Saving Potter Street Station with Alex Mixter

In this Sidewalk Talk with Alex Mixter, we talk about why preserving Saginaw's Potter Street Station matters, and how it could become a transportation again. Why Preserving Saginaw’s Potter Street Station Matters—and How It Could Become a Transportation Hub Again. Alex tells us about efforts since 1989 to save the building, all while facing an arson in 1991, a temporary roof in 1995, and a tower collapse in 1997. We also talk about why historic buildings are irreplaceable community infrastructure,  Saginaw Transit Authority Regional Services - STARS  plans for the future of the depot, and more! Timestamps: 00:00 Catching Up Off Camera 00:56 Social Media Break 01:28 Limoncello Lesson 04:57 Stop Filming Everything 06:19 Potter Street Station Intro 07:50 Saginaw Connected By Rail 09:56 High Speed Rail Dreams 12:35 Saving The Depot 14:34 Arson And Setbacks 18:59 Greg Branch Legacy 23:42 Why Old Buildings Matter 30:33 STARS Study And Viability 35:14 Vision For The Future 36:03 Train Rolls In 36:33 Exploring the Old Platform 37:03 Why This Matters 38:54 History as a Call Forward 40:55 Old Buildings Power People 43:23 Urban Renewal Lost Uniqueness 50:48 Potter Station Vision 51:19 Momentum and Volunteer Power 54:57 Saginaw Will Figure It Out 56:58 Funding and Grant Strategy 58:16 Authenticity and Story Value 01:06:04 Keep Showing Up 01:09:41 Final Thanks and Wrap