Reclaiming commercial spaces to transform them into dynamic public realms, this project repurposes three mini-malls—also known as shopping plazas—into spaces for performance, pop-ups, and contemplation. Located on Anaheim Street in Long Beach, each site is reimagined to support community interaction through flexible programming and spatial variety. By retaining traces of the existing structures, the design honors the memory of these once-commercial spaces while offering a new civic life. The project promotes accessibility by maintaining a low monetary barrier for entry, aiming to return these privatized zones to the public, fostering social engagement over consumerism.
Public Space over Profit Space
