2024-05-03T06:17:14-04:00 https://archinect.com/news/article/150259324/more-than-a-meeting-space-moody-nolan-to-lead-the-renovation-of-greenwood-cultural-center Katherine Guimapang 2021-04-13T20:19:00-04:00 >2024-03-15T01:45:58-04:00 <img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/a1/a1e661195451876019391d9b4ec493be.jpeg?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><p>The importance of rebuilding and reclaiming <a href="https://archinect.com/features/article/149994771/phil-freelon-on-engaging-with-black-history-through-architecture" target="_blank">America's Black communities</a> is essential to honoring and understanding how social justice and design reform can improve the systemic and racial histories of cities across the nation. The Greenwood District in Tulsa, Oklahoma, is no exception.&nbsp;</p> <p>On June 1, 1921, the deadly and destructive events of the <a href="https://greenwoodculturalcenter.com/1921-tulsa-race-massacre" target="_blank">1921 Tulsa Race Massacre</a> is still to date a tragic example of racial violence and domestic terrorism in U.S. history. While the tragedy and loss should not be forgotten and the lives lost continue to be honored, the Greenwood District persevered and rebuilt its community. Now, in 2021 the historic district announces its plans for the renovation of the Greenwood Cultural Center.&nbsp;</p> <figure><p><a href="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/12/12248333ee5c0330a714a16f87b84b0e.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;w=1028" target="_blank"><img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/12/12248333ee5c0330a714a16f87b84b0e.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;w=514"></a></p><figcaption>Image &copy; <a href="https://flic.kr/p/dhFBrp" target="_blank">Marc Carlson via/Flickr</a></figcaption></figure><p>On April 12, 2021, the City of Tulsa announced the selection of award-winning architecture firm <a href="https://archinect.com/moodynolan" target="_blank">Moody Nolan</a> to lead the&nbsp;<a href="https://greenwoodculturalcenter.com/" target="_blank">Greenwood Cultural Center</a>'s renovation. If you visit the Center's website, it's the following statement that amplifies...</p>