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Public Art at the New Paratransit Facility
In 2026, the City of Raleigh selected artist team Wowhaus to create public art for the proposed GoRaleigh/GoWake Access Transit Facility. The artwork can be stand-alone or mounted to the building and could be located outside or inside the facility. The art will exemplify principles of universal design and be created for equitable, flexible, and intuitive use to help foster an inclusive experience. This can include engaging audiences with low vision, incorporating tactile elements, using interactivity, or even co-creation with community members.
About the Artists
Artists Ene Osteraas-Constable and Scott Constable
Wowhaus is made up of trans-disciplinary artist duo Scott Constable and Ene Osteraas-Constable. Founded in 1997, the California-based studio focuses on ecologically oriented public artworks, site-responsive installations, public park designs, and community-engaged craft.
Operating at the interstices of art and design, they are pioneers in the realm of socially-engaged practice. Informed by their training in community development and appropriate technology with the US Peace Corps, their work is rooted in a lifelong study of traditional craft, public celebration, and the role of art in daily life. Their projects benefit from a convivial, cross-cultural approach, ensuring deep integration with a site and community.
About the Project
The City of Raleigh is planning a new access transit facility at Poole Road to replace its current building which no longer meets today’s needs. The new building will feature expanded office space to support the operations team, provide ADA eligibility testing for the City’s paratransit program, and host call centers for both Raleigh and Wake County. These call centers schedule more than 2,000 daily trips for people with disabilities, older adults, and rural residents who rely on public transit in Raleigh and Wake County.
