Lower Manhattan, New York
Transportation Links and Circulation:
The project links the consolidated train and subway station with bus, taxi and ferry lines, providing a major transportation hub for Downtown and bringing a substantial population directly to the site.
Primary horizontal circulation through the site reinforces the east-west link between Downtown and Hudson River, taking advantage of the existing Wintergarden to incorporate the World Financial Center. Additional horizontal links are introduced at sky-lobby levels, which also provide increased safety through redundant exiting.
24-Hour Use Cycle:
Multifunctionality is a prerequisite for a vibrant 24-hour urban life. The flexible mix of uses the project proposes will guarantee such continuous activity.