Site Selection: Braddock Hospital Re-Use

Adaptive Re-Use of Braddock Hospital Site

Thesis Abstract: Iteration III

Thesis Abstract

De-industrialized cities across the northeastern region of the US have long been deteriorating since the late 60s to mid 70s after the fall of industrialism. Due to company production relocation over seas and cheaper labor options companies close and displace thousands of jobs. The people in these towns and cities that once thrived on these companies now have to find alternative means of income and if not retired, must move from their homes and relocate. After cities become nearly abandoned valued land turns worthless and easy to acquire making it a nice alternative for low-income families and struggling artists. The only problem with more people buying this land is that there is no infrastructure with in the city. Stores, banks, hospitals, and schools can no longer support themselves there because of the lack of inhabitants. However if there were a way to add the infrastructure back by using land reclamation and adaptive reuse there may be a way for more businesses and civic needs to move into these towns and cities without have high operating costs. By using land waste, recycling buildings, and natural resources buildings could operate with little or no costs making it possible for funded buildings such as hospitals become a more attainable need. 

Site Selection: Braddock, PA

Site 1: Located on Library Street and Braddock Ave

Building footprint = North + Central Annex

Site 1: Axis to water and main road 

Site 2: Old Carnegie Steel Mill