Hudson Yards Jeopardy

History/Background

100

What the space was used for before the platform was built

Rail Yards

200

The two main materials used in the platform

Steel and concrete

300

The year construction was completed on the platform

2019

Cultural Impact

100

Three significant tourist attractions in Hudson Yards

Hudson Yards Mall, The Vessel, The Shed

200

The height of The Vessel

250 feet

300

The average individual income in Hudson Yards

$169,000

Architecture/Eng

100

The systems integrated into the platform to manage train exhaust and heat

Ventilation systems

200

The person who created the master plan for the platform

Kohn Pederson Fox

300

Two systems used in the creation of the platform

Stormwater and microclimate systems

Planning

100

A design approach planners used in creating the platform

Building upward/Load-sharing

200

The structure used to hold up the platforms

Caissons

300

The year plans for the platform were finalized

2005

Active Use

100

The transportation line that the platform bridges over

Long Island Rail Road

200

The number of commuters who use the railroad the platform bridges over daily

700,000

300

The 4 types of buildings on the platform

Skyscrapers, offices, homes, and stores