Open Doors - Flourishing Communities Collaborative by julie.juyoun.kim

OPEN DOORS: REIMAGINING THE FUTURE

F L O U R I S H I N G

C O M M U N I T I E S COLLABORATIVE Providing the leaders for tomorrowâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s local and global landscape.

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Student Collaborators: Kristy Cho, Matthew Denig, Emily Khalid, Grace Lee, Joshua Macbeth, Elliot Park, Maria Pastorelli, Quynh Pham, Chris Tromp, Arti Verma Faculty: Julie Ju-Youn Kim, RA AIA NCARB Associate Professor, School of Architecture Director, Flourishing Communities Collaborative W. Ennis Parker Jr., AIA Professor of Practice, Schools of Architecture and Building Construction Managing Director, Flourishing Communities Collaborative Publication Design: Kristy Cho

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OPEN DOORS: REIMAGINING THE FUTURE

F L O U R I S H I N G C O M M U N I T I E S COLLABORATIVE

“Here is one of the few effective keys to the design problem – the ability of the designer to recognize as many constraints as possible – his willingness and enthusiasm for working within these constraints – the constraints of price, of size, of strength, of balance, of surface, of time, etc.; each problem has its own particular list.” – Charles Eames

CON T E N T S

Open Doors: Reimagining the Future 6

Contributors

Introduction: Finding Common Ground

Kyle Reis: A Connectorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Perspective

About FC 2 - Who We Are

Garland Watkins: In Search of Hope and a Future

Project Information + + Team Members + + Collaborators

Meredith Hodges: For Generations to Come

Programming & Precedent Analysis

Tim Habeger: Connecting the Arts + Community

Working Concepts 62

Open House

Cherie Ong: Radically Human, Flourishing Environments

Cooper Carry + Good Places Workshop

Final Presentation

I NT R O D U CTION : FIN DIN G COM M ON G ROUN D Jul ie Ju-Youn Kim, RA AIA NCARB Director, Flourishing Communit ies Col laborat ive School of Architecture I Col lege of Design Georgia Inst itute of Technology

I once heard someone speak about the “common ground” of architecture framed by thinking horizontally versus vertically. As I reflect on what drives me, I have come to realize that this describes exactly how I seek overlap between my own professional and academic endeavors. Lateral thinking connects the interrelated ideas of building and p r a c t i c e . B u i l d i n g . P r a c t i c e . Tw o w o r d s . Tw o c o n v e r s a t i o n s . O n e is about building a practice. The second conversation is about practice by building. For both situations, building can be switched out with testing, experimenting, speculating, or making. This dialogue can be seen in how we, as architects, “practice” to get better in how we design and build. It also holds the potential to bridge the academic studio in that students practice in much the same way. These two conversations are about negotiating the seam between teaching and practice, with

a fluid exchange of ideas and overlap between the two layers of actions. My academic and professional efforts operate in this “in-between” condition where both worlds coincide. I fir mly believe in “both/ and” as opposed to “either/or.” I a m a n a rc h i t e c t a n d a n e d u c a t o r. We make things. We draw ideas. We build artefacts that leave a mark on this planet. We are visionary thinkers whose ideas can be translated into built form, the written word, and the multiple narratives of place.

challenges of our times. Ultimately, for community engagement to be successful, we must place architecture i n t h e c e n t e r. E s t a b l i s h i n g a n d making this clear helps confirm a r c h i t e c t u r e ’s c u l t u r a l r e l e v a n c e within all of the other disciplines. One of our irreducible strengths is design thinking; this is what makes our students uniquely equipped to address complex problems and to potentially expand the scope of design outside the traditional design studio.

A s a n e d u c a t o r a n d p r a c t i t i o n e r, I am committed to broadening the platform and audience of architecture by building bridges and fostering connections between the academy and practice. With the Flourishing Communities Collaborative, I have invested my energy towards building an initiative rooted in community engagement to prepare our students to not only be leaders but to also face the critical

Inspired by the idea of a teaching hospital, I offer a platform for students to lear n alongside faculty and professionals. Our students lear n the valuable skill of creative l i s t e n i n g w h i c h l e a d s t o c re a t i v e thinking and making. Paramount to the objectives of the Flourishing Communities Collaborative, practitioners help students develop and hone their abilities in clear communication and effective

collaboration. These valuable skills build our students’ capacities to be leaders in the profession. In my role as Director of Flourishing Communities Collaborative, I am motivated to cultivate the curiosity and creative ambitions of our students and educate them to be engaged active citizens in the world. The project following in this publication shares the work created for Open Doors: Reimagining the Future. I want to thank my colleague, W. E n n i s P a r k e r, f o r h i s e n g a g e d participation and for connecting the students in the School of Building Construction as well as his professional colleagues with our class. My appreciations extend to Kyle Reis (Cooper Carry), Cherie Ong (Good Places), and EJ Lee (Good Places). If it weren’t for the connections between the four of us, we would not have been introduced to Katy Hinman and Meredith Hodges, the community leaders of First United

Methodist Church in College Park back in August. I am grateful for the enthusiastic and consistent engagement from all the members of the First United Methodist Church. I need to also acknowledge the impact of Tim Habeger and the artists of PushPush with their c o l l e c t i v e i n p u t f r o m t h e u s e r ’s perspective. Finally, I must express my gratitude to the students: Kristy Cho, Matthew Denig, Emily Khalid, Grace Lee, Josh Macbeth, Elliot Park, Maria Pastorelli, Quynh Pham, Chris Tromp, and Arti Verma. Without all of you, we would not be able to share the energetic, disciplined, and creative efforts from the Fall 2019 Flourishing Communities workshop. Accompanying texts from Kyle Reis, Cherie Ong, Tim Habeger, Meredith Hodges, and Garland Watkins extend the dialogue from the class, setting the stage for the future. - Julie Ju-Youn Kim

