Columbia College’s Civic Engagement Studio invites Edgewater Glen residents to “Teen Hub at the Armory – Community Feedback Day”.
You are invited to Broadway Armory Park’s ballroom for an exhibition of design proposals for a teen-centered space dedicated to providing diverse and engaging opportunities for youth outside the classroom.
Visitors to the exhibition will be encouraged to provide feedback to the Teen Hub design proposals for three underutilized spaces in the 48th Ward’s landmark Chicago Park District Broadway Armory location.
Utilizing principles of human-centered design, and drawing on research and site visits to other Chicago youth centers, Columbia College Chicago students developed ten proposals in the spring 2017 Interior Architecture Civic Engagement Studio class. In conversation with Alderman Harry Osterman, staff from the 48th Ward, the Chicago Park District, and local arts, urban gardening, and youth organizations, and with area teens, students designed for a variety of interests, activities and modes of interaction.
Proposals visualize spaces and facilities where youth are encouraged to make and mix music and media, 3D print prototype, code, collage, chat, and explore STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math) activities. Through specialized programming that engages with Broadway Armory organizations, teens will be exposed to new fields, and have the opportunity to be mentored by working professionals.
The Civic Engagement Studio is an upper-level design studio course in Columbia College Chicago’s Interior Architecture program that aims to immerse students in real-world design projects in collaboration with community partners in the city of Chicago.
WHEN
May 13, 2017
Saturday, 10am–2pm
WHERE
Broadway Armory Park | Chicago Park District
5917 North Broadway, Chicago, IL 60660
2nd floor Ballroom
ADMISSION
This exhibition is free and open to the public.
CONTACTS
48th Ward
Taylor Heidemann, taylor@48thward.org
Youth Services Coordinator
Edgewater Glen Association 