Reflections and Changes to Program

Several reasons have lead to me realize that a green learning center is not appropriate for my site. My whole idea had been focused on connection/transition between short north and campus. The fore mentioned program does not relate to it and explains why I have been having such a hard time figuring it out. I spent the last week thinking about how to proceed, should I change the idea to fit the program, or change the program to fit the idea. I have given it much thought and have decided to change the program while still holding on to my original ideas that i feel so strongly about. With that in mind I want to create a building on my site that celebrates all the great things about Short North and Campus. Since I feel there is a missing connection/transition to these areas the building needs to address this in some way. At this moment I am thinking along the lines of a community center that will establish a gathering/social place for the folks in the short north and campus. This center may have large exhibit areas to show off work of the locals (i.e. artists and students), a large gathering room for events, perhaps a education aspect where the locals can educate the surrounding communities on what they do and how its done, so that there is a greater appreciation for the work that is displayed. I also thought having a rec center in the community center would be nice. It would give more opportunity for the people from each area to interact with each other in a safe, controlled environment. Also tied in w/ this new program is exterior green space creation and modifications to make the whole site become an attraction to initiate gathering, socialization and fun.