Central Station Reopens with Comfort, Coolness and Color

Central Station renovations offer more shade for passengers and sustainable features for cost-effective operations.


Landscaping and Walkways

  • Desert shade trees and low-water use plants
  • 8 quick-growing Pistache trees will create a large leafy canopy
  • Structural soil mix engineered for heavier and healthier shade trees
  • Walkways interwoven with reused concrete, new pervious concrete, and colored pavers
  • Pervious concrete filters rainfall and wash water to plants and trees

Irrigation

  • Drip irrigation system for the plants and trees
  • Irrigation controller adjusts to weather conditionsMoisture sensor automatically modifies watering needs
  • Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) piping and fittings reduce water loss from leaks, pipe breaks, and rodent damage

Other

  • Heating, Venting, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) split systems has a 15 Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio (SEER)
  • Low-flow plumbing fixtures save 25 percent more water compared to the old system