Phoenix: Barcelona’s sister city?
Posted on 19. Nov, 2008 by Tony Arranaga in News
Looks like Valley Metro may have turned to Spain for design inspiration.
I’ve been meaning to take the picture below for a couple of days. I know it’s hard to make out, but take a look at the design feature in the center.
This public art display is at the new park and ride on the southeast corner of 19th Ave. and Camelback in Phoenix. Is the valley of the sun drawing inspiration from Barcelona’s mass transit?
Even though this is the sixth tallest structure in Barcelona at 34 stories…and the Phoenix display is not much taller than a traffic signal…
I can’t help but notice the similarities (at least in vibrant color and unusual shape) between Barcelona’s light rail surroundings and ours.
Did I mention ours changes colors? Sort of like the Arts District platform feature. I feel like I’m in a club..
Club Phoenix.
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