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ARTIC GRAND OPENING EVENT DETAILS
ANNOUNCED
EXPLORE ARTIC GRAND OPENING CELEBRATION SET FOR SATURDAY, DEC. 13, 2014
By Media contact: Ruth Ruiz, (714) 765-5060 office,
(714) 420-7797 mobile
ANAHEIM, Calif. (December 2, 2014) - The highly anticipated
opening of the Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center –
ARTIC – is nearing and all are invited to celebrate by attending the
Explore ARTIC Grand Opening Celebration on Saturday, December 13 from
9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
When ARTIC opens its doors, guests will experience a transportation
center like no other. From its grand entrance, sustainable design and
function, and Dine+Shop
options,
to the ease and convenience of multiple modes of transportation in one
location, ARTIC is Orange County’s newest gathering place and signifies
the future of transportation is here.
The Explore ARTIC Grand Opening Celebration will give guests an
insider’s view of ARTIC as well as a day of family fun, including
interactive activities, displays and self-guided tours. Parking is
free. In addition, ARTIC and the Salvation Army are hosting a canned
food drive and the community is encouraged to bring items which will be
distributed to those in need this holiday season.
Here is what to look forward to at the Explore ARTIC Grand Opening
Celebration.
Family-friendly zones
Enjoy live music, food trucks, working miniature train displays, bucket
truck rides offered by Anaheim Public Utilities, Anaheim Fire and
Police, including Cops4Kids, K9s and the Mounted Equestrian Unit, the
Anaheim Library Bookmobile, treats from the Disneyland Resort, the
Anaheim Ducks fun zone, Angels Baseball, movies in a ‘mini-ARTIC’,
crafts, and more.
Transportation information booths
Whether you commute daily or are new to public transportation, ARTIC’s
transportation providers will be present to share information on how to
get where you need to go. You can also board the vehicles on display to
get an idea of your preferred seating location. You’ll see just how
easy it is to access any of the 10
modes of transportation available at ARTIC.
Bicyclists welcome
ARTIC is easily accessed from the Santa Ana River Trail and features
bike lockers for daily commuters or weekend enthusiasts. Join the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA),
The Orange County Wheelmen and The BOBies on Saturday, December 13 for
a group bicycle ride along the Santa Ana River Trail to the Grand
Opening Event. Riders of all skills levels are welcome to Explore
ARTIC. Click here for details and a map.
ARTIC will offer convenience for those on-the-go as well as gourmet
eats and hand-roasted coffee for those meeting a colleague midday or
gathering with friends before or after a local event, concert or
game. Come meet these unique ARTIC tenants at the Grand Opening
Celebration: The Lost Bean, Mission Market, Ritter’s, The Oyster
Bar, The Alchemist concepts and more!
Self-Guided Tours – win a prize!
Take the self-guided tours of the LEED
Platinum designed hub,
hosted by the ARTIC designers and builders, and enter to win
prizes. Pick up a provided passport card and visit each station
to earn a stamp. Game participants must receive a stamp from each of
the eight stations to qualify. The eight stations are as follows:
Clark Construction – The building of ARTIC
STV Inc.– From design to reality, the history of
ARTIC
Parsons Brinkerhoff – Precise engineering for
maximum functionality
HOK Architects– LEED Platinum status is the highest
standard in sustainable design
Thornton Tomasetti - ARTIC’s steel structure
durability and design is one of a kind
BuroHappold – Heating, cooling, and the really
cool-looking roofing material
SWA Group– Landscape design is beautiful and
sustainable
Group Delta – Delivering a solid foundation (Did you
know the crane used for the deep dynamic compaction weighed 110 tons
and dropped a 30 ton weight to compact the soil at ARTIC?)
Food Drive
ARTIC and the Salvation Army are hosting a canned food drive and the
community is encouraged to bring items which will be distributed to
those in need this holiday season.
Explore More With ARTIC Sweepstakes
Starting on December 8, 2015, all are invited to visit
ARTICinfo.com/sweepstakes to enter the ‘Explore More With ARTIC!’
