizens for Modern Transit and AARP in St. Louis’ ongoing efforts to raise awareness about “placemaking” around transit. This is a concept that transforms places people simply pass through in route to their next destination – like MetroLink and MetroBus Transit Centers – into active, engaging corridors that connect individuals and neighborhoods by offering access to products, services, activities, and green space. The “Transit Stop Transformation Project” at the Emerson Park Transit Center is the second project of its kind in the St. Louis metropolitan area.
CBB and the project consulting team developed design concepts for the Emerson Park Transit Center to transform the concrete area between the bus bays and the MetroLink entrance into an interactive, playful, engaging space. The final design boasts a vibrant colored jazz theme, featuring spaces to gather, greenery, shaded seating, canopies and more. The project team worked with East St. Louis High School students on design concepts for a mural for the site. The team held a series of design workshops, surveys and community events allowing for input from transit riders, area residents, elected officials, and stakeholders.
