EMPOWER Vatsal Patel Historically, the Northeast Neighborhoods were formed by wealthy households who gradually moved out to the suburbs; this migration left behind a community that has struggled over the years and today is looking for ways to bring itself up again. Ethnically diverse and disproportionately high youth population are strong features in the area, lending themselves as major assets to rejuvenation. In order to redevelop the area into a source of pride for the youth of the neighborhood, a careful, close relationship between designers and citizens is required. By doing so, the locality has a chance to flourish within an already unique identity and help its at-risk youth cultivate a sense of place that uplifts their morale and trust in the strength of Northeast Kansas City as a community for all.
Figure 01.01:
Central courtyard view