Sweepstakes for a chance to win a Family Exploration Getaway Package
for Four. The winner will receive roundtrip Metrolink train
tickets, Anaheim Ducks game tickets, Disneyland park tickets + Park
Hopper passes and a two night stay at the Hyatt Place hotel. Join
‘ARTICAnaheim’ on Facebook and Twitter to learn more about the
upcoming social media sweepstakes.
On Saturday, December 6, the transportation providers currently
utilizing the existing platforms in the Angel Stadium of Anaheim
parking lot will officially open their services at ARTIC.
ARTIC is located at 2626 E. Katella Ave., Anaheim, CA 92806.
Come join the celebration on Saturday, December 13. The City of
Anaheim, the County of Orange and ARTIC welcome you!
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ABOUT ANAHEIM –The City of Anaheim, founded in 1857, is one of the
nation’s premier municipalities and is one of California’s most
populous cities. Anaheim covers 50 square miles with more than
346,000 residents and more than 2,900 City employees. The
municipal corporation’s annual budget is $1.6 billion. Anaheim
supports a thriving business community with companies such as Carl
Karcher Enterprises, Inc., L-3 Communications, Pacific Sunwear, and
Disneyland Resort. Successful sports franchises call Anaheim
home, including Angels Baseball, Anaheim Ducks, the U.S. Men’s National
Volleyball Team, and the 2012 Olympic Games Silver Medal winning U.S.
Women’s National Volleyball Team. Anaheim also boasts world-class
meeting and entertainment venues with the Anaheim Convention Center,
LEED-certified and the largest on the west coast, Honda Center, City
National Grove of Anaheim, Anaheim GardenWalk, and Angel Stadium of
Anaheim. In addition, Anaheim embraces its vibrant cultural arts
community, including the world-renowned Anaheim Ballet. Annually,
Anaheim welcomes millions of visitors to the city, truly making it
where the world comes to live, work and play. For more information,
please visit www.anaheim.net.
ABOUT ARTIC - Located in the City of Anaheim, the Anaheim Regional
Transportation Intermodal Center (ARTIC)
is the premier transportation hub in Southern California offering a
unique variety of transit, dining, retail and entertainment options in
one convenient location. ARTIC is an iconic, LEED Platinum designed hub
that brings together the services of OCTA, Metrolink, Amtrak, Anaheim
Resort Transportation, shuttles, taxis bikes, tour and charter buses
and other public/private transportation providers. The 67,000 square
foot hub, managed and leased by Lincoln Property Company, benefits
residents, local businesses, commuters and visitors by offering
increased mobility and convenient access to renowned attractions
throughout Anaheim and Southern California. ARTIC is a destination for
all that offers amenities like transit oriented retail, specialty
dining, Wi-Fi and charging stations, parking, bike racks and lockers,
as well as community space for the public to enjoy. Enjoy your commute
with free Books on the GO!; a self-service book vending station and
‘hot spot’ for digital books from Anaheim Public Libraries. ARTIC is
also ‘Buy America Compliant’, meaning the building materials are
proudly manufactured in the United States. ARTIC will open for service
on December 6, 2014, with a community-wide grand opening celebration on
Saturday, December 13, 2014. Let’s Go! For more information about
ARTIC, visit www.articinfo.com or follow us on
Facebook.com/ARTICAnaheim or Twitter.com/ARTICAnaheim.
For more information on the City of Anaheim, please visit www.anaheim.net.
Opening Day photos of ARTIC
December 6, 2014.
From Parking Lot A, north of ARTIC, next to Douglass and Katella
Avenues, Anaheim, California
East side of ARTIC, to the left is the Bike Trail then the Santa Ana
River.
View of ARTIC from the Santa Ana River Bike Trail, just south of
Katella Avenue
Ready to enter on Opening Day, December 6, 2014, from the east side
where ART vehicles stop.