AB O UT FC 2

WHO WE ARE

F L O U R I S H I N G C O M M U N I T I E S COLLABORATIVE

ACADEMY

PROFESSION

DESIGN TECHNOLOGY PRACTICE EDUCATION

Flourishing Communities Collaborative (FC 2 ) is an academic lab, committed to community e n g a g e m e n t a n d s o c i a l o u t re a c h . We engage in educating, leading, and serving by working with the community in a range of different settings. We are a multi-disciplinary center whose vision is to leverage the resources at Georgia Tech for the city by building upon the strengths of its neighborhoods. We are guided by the question: How can people be key operators in inspiring and creating new ecological, equitable, and flourishing urban environments and spaces? Our mission is to educate the leaders f o r t o m o r r o w â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s l o c a l a n d g l o b a l landscape. We endeavor to: ++

ENGAGEMENT OUTREACH ++

Actively lead and serve in a collaborative effort to affect positive physical and social change in our urban landscapes Educate and provide leaders for current and future urban revitalization 11

O P E N D OORS: R E IM AGIN IN G T HE F UTURE

O P E N D O ORS : REIMAGINI N G TH E FUTURE Fal l 2019

The class studied the College Park First United Methodist Church p ro p e r t y a n d a d j a c e n t s i t e w i t h a focus on pre-design, programming, site analysis, conceptual cost estimating, and initial architectural concept. Project Prompt A team of graduate students in the Schools of Architecture and Building Construction, in collaboration with the College Park First United Methodist Church, Good Places, and Cooper Carry Architects, e x a m i n e d t h e c h u rc h c a m p u s a n d adjacent site. Students engaged in a series of creative listening sessions followed up with presentations to the client. The community engagement workshops with critical stakeholders directed the efforts in site, p re c e d e n t , p ro g r a m a n a l y s i s , a n d the development of an architectural and functional concept for the p ro j e c t . P o s i t i o n e d a s a n “ i d e a s ”

course, the students took what they l e a r n e d f ro m t h e c o m m u n i t y a n d developed recommendations for the property’s function (program), initial feasibility analysis, and conceptual design concept for the project. Team Members ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++

Kristy Cho Matthew Denig Emily Khalid Grace Lee Joshua Macbeth Elliot Park Maria Pastorelli Quynh Pham Chris Tromp Arti Verma

Professor Julie Kim, RA AIA NCARB

Faculty ++ ++

J u l i e J u - Yo u n K i m , R A A I A NCARB W. Ennis Parker Jr., AIA

Professor Ennis Parker, AIA

Kristy Cho

Matthew Denig

Emily Khalid

Grace Lee

Joshua Macbeth

Elliot Park

Maria Pastorelli

Quynh Pham

Chris Tromp

Arti Verma

TEAM M E M BE R S About t he Col laborators & Consul tants

Consultants and Guest Speakers

Good Places

Haddow & Co.

We s e e k t o h e l p re v i t a l i z e u r b a n communities around Atlanta by investing in and developing affordable spaces for social impact organizations while delivering solid financial, social and environmental returns.

Haddow & Company is a real estate consulting firm based in Atlanta. We specialize in providing strategic advice based on in-depth market analysis. Our goal is to help clients from Fortune 500 companies to families make infor med real estate d e c i s i o n s . O b j e c t i v i t y, e x p e r t i s e , and trust are the hallmarks of our business.

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Kyle Reis, Principal, Director of Planning, Cooper Carry Architects Cherie Ong, Good Places EJ Lee, Good Places David Haddow, Haddow & Co. Doug Hunter, Holder Construction

Cooper Carry Architects Cooper Carry is a creative collective, actively working to break down the traditional walls between studios a n d b u i l d i n g t y p e s . We a p p ro a c h each project as a unique entity and recognize that our work is sometimes a reflection of a changing world and sometimes a herald of it, but that no matter what, it is best approached with fresh eyes and an open mind. We believe that well-designed places have the power to positively affect peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lives. coopercarry.com

G o o d P l a c e s i s t h e f i r s t a ff i l i a t e d member of the International Ethical Property Family in the United States. As a social real estate development, tenants benefit from well designed facilities, flexible contracts and the presence of similar organisations and individuals â&#x20AC;&#x201C; all of whom can provide further support and partnership opportunities as well as a sense of community to otherwise potentially isolated groups. goodplaces.io

haddowandcompany.com Holder Construction Founded in 1960, Holder is a familyowned construction company that p ro v i d e s n a t i o n w i d e C o n s t r u c t i o n Management services. We are not trying to be the biggest, but consistently striving to be the best by remaining true to our core markets. Our pursuit of excellence drives every effort and every project. holderconstruction.com 17

A CO NNE CTOR’S PERS PE CTI V E Kyle Reis, AICP Principal | Director of Planning Cooper Carry

