Building Intervention
This building sports a multi-use program that features a store, community kitchen, and community lounge on the lower level and four residential apartments on the second and third floors. Herbs, vegetation, and flowers grown in the side garden can be sold in the store and used in the kitchen. Above are four two storied apartments with multiple bedrooms. These apartments will accommodate larger families that many multi-family complexes in the area do not.
It was my goal to incorporate places where the community members could come together and also where residents would not feel that they would have to lock themselves in for safety. I accomplished my objectives by proposing spaces that are easily visible and surveilled by the residents. The street and alley are both visibly accessible from the apartments. The garden on the side of the building helps to address safety concerns. Research shows that knowing that a garden is managed and nurtured by members of the community often deters any vandalism to the property.
It was my goal to incorporate places where the community members could come together and also where residents would not feel that they would have to lock themselves in for safety. I accomplished my objectives by proposing spaces that are easily visible and surveilled by the residents. The street and alley are both visibly accessible from the apartments. The garden on the side of the building helps to address safety concerns. Research shows that knowing that a garden is managed and nurtured by members of the community often deters any vandalism to the property.