Inside North Entrance to ARTIC. Amtrak Tickets (left) Greyhound,
OCTA tickets on the right. Escalators up two levels.
View north from second level of ARTIC. Honda Center across
Katella.
View north from third level of ARTIC. Honda Center across Katella.
Arriving train from the south after crossing the Santa Ana "River" and
the bike trail.
From Pedestrian Overpass to train platforms. I-5 and Anaheim
Stadium beyond the Amtrak Train.
From the pedestrian overpass, Two Amtrak trains at ARTIC.
Metrolink trains also stop here.
Convenient underpass from Lot B or Track 2 to ARTIC and buses,
unfortunately this is only for the Amtrak luggage cart.
Southeast view of ARTIC. Bike path entrance is here, but not open
on this date.
South entrance to ARTIC
Susie's first day in the relocated Anaheim Amtrak ticket office.
The only business near to being open in December is the Market. First
floor, northwest corner.
Escalators, elevator or stairs to the second or third floor.
Third floor, through the station, across the pedestrian bridge, down
stairs or elevator to the train platform. Very long walk to the
trains from here. If you have limited mobility, I would suggest
getting your ticket online (Amtrak.com) and parking in Lot C (at the
Stadium) and getting on the correct platform
there.
Morning sunlight through the ARTIC.
Both Anaheim Stadium and Honda Center are within a hike from ARTIC.
Parking in Lot A is free for now.
ARTIC and Big A from east of the Santa Ana River on Katella Avenue.
The sunset on December 7 looked
good so I took my tripod to ARTIC. Here are a few of the images I
captured.
ARTIC from east of the Santa Ana River.
ARTIC from east of the Santa Ana River.
ARTIC from east of the Santa Ana River.
ARTIC from east of the Santa Ana River.
ARTIC from the Track 2 platform.
ARTIC from Track 2 platform, east end with Amtrak Surfliner
heading south after stop.
ARTIC from Track 2 platform, east end with Amtrak Surfliner
heading south after stop.
ARTIC from Track 2 platform, east end with Amtrak Surfliner
heading south after stop.
Fifty steps up from the platform
to the level that enters the ARTIC. From this point to Parking
Lot C (at the stadium) it is .34 miles. I will measure from the
front door of ARTIC later to see if it is closer to the platforms from
the front of ARTIC.
None of the 4 elevators worked on this December 7 at 7 pm, before the
ARTIC was to be the Anaheim Station the next morning. Hope they
got them fixed by morning for the riders with limited mobility.
They were working on 3 elevators and were surprised when I tired to use
the fourth and found that it did not work either. Therefore the
emergency exit from track 1 will need to be used to the first floor of
ARTIC, and the underpass on the east end of the station from Track 2.
South end of ARTIC with pedestrian walkway to the trains.
South entrance to ARTIC from the pedestrian bridge.
View from the 3rd floor of the second floor, first floor, and
north face of the ARTIC.
Elevator between 2nd and third floor.
View of first floor from second floor.
Inside of ARTIC is like being inside fireworks with the reflection of
the lights on the front glass.
Outside night views.
Ribbon Cutting below, Dec. 6 and 7
photos of ARTIC above.
MONDAY, DEC. 8, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
MEDIA DAY AND VIP RIBBON-CUTTING DEDICATION
CEREMONY
What:
Monday, Dec. 8 is the first weekday that commuters will use
ARTIC. Anyone currently utilizing the existing platforms in the
Angel Stadium parking lot will now utilize ARTIC for their public
transportation services, including Amtrak, Metrolink, OCTA bus service,
taxi, shuttles and more. ARTIC will also feature direct access from the
Santa Ana River Trail so bicyclists can ride to ARTIC and either store
their bike in a bike locker or load it on a train or bus.
A VIP Ribbon-Cutting and Dedication Ceremony will take place from
1-3 p.m. to include important officials and representatives (described
below). Media are welcome to cover this event.
