Current Program Analysis

The Ohio Statehouse is the state’s central government building located in the capital, Columbus. Its program therefore consists of the chambers of the House and Senate, offices of officials, hearing rooms, and other more minor programs like the gift shop and museum. In this building resides the physical manifestation of the state government as a whole. The state government is meant to represent the people of the state. However, the majority of the people who are represented are white and male. In order to counteract the divide between the government and all of the people of the state, I think there needs to be some program changes. The statehouse currently is daunting and intimidating to a lot of people, even though they are the ones who make up the people of the state. Representation of all needs to be a main factor of a building that is supposed to be representing the state as a whole. The lack of circulation throughout the building also causes a problem. It makes the statehouse appear secretive and hidden, when it reality it should be the opposite.

The Ohio Statehouse is the state’s central government building located in the capital, Columbus. Its program therefore consists of government programs. In this building resides the physical manifestation of the state government as a whole. The state government is meant to represent the people of the state. However, the majority of the people who are represented are white and male. In order to counteract the divide between the government and all of the people of the state, there needs to be some program changes. The statehouse currently is daunting and intimidating to many, even though they are the ones who make up the people of the state. Representation of all needs to be a main factor of a building that is supposed to be representing the state as a whole. The lack of circulation throughout the building also causes a problem. It makes the statehouse appear secretive and hidden, when it reality it should be the opposite.

Needed Programs:

As it Stands

What is the Statehouse? What are the Problems?

The Ohio Statehouse is the state’s central government building located in the capital, Columbus. Its program therefore consists of government programs. In this building resides the physical manifestation of the state government as a whole. The state government is meant to represent the people of the state. However, the majority of the people who are represented are white and male. In order to counteract the divide between the government and all of the people of the state, there needs to be some program changes. The statehouse currently is daunting and intimidating to many, even though they are the ones who make up the people of the state. Representation of all needs to be a main factor of a building that is supposed to be representing the state as a whole. The lack of circulation throughout the building also causes a problem. It makes the statehouse appear secretive and hidden,

Native American Tribute Museum: This museum would serve as a place of education and a place of tribute for the Native American tribes who once resided on the plot of land the statehouse is on now.

Current Programs:

Outdoor Patios: Adding this program to the site would encourage the public to come onto the site as well as make them feel more comfortable because there is a casual spot for them. This may heighten their sense of belonging while being on the property of a government building.

Connections to Public Programs in Columbus

Representation:

The Ohio Statehouse’s strictly political program does not provide a point of interest for a lot of the public. It creates a divide between the public and the politicians. In order to bridge this gap, more programs pertaining to the public need to be brought in. This includes community aspects like community gardens or other gathering places, history through historic sights or museums, and artwork from arts centers or cultural centers. With these programs inserted into the statehouse, it encourages the public to enter rather than to feel intimidated.

The Ohio Statehouse’s strictly political program does not provide a point of interest for a lot of the public. It creates a divide between the public and the politicians. In order to bridge this gap, more programs pertaining to the public need to be brought in. This includes community aspects like community gardens or other gathering places, history through historic sights or museums, and artwork from arts centers or cultural centers. With these programs inserted into the statehouse, it encourages the public to enter rather than to feel intimidated.

Senate Government Representation by Race

Greenhouse: This program comes from the community gardens around Columbus. Adding this program to the statehouse will bring in an aspect of community to the building.

Charity/Organization Room: This program would allow these organizations to have a kiosk for a reserved amount of time within the statehouse near the entrance. This gives these organizations the opportunity to educate people about their cause and collect donations.

Gallery:

Bringing in cultural art and other exhibits into the statehouse will peak the public’s interest and bring them into the building. Not only will they be able to enjoy the art, but the galleries will be fueled by public submissions so that there is clear representation of the people of Ohio in the building.

Representation:

Greenhouse: This program comes from the community gardens around Columbus. Adding this program to the statehouse will bring in an aspect of community to the building.

Native American Tribute Museum: This museum would serve as a place of education and a place of tribute for the Native American tribes who once resided on the plot of land the statehouse is on now.

Outdoor

Charity/Organization Room: This program would allow these organizations to have a kiosk for a reserved amount of time within the statehouse near the entrance. This gives these organizations the opportunity to educate people about their cause and collect donations.

Outdoor Patios: Adding this program to the site would encourage the public to come onto the site as well as make them feel more comfortable because there is a casual spot for them. This may heighten their sense of belonging while being on the property of a government building.

Gallery: Bringing in cultural art and other exhibits into the statehouse will peak the public’s interest and bring them into the building. Not only will they be able to enjoy the art, but the galleries will be fueled by public submissions so that there is clear representation of the people of Ohio in the building.

Representation:

Senate Government Representation by Race

Racial Demographics of Ohio

House

Senate Government Representation by Race

Racial Demographics of Ohio

House

Program Identification and Location