What is the Future Station Project?

The Future Station Project reimagines gas stations in the transition to alternative forms of transportation and electric vehicles. The stations can be adapted into mobility hubs, resilience hubs, micro freight hubs and other uses.

Why should we care about gas stations?

Gas stations are found everywhere and they are a visible symbol of our dependence on fossil fuels and the automobile. The business model for a successful gas station has been disappearing for some time now, so they provide an opportunity for their communities in these important locations.

Why design prototypes?

This project developed prototypes for different locations to demonstrate how the transition could be accomplished in urban, rural and highway locations across the state.  The prototypes are focused on the adaptive reuse of existing buildings rather than entirely new buildings to reduce the carbon footprint of the projects. This approach engages the past and present in a way that enriches the layered environment and provides continuity for local communities.

Where are the 9 prototypes?

The prototypes are in 9 locations in New York State: Bronx, Levittown, Buffalo, Windham, Port Henry, Watkins Glen, Le Roy, Tappan, and Binghamton. These ideas in these prototypes can be applied in many places around the world.

Who created the Future Station Project?

The Future Station Project was created by Michael Glen Woods. See this and other work here: circumstanceanddesign.com

Who provided the grant to fund the Future Station Project?

A grant for the Future Station Project was provided by the New York State Council on the Arts and The Architectural League of New York.

Is there a film about the Future Station Project?

A short 9 minute film was created to share the ideas widely and can be found on the website.

Where has the Future Station Project been featured in the press?

The Future Station Project was featured in the Spring 2024 issue of Metropolis magazine in print and online. The project was listed in Metropolis Magazine among 32 Adaptive Reuse Projects for a Better Future.