Category: The Neighborhood

Temporary, yet narrow micro merchant storefronts in front of closed shops. If a merchant space is closed and/or unoccupied, the outside front of the space is transformed into a temporary retail space. The narrow, temporary merchant space features folding doors to keep goods secure.

To help promote street activation, these temporary spaces provide the opportunity for small merchant business growth. The dimensions of the space follow the width of the storefront and 3 feet in front of the closed shop. This helps to support small merchants. Often times, these spaces are covered with an awning. It is also important to consider the role of climate for these spaces.

Bike storage exists through a number of typologies. For example, one includes multi-level storage that is covered. Angled bike stalls are another example.

Efficient bike storage ensures that pedestrians have the capability to store bikes and other personal belongings. This is applicable in multiple contexts, including, but not limited to, neighborhood access points, multimodal transit areas, and public areas.

For areas near transit areas, bike density and markings denote movement and storage areas.

Multimodal transportation markings provide a point of accessibility and safety. These markings make uses clear for pedestrians, bikes, and vehicles. This also creates the opportunity for people to achieve multimodality. For example, a person navigates to the transit station via bike and then takes another form of transportation for a longer distance.