A pastor's vision of turning a vacant IPS school into a community center is taking form. An event was hosted recently at the facility to celebrate.
, has been empty for more than two years, until Pastor Denell Howard of Hovey Street Church of Christ embarked on a bold plan to convert the vacant, 40,000-square foot building into a communal space.convert the abandoned Indianapolis Public School building into an “ecosystem” of educational opportunitiesHoward had the chance to share that vision with members of the public during a celebration event that welcomed residents to tour the facility while enjoying food and music.
Conference rooms will be used by local businesses. The walls of the main hallway will feature paintings by local artists. Classrooms will become places to learn trades. The community garden in the grassy area behind the building will grow fresh produce — something board members say is sorely needed because the area is a food desert.
Adams, an Indianapolis resident of 42 years, said the area has its bright spots with several schools, a local YMCA and historic apartment buildings. Yet it’s also seen violence in pockets within its neighborhoods. He hopes the center will provide a chance for people to feel safe, and where their needs are met.Though progress has been made, cracked sinks and toilets that fell victim to vandalism throughout the years are a reminder of the work needed ahead to see Howard’s plan come to fruition.
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