Mukilteo Multimodal Ferry Terminal

{"version":"0.3.0","atoms":[],"cards":[],"markups":[],"sections":[[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"This ferry terminal north of Seattle,\nWashington\u2019s first in nearly 40 years, transcends its function as a critical piece\nof transit infrastructure, demonstrating the ways careful placemaking,\nengagement, and environmental awareness can reshape civic architecture. It\nincorporates the cultural influence of the Pacific Northwest\u2019s Native peoples\nand includes sustainable elements that advance the state\u2019s commitment to\nstewardship that parallels the Native ethos to \u201clive light on the earth.\u201d"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"The new LEED Gold-certified terminal\noccupies the site where the 1855 Point Elliott Treaty was signed by 30 different\nIndian tribes that inhabited the Puget Sound area, guaranteeing them perpetual\nhunting and fishing rights on their ancestral lands. It is the West Coast\u2019s\nbusiest ferry route, moving more than 2 million vehicles and 4 million riders\nannually. With commuter trains nearby, walk-on ridership is expected to\nincrease by nearly 100% in the next 20 years."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"A previous terminal was built in 1957,\nwhen Mukilteo had a population of just 850. That number has now swelled to\n22,000. This project addresses the undersized and inefficient structure\u2019s\nnumerous shortcomings while also adding critical safety improvements. Designed\nto open the city\u2019s waterfront to the public, the terminal meets standards for\nearthquake preparedness, offers more space for vehicle loading, and separates\npedestrian and vehicle boarding through an overhead walkway. "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Its longhouse form was born of close\ncollaboration between the design team and Coast Salish Tribes, bolstering the\npassenger experience while streamlining circulation and easily handling the\nlarge flow of travelers. Inside, the terminal\u2019s waiting room is a\ndaylight-filled space that helps orient passengers with views of the land and\nsea. Works by local Native American artists are on view throughout the\nterminal, reinforcing the site\u2019s strong connections to the tribal community. In\naddition, a new promenade along the waterfront connects with a path that winds\nfrom downtown, through the terminal, and onto the beach, creating a new\nelevated pathway for public use. "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"The project\u2019s sustainability ambitions\nbegan with addressing the site, a brownfield that once housed a Cold War-era\nAir Force fuel storage tank complex. The site was originally identified for\nredevelopment in the 1990s, but cleanup was not completed until 2006 after artifacts\ndiscovered on the site prompted an archaeological investigation. A full array\nof photovoltaic panels runs along the terminal\u2019s longhouse-style shed roof,\nsupplying 40% of its electrical demand. In the vehicle holding area, pervious\nconcrete filters stormwater through layers of sand before it enters Possession\nSound. "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"In just two years after\nopening, the terminal has become an integral link for a number of equitable\ntransportation modes, offering the community numerous options for traveling to\nand from the Seattle metropolitan area. As the first federally funded project\nin Washington to incorporate Native American cultural design elements, the\nterminal has significantly improved regional mobility while paying homage to\nthe site\u2019s historical context. "]]]]}