Status update 2/20

Long section, plan and short section prepped (base drawings) Site plan and site program analysis done Relevant research and precedent studies pulled (needs reformatting)

To-Do Monday
Build site model Build macro-scale model Photograph model for renderings Draft abstract Start diagrams (basic components, basic configurations, mobility/ expansion/contraction, time lapse)

To-Do Tuesday
Micro model Micro scale diagrams (assembly speculation, materials, multi-bay option) Revise abstract Perspectives

Misa Grannis | 2/20/12 | Thesis progress update

collaboration

Relevant research and precedents (needs reformatting)

atomization

food trucks parklets

increased value of parking tax revenue permit fees very low-cost lowrisk entry to market association with trusted brand
{extension of reach by existing tenant}

tax revenue (indirect)

can follow demand lower barrier to entry than brickand-mortar

Upgrade path

renew newcastle

assets (controls)

city government
parking regulations health codes zoning laws permits

parking regulations tax revenue (indirect) tax incentives health codes zoning laws permits

low-risk interim rental income between long-term tenants

increased foot traffic increased visit duration improved public image community magnet

pop-ups
diverse client base community magnet very low-cost lowrisk entry to market innovative product association with trusted brand startup capital

[vacant] property lease structure

fully-equipped space claim to sidewalk permanent presence in neighborhood

[online customer base] mastery of social media

{intermediate step for entrepreneurs}

city government
limitations
parklets

property owners
loss of revenue from vacancies subject to market fluctuations liability issues tied down to location of property

existing businesses
ability to pay rent tied to strength of economy tied down to location of property (mostly) process of moving is costly

entrepreneurs
not very much startup capital no established physical user base
reverse parklet

property owners

slow bureaucratic process not directly involved in community needs

existing businesses

[vacant] property liability control of lease structure

renew newcastle

incubators

food trucks

fully-equipped space claim to sidewalk

competition
{revitalization engine for vacant spaces}

pop-ups

carrying product

product startup capital [online customer base]

conflicts

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barrier to entry: expensive leases barrier to entry: long and expensive startup process liability: ability of tenant to pay
{temporary occupation of vacant lot}

entrepreneurs

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