Mi Jardin 100 for $100
Mi Jardin is a Transit Oriented Pedestrian Plaza with three bus shelters meant to serve and celebrate the community’s identity through innovative and sustainable landscape and architectural design.
Leader
Melissa Robledo
Location
1717 S. Pleasant Valley Austin, TX 78741
About the project
While it would be helpful to have a typical Capital Metro bus shelter at this location to provide shade and rain relief this particular site was identified to have a greater need for this neighborhood. Our design intent is to have a symbol of local identity that boosts the self-identity and pride of neighborhood residents while honoring the experience of bus riders. CapMetro and DesignVoice volunteers interviewed and surveyed 100 bus riders at bus stop 5779, the bus stop across the street, and customers in front of the adjacent H-E-B grocery store. Over 60 % of the respondents live less than a mile away and almost 70% ride the bus every day as a means of transportation. Because of the many local conveniences, large H-E-B grocery store, and weekend Mercado, this bus stop is unique as it serves as a beginning/ending point on many passengers.
The Steps
1. Raise $40,000 for one of the three proposed Mi Jardin bus stop shelters.
2. Reach out to family, friends and companies to generate support for the public – private partnership.
3. We need 100 donors with $100 dollar donations to match $10,000 = $20,000 raised!
3. Continue to educate and inform our community about Mi Jardin – Transit Oriented Pedestrian Plaza located at 1717 S. Pleasant Valley Austin, TX
Why we‘re doing it
This is our opportunity to contribute to our community and built environment through this placemaking project. Individual bus stops can represent the unique character of the community’s residents and riders who travel through the neighborhood possibly once or daily. The bus shelters serve multiple functions and while they make a strong first impression with their bold artistic form they go beyond the typical bus stop shelter by collecting rain water and irrigating the native adapted plants. The three whimsical shade structures were inspired by the rhythm and movement of Flamenco dancer’s fans and flowing dresses. The shelters fan panels will stand out in the landscape and draw positive attention to this community that may never have seen this type of place building opportunity.