The L calMotive Community Resource Center Gabrielle Blum Spring 2022 Professor Naik
Perspective of Heart Center Sketches
Color blocked division to create zone.
Utilize existing masonry in building.
Client Profile The LocalMotive is a Community Resource Center that services the community around the Pawtucket and Central Falls, Rhode Island area. Their goal is to streamline the process of obtaining necessary services by providing various resources to at-risk families. The LocalMotive not only provides a food pantry, free health clinic, and education space, but also acts as a central hub for the entire community to gather and interact.
3D wall panels.
Site Plan Pawtucket/Central Falls Train Station (1915-1916) Mostly Residential CVS nearby Bus stops nearby Train stops nearby
User Groups
At-risk Families Families are considered “at-risk” when they experience violence, drug abuse, unemployment, single-parenthood, etc.
Local Community Although a large percentage of the local community is considered “atrisk” and will be the primary focus, all members of the community are welcome into the space.
Colored lines on floors and walls to help with wayfinding.
Staff/Employees They will be interacting in all public spaces with individuals from the community, but will also be working in areas “behind-the scenes.”
Design Icons
Waiting area for health clinic.
Partitions to create visual privacy in space.
Concept A Journey Together Care
Self Expression
Security Relief Interaction Stability Community
Education
Community Gathering
Unity Individual Paths
Interaction
Color blocking through carpet tile, wall paint, etc.
Research Question
How can at-risk communities receive comprehensive support and services for their immediate needs while also eliminating stigma attached to requiring these resources?
F O O D
Poverty is often linked with obesity and malnourishment because of the food available at food pantries.
Healthier food options, along with fresh produce, diminish these effects.
Statement
Providing decentralized services to at-risk families within the community presents challenges due to lack of transportation, social discomfort, time commitment, and coordination of care and services. The creation of a centralized community resource center, where clients can receive necessary services in one location, would alleviate these stressors.
of the Central Falls, Rhode Island population lives in poverty
of the Pawtucket, Rhode Island population lives in poverty
H E A L T H
E D U C A T I O N
Health clinics service about
20 million people
nationally ever year. About
40% DO NOT
Dropped ceiling and architectural detailing to give cozier feeling.
98% of clinics
remain crucial in caring for individuals.
have insurance.
Pawtucket
Central Falls
81.3% 21.8% High School Graduation Rate
College Graduation Rate
64.9% 8.1% High School Graduation Rate
College Graduation Rate
Wayfinding on floor to draw people into space.