Feb 27, 2012 - Renderings of Chinatown Station's exterior, concourse and platform. ... The Central Subway Chinatown Stat
Chinatown Station Community, Construction and Contract Overview San Francisco’s world-renowned Chinatown is poised for a major advancement in public transportation–the Central Subway, which is the largest capital project in the city’s history. A bustling commercial and retail center, Chinatown is a must-see destination for millions of tourists. It also serves as the cultural and historic hub of the city’s large and dynamic Asian community. Chinatown is home to about 10,000 residents and is one of the most densely populated areas of San Francisco.
Chinatown Station at a Glance Advertise Date:
Feb. 27, 2012
Bids Due:
May 8, 2012
Estimated Cost:
$235 million
Expected Start of Construction:
August 2012
Expected Completion of Construction:
October 2017
The Central Subway Chinatown Station was expressly designed to improve the quality of life within this vibrant community. Centrally located at the southwest corner of Stockton and Washington streets, the station will provide residents, workers and visitors with an efficient, rapid transit option. The Central Subway extension of Muni’s T Third Line will link Chinatown with downtown, SoMa, Mission Bay and Visitacion Valley while also providing vital connections to the city’s and the region’s public transportation network.
Improving Public Transportation Like the other neighborhoods along the Central Subway alignment, Chinatown residents are loyal transit customers with a low rate of automobile ownership. Specifically, 72 percent of households along the Central Subway alignment do not own a car, compared to 29 percent citywide. Currently, travelers to and from Chinatown rely on Muni trolley coach routes, such as the 30 Stockton and 45 Union/Stockton. These routes have long been overcrowded and slow due to traffic congestion in the corridor. The Central Subway will reduce travel times for customers by bypassing the congested city streets: •
Currently, evening peak-hour travel times between 4th and King streets and Chinatown average more than 20 minutes on the 30 Stockton or 45 Union/Stockton.
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When the Central Subway opens in 2019, travel times on this 1.7-mile extension of the Muni T Third Line will average just eight minutes.
Renderings of Chinatown Station’s exterior, concourse and platform.
The above artwork has been applied as a vinyl wrap to the building at 933-949 Stockton Street to protect it and enhance its appearance until it is demolished.
Chinatown Station Community, Construction and Contract
Artwork and Design The Chinatown Station was designed with an open, contemporary aesthetic that emphasizes transparency and simplicity. Light-colored and reflective surfaces will maximize lighting efficiency and create a bright, welcoming atmosphere even when customers are below ground. Artwork by artists Yumei Hou and Tomie Arai will adorn the station and provide insight into local culture and history. Hou's work, Yang Ge Dance of Northeast China, is based on traditional Chinese paper cut art. It depicts a popular outdoor folk dance from the Northeastern provinces of China and will decorate two large walls of the station concourse and mid-landing levels. Arai's installation will feature architectural glass elements to illustrate the history of Chinatown, from prehistoric times to the present. Arai’s work will be installed on multiple station levels, allowing customers to experience the story of Chinatown as they travel through the station.
Chinatown Station artist Tomie Arai.
Building Acquisition and Relocation Efforts The Chinatown Station will be located at the corner of Stockton and Washington streets at the site of what is now 933 to 949 Stockton Street. The SFMTA has acquired the building, which will be demolished, and the new station will be built in its place. During the acquisition process, the SFMTA aided in the relocation of 19 residential households and eight businesses. As of March 2012, all of the residential tenants have moved to new residences, including four households that purchased new homes. The eight commercial tenants have been relocated–six of them to nearby locations. These relocation efforts have been carried out consistent with the federal Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970.
933-949 Stockton Street.
Construction Details Construction of the Chinatown Station will involve a mined excavation of the station area using a technique known as the sequential excavation method. The following work is included in the Chinatown Station contract: • • •
Demolition of the building at 933 to 949 Stockton Street Excavation and construction of the station Installation of architectural finishes, elevators, escalators, artwork, the Muni station agent booth and other station components
Station construction is expected to be completed in 2017.
Chinatown Station contract schedule.
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