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AA BB LL EE ISABELLA FITMAN
ID490 SENIOR THESIS II
PROFESSOR BISCHOFF
SPRING 2022
THESIS QUESTION How can the resources that are available to low income families be improved in regards to proper nutrition and education of a healthy diet and lifestyle, that they feel is achievable despite the systematic struggles they face with time and money?
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ROOF GARDEN
THESIS STATEMENT Receiving proper education as well as access to the tools and resources needed to create achievable, healthy habits and meals that suit the lifestyles of these individuals and families can help break the high numbers in obesity, as well as enhance the lifestyles of these families. A community space where resources such as cooking classes, easy access to nutritious foods, after school programs for children and recreational activities will help provide these families with the security and support they need to achieve healthier lifestyle habits.
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RESEARCH SUMMARY 2020 2019 33.9 million people in poverty
42 million people,
37.2 million people in poverty
including 13 million children experienced food insecurity in 2021.
SECOND LEVEL
Many low income neighborhoods lack proximity to local resources.
MAIN LEVEL
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Healthy lifestyle habits benefit both mental and physcial health.
SITE ANALYSIS
Combining community and education will help users to achieve goals together and provide a support system among each other.
ENTRY
BASEMENT
BUILDING PERSPECTIVE
610 WEST CONGRESS STREET, DETROIT MI
USER PROFILE BASEMENT bubble and block diagrams
ADULTS
CHILDREN
EDUCATORS
SECOND LEVEL (INDOOR) bubble and block diagrams
SUPPORT SPECIALISTS
CONCEPT MODEL: COMMUNITY UNITY support. growth. unity collaborative supportive connected grounded guided growth safe
MAIN LEVEL bubble and block diagrams
DESIGN ICONS CONNECTION TO NATURE Integrating elements of nature into design to create a connection to nature between space and user.
SUPPORT
community and private resources that provide stability and safety to help users feel heard and helped.
THIRD PLACE THEORY
place between work and home meant for building relationships, exchanging ideas and to have a good time.
GOAL SYSTEMS THEORY motivation to achieve and to learn something stems from an idea of achievability and maintained through sustainability.
ACTIVE LEARNING THEORY explores non
traditional learning, experienced though hands on experiences and engages all senses.
NATURE PLAY
Unstructured, frequent childhood play that enhances the cognitive, creative, physical, social and emotional development of children.
NUTRITION
sustainable education and practice revolving around healthier nutrition and implementation of healthier lifestyle.
PHYSICAL ENGAGEMENT
WAYFINDING
PLACE ATTATCHMENT
The users in this space will find it easy to use and navigate, making direction and achieving goals feel easier and more free.
public and private spaces where individuals can engage in physical activity, individually or with others.
The users in this space will feel safe and secure and will not feel judged or unwelcomed, creating a community space where everyone is welcome.
LEGEND
SECOND LEVEL (OUTDOOR) AND ROOF GARDEN bubble and block diagrams
LEGEND