I have the good fortune of being the connector between the leadership of College Park First United Methodist Church, an inspired mission driven d e v e l o p e r, a n d t h e F l o u r i s h i n g Communities Collaborative brain trust at Georgia Tech. This position a ff o rd s m e a u n i q u e l e n s t h ro u g h which to observe the creative work done by the Georgia Tech graduate archi te c t ure st ud en t s d u r i n g t h e i r semester long workshop focused on envisioning a series of design solutions to meet the needs of the church and surrounding community. As an urban designer and planner, I s p e n d a l o t o f t i m e a n d e n e rg y engaging with people in the communities in which we work. This engagement comes in a variety of for ms and results in a variety of outcomes. Many communities lack adequate understanding of market forces, the real estate process, and other drivers in real estate development, so a common objective for consultants like myself is to help 18

educate community members who will be most affected by change. This requires a sincere desire to listen, an ability to effectively communicate to wide ranging audiences, and the creativity to help translate community concerns into a master plan that can actually be implemented. I was curious to witness how the students would approach their engagement with members of the College Park First United Methodist Church, their clients, and how they would utilize that engagement to translate the church’s vision, goals, concerns, and other factors into a design solution. What became apparent as the semester unfolded was the s i n c e re d e s i re o f t h e s t u d e n t s t o t r u l y u n d e r s t a n d w h a t t h e c h u rc h members, local artists, developers, and professional practitioners communicated throughout a variety of listening and work sessions. Working with church communities is sometimes a challenge given the multitude of opinions, internal politics,

emotional and spiritual connections to the buildings and spaces in which members worship, and uncertainty in the level of real estate knowledge amongst the congregation. Members of the College Park First UMC fortunately experienced a very recent seven week discernment during which they discussed and gained consensus on their collective mission, vision, objectives, and goals for the future. This served both the church and the s t u d e n t s w e l l s i n c e t h e d i re c t i o n given by the individual members of the church was fairly consistent and thoughtful. Nonetheless, quite a few variables, and sometimes conflicting wishes, emerged which pushed the students to make design decisions through their own interpretive lenses. The students took on this task as if t h e y w e re p ro f e s s i o n a l s e n g a g i n g with a multitude of “real world” stakeholders, and in my estimation achieved a very successful design result. The outcome of their work provides solutions which generate much needed revenue opportunities,

allow for flexibility in the utilization of spaces, address access, parking, phasing, and placemaking opportunities in creative and holistic ways. The students approached their community engagement with open minds, a sincere desire to listen, and an ability to gather feedback and i m p ro v e t h e i r d e s i g n t h ro u g h o u t t h e p ro c e s s . I t i s t h e ro l e o f t h e design professional to facilitate this process and use their expertise and knowledge to generate solutions that reach beyond the imagination. The beauty of the Flourishing Communities Collaborative is the framework it provides to encourage students to think outside their campus and begin to tackle the real issues facing communities across the country. The students are now armed with an experience which they can leverage in their own careers as they continue to engage in meaningful ways as design professionals. - Kyle Reis

C OLLEGE PARK FI RST UN I TED M ETH OD I ST C H U R C H

First Site Visit - August 23, 2019 College Park First United Methodist Church CPFUMC was founded in 1894 and has been a vital place of worship and ministry in the College Park community through the years. We are a people whose hearts embrace strangers, neighbors, and each other as we wor k t o b e t h e c h u rc h Go d calls us to be. We are a church of Open Hearts, Open Minds, and Open Doors. cpfirstumc.org PushPush PushPush is respected in the Atlanta community for cultivating distinctive artistic opportunities in film, theater and media artists, and offering the results through a range of diverse programming. PushPush has served thousands of artists, hundreds of arts groups, as well as 40,000+ patrons. pushpushfilmandtheater.com 21

I N SE A R C H OF HOPE AND A FUTURE Garland Wat kins, Chair, Board of Trustees Col lege Park First United Met hod ist Church

“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to har m you, plans to give you hope and a future.” (Jeremiah 28:11) It’s often said that the Lord works in mysterious ways. In the case of the College Park First United Methodist Church, which until recently was very much in search of hope and a future, p e r h a p s t h e L o rd ’s p re s e n c e a n d inspiration were not so mysterious, and instead came in the for m of a group of young architecture students from Georgia Tech. After all, it makes sense that God, the architect of life, would offer the church a plan for survival, pairing its shrinking congregation with the youthful creativity and fresh perspective needed to jump start such a plan. Sing praises, the church now h a s a p l a n ! I t ’s a p l a n t h a t h a s come together surprisingly fast. It began with a get-acquainted meeting on August 23 at the 22

c h u r c h , a t t e n d e d b y t h e Te c h students and their faculty advisors, J u l i e K i m a n d E n n i s P a r k e r, w h o met with the church’s pastor and a small group of church members. At t h e m e e t i n g t h e Te c h c o n t i n g e n t lear ned about the church’s history, its current plight, and importantly, its property, much in need of redesign. Also present, and helpful in guiding the conversation, were Cherie Ong of Good Places, which serves as the church’s leasing agent, and Tim Habeger, founder of PushPush Film a n d T h e a t e r, t h e c h u rc h ’s p r i m a r y tenant and occupant of two of the three floors in the church’s Education Building. The church, the students would lear n, sought to reinvent itself, not only as a place of worship but also as a community arts center, taking advantage of its strategic location in the center of College Park, a location that is right next door to the College Park MARTA Station. The students learned that the situation with College Park First

