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Youth Participatory Action Research | Community Center | Youth Empowerment
Youth created community center located in an inner city, underserved BIPOC community
Location - Northside, Cincinnati, OH
Installation - 2021 - Present
Funding - $900,000 Jim Joseph Foundation Grant and $200,000 in combined community grants
Design Needs - Safe and inclusive community center located in an underserved BIPOC-focused community
Design Challenge - How do we (young people ages 12-17) design a community space that is safe, welcoming, and inclusive to all who use it?
Bridge Building - Established robust partnerships with local nonprofits, mental healthcare providers, schools, university departments, and community leaders
Impact - 5K visits, 58 new community-based partnerships established, 87 teen-centered experiences, 124 community-focused experiences and workshops
The Teen Think Tank, creators of the ish Garage and led by Allison presented their research project to the American Educational Research Association's 2023 Annual Meeting
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