Hours:
· ARTIC opens at 5
a.m. and media will have access throughout its hours of operation.
· The VIP
Ribbon-Cutting and Dedication Ceremony will take place from 1-3 p.m.
Media opportunities:
· The VIP
Ribbon-Cutting and Dedication Ceremony will include guest speakers and
attendees from the local, state and federal levels, participants in the
design and construction of ARTIC, its recently announced tenants, and
more.
· The ARTIC steel
frame is fitted with LED lights, so when it’s dark outside the venue
lights up in an array of colors that shine through the ETFE material.
· Tours of the
various features of ARTIC, including the LEED-Platinum design elements,
train platform, and the ‘Dine+Shop’ tenant space.
· Interviews with
City of Anaheim executives, elected officials, design and construction
leaders, tenants (transportation, food, retail), Lincoln Property
Company and more.
· Commuters taking
public transportation that day.
SATURDAY, DEC. 13, 9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
‘EXPLORE ARTIC GRAND OPENING CELEBRATION’ (COMMUNITY OPEN HOUSE
AND FAMILY FRIENDLY FESTIVITIES)
What:
The ‘Explore ARTIC Grand Opening Celebration,’ a community open
house, will offer residents and commuters throughout Southern
California an insider’s view of ARTIC. It will also feature
family-friendly interactive activities, displays and self-guided tours.
In addition, ARTIC and the Salvation Army are hosting a canned food
drive and the community is encouraged to bring items which will be
distributed to those in need this holiday season.
Hours:
9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Media Opportunities:
· Live music, food
trucks, working miniature train displays, bucket truck rides offered by
Anaheim Public Utilities, Anaheim Fire and Police, including K9s and
the Mounted Equestrian Unit, the Anaheim Library Bookmobile, the
Anaheim Ducks fun zone, Angels Baseball, Disney, movies in a
‘mini-ARTIC’, crafts, and more.
· Group bicycle
ride along the Santa Ana River Trail with free bike valet. ARTIC is
easily accessible off the Santa Ana River Trail, and features bike
lockers for daily commuters or weekend enthusiasts. Join the Orange
County Transportation Authority (OCTA), The Orange County Wheelmen and
The BOBies on Saturday, December 13 for a group bicycle ride along the
Santa Ana River Trail to the Grand Opening Event. Riders of all skills
levels are welcome. Click here for details and a map.
· Salvation Army
truck and canned food drive
· Transportation
information booths
· Self-guided
tours – win a prize
· Interviews with
City, design and construction leaders, tenants (transportation, food,
retail), and community partners.
MEDIA PARKING FOR BOTH EVENTS:
Media parking is available in the front lot at ARTIC (accessed via
Katella Ave. or Douglass Rd.). Please look for designated media parking
signs. A media parking map is attached.
NOTE:
Monday, Dec. 8 is the first weekday of commuter service.
Transportation service will transfer from the existing platforms near
the Angel Stadium parking lot to ARTIC on Saturday, Dec. 6.
For more information about ARTIC, visit www.articinfo.com or
follow us on Facebook.com/ARTICAnaheim or Twitter.com/ARTICAnaheim.
From: Ruth Ruiz
(RRuiz@anaheim.net)
Parking Map
(disregard "Media" notes) Look for Lots A, B, and C (Angels
Stadium). Click Here.
Lower level (above and below) Numbered seats are "preferred,
for a few bucks more" Wi-Fi and electrical throughout.
Upper Level (below)
Bus is made in Belgium (where people must be shorter than 6
ft.)
Front 4 seats in upper level are also "Preferred"
Between 1 and 2, I visited some of the contributing company's
booths
Richard K Law, Principal (right) Laguna Beach - Landscape
Architect for ARTIC swagroup.com
There probably will never be this many suits in ARTIC at any future
date.
Yours Truly
ARTICanaheim photographer took photos of media and attendees and they
are at https://www.facebook.com/ARTICanaheim/photos_stream
First Level Businesses
I saw one limited mobility passenger at the Amtrak ticket counter and
later she found an electrical outlet for charging.
