A New Project Statement

Project Statement:
What program can help deter crime and poverty, and how will you know if the program will work. How can design help rid an area of crime, and even harder, how can you lessen poverty in that community you are designing for? I decided that first I would tackle both problems at once in considering program designs. The first thing that came to my mind is a learning centre, a place where one can go to become educated on relevant topics of the neighborhood, a learning centre bespoke to the surrounding area. If the area is poverty stricken, then classes that teach relevant work skills for local industries and business, maybe some C.V. workshops, but focusing on bettering the community. Then the aspect of crime can also be incorporated into the program, like classes for children and teens that get them off the street after school and learning and interacting with one another. Also creating a public plaza on the site where events can be held and can be used daily to get the community out and stand-up to crime. A design that incorporates a more public atmosphere with program that promotes positive activity and education can be a step to the right direction for the rehabilitation of a fragmented community.