Urban rejuvenation

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2000-05

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Redevelopment in the proper location will reproduce itself throughout the surrounding environment. Urban rejuvenation can be achieved by reconfiguring spaces and activities to make a facility and site more viable. The process is initiated by an catalytic building. The catalytic building spawns new development and renovation of the surrounding area. The Catalytic building will be located in a area of Lubbock Texas that is in need of rejuvenation. The facility type chosen will be a composite of what the needs of that area are. The first part will be the analysis of the area and it's needs. The second would be a design response to fit those needs. This will cause a chain of events that would lead to the rejuvenation of the area. The second part will set criteria based around a anchor in the area. In for a master ound the anchor The anchor building which is the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center was built under a specific ideology. The original theory called for strict separation of functions and land uses. The absences of residences and people around the area is a reflection of that separation. The original ideology failed in creating a space that is used throughout the day. The goal of this new program is to add activities and spaces that will draw individuals to this area, not just during special events but throughout the entire day. The traffic of individuals in this area should be continuous. The amount of traffic will correlate with the amount of success with the new program.

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Architecture, Urban renewal

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