Capstone: Centro de Democracia Participativa
Center for Participatory Democracy
Hato Rey, Puerto Rico
In the midst of strikes, resistance, and protests, politicians continue to legislate without fully considering the voices and concerns of the people. Currently, no permanent space exists where citizens can gather to organize, discuss, and develop alternative strategies to address socio-economic, environmental, and political challenges. Instead, opposition movements occupy temporary spaces in reaction to specific crises, limiting long-term civic engagement.
This project proposes the creation of a dedicated venue for participatory democracy—independent of partisan politics and traditional government structures—where citizens can collaborate on solutions beyond the electoral process. Strategically located in the heart of San Juan, the site is adjacent to the Judicial Court and within close proximity to the Financial District, community organizations, major universities, and office buildings, making it an accessible hub for civic action.
*All documentation created in Archicad 19
Hato Rey, Puerto Rico
In the midst of strikes, resistance, and protests, politicians continue to legislate without fully considering the voices and concerns of the people. Currently, no permanent space exists where citizens can gather to organize, discuss, and develop alternative strategies to address socio-economic, environmental, and political challenges. Instead, opposition movements occupy temporary spaces in reaction to specific crises, limiting long-term civic engagement.
This project proposes the creation of a dedicated venue for participatory democracy—independent of partisan politics and traditional government structures—where citizens can collaborate on solutions beyond the electoral process. Strategically located in the heart of San Juan, the site is adjacent to the Judicial Court and within close proximity to the Financial District, community organizations, major universities, and office buildings, making it an accessible hub for civic action.
*All documentation created in Archicad 19
