site

1
2
3

The chosen site is the existing Fashion Valley Transit Center. Currently an above ground trolley stop in which trolley riders must go across the stop and down a stairs before walking through a sea of asphalt parking lot to get to the mall entrance. I wish to reclaim urban space, perhaps some of the parking lot or even the parking garage just east of the current stop, for the redevelopment of the Transit Center into a Transfer Center. The site is located in between the 5 and 805 freeway and in the most congested areas of San Diego. On the other hand, Mission Valley is the "go to" neighborhood of San Diego while Fashion Valley in particular produces some of the largest sales revenue in San Diego. I envision this Transfer Center to become a landmark for the area, bringing residents and visitors into a place that facilitates interaction, synergy, and sustainable connections.