In the past decades metropolitan areas have witnessed the
rise of open air markets, in particular around those gentrifying and up-and-coming
neighborhoods.
Whether they are fresh markets, antique, or arts & craft
markets, such communal enterprises are experiencing a renaissance in today
cities. In addition, they provide a rough sketch of the vibrancy and prospects
of a given neighborhood, and/or of the community at-large. These markets connect citizens to the source
and method of their food production, and perform a civic role the ‘modern supermarket’
with its expediency and helpfulness never quite attained.
Perhaps, this demonstrates we have tried to build community
erroneously around value and dimensions of the residential quarters, rather than
dwellings following desired amenities and lifestyle…
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| @ Grand Army Plaza - Prospect Park, Brooklyn, NY |
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| Antique/vintage goods sales at Fells Point, Baltimore, MD |
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| Art and Crafts Market, Brooklyn, NY |
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| Sale of tapestries, JFX Farmer's Market, Baltimore, MD |
