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Flea Market
Purpose: The flea market aims to create a platform of sharing things and memories for the University community, meanwhile bringing economic revenue for the students and staff. The market gives people the opportunities to bring their stuff and to decorate their stores in the way they want. The liveliness and vibrancy of the temporary market can add unique characters to the Alley, encourage people to linger and spend more time on campus. Corona Virus Response
Intervention
A corridor of trial flea market will be set up along the St. Mary’s side of Tin Alley. The students and staff act as vendors to sell their collections and exchange their stories. Under regulations, temporary customized pop-up spaces will be set up by vendors to establish their own shops. If the trial is successful, the flea market will be held every two weeks to add vibrancy for Tin Alley. Colourful mats will be provided for participants to position their products for an overall joyful ambience. Each member will be required to bring their own seats/ cushions.
Who is involved?
- University Events - Student/staff vendors - University maintenance (coordination of pedestrianisation with schedule) - UMSU and Social Clubs
Chalk will be used as a temporary and vibrant method to mark the ground in front of the stalls, so people engaging with the market can easily practice socialdistancing.
How is it happening?
This intervention requires a minimal budget throughout all phases, to cover basic materials cost such as blanket and chalk. Starting at the Engagement Phase and held fortnightly, students will be asked to pay a low amount — initially $5, then $10 at latter phases — for a spot. The profits will go directly to Tin Alley Funding. The profits of products goes entirely to the sellers. This is both a social and an economic benefit, since it will trigger satisfaction and a sense of belonging from participants thus promoting more community members to participate. To promote an environmental benefit, the Flea Market will provide a $2 discount incentive for members who have a sustainable approach to their products.
Evaluation
- Amount of vendors - Feedback from the vendors about the experience
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