United Methodist is by no means unique. Everywhere, in Atlanta and beyond, there are aging churches with dwindling congregations that have way more property than they can possibly maintain. Those that survive often do so by engaging in a community partnership. As the students were about to begin their work, we offered them at least one successful example of a nearby church, The Neighborhood Church in Candler Park, that they could visit to see how the impressive transformation there had taken place. I t ’s u n k n o w n h o w m a n y s t u d e n t s actually visited The Neighborhood Church and how many just got down to wor k rel y i ng o n o t h e r f o r m s o f re s e a rc h a n d t h e i r o w n c re a t i v i t y. At any rate, things progressed r a p i d l y. T h e s t u d e n t s c a m e b a c k t o t h e c h u rc h i n S e p t e m b e r f o r a s e c o n d m e e t i n g , t a k i n g p i c t u re s , making notes, and fine tuning impressions about possibilities for the church’s space. In a matter of

weeks, on October 11, the students presented the church with three options, or schemes as they called them, for the redesign, a redesign that not only included the Sanctuary Building, but also the Education B u i l d i n g , t h e Yo u t h B u i l d i n g , t h e Parsonage, and the parking lot. What feedback, the students asked, did the church members have on their work? In a month’s time they would be making their final proposal, so time was of the essence. Even though the church plans were a student project and not an actual contracted project, one can appreciate the deadlines the students imposed. They had a job to do, and they intended to get it done on time. F e e d b a c k re c e i v e d , t h e s t u d e n t s made their final presentation to church members and church stakeholders, Good Places and PushPush, on November 15. The presentation was followed by uniform thanks and admiration

for a job well done. In a true reality check, to paraphrase Tech’s Ennis P a r k e r, “ N o w y o u n e e d t o f i g u re out what your priorities are and how you’re going to fund them.” Whatever’s in store for the College Park First United Methodist Church, we will be forever indebted to our f r i e n d s a t G e o rg i a Te c h . I n w h a t has been a mutually advantageous partnership, the church has a more concrete plan of what it may soon look like, and the students have valuable experience that they can add to their portfolio or resume. We are thankful for the fortuitous series of events that brought us together and are glad to offer this testimonial to the next beneficiary of the Georgia Te c h F l o u r i s h i n g C o m m u n i t i e s Collaborative. - Garland Watkins

P R O GR AM MIN G & P R E CE DE N T AN ALY SIS

UN D ERSTAN D I N G THE S I T E

The first workshop involved an e x p l o r a t i o n o f t h e s i t e ’s c o n t e x t , giving students a chance to present their research on the history of College Park and the church’s current potential within the neighborhood. The students also shared their programming analysis of the existing buildings, identifying key areas of opportunity within the site. The workshop concluded with a discussion on precedents, which included local and international examples of church revitalization projects. Students were a b l e t o g a u g e t h e c o n g re g a t i o n ’s reponse to both programmatic and aesthetic decisions within these precedents.

Participants ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++

Kathleen Gulley, CPFUMC Tim Habeger, PushPush Meredith Hodges, CPFUMC Gordon Hunter, CPFUMC Sarah Jane Mann, Cooper Carry Cherie Ong, Good Places Anna Kay Walker, CPFUMC Garland Watkins, CPFUMC

College Park First United Methodist Church Courtesy of Google Maps

S I TE C O NTEXT

The site is part of the fourth largest Historical District in Georgia. It is physically 1.5 miles from the airport, a 2-mile drive to/from the airport, and 1 MARTA stop away. The noise level of the zone is 65-70 DB. T h e s i t e i s c u r re n t l y c l a s s i f i e d a s Public Institutional use. Other allowable programs within this context include:

Zoning Map Source: http://www.collegeparkga.com/

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Welcome Centers Park/Playground/Reflection area Public Artwork Recreation Educational Facilities

Transit Oriented Development Zone The church falls within a TOD. Other programs allowed in this zoning are: ++ ++ ++ ++

Art Galleries Group Wellness Programs Bakeries/Coffee Shops Offices/Studios/Meeting Spaces

Market Analysis Lodging is the strongest market due to connectivity and airport access. The High Occupancy Rate in College Park (80%) is higher than Downtown Atlanta (average 65%) and average Atlanta area (70%). O n t h e o t h e r h a n d , t h e re i s L o w Office Rental Occupancy rate. Wa l k a b i l i t y i s a c h a l l e n g e f o r t h e g ro w t h o f o ff i c e a n d re t a i l . T h e re seems to be more visitors than residents or local workers, and the low population could be due to a lack of large corporate employers or high noise levels. T h e s i t e i s i n c l u d e d i n G e o rg i a â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Opportunity Zone.

H I S T O RY

College Park was originally called Atlantic City in 1890 and then Manchester in 1891 when Atlanta businessmen hoped it would become an industrial city. A contest to rename the city was held when negotiations for moving academic institutions to the area began. The name â&#x20AC;&#x153;College Parkâ&#x20AC;? won in the summer of 1892. The cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s growth, street names, and landscaping were all influenced by t h e p re s e n c e o f C o x C o l l e g e a n d D r. C h a r l e s C o x . T h e f i r s t c h u rc h organized in the city was the First Methodist Church (now College Park First United Methodist Church), o r g a n i z e d b y R e v e r e n d J . W. G . Watkins in 1894.

Photographs of Members

E XI ST ING P ROGRAM AN A LY SI S

Building

Square Footages

Areas for Opportunity

Program Needs

Sanctuary Building

17,286 (Est. Subtotal)

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Sanctuary Dining & kitchen areas Chapel

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Restrooms ADA accessibility Flexibility

Youth Building

7,910

Multi-purpose Room (Gym)

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Restrooms ADA accessibility Flexibility Storage Security

Education Building

14,739

First floor

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ADA accessibility Gallery space

Parsonage

2,266

Parking Lot

38,000

Site

97,825 (Grand Total)

Campus Buildings

42,201 (Grand Total)

Site Survey Courtesy of Jacob & Hefner Associates

P RE C E D E NT AN ALYS IS

Neighborhood Church Atlanta, GA Residential neighborhood in urban context

Oakhurst Baptist Church Atlanta, GA Residential neighborhood in urban context

Scale comparison (left) with College Park FUMC (right)

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Inspired by gap in market for flexible meeting space in the community Range of gathering spaces available for rent that are flexible and affordable Space is managed by one Community Curator who handles all logistics/scheduling Promotion occurs through their website, word of mouth, and participation in local events