Bodie Rasmussen, owner of the
Lost Bean offered fresh brewed organic coffee and tea to all.
See a Video of Bodie at his Facebook Page: http://www.thelostbean.com/
His Kiosk will be just inside the front doors, on the right. At his
store in Tustin there is a wine bar called Lost Vine.
The Bitcoin machine is unique to this location. The
installer: timo@ezCoinAccess.com
Second Level Businesses
Delicious oysters from Virginia.
Diana Nguyen, Marketing and Public Relations, said the Oyster Bar
is modeled after one in Grand Central Station in New York City.
Proud Partners in the soon-to-be-opened Oyster Bar
Linh Nguyen, Founder/Director of Operations, (left)
More information on their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/TheOysterBarOC
These guys were handing out VIP discount cards...I'll be back as soon
as they open to cash them in.
These four businesses will be on the east side of second floor.
A sampling of the food from the four businesses.
Black
Sheep Brewing
- R.A.D. (Research and Design) Nano Brewery - will create small batch
specialty and unique brews here at ARTIC. The Research and Design Nano
Brewery will allow us to test flavor combinations and style specific
brews that we will either send to large production, or keep special at
this property. The menu will be a gastropub of sorts, with a selection
of burgers, fries, and meat pies.
SILO - This quick and easy
"build your bowl” concept will offer a selection of proteins,
vegetables, grains and sauces that you are able to mix and match or
choose one of our specialty creations. SILO's beverage list will be a
curation of wines, beers, spirits, and a few organic options.
By The Alchemists Restaurant Consulting TheAlchemistsHQ.com
The hok.com website had valuable information on their
building of ARTIC.
Sample of the out side of the roof panels.
The in side view of the panels.
At first glance, the
clear material that will largely encase the Anaheim Regional
Transportation Intermodal Center appears to be glass.
Instead, plastic pillows will line the roof of the transportation hub,
providing ample sunlight for passengers waiting for trains, buses and
taxis.
The durable material – ethylene tetrafluoroethylene, or ETFE – weighs
less than glass and resists corrosion. It is relatively easy for
janitors to maintain, said Natalie Meeks, head of Anaheim's Public
Works Department.
The fluorocarbon-based polymer isn't widely used in the United States.
It was most famously used as part of the exterior of the Beijing Water
Cube, which served as the swimming venue during the 2008 Summer
Olympics.
“It's pretty spectacular,” Meeks said.
ARTIC's roof will have 200,000 square feet of ETFE panels – enough to
cover four football fields.
The diamond-shaped, opaque panels are capable of deflecting the sun's
rays while providing enough insulation to keep air conditioning costs
down, said architect Ernest Cirangle, who served as design principal
for ARTIC.
“The material has a wonderful quality that changes with the light
during different times of the day,” Cirangle said. “I think people will
be impressed.”
Later in this report you will see a
photo of the air pressure hose going to each pillow through which air
is pumped (no special gas inside the polymer pillows that make up the
room.
hok.com's model was the best one at the ribbon cutting - large and with
no roof so you could see down inside.
At 2 pm, ribbon cutting festivities began.
The 800 chairs were filled with SRO around the edges.
The speakers and guests of the City of Anaheim took their places as
well.
Natalie Meeks, Public Works Director, City of Anaheim, opened the
ceremonies.
Nathan Zug, Anaheim Fire and Rescue Chaplain gave the Invocation.
Lou Correra, Former California State Senator, led us in the flag salute.
Tom Tait, Mayor of the City of Anaheim
Loretta Sanchez, U.S. Congresswoman, 46th District
Dan Richard, Chairman, California High Speed Rail Authority Board of
Directors.
"ARTIC is the first station of the California High Speed Rail"
Darrell Johnson, CEO, Orange County Transportation Authority
"This station was built on time and on budget."
