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Item Kairotic Moments in the Writing Center(2009) Taylor, Tim; Klein, Nia; McDuffie, Kristi; Kory, Fern; Black, Devin; Heath, SerenaItem Letter to H.B. Stenzel from Peter U. Rodda on 1960-06-30(1960-06-30) Rodda, Peter U.Item Letter to L.R. Cox from H.B. Stenzel on 1961-02-24(1961-02-24) Stenzel, Henryk B.Item Situating Our Rhetorical Practice(2009) Taylor, TimItem “Utilizing adaptive reuse to balance community desires and economic needs" a case study of Old Taylor High, Taylor, Texas(2023-04-18) Roy, Nora Leigh; Paterson, Robert G.While small towns often have deep-rooted and vibrant cultural histories, it is common for them to be constrained by stagnant or declining economies. Concurrently, it is typical for these towns to have an inventory of existing building stock which is no longer suited for its original purpose. Utilizing this building inventory to meet current needs and desires through adaptive reuse can contribute to the overall wellbeing of the town. By leveraging the community’s existing community character and social capital which are embodied within its built environment, adaptive reuse projects have the potential to contribute to the overarching economic development needs of the city. This report examines the practice of adaptive reuse, from theory to implementation. Centering itself around a case study of the Old Taylor High development in Taylor, Texas, the paper explores the economic value of social capital and community character, potential benefits to both property owners and cities, common challenges and triumphs, economic development practices, and replicable elements of success. Through extensive review of existing research, interviews with public and private staff involved with the adaptive reuse process, and exploration of pertinent historical documents and communications, this paper concludes that, while not viable in all circumstances, adaptive reuse can be a strong and viable option as a means of economic development.