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THE SEGO COMMUNITY CENTER Adaptive reuse of historic properties has long been a strategy to revitalize urban areas. In a few cases a rural community has successfully restored historic structures for a new use, often bringing a renewed interest in the area and sparking economic growth. In the case of Bennington, Vermont, an old factory and mill was converted to house Bennington Potters, a small group of local craftsmen. Over time, the “Potter’s Yard” as it came to be known, grew in reputation. Now the pottery made in Bennington is known around the world for superior craftsmanship, and has generated growth in other areas of growth in Bennington. Several towns in Europe have converted abandoned factories into educational centers, both for the communities as well as college related education. It is our opinion that with the future anticipated growth in Richmond, a center of this sort would be beneficial to the community. Richmond is fortunate to have the Old Sego Milk Factory, just west of Highway 91. This site is ideal for an adaptive reuse project. Potential adaptive reuse: -Restaurants -Museums -Shops -Community Center -Senior Day Care -Recreation Center -Farmer’s Market -Youth Center -Black and White Days Facility