The artist worked with area children, gathering drawings of what the children want to be when they grow up. Jefrë created a sculpture that draws on the image of hands coming together, evoking a joining together or way to cross a divide. The Catholic Key covered the March 2011 dedication of Unite. Nationally, he has been recognized by the Public Art Network’s Year in Review for four years in a row starting in 2004, and again in 2009. Dehaemers recently completed Seven Sentinels at the city’s vehicle impound facility. The motion of the structure results in a creation that is constantly in flux, much like the history of Troost. Dehaemers designed the structure to resemble a tree, playing off one origin of the word “Troost,” which can mean tree. This large-scale incorporates linguistic history in the structure’s design.
Artists drew upon community input and local history to create interesting and compelling works.ģ1st & Troost, “Catalyst,” Matt Dehaemers Troost MAX Artworkįor the first time, the Kansas City Area Transportation Authority has commissioned original public art at prominent locations along Troost MAX. Riders have instant and constantly updated access to the exact arrival time through GPS technology and real-time signs at MAX stations. The stations are clearly marked and named, featuring easy-to-understand route maps and real-time transit information. MAX stations are well-lit and feature a distinctive, easily identifiable information marker, and a specially designed passenger shelter. Trail Connections are a vital part of Troost MAX: a future trail between Troost & Bannister will connect to the Trolley Track Trail near 87th & Garfield. Park and Rides are located at 31st & Troost, 95th & Troost, and the Bannister & Hillcrest area. Other major destinations include the East Village development (currently under construction), Discovery Center, UMKC Hospital Hill and Main Campus, Rockhurst University, The Landing, Truman Medical Center, and Children’s Mercy Hospital. Troost MAX offers local service south of 75th Street. Troost MAX travels from downtown to the Crossroads district, Hospital Hill and south along Troost to Bannister.
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