Brooklyn Park Calls On Locals To Design Cultural Elements For Blue Line Extension Project

Brooklyn Park Calls On Locals To Design Cultural Elements For Blue Line Extension Project

The Metropolitan Council is on the lookout for locals to help design the fabric of the Blue Line Extension project. The initiative is not just about a new transit line, but also about manifesting the diverse cultures present along the upcoming route into physical form—a testament to the area's rich traditions.

Announced in a recent bulletin from the City of Brooklyn Park, the so-called "cultural place keeping" effort is seeking people with strong ties to the communities the Blue Line Extension will serve. They'll collaborate on various design components, "such as architectural styling, streetscapes, lighting, decorative infrastructure, landscaping," ensuring that the soul of these locales is captured around the new stations.

Instead of a top-down approach, the strategy invites input from the grassroots level. Every month for half a year, beginning this spring, participants will gather to brainstorm and hammer out the details of these aesthetic touches. This kind of project engagement is becoming increasingly common as cities attempt to retain the character that makes them unique in the face of infrastructural evolution.

According to the bulletin, these design groups will be segmented by city, enabling a more focused reflection of each area's unique culture. This inclusive approach hopes to weave the cultural tapestry of Brooklyn Park into the very streetscapes themselves, a move that tacitly acknowledges the residents as the true authors of their collective narrative.

For those interested in contributing their perspective and background to the project, the Metropolitan Council urges a combination of community insight with design to truly embody the area's spirit. It's a chance to celebrate the area's cultural dimensions while shaping the future of local transit, so responses should be swift – the call to action is now.

SOURCE: hoodline