This neighborhood-based justice center offers opportunities to thrive, while also resolving conflict. The center celebrates the culture of the community and that allows visitors to see themselves reflected within the space.
Site Location -- Mott Avenue
Mott Avenue is a highly navigated part of Far Rockaway and it is surrounded by small businesses. We chose this location because the Community Justice Center would be easily visible and accessible to everyone in the community.
Crime Breakdown in Far Rockaway
Community Demographics
Project Goals:
Preventing Rise of Incarceration and Re-Offending
Giving People and Communities Resources That They Need
Resolve Conflicts to Receive Just Outcomes
Letting the Community Reinvent Themselves
Principles/Values
Truth-Telling/Voicing of Concern
Skill Building/Rebuilding the Community
Providing a Safe Space
Serve and Expand Community Wellbeing
User Diagram
Longitudinal Section with Building Break
Ground Floor
Second Floor
Rooftop
The ground floor is dedicated to public spaces like basketball courts and
event space, as well as storefronts to serve as small business incubators. The upper level offers community resources like daycare, classrooms, arts studios, and conflict-resolution and peacemaking. And a community garden and events space on the roof bring the community together in celebration, not just in times of crisis.
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