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90 Windsor Street
Lower Roxbury Community Cultural Arts Center
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6) architecture
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1) improve the human spirit
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In November 2008, the abandoned, community owned 90 Windsor St. building went up for sale but thanks to dedicated members of the United Neighbors of Lower Roxbury (UNLR), they rallied to oppose the sale and were abel to save the site. Since then, UNLR proposed a new community cultural center that has a positive social, economic and environmental impact. Before its abandonment in 1997, the building served as a gathering space for neighbors first and a church and then later developed into a community center, with a focus in the cultural arts, the environment and leadership development.
The renovation will use passive solar elements, super-insulation and other environmental, green design aspects to achieve a 50% reduction in annual energy consumption. The project aims to foster opportunities for community organization, leadership development, and cultural programming. The community center also hopes to provide affordable office space and conference rooms for lease. Teaching opportunities in urban gardening, computer education, and career guidance are also proposed.
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Project Location: 90 Windsor St. Boston, Massachusetts
Date(s): 2010
Project Phase: Design Development
Client: Lower Roxbury community
User Client: Local community
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Nominated by Stephanie Yung
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