Belmont University Research Symposium (BURS)
Publication Date
Spring 2024
College
O'More College of Architecture and Design
Department
Architecture
BURS Faculty Advisor
Fernando Lima
Presentation Type
Oral Presentation
Abstract
Owned by North Nashville’s First Community Church, a now empty site in the Osage-North Fisk neighborhood of North Nashville has been identified as a potential site for a new location of The Store, in addition to a community-centric architectural development based on the social determinants of health and informed by the principles behind Blue Zones, the locations with the highest lifespans in the world. Opened by Brad Paisley and Kimberly Williams-Paisley, The Store is a free grocery store that “allow[s] people to shop for their basic needs in a way that protects dignity and fosters hope”, for which North Nashville has indicated need. Design proposals from Architecture Studio 6 explored how architecture focused on the social determinants of health could augment The Store’s positive impact within the community.
While considering all of the social determinants of health, this proposal focuses on Health and Healthcare by examining the implications that health equity, physical activity, health education, rates of disease risk, food access, and trustworthiness in healthcare providers have on North Nashville specifically. Following the Belmont Data Collaborative’s Dilemma, Data, Insight, Action - or DDIA - framework, this project outlines the research-based foundation for our design proposal. Learning from individuals within the community contextualized the Osage-North Fisk neighborhood’s severe statistical information and emphasized its rich history, vibrant character, inspiring resilience, and existing community organizations that can be supported through this architectural proposal. Combining these insights with the principles behind Blue Zones yielded the holistic, wellness-centric pursuit of designing for the 100% and taking a preventative rather than reactive strategy toward health. Through research-based, designed functionality, this architectural proposal can transform the empty site into a supportive and uplifting development that promotes self-sufficiency and builds on the strengths of the North Nashville community.
Recommended Citation
Tonguis, Rebecca; Thomas, Honor; and Hobbs, Olivia, "Health and Healthcare: Designing for the Social Determinants of Health and Blue Zones in North Nashville" (2024). Belmont University Research Symposium (BURS). 383.
https://repository.belmont.edu/burs/383
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