Creativity in Bus Stop Design - Who Started That Contest?

Have you ever noticed all the tricky looking and coolThey do it because they have a passion for design,
bus stops in all the urban environments around thethey have a passion for urban life, and they want the
world? It's as if every architect in the world uses thesevery best and so they pour all their creativity and
designs to show off and cities pride themselves ininnovation into some of these simple things that are out
having the latest design, or something so original that itin the open for all to see. They make our towns and
brings out our imagination.cities livable and they make us great. If you know of
If you have never considered this, why not take aan urban architect that designs such things why not tell
drive through an urban area, and look at all the busthem thanks. Thanks for all they have done.
stops, and you will see areas where urban renewalNot only have they made your city better, but they
has taken place or that the Economic Developmenthave spurred on other architectural school students to
Association has poured money back into the area.do the same in other cities. It's as if there is a
Take a look at all the bus stops.competition going on worldwide to make the very best
You will also notice that commuter trains have verybus stops and train depots. It is really amazing when
neat terminals and nice architecture all around them. It'syou think about it, and that's why I wrote this article to
as if the best architects in the world have beenask you to consider it.
designing this stuff for us. But why do they do it?