the building, abandoned since the late 1950s, had originally been intended for use as a nursing school. after 40 years without repairs, remodeling began in 2006. after a year and a half, only half of the work was completed, resulting in the workers going on strike and the community staging a festival. in 2007, there were 766 consultation visits, increasing by 13% in 2010 to 879, while benefits declined 19 percent. by 2010, the delayed work included a seven-story central tower, kitchen, laboratory, classrooms, and administrative offices.