Creative Repurposing « CLOUD Reassembly RPI

Creative Repurposing

What can a stadium be used for once it no longer is a venue to watch sports or other forms of entertainment? Can it serve as a community center for the future providing a central gathering space to buy, sell, and socialize? Can ti serve as a community garden?

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