Re.STORE
Due to a mix of rising rents, e-commerce shopping, and other factors, there has been an increase in the number of vacant storefronts in downtown shopping districts, negatively impacting the vitality of these neighborhoods. Re.STORE proposes to repair and re-energize streetscapes through a network of temporary public spaces that occupy vacant storefronts and provide public amenities to the community.
THE FIT-OUT.
Branded as interior parklets, these activated storefronts are defined by an eye-catching partition with biophilic graphics that serves as a backdrop to the space, houses services and storage, and separates approximately 700 square feet of public space from the remainder of the footprint which is to be kept secure. To support brand recognition, each Re.STORE location is outfitted with a modular furniture package that can be arranged to enable a wide range of use cases. As a network, this “de-centralized” approach allows each location to evolve in different ways while still being easily recognizable as an urban amenity.
PUBLIC SPACE NETWORK.
Envisioned as a service that landlords can purchase, Re.STORE is open for drop-in during regular hours, and available to rent during specified times. In locations needing access control, QR code keys can be provided to user membership via an online portal that also provides locations, hours, and event schedules for the community.