In Transit: Making A Place Between Arrival and Departure

As Transit has become an integral part of our daily life, they have become integral parts of our cities. Transit places are public spaces that facilitate the use of public transport. Transit places connect people in a region and a community to the outside world. Transit places allow people to switch between different modes of transport. Transit places allow for a greater footfall and gathering of people which acts as a catalyst for the growth of the local economy. Transit places connect multiple modes of transport which allows for efficient use of land and other resources. This in turn provides better connectivity and improved quality of service for the Passengers. Having understood the Importance of transit places, the studio aims to design an Intermodal transit centre for the city of Himmatnagar. The intermodal transit centre shall connect the district transit system to the western railway and the State bus service. The studio aims to design and develop user friendly elements for the transit system. The studio also focusses on making the transit place a public place which is well integrated with the adjacent land uses and developments. The design of the Transit center shall address the issues of accessibility, safety and convenience.