Los Angeles Union Station Redevelopment

La s new light rail line won t open until 2021.

Los angeles union station redevelopment. The los angeles county metropolitan transportation authority metro purchased the iconic downtown los angeles union station in 2011 and shortly thereafter initiated the preparation of the union station master plan. The los angeles union station forecourt improvements formerly the stage one perimeter improvements of the union station master plan reestablish the connection between union station and surrounding communities to provide a better passenger experience and connectivity for residents visitors and workers in the downtown la area. A dynamic destination for the arts entertainment and culture forging a vital new connection to the community union station is more than a bustling transportation hub in the heart of the city.

Approved in a controversial ballot measure in 1926 and built in the 1930s it served to consolidate rail services. The los angeles metropolitan transportation authority has unveiled a video which proposes extending the city s historic union station building with a ring shaped glazed passenger concourse. The 6 teams that could master plan the union station redevelopment include renzo piano and norman foster.

Next up in metro los angeles. Details changes to the approach to redevelopment of los angeles union station laus given new studies and plans and includes a revised implementation or redevelopment of los angeles union station laus attachment a based on updated information and direction since october 2014. Los angeles union station laus is considering plans to add a new southern entrance exit for metrolink and amtrak trains and build a new expanded passenger concourse.