Ernest Cirangle, Senior Vice President, HOK
Kris Manning, Vice President, Clark Construction
"This is one of the most complicated structures in the world."
Ribbon
Cutting Ceremony
Final
Photos at ARTIC December 8, 2014
Front lobby early afternoon.
Passenger waiting area in station on concourse level. Retail
center planned for here.
South end of the Concourse at the Train
Platforms
Arriving Amtrak southbound train; Douglass St. entrance to Angel
Stadium parking lot, and ARTIC Lot C, under I-5; and Angels
Stadium beyond I-5.
Amtrak leaving ARTIC southbound, across the passenger tunnel, bike
tunnel, and Santa Ana River, into the city of Orange. Cab forward Amtrak arriving from the south at ARTIC.
Amtrak Surfliner passing through ARTIC. Photo from south
stairway on ARTIC platform. Honda Center on horizon.
Amtrak Surfliner passing through ARTIC. Shadow on locomotive
is of a videographer assigned to cover the Ribbon Cutting.
Parking Lot B, south edge of ARTIC platforms. Note solar
panels and charging stations.
I am not sure who can park here. Evidently you need a special
card or code - see the exit machine below.
Parking is free "until 2016". Map of all 3 parking lots, click here.
Bike riders use the trains to and
from ARTIC. They prefer using Metrolink over Amtrak Pacific
because of Amtrak's restrictions. They mention that Metrolink not
only has a bike car, but each car holds at least one bicycle. I
observed the loading of a 4:06 pm southbound Metrolink at ARTIC and
several bikes were loaded on this first day the trains stopped at ARTIC
rather than at the Stadium Station.
The Santa Ana River Bike Trail, west side of the river, now has a
cutoff so riders can enter here and store their bike if they like, or
take it on the train.
I looked into one of the unlocked bike
lockers and noticed that one bike can be put in from the west side, and
another can be put in from the east side, thus two bikes can be stored
in what looks like one locker because they are split diagonally down
the middle. But there is a catch. The next photo shows the
difficulty one would have putting a bike in on the east side:
View from the entrance to ARTIC property and bike lockers.
View from the bike lockers to the train platforms.
If you ride a bike to ARTIC on the bike
trail, and continue to take your bike on the train, you have three
options. For a northbound train, you have these 2 options:
One, the metal staircase you see above, which is labeled "Emergency Use
Only", but was open December 8. The second option is the ramp you
see on the lower corner on the far right of the photo labeled,
"Authorized Personnel Only" but is being used by passengers as the
quickest way to ARTIC building on December 8. For a southbound
train you have one option, to ride through a tunnel under those metal
stairs also labeled, "Authorized Personnel Only." As far as I can
tell after spending time at ARTIC parts of 3 days, the only "Authorized
Personnel" to use that tunnel or the far ramp is the Amtrak luggage
cart. Did the architect of ARTIC really expect bike riders to
ride into the lower level of ARTIC, board an elevator up to the
Concourse, walk the Concourse to the platform elevators, board the
correct elevator with their bike and ride down to the platform?
Amtrak Surfliner from the east end of the platform by Track 2.
View of the south end of the Concourse from Parking Lot B.
Perhaps this is where the California High Speed Rail will arrive at
ARTIC.
If you came to this report for the December 13, 2014 Grand Opening of the ARTIC,
you might also be interested in the three sections of photos taken December 6, 7, and 8 above. Just click here to start at the top.
Press Release about ARTIC Grand Opening:
ARTIC® GRAND OPENING COMMUNITY EVENT ON SATURDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2014
ALL ARE WELCOME TO EXPLORE ARTIC AT THIS FAMILY-FRIENDLY CELEBRATION
ANAHEIM, CA – December 11, 2014 – On Saturday, Dec. 13, the Anaheim Regional Transportation
Intermodal Center – ARTIC – will open its doors for a family-friendly community celebration and all are
welcome to attend. The Explore ARTIC Grand Opening Celebration will
take place from 9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. ARTIC is located at 2626 E.
