This proposal reimagines an abandoned industrial structure as a beacon of community resilience and inclusivity. By applying adaptive reuse principles, the project preserves the building's integrity while introducing new spatial experiences that support food security, education, and entrepreneurship.

Located at 233 Park West in Providence, RI, the abandoned building once served as a label-making factory and still retains original signage and conveyor belts. While the street is primarily industrial, it is surrounded by a dense residential neighborhood comprised of the unique New England triple decker housing typology. 02908 has a population of 38,507, almost half of whom speak a language other than English at home (predominantly Spanish), and one third of whom are foreign born. The residents are significantly younger than the general population and with a greater number of children per household. The Median Household Income for Zip Code 02908 is $63,775 or 60% of Area Median Income (AMI) for a five person household and the poverty level is close to 18%.