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Tuesday, March 27, 2012
A group of students is taking what they've learned in the classroom and putting it into practice. Auburn architecture students are helping to rebuild a community torn apart by an April 27th tornado. But a delay from the federal government isn't making their job easy. Cordova today looks much like it did after last year's April tornadoes. But what young Auburn architects see isn't the mess - they see a blank slate. "When disasters come, it is potential," Brandon Clark, an Auburn Masters Architecture student said. "So as long as the people's hearts and spirits are right, you can build anything." 15 students specializing in architecture and construction will spend two semesters giving Cordova a new start. "They've got such great ideas and plans," Lauren Vance, Cordova Long-term Recovery team said. "Some of them are from as far away as Washington - those different backgrounds coming to this small little town is just - it's amazing." "I think that a lot of people think that there is a strong chance for Cordova to rebuild and we want to help," Josh Emig, Assistant Professor of Architecture at Auburn said. They say, what makes Cordova unique is it's sidewalks. And despite piles of rubble, these young designers are planning to - not just restore it - but give it a distinct personality with added safety features. "I'm looking forward to applying the things that I have studied for, the things that I have learned and actually apply it for these guys and give them back the southern tradition," Clark said. Right now, the Cordova Mayor says, the city can't do much to move forward. FEMA has not yet given the ok to demolish this downtown rubble. In fact, even businesses can't rebuild. So until plans can be put into action, Auburn students are drawing designs. "I'm invested here. I would love for my kids to grow up here," Vance said. "I would love for the people in the elementary school - it would be so great for them to have something new and shiny."
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