Transportation x Housing

Banning Muhca

This Union Station housing redevelopment aims to provide a mixture of residential and public amenities to a variety of demographics. The project connects the existing Union Station to a mixed-income residential complex across from the concourse with public green space and amenities that float above. This green bridge aims to give public space back to an area dominated by infrastructure, while also providing direct access to transportation to the residential community.

Problem

Lack of Social Housing

Over 60,000 homeless persons in LA
Average monthly rent of $2,182 (2.8x min wage)
Not enough affordable housing to keep up with the demand

Super-Commuter Epidemic

Traffic congestion caused by urban sprawl of roadway infrastructure
150,000 people spend > 90 minutes commuting to work
~4% of LA workforce

Poor Walkability

Difficult to access public amenities due to overwhelming infrastructure
Limited green space and public parks

TRANSPORTATION ORIENTED COMMUNITIES

Los Angeles TOC Program

The LA TOC program is an initiative that gives developers incentives to build affordable housing near major transit stops. In exchange for deviation from local zoning ordinances, they must allocate at least 20% of the units to affordable housing.

TWENTY-EIGHT BY ’28

Transit Expansion

In an effort to provide access to more commuters around the greater Los Angeles County, the city has proposed introducing 28 additional transit line projects in time for the summer Olympics in 2028.

Site: Union Station