MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — Target Field Station has been selected as one of the American Public Works Association’s Public Works Projects of the Year for structures greater than $75 million for 2015. Knutson Construction was the general contractor on the project; Perkins Eastman was the architectural firm. The criteria for the award included using innovative construction management techniques and maintaining an excellent safety record. Sustainable design techniques and environment consideration also were evaluated.
Target Field Station is a bustling urban park, transit station and neighborhood gathering space. It connects more than 500 trains arriving and departing daily via METRO Blue Line (Hiawatha) Light Rail, METRO Green Line (Central Corridor LRT) and Northstar Commuter Rail.
This destination connects communities by linking the region’s growing commuter and LRT network, as well as miles of new bike and walking trails. Near Target Field Station, visitors can access daily bus operations that connect the Twin Cities metropolitan area. Target Field Station is a project of Hennepin County, the Hennepin County Regional Railroad Authority and the Hennepin County Housing and Redevelopment Authority.
The APWA annual Awards Recognition Ceremony will be held in Phoenix, Arizona on Monday, at 5 p.m. on Aug. 31 at the Phoenix Convention Center.
Photo source: Knutson Construction.
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