Category: Adaptive Reuse

Adaptive reuse refers to the process of reusing an existing building for a purpose other than which it was originally built or designed for. It is also known as recycling and conversion. Adaptive reuse is an effective strategy for optimizing the operational and commercial performance of built assets. Posts in this category will discuss specific projects and how they were completed.

Adaptive Reuse: Links to Stories

Adaptive Reuse is a relatively popular category for the Rural Resurrection website. If done right, an adaptive reuse project can be a profitable venture for those involved. But if done… Read more »

Artist and Fare is a Former Shopko?

Shopko’s bankruptcy has been problematic for a number of small towns throughout the Midwest. Not only were towns reeling from the loss of sales tax base and retail options for… Read more »

Adaptive Reuse: School Buildings

Shopko Reuse Examples

In 2019 retailer Shopko declare bankruptcy and many small towns throughout the Midwest were left without a viable option for home goods. But they are also left with an empty… Read more »

Adaptive Reuse: Ridgeway Community Center

6 Reasons For Adaptive Reuse in Your Community

In last week’s post we explored “What is Adaptive Reuse?” In addition to defining and describing what it is, we looked at some recent posts on Rural Resurrection about successful… Read more »

What is Adaptive Reuse?

Over the past few years, there have been a few articles on adaptive reuse projects throughout the Midwest. But what is “adaptive reuse”? According to Wikipedia, “adaptive reuse refers to the… Read more »

Lloyd House Changing the Look of Affordable Housing

The month of May is Affordable Housing Month. In celebration of Affordable Housing Month, Rural Resurrection is looking at adaptive reuse of the Lloyd House building as a way to… Read more »

Sedalia Railroad Depots: Part 2 – The Sedalia Depot

Last week we explored the history, rehabilitation, and reuse of the Katy Depot in Sedalia, Missouri. However, there are actually two notable railroad depots in Sedalia that have gone through… Read more »

Sedalia Railroad Depots: Part 1 – The Katy Depot

Sometimes when conducting research on one article I stumble upon the basis for another article. This time I’ve stumbled upon two different stories about adaptive reuse projects in Sedalia, Missouri…. Read more »