Inspired by cultural shift of Decatur in the 1960s, which called for outreach efforts Emphasis on partnerships and outreach groups that have activities at the church

Takeaway

College Park FUMC is located in close proximity to the airport and can offer valuable meeting space for short term/long term travelers

College Park FUMC could be a center for cultural and social outreach within College Park

The Hub Ontario, Canada Busy road in urban context

Middleville CRC Thornapple Township, MI Rural context

Scale comparison (left) with College Park FUMC (right)

No scale comparison

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Inspired by artists in the area who lacked designated space to display their work Worship space serves as an art studio/gallery space 6 days of the week Acts as a skills development center, counseling space, tutoring space, and is available for private or business receptions and more

Inspired by desire for visibility within community and ability to offer goods that are not easily accessible Weekly farmer’s market participation

Takeaway

College Park has a lively artist community that can take advantage of flexible gallery/studio space

College Park FUMC has the opportunity to host a table at weekly “Fresh MARTA Market” held at College Park Station 33

P RO GR A M MIN G & PRECE D EN T AN ALY SI S W ORK SH OP

September 20, 2019

W O R K IN G CO N CEP TS

P ROG RAM SC H E M E S

For the second workshop, the students prepared three programmatic schemes that varied i n d e g re e o f a m b i t i o n . T h e m a i n objectives of each scheme are outlined below. Scheme A ++ ++ ++ ++

Strategic Adaptive Reuse Space Flexibility Foster Community & Interaction Generate Revenue

Participants ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++

Jan Anderson, CPFUMC Larry Anderson, CPFUMC Kathleen Gulley, CPFUMC Tim Habeger, PushPush EJ Lee, Good Places Sarah Jane Mann, Cooper Carry Kyle Reis, Cooper Carry Anna Kay Walker, CPFUMC

Scheme B ++ ++ ++

Fostering an Artist + Music community Public vs. Private space Generate Revenue

Scheme C ++ ++ ++ ++ ++

Reimagine Campus Strategic Downsizing Revamp Front Entrance Public vs. Private space Pedestrian Access 39

K E Y TA K E AWAYS Based on Programming & Precedent Ana lysis Workshop

Address ADA Accessibility

Flexibility within sanctuary space + + Remove pews and carpeting + + Potential for community + social services + + Potential for event/venue space

Revenue generating program + + Coffee shop + + Event rental space + + Education rental space + + Chapel services + + Meeting rental space + + Conference/banquet rental space

Reestablishment of front + + Improve connection to Main St. + + Make more welcoming

Build upon the past + + Integrate historic with modern + + Reimagining of time Increase sense of identity + + Harness uniqueness + + Utilize branding Focus on the arts

ADA CHECKLIST PRIORITIES APPROACH

PARKING

NEW ADDITIONS

SERVICES

BATHROOMS

RAMPS

PROGRAM

ENTRANCES

RESTROOMS

OBSTRUCTIONS

ROUTE SIGNAGE ELEVATOR

PEDESTRIAN

MISCELLANEOUS

CLEARANCES

ALTERNATIVES OPERABILITY

VISIBILITY AUDIBILITY

REVENUE GENERATION

VALUE

CREATE VALUE BY ADDITION OF NEW PROGRAM AND MIXED USES

BUDGETING OPPORTUNITY ZONES

REIMAGINING TIME

TRENDS

SOCIALLY

UNDERSTAND CHANGING DEMOGRAPHICS

SOCIAL SERVICES

HISTORY

INTEGRATING OLD/NEW AND CHANGING CULTURES

ACCESSIBILITY WHEELCHAIR PATHS

MAKE THE ENTRANCES MORE ACCESSIBLE AND RECOGNIZABLE

COMMUNICATE ACCESSIBILITY PEDESTRIAN FRIENDLY

GATHERING

CULTURAL

TRANSFORMING THE CHURCH INTO A COMMUNITY GATHERING SPACE

OPEN SPACES

THE ARTS

SCALING

MARTA REPURPOSE

DESIGN

GARDENS

INTEGRATE OLD & MODERN

WELCOMING ENTRANCE

REXAMINE ATLANTA

FREEDOM OF CHOICE

RACIAL RECONCILIATION

OLDER POPULATION

INCORPORATE POPULAR CHURCH MODELS

COFFEE SHOP GALLERY NEW TENANTS

BRANDING

MAKE THE CHURCH A MARKETABLE SPACE THAT SERVES COMMUNITY PURPOSES

IDENTITY

FLEXIBLE SPACES

PRIORITY SCHEMES TO SHOW POTENTIAL OF THE CHURCH

SIGNAGE

ICONOGRAPHY

LEGACY

VISION STATEMENT

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH REINVENTING

S CH E M E A

Multipurpose Space - Iteration 1

Reception

Main Objectives

Lounge

Study Hall/Library

History Display

+ + Strategic Adaptive Reuse + + Space Flexibility + + Foster Community and Interaction + + Generate Revenue

Lounge

Sa nct u a r y Bu i l d i n g - L e v e l 2

Sanctuary Building The main sanctuary space will serve as a multi-purpose study hall/library 7 days a week and as a worship space 1 day a week. The basement level will be converted to a flexible co-working s p a c e s u r ro u n d i n g a s m a l l c o ff e e shop. The existing chapel will remain.

Lounge Coffee Shop/Restaurant

The ground level will be converted to studio and gallery space for artists and performers. Levels 2 and 3 will remai n as is, wit h o nl y s u pe rf i ci al i m p ro v e m e n t s m a d e t o m e e t t h e needs of PushPush.

