REACH Communities Development
Adaptive Reuse; Reach Technology School
New Addition; Gymnasium
REACH Communities development 501c3, a nonprofit organization, is working to promote economic development, health, and wellness within the Roseland neighborhood. REACH is working with BNMO to create a new technology school by renovating and reusing an existing neighborhood school that had been closed for a while. Most of the existing building elements will remain and be reused. New windows, finishes and technology will be implemented into the school to serve the new use. At a future phase a new gymnasium will be added connecting to the existing school and an office building in the campus will be renovated to create resources that offer healthy, productive outlets for local residents. With BNMO’s assistance, REACH was able to secure state funding for the project. The project is currently in the permit review process and scheduled to break ground in the Spring of 2023.
New Gymnasium; Channeling Local Energy, Talent, and Creativity
The renovation of the closed neighborhood school building will transform the space into a business incubator/classroom combination with broadcasting, video, and sound production rooms. The function of the space is meant to tap into the trend of local youth creating and posting videos online but redirect these efforts into professional and educational opportunities. The production facilities will also serve a dual purpose as rentable, revenue-generating space for Reach.
A new gymnasium and fitness center will be built alongside the adjacent school, with an elevated glass bridge connecting to the existing church. BNMO designed the facility to accommodate multiple uses, including after-school programs, summer camps, and other community events. A mezzanine level inserts additional usable space that overlooks the main gym floor. Clerestories along the ceiling line bring abundant daylight into the building and main basketball court.
Under Construction - Spring 2024