"1009 Flatbush Avenue"
Located at the heart of Brooklyn, East Flatbush sits at a unique inflection point economically and culturally. One of the most special aspects of this neighborhood is the interdependency of its residents and business owners; formal and informal programs work together to make a rich, connected, and layered whole. When new developments come into the neighborhood without an intent of contributing to this layering, connection between people is disrupted and the local community becomes increasingly fragmented.
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Being totally community oriented can, and should, be the most profitable way of creating a place for future generations. Consisting of 172,450 sqft. of enclosed buildings, the project hosts retail facilities catering to every type of merchant and resident. A pop-up market hall gives ready space to rotating shopkeepers; a “FRESH” market provides a 24/7/365 farmer’s market to the area and combats the neighborhood’s food desert. An urban-agriculture center will not only supply this market, but also local businesses and the borough at large. Planned to have 217 rental units, of which 40% qualify as Inclusionary Housing, the building ensures an affordable and high quality short-term housing stock in light of rapid speculation. Stitching the project together, a rooftop green park rises to provide local residents a place to gather, relax, and spend time in a natural and healthy environment they can incorporate with ease into their daily routines.
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ARC408 | Fall 2021 | Profs. David Vega-Barachowitz, Crystal Ecksi, Rob Daurio
Project in collaboration with Ina Jang
