Catalytic converter : facilitating change in the places that need it most

Abstract

This thesis investigates the question, how can struggling American cities be rejuvenated in the rapidly evolving context of the twenty-first century? The typology explored is a community design center. The site for this project is Detroit, Michigan, USA. The theoretical premise that guides the research is, Architecture can serve as a catalyst for change in cities suffering from the effects of deindustrialization and depopulation.