Flexible Partitions for Co-working/ Flex Space

Sa nct u a r y Bu i l d i n g - L e v e l 1

Conference Rooms

Education Building

Wall removed

Lounge

Reception

Study Hall/Library

Youth Building

History Display

The ground level will accommodate The Learning Academy (relocated). Level 2 will accommodate after school programming in arts and music. The multi-purpose room will be retrofitted for plays and performances.

Lounge

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Parsonage The program will be renovated to accommodate the school for differently-abled (THRIVE).

Lounge

Parking Lot

Reception

Event Space

History Display

E i t h e r re n e g o t i a t e o r s e l l 7 5 % o f area and keep remaining for church parking.

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S CH E M E B

Lounge

Entertainment Venue

Main Objectives + + Fostering an Artist + Music community + + Public vs. Private space + + Generate Revenue Sanctuary Building

Staff Area

Sa nct u a r y Bu i l d i n g - L e v e l 2

The main sanctuary space will be converted to an entertainment venue. The basement level will be converted to a conference facility with meeting ro o m s a v a i l a b l e f o r re n t a n d w i t h food service. The existing chapel will accommodate all religious services. Education Building

Conference Facility

The ground level will be converted t o re n t e d s t u d i o s p a c e f o r a r t i s t s and performers. Levels 2 and 3 will remai n as is, wit h o nl y s u pe rf i ci al i m p ro v e m e n t s m a d e t o m e e t t h e needs of PushPush. Sa nct u a r y Bu i l d i n g - L e v e l 1

Youth Building All levels will be converted to a c c o m m o d a t e p r a c t i c e ro o m s f o r musicians and musical performances. Parsonage The program will be renovated to accommodate the preschool program currently occupying part of the Education building structure. Parking Lot A new three-level parking deck will be built on the site of the current parking lot.

S CH E M E C

Entertainment Venue

Main Objectives ++ ++ ++ ++ ++

Reimagine Campus Strategic Downsizing Revamp Front Entrance Public vs. Private space Pedestrian Access Sa nct u a r y Bu i l d i n g - L e v e l 2

Sanctuary Building The main sanctuary space will primarily function as a new entertainment venue adapted to serve concerts, performances, movie screenings, theaters and plays, etc. The lower level will serve as a flexible dining space with a coffee sh o p a nd sp a c e f or b a n q u e t s a n d informal dining. The chapel will be designated for religious service and other services including weddings. Education Building The education building will be rebranded as the Arts Building with

Banquet Hall

Coffee Shop History Display

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Rev amped Fro nt Entra nc e

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the top two floors designated to PushPush. The lo w er lev el will be converted to an art gallery. Youth Building The Youth Building will house the existing pre-school and the multipurpose room will be revamped to serve as an indoor play area, dance studio, and group activity space.

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Parsonage

HARVARD AVE

P ropose d S ite Pla n

The Parsonage will be demolished to create space for a new parking area for the campus, which could host outdoor events such as Food Truck Sundays. Parking Lot The main parking lot of the site will be sold. The remaining contiguous site will be reorganized to provide better pedestrian connections, community spaces, and play areas.

P RO GR A M COMPARIS ON Scheme A

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Youth Building

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PERFOMANCE VENUE CHAPEL

MUSICAL PRACTICE ROOMS ACTIVITY ROOM THRIVE

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MECH/STORAGE OUT OF SCOPE

P ROG RAM COM PA R I S O N Scheme B

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ADMINISTRATIVE CO-WORKING

STUDIO FOR ARTISTS

PERFOMANCE VENUE CHAPEL

MUSICAL PRACTICE ROOMS ACTIVITY ROOM THRIVE

Level 1

GALLERY

MECH/STORAGE OUT OF SCOPE

P RO GR A M COMPARIS ON Scheme C

Education Building

Youth Building

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Flexible outdoors

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ADMINISTRATIVE CO-WORKING

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PERFOMANCE VENUE CHAPEL

MUSICAL PRACTICE ROOMS ACTIVITY ROOM THRIVE

Level 1

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W ORK I N G CON CEP TS W OR KS H O P

October 11, 2019

FOR G EN ERATI ON S TO C O M E Mered it h Hodges, Chair of t he Col lege Park First United Met hod ist Church Council

A true gift and literally an answer to prayers, Flourishing Communities and Georgia Tech students entered a struggling church with a large campus and exited with an innovative plan to transform the site to meet the needs of the College Park community.

The congregation has been so appreciative of the energy and engagement of the students. We are also thrilled to start implementing the results with the hopes of making our church a meaningful gathering space for generations to come.

T h e Te c h s t u d e n t s e x e c u t e d a thorough investigation of our values and goals, combined that with best practices of other church repurposings and practices, and calibrated their work with our desires all along the way. They even solicited feedback to the community to ensure a well-rounded approach. The outcome was impressive! We have now a plan that combines worship, artists, a community gathering space, coffee shop, and a community garden â&#x20AC;&#x201C; across the street from a MAR TA station.

- Meredith Hodges

Compiled Feedback from Workshop 53

P US HP US H O P E N H OUSE

C ONNE C T IN G THE ARTS + COM M UN I TY Tim Habeger, Co-founder and Director of PushPush Arts

I feel very lucky to have been able to follow the progress of the Flourishing Communities project. As the First United Methodist Church of College Park looks toward the future in collaboration with Good Places, and our own organization, PushPush Arts, the project has been able to bring clarity and vision to the many ways the campus could impact College Park while adding to the larger cultural conversation across Atlanta. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s important that new development in Atlanta is grounded in real vision and that this vision is connected to the people affected and to their unique community needs. It is also important that the CPFUMC campus revitalization has a strong foundational vision. It was an honor to be able to have conversations with the students and faculty and to feel that we were being heard. It was more important to see these conversations reflected so well in the final results.

