A mall here in Kansas city remodeled it's dead anchor store into a row of small units like this that surround a green outdoor common space. They have live music and small events in that space and it's a great place for kids to run around. They set up gas heaters to gather around to extend it's usefulness into the cooler fall and early spring days. Definitely seems like a similar, good approach for these spaces. Also, it provides a third space to the community similar to how the inside of malls were in the 80s and 90s.
Love this reimagining!!! I vote for even more green space and adding a community garden and compost collection center!
A mall here in Kansas city remodeled it's dead anchor store into a row of small units like this that surround a green outdoor common space. They have live music and small events in that space and it's a great place for kids to run around. They set up gas heaters to gather around to extend it's usefulness into the cooler fall and early spring days. Definitely seems like a similar, good approach for these spaces. Also, it provides a third space to the community similar to how the inside of malls were in the 80s and 90s.
Loved this post, I caught myself smiling at reading about a win in such a needed space- cultivating a better community for everyone involved