First Transportation Hub Earns LEED-NC Platinum Certification
As one of the most densely populated regions in the country that features some of the busiest and congested traffic, Los Angeles and its surrounding counties must place great thought and investment into city planning. With the transit needs of more than three million people to service annually, the city of Anaheim knew it needed to set a model of excellence for public transportation in Southern California. After extensive planning, designs were set for the new Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center (ARTIC), with goals to not only address the community’s needs, but also become the first-ever Platinum LEED transportation hub.
Led by Clark Construction Group-California LP and envisioned by architects from HOK, designs for ARTIC called for a 67,000-square-foot facility totaling $187 million. Occupying 16 acres near Angel Stadium of Anaheim, the complex services 10 modes of transportation and is comprised of 1,000 parking spaces, bike lockers, electric vehicle charging stations, community and dining space, and retailers. All of these services are centered on the crowning achievement of the project – a three-story domed structure composed of crisscrossing steel arches and colossal windows that create a naturally lit and welcoming atrium.