Katella Ave. in Anaheim.
The Explore ARTIC Grand Opening Celebration will provide an insider’s view of ARTIC as well as
interactive activities, displays, self-guided tours, and more. Parking is free. In addition, ARTIC and the
Salvation Army are hosting a canned food drive and the community is encouraged to bring items which
will be distributed to those in need this holiday season.
Here is what to look forward to at the Explore ARTIC Grand Opening Celebration.
Family-friendly zones
Enjoy live music, food trucks, working miniature train displays, bucket truck rides offered by Anaheim
Public Utilities, Anaheim Fire and Police, including K9s and the Mounted Equestrian Unit, the Anaheim
Library Bookmobile, treats from the Disneyland Resort, the Anaheim Ducks fun zone, Angels Baseball,
movies in a ‘mini-ARTIC, crafts, and more.
Transportation information booths
Whether you commute daily or are new to public transportation, ARTIC’s transportation providers will be
present to share information on how to get where you need to go. You can also board the vehicles on
display to get an idea of your preferred seating location. You’ll see just how easy it is to access any of
the 10 modes of transportation available at ARTIC.
Bicyclists welcome
ARTIC is easily accessed from the Santa Ana River Trail and features bike lockers for daily commuters or
weekend enthusiasts. Join the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA), The Orange County
Wheelmen and The BOBies on Saturday, December 13 for a group bicycle ride along the Santa Ana
River Trail to the Grand Opening Event. Riders of all skill levels are welcome to
Explore ARTIC. Click here for details and a map.
Dine+Shop
ARTIC will offer convenience for those on-the-go, as well as gourmet eats and hand-roasted coffee for
those meeting a colleague midday or gathering with friends before or after a local event, concert or
game. Come meet these unique ARTIC tenants at the Grand Opening Celebration: The Lost Bean,
Mission Market, Ritter’s, The Oyster Bar, The Alchemists concepts and more!
Self-Guided Tours – win a prize!
Take the self-guided tours of the LEED Platinum designed hub, hosted by the ARTIC designers and
builders, and enter to win prizes. Pick up a provided passport card and visit each station to earn a stamp.
Game participants must receive a stamp from each of the eight stations to qualify. The eight stations are
as follows:
• Clark Construction – The building of ARTIC
• STV – From design to reality, the history of ARTIC
• Parsons Brinkerhoff – Precise engineering for maximum functionality
• HOK Architects– LEED Platinum status is the highest standard in sustainable design
• Thornton Tomasetti -ARTIC’s steel structure durability and design is one of a kind
• BuroHappold – Heating, cooling, and the really cool-looking roofing material
• SWA Group– Landscape design is beautiful and sustainable
• Group Delta – Delivering a solid foundation (Did you know the crane used for the deep dynamic
compaction weighed 110 tons and dropped a 30 ton weight to compact the soil at ARTIC?)
Food Drive
ARTIC and the Salvation Army are hosting a canned food drive and the community is encouraged to
bring items which will be distributed to those in need this holiday season.
Explore More With ARTIC Sweepstakes
From now through January 8, 2015, all are invited to visit ARTICinfo.com/sweepstakes to enter the
‘Explore More With ARTIC!’ Sweepstakes for a chance to win a Family Exploration Getaway Package for
Four. The winner will receive roundtrip Metrolink train tickets, Anaheim Ducks game tickets, Disneyland
park tickets + Park Hopper passes and a two night stay at the Hyatt Place hotel. Join ‘ARTICAnaheim’
on Facebook and Twitter to learn more this sweepstakes.
From its grand entrance, sustainable design and function, and Dine+Shop options, to the ease and
convenience of multiple modes of transportation in one location, ARTIC is Orange County’s newest
gathering place and signifies the future of transportation is here.
Come join the celebration on Saturday, December 13. The City of Anaheim, the County of Orange and
ARTIC welcome you!
