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CROCKETT MICROPOLITAN AMERICA
INFORMATION
Advanced Design 2022
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Instructor: Kyriokuo Kyriakos
Location: Crockett, TX
Group: Austin Li + Eric Hayes
DESCRIPTION
Meet Crockett, Texas, the seat of Houston County. In 2022, Crockett was a majority-minority city in a majority-white county. Although the city’s leadership is working to move Crockett forward, a lack of economic prosperity and a regressive county has prevented growth. Additionally, Crockett lies in proximity to several high-security prisons.
As such, Crockett was the ideal candidate for the Texas Justice Network Program. This program sought to redefine the justice system as one that’s rehabilitative and integrated within the community. The program’s first step was the dismantling of the county courthouse that dominated the town center. The functions of the courthouse were then spread throughout the downtown square, occupying previously abandoned buildings.
The decentralization of the courthouse and its functions has led to the revitalization of Crockett’s downtown and a reduction in recidivism.
Crockett’s location and proximity to several nearby high-security prisons make it the home for many of the prison’s employees.
With the dismantling of the Houston County Courthouse, the courthouse functions were spread throughout downtown adaptively reusing old and abandoned buildings.
