Summary:

We should have a series of colorful and useful kiosks placed all around the city of St. Paul, “Urban Stations.” As the red telephone box is a symbol of London – these could become similarly iconic. These would not contain pay phones, but they would provide utilities to the modern urban wayfarer. These tiny pavilions would be serve as: bus shelter, street light, bench, bike rack, cell phone charging station, information center, community bulletin board, et al. They would impact the street life of the city in terms of place making and way finding. The stations would spark local hubs of pedestrian activity, strengthen a system of public transportation, and form a contemporary visual identity that will enliven the city of St. Paul.