The Future of Phx: (RE)building Community through adaptive Reuse

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Meet the (Re)use Crew

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7 stores by end of 1957 & 84 by 1965!

177 Mapped. 25% demolished. 55% reused.

Image: Paho Mann Re-inhabited Circle Ks

supports Adaptation by small business.

Image: Paho Mann Re-inhabited Circle Ks

well-located, reusable rectangles.

Image: Paho Mann Re-inhabited Circle Ks

Low $ Alterations in Skin & ornament.

Image: Paho Mann Re-inhabited Circle Ks

..."Neighborhoods containing a mix of older, smaller buildings of diverse age support greater levels of positive economic and social activity than areas dominated by newer, larger buildings."

Benefits of Adaptive Reuse

-National Trust Older, Smaller, Better Report (2014)

  • More Walkable Neighborhoods

  • Higher % New Biz & Higher % MWBE

  • Higher % Locally-Owned Biz

  • Greater Pop Density/Jobs per SF

Benefits of OSB reuse

Source: Older, Smaller, Better (2014)

  • Aging Structure & Major Systems

  • Construction & Skilled Trades Deficit

  • Zoning and Building Code MisMatch

  • TeNANT Market Uncertainty & Risk

  • Fewer Finance Options & Appraisal Comps

  • The List Goes On and On! 😜

Challenges of OSB reuse

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