Large retailers have noticed significant changes. In the past, families would hop into their minivans and head to well-lit retail branches to take inventory of essentials. However, the trend of buying groceries online has disrupted this routine, leading to closure. of many branches and the total disappearance of some retailers.
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However, as communities contemplate the future of these spaces, one word helps to keep coming up: experience.
The only thing you struggle to do with online grocery shopping is to offer a tactile experience. Whether it’s an explanation for why getting together with friends or even a position to get out of the house for a while (remember COVID?), other people will. Actively seek out places where you can create memorable moments, even if it’s just to share them later on social media.
Although renovating a historic building like a riverside mill comes with many limitations, large commercial spaces are necessarily blank canvases. Add to this enough parking, centrally located and readily available spots, and you’ve got a construction conversion enthusiast’s dream.
Let’s explore 20 innovative concepts on how large spaces can pave the way for the next era of local experiences.
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From dining halls to indoor water parks, explore 20 original concepts on how large spaces can pave the way for the next era of local experiences.
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Large retailers have noticed significant changes. In the past, families would hop into their minivans and head to well-lit retail branches to take inventory of essentials. However, the trend of buying groceries online has disrupted this routine, leading to closure. of many retail branches and the disappearance of some retailers.
RELATED: These Are America’s Favorite Grocery Stores
However, as communities contemplate the future of these spaces, one word helps to keep coming up: experience.
The only thing you struggle to do with online grocery shopping is to offer a tactile experience. Whether it’s an explanation for why getting together with friends, or even a position to get out of the house for a while (remember COVID?), other people will actively seek out places where they can create memorable moments, even if it’s just to share them later on social media.
Although renovating a historic building like a riverside mill comes with many limitations, large commercial spaces are necessarily blank canvases. Add to this enough parking, centrally located and readily available spots, and you’ve got a construction conversion enthusiast’s dream.
Let’s explore 20 innovative concepts on how large spaces can pave the way for the next era of local experiences.