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 | |   Planning & Development: Major Projects - Puritas Rapid Station Updated Aug. 22, 2010
On Sept. 7, 2007, design plans were approved by two key city groups -- the City Planning Commission and Design Review Commission. 
The design was developed by DeWolff Partnership Architects, with input from the Bellaire Puritas Development Corp. and
the Kamm’s Corners Development Corp. Construction will totally replace the existing station. Features include:
About 900 people board there daily, placing the station as one of RTA’s top five for Red Line ridership. The station is served by the #70, #78, and #809 routes. The station will remain open throughout construction. Ridership is expected to increase when construction on the Inner Belt begins. Public Art  Also new to the Puritas station will be the addition of public art, to increase use of the transit system by making it look more attractive
and to make a positive contribution to the quality of life in the neighborhood.RTA’s Arts in Transit Committee reviewed the art proposals and the selection of artists. In a local and national search, 23 artists replied. The artists were reviewed on the basis of experience and reputation, and the art was evaluated on the criteria of attractiveness, boldness, durability, feasibility, maintenance, and response to the goal and objectives of the committee. Four artists were selected to produce "featured" and "functional" art. One, an internationally renowned local artist and sculptor, was Dr. Murphy Ajayi. An award-winning teacher and lecturer, he was also the creator and designer of the "Louis Stokes Community Visionary Award" sculpture. Ajayi proposed a design called "Motion, Cyclones, and the Community," an outdoor mural which he said, "celebrates excellence in creativity in all spheres of educational and community empowerment, advancement, and entrepreneurship in the neighborhood and Cleveland areas." The proposed functional art, which is to follow the guidelines of "eclecticity, connectivity, comfort, and direction," will feature the art of Ron Baron, William Culbertson, and Krzysztof Zudowski. It will include sculpted relief panels, clusters of sculptural lamps, and benches featuring suitcase designs. | | |
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