The Placemaking Round-Up
A biweekly newsletter with public space news, resources, and opportunities.
The Biweekly Bazaar
A curated dispatch on all things public markets plus the latest announcements from the Market Cities Program.
A biweekly newsletter with public space news, resources, and opportunities.
A curated dispatch on all things public markets plus the latest announcements from the Market Cities Program.
Please note that these Hall of Shame nominations were written in a moment in time (most over a decade ago) and likely have since changed or even been transformed. If the above entry is now great, or still not so great, go ahead and comment below on how it has evolved or nominate it as a great place.
A beautiful and efficient train station that minimizes stress and maximizes access, ease, and services.
The station features tall neo-Classical architecture, an open central hall with great visibility and access to trains. Shops, food court, local trains and information are all easily accessible and centrally located to minimize travelers' stress.
Easy to access from main streets via train, cabs, walking. It also links Philadelphia to nearby cities by Amtrak as well as local trains. Easy meeting places for pick-up/drop-off.
It's clean, and has great visibility so you don't easily get lost in the central hall. There are enough kiosks for food to provide a great variety without being inefficient and overwhelming. The openness and lighting make it feel safe and secure as well. Litter is cleaned up quickly so you're left with the impression of gleaming marble.
The space is always full of travelers, and acts as a great meeting point.
Travelers are more relaxed than at other stations because it is easy to get to trains, shops and notice boards.
*Please note that these Hall of Shame nominations were written in a moment in time (most over a decade ago) and likely have since changed or even been transformed. If the above entry is now great, or still not so great, go ahead and comment below on how it has evolved or nominate it as a great place.