I hope that Flourishing Communityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s work continues to help guide the actual development of the campus and that it influences the overall programming in a way that connects and unites the entire campus and the city of College Park. - Tim Habeger

OP EN H O U S E October 19, 2019

A week after the Working Concepts workshop, a team of four students attended an open house hosted by PushPush and Good Places at College Park First United Methodist Church. The event sho w ca sed the work of several artists affiliated with PushPush and demonstrated the potential of the Education Building for rentals and other events. Tours were also given for the entire site, including the Sanctuary, the commercial kitchen in the Fellowship hall, the existing childcare facilities, and the grounds. The students used this opportunity t o d i s c u s s t h e d i ff e re n t c o n c e p t s with the community and record their responses. The chance to interface directly with a variety of stakeholders, particularly those who could not attend earlier workshops, allowed the students to form a deeper understanding of the project.

Top right: courtesy of CPFUMC Facebook

CO O P E R CARRY + GO O D P L ACE S W O R KSH OP

W O R K SH OP November 1, 2019

Tw o w e e k s b e f o r e t h e f i n a l p re s e n t a t i o n o f t h e s e m e s t e r, t h e s t u d e n t s d i s c u s s e d t h e i r p ro g re s s with Cooper Carry and Good Places. D a v i d H a d d o w, a p re v i o u s g u e s t lecturer, was also present to provide i n s i g h t o n t h e f i n a l p ro g r a m m a t i c direction. The students used this opportunity for guidance on issues related to ADA accessibility throughout the site and reconciling the different entrances for a coherent user experience. A strategy for the final presentation was also discussed. This workshop allowed the students to gain experience working with industry professionals, balancing the perspectives of the multiple parties involved in a project of this scale.

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David Haddow, Haddow & Co. EJ Lee, Good Places Sarah Jane Mann, Cooper Carry Cherie Ong, Good Places Kyle Reis, Cooper Carry

R AD IC A LLY HUMAN , FLO URI SH I N G EN V I RON M EN TS Cherie Ong, Goo d Places

Research has shown that the most effective way of changing people’s patterns of behavior, including those that continue to reinforce inequities in our communities, is to change their environment. This means that as developers and architects, we hold this special privilege, as together, we play the role of “curators of human environments”. Intentionally or unintentionally, we use this power to influence the way people connect or disconnect, interact or separate... a n d u l t i m a t e l y, w e m a k e t a n g i b l e these outer expressions of our own inner, social and cultural values. At Good Places, we believe that with this privilege comes a deep responsibility to ensure that whatever we design is truly done in alignment with our mission and values at the forefront. This cannot be achieved w i t h l o f t y i d e a s o r b e h i n d o ff i c e doors, in a closed room. It is virtually impossible without an indelibly strong connection with the community that

the environment is being created or adapted to serve: Radically human, flourishing environments are only possible when we build radically deep connections with the needs of our community, regardless of whether these needs are visible or invisible. In order to drive change, we must listen to those whose voices are not heard or under-represented; we must actively seek out those agents or key operators within the community who most understand the systems that perpetuate the inequities affecting them. These agents can take many for ms including parents, children, immigrants, artists, social workers, teachers, activists, nurses, seniors, ex-offenders, the homeless and the disabled. Our challenge is to translate these needs within a community’s context into physical uses and new ecological environments that will be intentionally designed to close the gap.

If we want a more equitable, inclusive society, we must grow our o w n d i s c i p l i n e s t o e s t a b l i s h m o re thoughtful, inclusive practices. A lot of times this will mean designing or building something in ways that we did not anticipate in the beginning; many times, it means the path is more m e s s y, m o re t i m e - c o n s u m i n g a n d less straight-forward than we would like. Every single time however, it means that we, as leaders in the field, need to possess the kind of humility that consistently puts the needs of the community ahead of our own agendas. Our effectiveness towards this kind of communal urban flourishing actually depends on it.

flourishing environments, then it is actually a much more personal matter, of human engagement and values. These are the true determinants of who we are inherently designing for, how equitable these environments will be and ultimately, how successful we will collectively become as human beings ourselves. - Cherie Ong

Herein lies our real struggle with the creative process of materialization - it is not merely a question of technical competency (though required) as there are many outcomes that will make material sense and be corporeally applauded. If our final goal is creating

F IN AL P R E S E N TATION

FI N AL P RESEN TAT I O N

A t t h e e n d o f t h e s e m e s t e r, t h e Flourishing Communities team presented their final pre-design documents to members of the College Park First United Methodist Church congregation. Artists from the Push Push community were also present, along with collaborators from Good Places and Cooper Carry. The final presentation allowed the students to demonstrate the information they had distilled throughout the semester, culminating in a final campus plan for the church with ADA accessibility considered throughout the site. Key re v e n u e g e n e r a t i n g o p p o r t u n i t i e s and potential programmatic scenarios were also discussed, illustrating how the church could be occupied t h ro u g h o u t t h e w e e k . F i n a l l y, t h e students provided the church with actionable next steps to help implement these strategies.

