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The Lower East Side was known as the epicenter of immigrant life in New York City. It had a diverse population, with people from various countries. The markets and street vendors introduced residents to a wide range of cuisines and ingredients from around the world, contributing to the neighborhood’s reputation as a culinary melting pot.
1910 – a population of more than half a million
Artistic and Cultural Scene: The Lower East Side remained a center for the arts and culture in the 2000s. It continued to attract artists, musicians, writers, and performers, although rising rents and the influx of wealthier residents posed challenges to the bohemian character of the neighborhood.
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Bazaars enhance a city‛s ability to withstand challenges while promoting accessibility to affordable and
healthy food for all social groups, strengthening micro-entrepreneurship
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and community bonds.
Under Bridge
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Fruit Market in Chinatown Through our research, we‛ve identified numerous
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informal areas scattered throughout the city. These spaces are utilized by individuals from diverse
backgrounds and serve as significant hubs for their daily lives.
08/22/2023 The prices you find here will be the same throughout the street, but most likely cheaper than other street vendors. Why? They‛ve adapted the Costco/Walmart model of volume discounts! 10 plums for $1.00? A pound of cherries for $1.50.
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Farms in various states of the United States
update product list to wholesale food companies system
Local distributors in Chinatown Local distributors of wholesale food companies in various states
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Wood Panel Temporary urban spaces (unauthorized space), while convenient, will always encounter uncontrollable factors. We are thinking about how to provide a more secure space for the vendors around the LOWER EAST SIDE through spatial design? They no longer need to create space by “utilizing waste”, they just need to bring their goods to our market.
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high-quality food directly sourced from producers and farmers. The informal markets in Chinatown suffer from poor sanitation and lack essential market facilities.The project‛s emphasis lies in leveraging urban areas to create an organized market infrastructure while maintaining their public utility.
The vertical structure not only functions as a terrace overlooking dynamic event spaces on the lower level but also provides excellent visibility for the market. Additionally, the infrastructure is designed to be flexible and adaptable, accommodating different activities,
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from hosting a market to serving as seating areas.
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The local market offers an opportunity for affordable,
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Everyday Life The design of the infrastructure relies on fundamental components that can be adjusted and reconfigured based on the site‛s constraints.
This specific location is surrounded by tall residential buildings, offering multiple vantage points, including views from the residents above and pedestrians passing by.
The infrastructure elements have been employed to construct a radial structure that provides a panoramic view of the space.
The central section functions as a market area, serving the outer ring where customers or the
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