VACATION (HOME)WORK

2 Major uses
 -why
- how do they compliment each other
- sketch of where in the project
- example of similar project

EASTLAND MALL, Columbus, OH

Research Facility

• Why - OSU - allow research growth, create jobs, provide a one-stop shop for researchers/students

Student housing

• Why

55&up Community

• Why - growing demand with boomers retiring

Recreation

• Beach
• Why - provide access to a beach, 24 hours day, blissful oasis
• Conditioned
• Waterpark
• Pool - nearest outdoor pool is at least 3 miles away

Day Care

• Beach

Pet adoption facility

• Beach

Library

example: http://weburbanist.com/2012/09/04/abandoned-walmart-now-americas-largest-library/

HOMEWORK

Pick sites listed below, or new site:
Look for Adjacent Economic Drivers: Universities, Community colleges, large neighborhoods, surrounding demographics, Anything nearby (age, etc.) (look in a 5-10 mi radius)
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Considerations

• Transit connection
• Who does it serve?
• What Caused the abandonment of the mall

1. Reasearch Facility
2. Center for youth
1. Gym
2. Indoor Park
1. skate park
2. basketball court
3. Cafe's
4. Social Gathering
3. Re-defining a program: Childcare
4. Senior Center/Community
1. Minature Golf & putting greens

Research findings:

Rolling Acres Mall, Akron, OH  |  Lucas Reyes

• 5th Largest City in OH
• 1970's - 2013
• under demolition

Eastland Mall - almost abandoned  |  Waseer & Aritra

• Research campus - OSU
• 10mins drive to OSU
• Possibly

Randall Park Mall, Cleveland, OH  | Nelson & Jose

• Anchor stores left
• Mayor announced closing 2012
• Industrial Park stalled
• Ohio Technical College bought part of it
• Strong Mixed Use / Mixed Ownership

 

 

 

Additional info: http://www.theatlantic.com/business/archive/2015/03/a-new-life-for-dead-malls/387001/