Post by Steven Dale
Central Switzerland's Pilatus Bahn. All images by Steven Dale.
Having just recently witnessed the Pilatus Bahn, I’d have to say the question is no longer “are gondolas compatible with urban residential uses.”
Maybe instead the question should be phrased as “how are gondolas compatible with urban residential uses?”
And I’d be willing to go out on a limb here and say it’s just a question (like many things) of design . . . Take a look:
Note: Houses and Apartments. Lots of them.
Take a look at the bottom left hand corner - That's a rooftop patio.
Notice the height - just high enough not to peer into people's windows thereby maintaining their privacy within their residences.
Greenery and foliage used to mask towers. Not perfect mind you, but not too bad either.
Street level station in a residential area - adjacent to a parking lot.
Just a vehicle like any other.
Before entering the residential areas depicted previously, the line's configuration passes over a street and small parking lot.
As before, but with a wider perspective.
The end station as seen from a vehicle.
Note the other roof-top patio. Admittedly, if you're into nude sunbathing, these suites probably won't be for you.
Any thoughts?
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