An abandoned factory near the Walkway Over the Hudson has been reimagined for Scenic Hudson and Poughkeepsie’s Northside community, bringing new life to the once industrial neighborhood.
The new Northside Hub is home to the environmental nonprofit’s sun-powered offices, as well as community spaces that will open next year.
For two decades, the dilapidated buildings with shattered windows were the picture of neglect. The Hub restores a piece of local history — the Standard Gage factory, which employed hundreds of Poughkeepsie residents — and revitalizes a block that was polluted and inaccessible.
The project responds to community needs for safe and inviting spaces to gather, collaborate, and enjoy the outdoors in a neighborhood with a legacy of redlining and disinvestment.
This fall, around 400 people came together to celebrate the Hub’s arrival at a Community Block Party, which featured delicious local food, farm-fresh produce, DJ beats, lawn games, and nature-inspired art-making.
Check out the grounds, home to native plants — and fun activities from face-painting to game-playing during the party.
See scenes from the pavilion, where local food was served, and people learned more about nearby nature.
Get a glimpse into the building, which currently holds Scenic Hudson’s offices and soon will open community space.