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Ken Allen, City Council Jan Anderson, CPFUMC Larry Anderson, CPFUMC Tim Habeger, PushPush Sissie Lang, CPFUMC EJ Lee, Good Places Sarah Jane Mann, Cooper Carry Kyle Reis, Cooper Carry Miriam Robinson, PushPush Clive Salmon, PushPush Nathan Sharratt, PushPush Ingrid Van Orden, CPFUMC Anna Kay Walker, CPFUMC Garland Watkins, CPFUMC

T I ME LINE

SEP 20 2019

AUG 23 2019

Kickoff meeting at FUMC Site Visit

CP FIRST UNITED METHODIST

OCT 19 2019

Programming + precedents workshop

CP FIRST UNITED METHODIST

OCT 11 2019

Presentation of working design concepts GEORGIA TECH

NOV 15 2019

Push Push Open House

CP FIRST UNITED METHODIST

NOV 01 2019

Workshop with Cooper Carry and Good Places

GEORGIA TECH

Final presentation and pre-design documents

GEORGIA TECH

K EY TAK E AWAY S

Programming & Precedent Analysis Workshop (09/20/19) An interconnected development network that “keeps campus alive” Each building has its own identity but is complementary to each other

Working Design Concepts Workshop (10/11/19) Preserve the sanctuary space as a sacred place of worship

Celebrate the history of the church by dedicating spaces to its story

Entries that are more visible and intuitive

Provide more accessibility throughout campus

Generate revenue & support social service through new programs

Build a “Public Front Door” by giving more visibility to entrance nodes

Creativity in doing more with less capital

Promote flexibility in space that creates diverse social overlaps

A DA R E V IEW

Signage and Obstructions

Elevator

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Braille and raised text Alternative signage showing ADA entrances Mounting heights for signage Obstructions in the path of travel

Bathrooms ++ ++ ++ ++ ++

Mounting heights Clear floor space Insulated pipes Door swing on stalls Minimum corridor width

Stairs and Rails ++ ++ ++ ++ ++

Ramps require handrails Riser 7” maximum, 3” minimum Tread depths 11” minimum Stair width 36” minimum Extend top and bottom handrails 1’ beyond end of steps

Elevator dimensions Power operated door Audible indicators ADA controls

REB RA N D I N G

EDUC AT ION BU ILDING YO U T H B U ILD ING

L EA RNING HUB

CE N TE R FO R CR E ATI VE A R TS

THE SA N CTU A RY

The students introduced new nomenclature for the buildings on the site, emphasizing the arts and addressing their potential to become community centers.

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P ROP OSED CAM P U S P L A N

C AM PU S S TRATEGY

Main Objectives + + Connectivity between the different campus buildings + + ADA accessibility via â&#x20AC;&#x153;strampâ&#x20AC;? and exterior elevator + + Communal spaces including courtyard and flexible parking lot + + Enhanced visibility to building frontage through thoughtful planting

AD A A C C E S S

T HE SA NCTUARY - EXIS TI N G P L AN

Main Objectives ++

Preserve a designated space for worship

Convert the main area to a library-style reading room › › Incorporate flexible furniture that can be reconfigured for larger events like workshops, talks, concerts, etc. › › Create zones that work together simultaneously

Entrance space a focal point for the church’s history to be displayed and celebrated

Basement level converted to a mixed-use space centered around the commercial kitchen › › This can be run by the church directly, or the church can bring in a company to rent the space

TH E SAN CTUARY - P ROP OSED P L A N

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Revenue-generating opportunities

T HE SA NCTUARY

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In Iteration 2, the Sanctuary expands its study-hall set-up and demonstrates the benefits of flexible furniture.

View from Entrance

T HE SA NCTUARY

Level 2 - Iteration 3

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For Iteration 3, the bookshelves have been collapsed to the back which allows for a larger congregation or special event.

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LE AR NING HUB

Level 1 Main Objectives

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This building will be dedicated to education on campus, including current academic institutions

Existing classroom spaces will accommodate after-school programming › › These are geared towards arts and music for an older age group (middle school to high school)

The Multi-Purpose room will be retrofitted for school plays and performances › › Can incorporate a platform stage and movable seating › › Space is flexible enough to hold dance, yoga, and other activities

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CEN TER FOR CREATI VE A RT S

Level 1 Main Objectives ++

The first level will be converted to a coffee shop, gallery space, and studios › › The open floor plan allows for flexible programming › › Space will be available for rent

+ + Levels 2 and 3 will remain as is, with only surface improvements made to meet the needs of the members of PushPush

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I NH A B IT E D S ECTION S Main Entry

Coworking

Monday - 4 PM

Main Entry

Friday - 8 PM

Historical Display

Flex Space Recreation

Reading Room

Dining

Reading Room

Dining

Chapel Performance

New Elevator

Gallery Local Artist Exhibit

Chapel Performance

New Elevator

Gallery Corporate Event

I NH A B IT E D S ECTION S

Main Entry

Sunday - 11 AM

Historical Display

Coworking

Worship Space

Dining

Chapel Wedding

New Elevator

Gallery Student Art Show

A CT IO N STEPS

Identify revenue sources for renovation and maintenance:

Communicate with MARTA about parking lot use:

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Collaborate with organizations Seek out grant opportunities Rent Sanctuary flex space Renegotiate parking lot lease with MARTA Sell second parsonage

Address ADA issues: ++

Capitalize on Historic Tax Credits for the Sanctuary building: ++

Advisable to use Historic Tax Credits on Sanctuary building only due to the limitations it poses on renovation interventions

Negotiate lease terms and price to allow for greater revenue generation to be used as seed money for renovations

Identify areas needing immediate attention, which are site access, site parking, building access, and bathrooms

Phase out renovation: ++

Phasing causes minimal disturbance to ongoing activities

P ROP OSED L O G O

Over the course of the semester, the students developed a strategy for rebranding the Church. The ethos of the organization inspired the project title: Open Doors, Reimagining the Future. Students also designed a new logo that celebrates the history of the building including the sanctuaryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sta ined gla ss w indo ws , ic onic red doors, and classical columns.

COLLEGE PARK FIRST

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

F I N A L PR ESEN TATION

November 15, 2019

TH AN K Y O U !