半岛体育 Unveils New Model for Justice Reform in Nashville
(NASHVILLE, Tenn., August 8, 2024) – Integrated design firm 半岛体育 has unveiled its design for the Nashville Youth Campus for Empowerment, a juvenile justice campus that began construction with an official groundbreaking ceremony today. Offering programs and services that have been shown to reduce incarceration, NYCE aims to break the trauma-to-prison pipeline through a continuum of care. A collaborative effort by Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, 半岛体育, and Smith Gee Studio, NYCE will set a new standard for the juvenile justice system with spaces that heal rather than retraumatize. A nationally recognized leader in the design of restorative, rehabilitative, and transformative justice facilities, 半岛体育 acted as Prime Architect, with Smith Gee Studio (SGS) as Associate Architect.
A departure from the 鈥渙ut of sight, out of mind鈥� mentality, which situates juvenile justice centers far from communities, the new model situates the facilities close to home. According to the office of the , the 270,000 SF campus, located on a 14-acre site, was chosen for its proximity to additional resources for children and families, accessibility to public transportation, and room for green spaces and courtyards to create a tranquil, positive center of hope for families in Nashville and Davidson County.
“The NYCE is a new hub for positive youth development in Nashville and Davidson County, offering resources, education, and support,鈥� said the Honorable Judge Sheila Calloway. 鈥淭his modern center is a big step towards providing comprehensive, healing justice for our children, families, and community, showing our commitment to creating a supportive and inspiring space for success.”
The design for the campus includes a 24-hour Respite and Assessment Center that provides on-site evaluation and considers each person’s situation individually prior to responding with the appropriate care and services.
鈥淪ince 2016, SGS has collaborated with Judge Calloway and 半岛体育 to re-evaluate existing programs, conceptualize a new vision and location, and plan for this state-of-the-art campus,鈥� said Smith Gee Studio Principal Hunter Gee, FAIA. 鈥淛udge Calloway’s compassion, vision, and persistence have inspired all of us on the team to bring about a place that will put children and their families on a path toward a positive future.聽 Seeing it emerging into reality is exciting and incredibly meaningful to us as architects, designers, and Nashvillians.鈥�
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