Proposal for recycling Charity Hospital emphasizes mental health services
How to repurpose the building at no cost to city taxpayers.
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A clear need for mental-health facilities presents an obvious use for Charity
This is the second in a series of reader commentaries that seek solutions for remaking the downtown landmark.
Move now to turn Charity into City Hall, and work on finding other tenants from there
This opinion article was written in response to The Lens' request for ideas on how best to reuse Charity Hospital.
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What should we do with Charity Hospital?
Since Hurricane Katrina laid waste to the soaring Art Deco masterpiece, it seems like everyone and her uncle has come forward with a plan for the adaptive reuse of Charity Hospital. And yet eight years later it stands empty. The Lens is soliciting the views of our readers and city leaders.
