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Davis Bach

Davis Bach

Minneapolis, MN, US

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Project Solace

The neighborhood of Hamline- Midway located in the middle of Minneapolis and St. Paul, MN has faced nearly 80 years of cultural loss. The construction of the East-West running highway I-94 split the community formerly known as  “Rondo” resulting in major family displacement, loss of culture, and mass gentrification movements in the areas. The proposal: A site of an abandoned gas station resting on the intersection of Hamline Ave and University Ave, a major route for people commuting between Minneapolis and St. Paul. Design a community center pairing as a business incubator for local businesses and the surrounding community to take back a piece of their lost culture.

 
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Status: School Project
Location: Saint Paul, MN, US
My Role: Designer