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Media Contacts:
Stacey Kaszton for ARTIC / Lincoln Property Company
213.925.8177 (direct), stacey@lavozmarketing.com
Ruth Ruiz for City of Anaheim
714.765.5060 (direct), RRuiz@anaheim.net
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Photo: Paul Cunningham Photography
Press Registration at the LAVOZMARKETING.COM booth. Sandra helped me sign in and pick up appropriate press information.
Family-friendly zones
Enjoy live music, food trucks, working miniature train displays, bucket truck rides offered by Anaheim
Public Utilities, Anaheim Fire and Police, including K9s and the Mounted Equestrian Unit, the Anaheim
Library Bookmobile, treats from the Disneyland Resort, the Anaheim Ducks fun zone, Angels Baseball,
movies in a ‘mini-ARTIC, crafts, and more.
"Stacey Kaszton, President of Lavoz Marketing was high on the ARTIC Grand Opening."
Stacy taking some photos from the top of the Anaheim Public Utilities "bucket ride"
I took the bucket ride as well, anticipating an opportunity for unique perspective photographs of the area:
ARTIC (right), Bike Trail between ARTIC and the Santa Ana River,
and railroad bridge across the river from the passenger platforms on
the south side of ARTIC.
Katella Avenue, Honda Center, and Santa Ana River leading to clouds above snow-covered mountains to the north.
This unique photo perspective of the Honda Center is from atop the Anaheim Public Utilities Bucket Truck Ride.
Future news photographer.
The Magic Kingdom had a backdrop for portraits. It was not
long before one could get bogged down with all the handouts from the
booths.
My favorite radio station was not yet set up.
I met a fellow member of a Rail Travel Meetup
which meets the first Monday evening of each month at Knowlwoods near
the Fullerton Amtrak Station. Check out the Rail Travel Meetup's
web page and attend the next fourth Monday if you like. Click Here.
Battery recycling explained in detail.
Bicyclists welcome
ARTIC is easily accessed from the Santa Ana River Trail and features bike lockers for daily commuters or
weekend enthusiasts. Join the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA), The Orange County
Wheelmen and The BOBies on Saturday, December 13 for a group bicycle ride along the Santa Ana
River Trail to the Grand Opening Event. Riders of all skill levels are welcome to
Explore ARTIC.
Bike entrance from the Santa Ana River Bike Trail to the ARTIC. Black Lockers on the left.
OCTA provided a bike valet that surpassed the expected volume of spaces needed, but all were happy with the service.
Paul's fish eye lens permitted some wide shots for big subjects.
Entrance closest to the buses on the east side of ARTIC.
I had seen these EV Charging spots and included photos of the "pumps"
in the ribbon-cutting portion of my report above. Today Ken
Houghton was charging his brand new all-electric Fiat 500e. He
was very kind to show me his car inside and out and answer all my
questions.
Inside ARTIC were more displays
Bodie Rasmussen, owner of the Lost Bean offered fresh brewed organic coffee and tea to all.
See a Video of Bodie at his Facebook Page: http://www.thelostbean.com/ His Kiosk will be just inside the front doors, on the right. At his store in Tustin there is a wine bar called Lost Vine.
On second floor, vendors were again presenting their specialties and Paul Cunningham was photographing them.
Nephew Paul and I enjoyed several Virginia oysters.
Paul took classic black and white photos of the full-bearded barber who will have a space on second floor soon.
There were other industry displays by companies involved with ARTIC's construction
I was curious about what filled the polymer pillows that made up
the room and learned that it is simply air pressure through a hose in
each pillow. Polymer pillows in the roof in the photo below.
Thus ends my ARTIC report after visiting on four different days - First
Day of Operation on December 6, Night photographs December 7, VIP
Ribbon Cutting on December 8, and this Grand Opening December 13,
2014.
For a slide show of over 200 photos of ARTIC taken for this report, click "Slide Show" in the upper right corner at http://moknowsphotos.zenfolio.com/p615309970
High resolution copies available at no cost upon request to Carl@TrainWeb.com
