Tag Archive for 'reuse'
Former Showroom in Chicago
As many auto dealerships close, some are being reused for new types of businesses, as reported in NPR (or the AP):
Built to sustain thousands of pounds of moving weight, the showrooms are especially sturdy, naturally lit and often ideally located in high-traffic areas.
Time has an interesting article on re-use of vacant storefronts here.
There are many good examples of this occurring, including art installations in buildings in Seattle prior to their demolition for a new light rail station. See more at Worldchanging.
