# Redesigned Unifying Transit Terminals Foster + Partners Renovates the NY Midtown Bus Terminal By Amy Duong | Published 2024-03-03 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/midtown-bus-terminal References: [dezeen](https://dezeen.com/2024/03/01/midtown-bus-terminal-manhattan-foster-partners-central-atrium/) & [fosterandpartners](https://www.fosterandpartners.com/)  UK architecture studio Foster + Partners unveils a look at the redesign plans for the Midtown Bus Terminal renovation in Manhattan. The main goal is to unify the different transport hubs under one building and this complex brings the [bus and subway services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amazon-bus-station) in a connected formal. The station was originally constructed in the 50s and has gone through a series of renovations since. Head of studio at Foster + Partners, Nigel Dancey states, "This project will revolutionize the way people experience the city of New York. [Foster + Partners'](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foster-partners6) new terminal design delivered to the port authority makes public transportation more inviting and accessible, with passenger-centric design, intuitive wayfinding and permeable new public spaces." The team at the studio also notes that the redesign worked to have [net-zero emissions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sudameris-plaza). Image Credit: Foster + Partners ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 34% | Activity: 27% | Freshness: 21% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **New Urban Transport Integration:** Opportunity for seamless connectivity and improved user experience in urban transit systems. - **Passenger-centric Infrastructure Design:** Enhancing public transportation accessibility and appeal through thoughtful and intuitive design. - **Net-zero Emission Transport Hubs:** Paving the way for sustainable and environmentally friendly transit facilities. ### Who This Affects Most - **Architecture and Urban Design:** Innovative approaches to reshaping city infrastructures for enhanced communal experiences. - **Public Transportation:** Revolutionizing the efficiency and aesthetics of commuting systems through modernized designs. - **Environmental Engineering:** Creating green solutions for transportation hubs to minimize carbon footprints and promote eco-friendly practices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Underground Station Expansions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foster-partners6.md) - [Village-Inspired Tapered Stone Airport](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foster-partners5.md) - [Production Workshop Laboratories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neri-oxman-1.md) - [Curved London Office Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/50-electric-boulevard.md) - [Post-Earthquake Rebuilding Projects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/antakya.md) - [Warehouse-Converted Ferry Terminals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ropax-ferry.md) - [Spine-Based Central Design Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hangzhou-center.md) - [Streamlined Airport Metro Hubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/metro-transit-center-station.md) - [Supertall Miami Skyscrapers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1201-brickell-bay-drive.md)