THESIS

Considered to be one of the “Last Great Train Stations in America”, Los Angeles’ Union Station was built in 1939. Since then population has increased, and the modern car has gained popularity in the world of transportation. It’s homogeneity brings with it traffic and pollution. Trains have become less favored because they are often less efficient than cars in terms of speed and comfortability. As technology advances into the next generation of better more efficient public transportation; this thesis explores the built environment that facilitates the ebb and flow of human movements at varying scales. When these stations become reactivated through tranquil open space, lively entertainment, prompt transport, and cheerful company, they will become the new entrance, and the commuters first impression of the city of Los Angeles.