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What Youth are Saying
about the Future of the 710
Students in the ACE (Architecture, Construction, Engineering) Mentor Program at John Muir High School's Engineering and Environmental Sciences Academy chose to prepare the following designs for the 710 Reconnecting Pasadena project as their submission to the annual Regional LA/OC ACE design challenge and to the Construction Industry Round Table national design competition. ​​
This was their response to following design challenge:
CULTURAL DESTINATION
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"Design an iconic structure/space/building that elevates an existing destination—enhancing its appeal to visitors while preserving the authenticity and cultural identity that make it valuable to the local community. Proposals may be a new build and/or a thoughtful redesign of an existing site/structure, and should demonstrate highly intentional site selections with a distinct character and/or opportunity. The key is to create thoughtful enhancements that simultaneously boost local business, deepen community integration, and increase tourism without compromising the site's original charm/reputation/function(s). Proposals should emphasize/prioritize sustainable design, improved circulation across all applicable transportation modes to accommodate a growing audience, and modernized infrastructure. Proposals must address site selection rationale, visitor and community engagement, integration with existing infrastructure, and the feasibility of construction—materials, systems, and environmental impact included. See the Competition Packet for full details/requirements."
Letters from Sequoyah Students to City Council
Read this summary of student comments in Pasadena Now