Tech Village

Duluth Technology Village

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Project Type: Parking Structure, Autobank and Skywalk Duluth, Minn.

Client: City of Duluth

LHB incorporated historical design features of the city’s downtown and the connecting Technology Village into the exterior of this six-level, 600-car parking structure.

US Bank has a drive up autobank and the lower level provides fully secured parking with access from the alley for contract parking. The upper five levels are for additional contract parking and temporary parking. Two-way traffic flows throughout the ramp creating an efficient entrance and egress. Staff, employees and visitors have easy access to the Technology Village and the ramp alleviates public parking congestion.

Extensive use of glass and open lighting in the stair and elevators provide attractive lighting, security and safety. Wayfinding, larger parking spaces, an elevator and low life cycle maintenance were incorporated into an economical design that will also allow for vertical expansion in the future. This ramp is linked to the Technology Village by skywalk and is fully handicap accessible.