Architectural and Interior Design
Arts Planning and Cultural Programming
Johnston Square Digital Equity Hub
The Vision: Create a space with free internet access and helpful programming.
The ReBuild Johnston Square Community Association identified digital equity as a priority in their 2020 Vision Plan for residents who would otherwise lack connectivity or the necessary tech skills.
“Johnston Square will work to write a new story about using responsive technology investments — acknowledging that broadband remains the most transformative technology of our generation.”
— Johnston Square 2020 Vision Plan
What does digital equity mean?
The Plan: Leverage Mt. Sinai Baptist Church new high-speed fiber network.
ReBUILD Johnston Square, in collaboration with ReBUILD Metro and Mt. Sinai Baptist Church, got to work envisioning a Digital Equity Hub for the Johnston Square community. The project received funding from the Robert W Deutsch Foundation, as well as a Maryland Digital Inclusion Grant to implement the project. The Neighborhood Design Center offered design support.
We designed an indoor learning lab within Mt. Sinai.
NDC put consideration into elements such as:
In addition to conceptual renderings, NDC provided precedent imagery to inspire furnishings and interior design. We assisted in the coordination of furniture orders for the interior space, and made tech recommendations.
The Hub celebrated its grand opening in July 2024!
In addition the the learning lab, we envisioned a way to bring the internet outside: improving an exterior space to offer a charging station and free wifi for all.
Rev William Brown Park is a beautiful open space adjacent to the church. We designed improvements to the park to allow for use of the public broadband.
Outdoor Park Programming Elements
Services Provided
Architectural and Interior Design
In collaboration with you and a team of stakeholders, we identify a vision for your space, produce design options that reflect what we’ve heard, and deliver design documents that you can use to fundraise, apply for grants, or further develop designs with a licensed design professional.
Code Analysis
Site Planning
Conceptual Building and Space Plans (Existing Buildings and New Construction)
Arts Space Technical Assistance Program
Interior Design and Furniture Plans
Facade Improvement Programs (Design and Management)
Visualizations
Project Management
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Arts Planning and Cultural Programming
Our placemaking team listens to the unique history of each neighborhood and proposes design and art solutions that anchor and amplify those stories in place. We can support you in identifying public art opportunities, artist selection, designing placemaking elements and events, or securing a historic designation for your building or neighborhood.
Public Art and Administration (Includes Artist Residency Programs, Management of Artist RFQs and RFPs)
Public Art Implementation
Placekeeping and Placemaking
Historic Preservation
Place-based Identity
Public Space Design
Cultural and Public Artplans
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Last Updated December 2024
