Clove Youth Center

Myung Min Kim

According to the data collected on “Health and Living Quality” in Crown Heights, the residential building quality was worse and poverty level was higher than other boroughs in the New York city.

There are two educational facilities within 1 mile radius of the site; The Success Academy Crown Heights with 850 students and Medgar Evers College with 5,237 students. Thus, it was crucial to consider that where all those students would go after school or during weekends to play, learn, and enjoy extra-curricular activities. Designing a youth center for a community requires a thoughtful and strategic approach to ensure that the facility meets the needs of the community it will serve:

1. Outdoor Space: Consider incorporating outdoor spaces, such as a courtyard or garden, to provide opportunities for outdoor recreation and community engagement.

2. Multifunctional Space: Design the center with multifunctional spaces to accommodate a wide range of activities and programs. This may include a gymnasium, classrooms, meeting rooms, performance spaces, and more.