Art Revives a Rust Belt Neighborhood:
How LangLab's Adaptive Third Space Use Transformed a Derelict Warehouse into a Community Innovation Hub
Once a symbol of decline, a 33,000-square-foot warehouse on South Bend’s West Side has been reborn as LangLab—a thriving hub of art, education, and innovation. This case traces its dramatic transformation from derelict industrial shell to community powerhouse, offering lessons for any city seeking to breathe new life into post-industrial neighborhoods.
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Reviving a Rust Belt Neighborhood tells the story of how LangLab transformed a long-abandoned warehouse on South Bend’s West Side into a thriving cultural and innovation hub. The case highlights how creative reuse, community partnerships, and local entrepreneurship can spark neighborhood renewal and inspire similar efforts in other post-industrial cities.
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