The Oasis Project
We have been awarded $2,500 from the Architecture for Humanity micro grant program! Stay tuned for updates on project progress!
The Oasis project is AFHA’s proposed solution to a recognized shortage of proper public transportation amenities. This project is exciting because it was developed from our initial open forum meeting. For this project, AFHA has hosted an open call design competition to gather local architects, artists, designers, builders and volunteers to create bus shelter designs. Our 2010 installment resulted in 7 entries from Atlanta, Washington D.C. and California!
2010 Winning Design, SSA + D, Sarah Green and Daniel A. Echevarria
Currently, the winning design is under structural review. Plans to build and install with community volunteers continue.
How can you help?
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Provide Services: We need structural engineers, contractors, surveyors.
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Provide Materials: Lumber, corrugated metal, metal posts and fasteners. View list here: http://bit.ly/OasisMaterialList
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Provide Financial Support: Our goal is to raise $1,500 for the 2011 design cycle.
We will also be implementing an ”Adopt a Bench” program to maintain the shelters and keep them clean. Let us know if your group is interested in becoming involved by emailing us at volunteers@afhatlanta.org. You can also follow the Oasis Project on the Open Architecture Network.
Press: Listen to the story on WABE: Design group to donate bus shelters to MARTA
