Wait - what is a Public Market?
Hey, we know this public market concept is new - so we're here to help out. To start, see the above image of a public market - this is an architect rendering of Union Market in Washington DC. This public market "look" is popular around the country - taking an old warehouse, renovating it, and filling it with small food vendors, artisans, and retailers.
Next, check out a definition of a public market:
A Public Market is a year-round, carefully crafted, intentional and diverse medley of owner-operated shops, stalls and/ or “daytables”. Public Markets exist to fulfill a public purpose, showcase a community's unique character and culture while serving its everyday shopping needs. - PublicMarketDevelopment.com |
To explore further, see below examples of public markets around the country. Although our complete business model is not exactly the same as these markets, our overall concept is very similar.
4th Street Market, Santa Ana, California5Similarities:
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Downtown Market Grand Rapids, MichiganSimilarities:
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East End Market, Orlando, FloridaSimilarities:
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Gansevoort Market, New York CitySimilarities:
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Krog Street Market, Atlanta, GeorgiaSimilarities:
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Milwaukee Public Market, WisconsinSimilarities:
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NewBo City Market - Cedar Rapids, IowaSimilarities:
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And if you're really inspired and think this public market thing is super fun (like we do!), check out other markets around the country that we love. Or even better, plan a visit and report back!
The Anaheim Packing House - Anaheim, California
The Barlow - Sonoma County, California
Ferry Building Marketplace - San Francisco, California
Grand Central Market - Los Angeles, California
Gotham West Market - New York City
Oxbow Public Market - Napa, California
Mercado San Agustin - Tucson, Arizona
St Roch Market - New Orleans, Louisiana
Sweet Auburn Curb Market - Atlanta, Georgia
The Source - Denver, Colorado
Union Market - Washington DC
The Anaheim Packing House - Anaheim, California
The Barlow - Sonoma County, California
Ferry Building Marketplace - San Francisco, California
Grand Central Market - Los Angeles, California
Gotham West Market - New York City
Oxbow Public Market - Napa, California
Mercado San Agustin - Tucson, Arizona
St Roch Market - New Orleans, Louisiana
Sweet Auburn Curb Market - Atlanta, Georgia
The Source - Denver, Colorado
Union Market - Washington DC