Disciplines
Architecture
Abstract (300 words maximum)
The Rebuild Island Project is meant to create relief for the islands that experienced hurricane damage. The project will be on the site of a city that has abandoned homes, unfiltered water, spoiled agriculture, and a damaged electrical grid. The city will be a self-sustaining city that focuses on cleaning up uninhabitable properties, building educational institutions, and creating community support for local Puerto Ricans. The project will not only be exclusive to Puerto Ricans, this model will be replicated for islands that go through natural disasters and neglectful government. This urban development will be seen through a 10-year plan or even phases. In the first phase, the urban development will study the art and culture of a place through a festival. This can lead to more job opportunities, especially for local artists and vendors, which can create a ripple effect of economic benefits.
Festivals are a rich part of Puerto Rican culture, which attains a long history of celebrating music, dance, food, and other forms of artistic expression. Festivals serve as an important opportunity for Puerto Ricans to come together and celebrate their shared cultural identity. They also provide an important economic boost to local communities. While festivals alone may not be enough to address the complex challenges faced by Puerto Ricans, they are an important part of the cultural fabric of the island and can serve as a source of inspiration and pride for the community.
The second phase focuses on sustainable agriculture practices and providing resources for the local community. The third phase provides community classrooms where people can have access to education and training to build the skills and knowledge necessary to thrive in a corrupt government. The fourth phase focuses on creating protected hurricane homes which can reduce the vulnerability of going through hurricane loss. Each phase addresses a critical aspect of sustainable development from promoting economic growth and preserving cultural heritage to protecting natural disasters.
Academic department under which the project should be listed
CACM - Architecture
Primary Investigator (PI) Name
Ameen Farooq
Included in
The Rebuild Project
The Rebuild Island Project is meant to create relief for the islands that experienced hurricane damage. The project will be on the site of a city that has abandoned homes, unfiltered water, spoiled agriculture, and a damaged electrical grid. The city will be a self-sustaining city that focuses on cleaning up uninhabitable properties, building educational institutions, and creating community support for local Puerto Ricans. The project will not only be exclusive to Puerto Ricans, this model will be replicated for islands that go through natural disasters and neglectful government. This urban development will be seen through a 10-year plan or even phases. In the first phase, the urban development will study the art and culture of a place through a festival. This can lead to more job opportunities, especially for local artists and vendors, which can create a ripple effect of economic benefits.
Festivals are a rich part of Puerto Rican culture, which attains a long history of celebrating music, dance, food, and other forms of artistic expression. Festivals serve as an important opportunity for Puerto Ricans to come together and celebrate their shared cultural identity. They also provide an important economic boost to local communities. While festivals alone may not be enough to address the complex challenges faced by Puerto Ricans, they are an important part of the cultural fabric of the island and can serve as a source of inspiration and pride for the community.
The second phase focuses on sustainable agriculture practices and providing resources for the local community. The third phase provides community classrooms where people can have access to education and training to build the skills and knowledge necessary to thrive in a corrupt government. The fourth phase focuses on creating protected hurricane homes which can reduce the vulnerability of going through hurricane loss. Each phase addresses a critical aspect of sustainable development from promoting economic growth and preserving cultural heritage to protecting natural disasters.