Architectural Interventions in Transit: Redesigning Suburban Streets With Intermodal Hubs Through Integrated Mobility Networks

Abstract

This research explores the role of architectural interventions in transit systems to enhance suburban connectivity and urban mobility by integrating intermodal transport hubs. The study addresses disconnected suburban neighbourhoods by examining how the co-design of intermodal hubs and neighbourhood streets can contribute to a more integrated transport strategy. The research is guided by the question: How might adding intermodal mobility hubs change how neighbourhoods are designed?

The study employs a practice-based research approach, incorporating literature reviews, case studies, and design prototyping to investigate this. The research integrates transport-oriented development (TOD), the 15-Minute City, and high-density corridors to propose a design framework that prioritises pedestrian-friendly spaces, sustainable mobility, and mixed-use developments.

Findings indicate that redesigning suburban streets with transport hubs can enhance accessibility, reduce reliance on private vehicles, and promote sustainable urban growth. This study provides a scalable urban design model that can be adapted to other suburban contexts by implementing high-density development along key transport routes. The research contributes to the ongoing discourse on sustainable urban planning by demonstrating how architectural design can reshape transport infrastructure to foster more connected, liveable, and resilient communities.