Bear in mind that "but it would beideal if this structure helps the community, and improves it in some way," is a specification.
But more importantly, no budget is unreasonable as condition. I would suggest that you actually look at initiatives that try to tackle the problem, the Rural Studio for example, also look at Hero in Greensborough, and take note of the fact that they are placed based and bound by their limitations.
Don't ask "what would you do"- actually look at what has been done.
Bear in mind that "but it would beideal if this structure helps the community, and improves it in some way," is a specification.
But more importantly, no budget is unreasonable as condition. I would suggest that you actually look at initiatives that try to tackle the problem, the Rural Studio for example, also look at Hero in Greensborough, and take note of the fact that they are placed based and bound by their limitations.
Don't ask "what would you do"- actually look at what has been done.
They built some really nice outdoor sports facilities on Brooklyn waterfront, and rich people who live there got really upset when the poors from other hoods showed up to use them. I get that OP is crowdsourcing ideas here for a unique idea that will make their project get an A+ on idea alone. But it's so much more simple than that. Groceries. Transportation. Public facilities.
If you could build any building that you want in a poor neighborhood, what would you build?
No budget, no specifications at all, but it would be ideal if this structure helps the community, and improves it in some way.
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Bear in mind that "but it would be ideal if this structure helps the community, and improves it in some way," is a specification.
But more importantly, no budget is unreasonable as condition. I would suggest that you actually look at initiatives that try to tackle the problem, the Rural Studio for example, also look at Hero in Greensborough, and take note of the fact that they are placed based and bound by their limitations.
Don't ask "what would you do"- actually look at what has been done.
What that community needs? Listen before you speak.
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When's your homework due?
Just look at Dubai. Build that.
Bear in mind that "but it would be ideal if this structure helps the community, and improves it in some way," is a specification.
But more importantly, no budget is unreasonable as condition. I would suggest that you actually look at initiatives that try to tackle the problem, the Rural Studio for example, also look at Hero in Greensborough, and take note of the fact that they are placed based and bound by their limitations.
Don't ask "what would you do"- actually look at what has been done.
A grocery store. Next choice is a transit hub.
A credit union.
payday advance/liquor store with a revolving door between the two
WeWork co-working space.
Old school:
Supermarkets because poor people don’t comparison shop, can’t afford to travel, and celebrate holidays with lots of food. Plus food stamps pay.
Also liquor stores, "convenience" stores, and a payday loan / checking cashing service for people too poor to be ripped off by corporate banks.
New school:
Buy up the entire area and build a golf course and luxury condos.
Cheque cashing service
glass and steel skyscraper with all sorts of unnecessary but really expensive details.
A castle with a moat filled with large Nile crocodiles.
why in a poor neighborhood? to make it less poor? or it to keep it poor?
A HUGE building made out of stacks of money...duh
They built some really nice outdoor sports facilities on Brooklyn waterfront, and rich people who live there got really upset when the poors from other hoods showed up to use them. I get that OP is crowdsourcing ideas here for a unique idea that will make their project get an A+ on idea alone. But it's so much more simple than that. Groceries. Transportation. Public facilities.
Adult bookstore.
Guard towers.
Amazon distribution center, then add Amazon HQ
Bit Coin Factory!
Wait, is Bit Coin still in?
A church.
Nuclear waste disposal with a cross on top
and easy way to a better life or a life as superheros
Oh to be snarky, privileged mostly white professionals, with their oh so edgy racist comments.
I feel this so much! The colonial attitude is so prevalent in architecture today and causes so many problems!
What that community needs? Listen before you speak.
A library. 24/7.
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