Light rail transit, potentially fuelled by a hydrogen fuel cell, is seamlessly integrated into the fabric of the street and provides a locus for higher-density mixed-use development. By placing the central plant here — at the commercial and civic core — the ecological flows of energy and resources are made obvious to the community. Interwoven with local shops, workplaces, and public open space, the central plant becomes part of a larger civic vision dedicated to integrating ecological and human processes.

 

Section through the commercial/civic hub. To the left is the refurbished Brentwood Mall surrounded by a vibrant public gathering place. Buchanan Street, the primary route for busses and cyclists, is connected by a covered pedestrian walkway to the main light rail transit station, positioned centrally along Lougheed Highway. The central energy plant is seen in the background.