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East Kinston Neighborhood Hub Framework Plan
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East Kinston Neighborhood Hub Framework Plan
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500,000 sqft - 1,000,000 sqft
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Undisclosed
The East Kinston Neighborhood Hub Framework plan represents an innovative approach to revitalizing a historically significant yet neglected area of Kinston, North Carolina. Led by Kinston Teens, a youth-driven nonprofit, this initiative aims to transform East Kinston by combining climate resilience with comprehensive social infrastructure while addressing deeply-rooted systemic inequities.
The project emerged from rigorous environmental and social analysis, with East Kinston Census Tracts identified as disadvantaged communities through multiple federal assessment tools including the Justice40 Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool, CDC’s Environmental Justice Index, Social Vulnerability Index, and EPA’s Disadvantaged Communities Map. These datasets, along with information on flooding patterns, economic decline, and population loss, formed the foundation
for a multifaceted planning process.
The planning methodology centered on community participation, with residents and stakeholders driving decisions through workshops, surveys, and public meetings. A multidisciplinary team led by landscape architects and including architects, NC State’s Just Communities Lab, and the NC Climate Justice Collaborative facilitated this inclusive process, with pro-bono support extending the project’s reach. This collaborative approach ensured diverse perspectives were considered when evaluating design options and implementation strategies, particularly valuing intergenerational input that balanced immediate needs with long-term sustainability goals.
Design functions as both process and outcome in this framework, manifesting in versatile spaces that support education, wellness, and economic empowerment. The Hub incorporates sustainable elements including solar energy infrastructure, rainwater collection systems, and strategic siting to mitigate flood risks – all responsive to community-identified priorities. Proposed implementation follows a structured three-part approach encompassing the Hub Framework Plan, an Equitable Development Plan addressing neighborhood-scale concerns, and a Strategic Vision Plan for Kinston Teens’ organizational growth. This phased strategy prioritizes “anchor projects” for immediate action while building capacity for long-term initiatives.
The governance model positions Kinston Teens as the central coordinating organization responsible for monitoring progress and facilitating partnerships. Through planned organizational expansion and strategic collaborations, the group will oversee implementation while maintaining community accountability. This comprehensive approach addresses multiple interconnected challenges – from environmental racism and housing inequity to food security and economic development – while honoring East Kinston’s rich cultural heritage as the birthplace of funk music and a center of civil rights activism.
By integrating climate justice with community healing, the framework demonstrates how thoughtful, community-driven planning can transform historically neglected neighborhoods into resilient, thriving communities that serve as models for equitable development nationwide.
The project emerged from rigorous environmental and social analysis, with East Kinston Census Tracts identified as disadvantaged communities through multiple federal assessment tools including the Justice40 Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool, CDC’s Environmental Justice Index, Social Vulnerability Index, and EPA’s Disadvantaged Communities Map. These datasets, along with information on flooding patterns, economic decline, and population loss, formed the foundation
for a multifaceted planning process.
The planning methodology centered on community participation, with residents and stakeholders driving decisions through workshops, surveys, and public meetings. A multidisciplinary team led by landscape architects and including architects, NC State’s Just Communities Lab, and the NC Climate Justice Collaborative facilitated this inclusive process, with pro-bono support extending the project’s reach. This collaborative approach ensured diverse perspectives were considered when evaluating design options and implementation strategies, particularly valuing intergenerational input that balanced immediate needs with long-term sustainability goals.
Design functions as both process and outcome in this framework, manifesting in versatile spaces that support education, wellness, and economic empowerment. The Hub incorporates sustainable elements including solar energy infrastructure, rainwater collection systems, and strategic siting to mitigate flood risks – all responsive to community-identified priorities. Proposed implementation follows a structured three-part approach encompassing the Hub Framework Plan, an Equitable Development Plan addressing neighborhood-scale concerns, and a Strategic Vision Plan for Kinston Teens’ organizational growth. This phased strategy prioritizes “anchor projects” for immediate action while building capacity for long-term initiatives.
The governance model positions Kinston Teens as the central coordinating organization responsible for monitoring progress and facilitating partnerships. Through planned organizational expansion and strategic collaborations, the group will oversee implementation while maintaining community accountability. This comprehensive approach addresses multiple interconnected challenges – from environmental racism and housing inequity to food security and economic development – while honoring East Kinston’s rich cultural heritage as the birthplace of funk music and a center of civil rights activism.
By integrating climate justice with community healing, the framework demonstrates how thoughtful, community-driven planning can transform historically neglected neighborhoods into resilient, thriving communities that serve as models for equitable development nationwide.
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