Level 4: Major Block Redevelopments
Replacing Defunct Buildings with Meaningful Developments
This last strategy involves the most time and monetary investment out of the four. It may involve the redevelopment of entire city blocks, the destruction of existing structures, or displacement of people and businesses. When considering these types of projects, it is imperative that any and all affected parties are offered space in the new development in addition to temporary housing or commercial spaces. |
This level is exciting because it offers the opportunity to redefine the architecture of the existing city fabric to a degree. Rather than responding to the existing environment, it can create its own, and should consider the most up-to-date ideas on how we live, work, and play.